Dinyar Contractor | |
|---|---|
 Contractor,c. 2019 | |
| Born | 23 January 1941 |
| Died | 5 June 2019(2019-06-05) (aged 78) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Other names | Diniyaar Contractor, Deniar Contractor |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, director, comedian |
| Years active | 1966–2019 |
Dinyar Contractor (23 January 1941 – 5 June 2019) was an Indian stage actor, comedian andBollywood/Tollywood actor. He acted inGujarati theatre andHindi theatre, as well as Hindi movies. He started acting at school and began his professional career in 1966. He started working on television programs withAdi Marzban whenMumbaiDoordarshan launched the DD-2 channel in Mumbai withAao Marvao Meri Saathe, a Gujarati program. He was awarded thePadma Shri in January 2019.[1] He died on 5 June 2019 in Mumbai.[2][3]
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi Chup | Boss |
| 1996-1999 | Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar | Boss |
| 1998-1999 | Dam Dama Dam | Boss |
| 1998-2001 | Hum Sab Ek Hain | Hasmukh Patel |
| 1998-1999 | Do Aur Do Paanch | Dinshu |
| 1998 | Dil Vil Pyar Vyar | Special Appearance |
| 2002-2004 | Shubh Mangal Savadhan | Vispy Powderwala |
| 2003 | Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny | Mr. Contractor |
| 2004 | Hum Sab Baraati | |
| 2004 | Khichdi | Mr. Mehta |
| 2003-2005 | Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati | Mr. Chhamchhamwala |
| 2009 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Sodhi's Father-in-Law |
| 2013 | Bh Se Bhade |
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