Benjamin Gilani

Characters played by Benjamin Gilani

Masterji — Mirch Masala (1987)

Masterji is the village schoolmaster who encourages a reluctant parent to send her daughter to school. At the village council, he argues that surrendering Sonbai would only invite the Subedar to demand other women. Mukhi beats and expels him, while the Subedar later has him tied to a post.

Prime Minister — Bhavni Bhavai (1981)

The Prime Minister advises King Chakrasen to declare war as a distraction from unrest among the people, while secretly conspiring against the royal family. He has an affair with the younger queen, supports the false prophecy about the infant, imprisons Ranglo, and remains tied to the threatened sacrifice.

Dr. Dave Parker — Rise of the Zombie (2013)

Neil's father, Dr. Dave Parker, becomes involved when Vinny tells him that Neil has been missing for two weeks. He says Neil has disappeared before and agrees to make inquiries. He also regrets neglecting Neil after Neil's mother died, while Vinny reminds him that Neil is an adult.

Dr. Mathur — Wrong Number (2003)

Mahi's father and a psychology professor at the college. While conducting an online class with Aarti, he is brutally murdered, triggering the investigation into the series of killings.

Career Overview

Benjamin Gilani has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Signature works include Rise of the Zombie, The Coffin Maker, The Volume Zero: The Work of Charles Correa. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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