Dalip Tahil

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Characters played by Dalip Tahil

Raja Dashrath — Siya Ke Ram (2015)

King of Ayodhya who names Ram his heir. He reluctantly fulfills Kaikeyi's two wishes by crowning Bharat and exiling Ram for fourteen years, ultimately passing away from grief.

Omar — I Can't Think Straight (2008)

Omar is Tala’s wealthy Christian Palestinian father. Together with Reema, he prepares for Tala’s marriage to Hani in Jordan, representing the family and social circumstances surrounding the ostentatious wedding. His presence is tied to the expectations that make Tala’s relationship with Leyla difficult to acknowledge.

Subhash Bakshi — Hello (2008)

Subhash Bakshi is the group’s boss at the Mumbai call centre. He plagiarizes software, supports relocating work to Boston, and plans to take Shyam and Varun’s website manual with him. His actions threaten the employees’ jobs, but his American boss ultimately fires him for his conduct.

Neeraj's Father — Kuberaa (2025)

A business tycoon and father to Neeraj who provides backing for his son's oil reserve exploitation scheme, operating behind the scenes to facilitate the conspiracy.

Chopra — Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002)

Chopra is Mr Verma's friend and business partner, and he becomes enraged by Ajay's relationship with Ayesha. Seeking to have his son marry her and gain the Verma family's wealth, he arranges Ajay's arrest and hires Bhaijaan to kill him. A recording of his deal is played at the wedding.

Shakti Malik — Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)

Rohit's employer and a corrupt businessman who secretly co-leads a drug cartel with Mr. Saxena. He orchestrates the murder of the police commissioner and orders Rohit's death after Rohit witnesses the crime. Confesses to killing Rohit under direct orders but is killed before he can reveal the true mastermind.

Ramakant Sahay — Deewana (1992)

Raja's wealthy father who strongly opposes his son's relationship with a widow. He attempts to expel Kajal and ultimately disowns Raja when he announces his engagement to her.

Lord Bhardwaj — Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001)

Lord Bhardwaj is Tajinder "Taj" Bharadwaj's father, whose approval concerns Taj because of the family's royal and wealthy background. The plot presents him as an important parental figure in Taj's romantic dilemma, although it does not show him directly making the final decision about Isha and Taj's engagement.

Harbans Lal — Ishq (1997)

Wealthy businessman with a strong disdain for the poor. Harbans's father who deceitfully secures a marriage certificate for Ajay and Madhu. Attempts to bribe and harm the couples to separate them, but eventually apologizes and acknowledges his mistake.

Madan Chopra — Baazigar (1993)

Madan Chopra is a wealthy businessman and the father of Priya Chopra and Seema Chopra. He once betrayed Vishwanath Sharma by abusing power of attorney and taking over his business. Unaware of Ajay Sharma’s identity, he accepts him into the family, then confronts him and dies after their final violent struggle.

Jawaharlal Nehru — Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

Jawaharlal Nehru is the prime minister of India who invites Milkha Singh to lead the Indian team in Pakistan for a friendly race. Although Milkha initially refuses because of his Partition trauma, Nehru persuades him to go. He later declares a national holiday in Milkha's honor at Milkha's request.

Sohan Seth — Kisaan (2009)

Sohan Seth visits the district seeking to buy Dayal Singh's farm and turn the area into a commercial zone. Aman initially advises farmers against him, but later works for Sohan and pressures Dayal and other farmers to sell. Sohan's men attack and kill Priya while she gathers evidence against him, and Aman and Jigar ultimately take down his men.

Career Overview

Dalip Tahil has 146 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Rock On Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Siya Ke Ram, I Can't Think Straight, HIT: The First Case. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
146
Birth Date
1952-10-30

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3012414), public domain (CC0).