Kunal Goswami
Kunal Goswami | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 November 1965 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, business person |
| Parent | Manoj Kumar (father) |
Kunal Goswami is an Indian actor and business person who acted in films and television. He is the son of Indian film star and producer-director Manoj Kumar.
Biography[edit]
Goswami made his debut in Bollywood with his father's 1981 film Kranti.[1] He played his first leading role in the 1983 films Ghungroo[2] and Kalakaar. In Kalakaar Sridevi was his co-star and the hit song Neele Neele Ambar Par was picturized on him.[3] He starred in several other films such as Do Gulab (1983), Ricky (1986), Aakhri Baazi (1989) and Paap Ki Kamaee (1990).[4][5][6][7] After the release of Numbri Aadmi and Vishkanya in 1991, he took a hiatus from acting for several years.[8][9] He tried to revive his career once more in the 1999 film Jai Hind which was directed by his father.[10][11][12] None of his films were a success and he quit films after 1999.[citation needed]
In 2000, Goswami also acted in the television serial Alag Alag which was telecast on DD National.[13]
Personal life[edit]
He has an older brother named Vishal. His uncle is actor Rajiv Goswami. In 2005 he married Riti Goswami. He now runs a catering business in Delhi.[1][14][15][16]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Kranti | Bharat and Meenakshi's Son | Debut film |
| 1983 | Ghungroo | Yuvraj | |
| 1983 | Kalakaar | Ravi Kumar | |
| 1983 | Do Gulab | Heera | |
| 1986 | Ricky | Ricky | |
| 1989 | Aakhri Baazi | Inspector Laxman | |
| 1990 | Paap Ki Kamaee | ||
| 1991 | Numbri Aadmi | Raj Pratap | |
| 1991 | Vishkanya | Inspector Rakesh Verma | |
| 1999 | Jai Hind | Vijay | |
| 2009 | Contract Online | Short film |
Television[edit]
| Year | Show | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Alag Alag | DD National |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "7 star kids who failed to make it big and proved that only 'talent rocks' in Bollywood". India TV. 3 April 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Ghungroo Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Bollywood's Forgotten Stars! Remember Sridevi's 'Kalakaar' co-star Kunal Goswami?". Free Press Journal. 4 March 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Do Gulab Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Ricky Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Aakhri Baazi Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "PAAP KI KAMAEE CAST & CREW". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 24 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Numbri Aadmi Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "VISHKANYA (1991)". www.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on 24 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "JAI HIND". Box Office India. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "A tribute to Manoj 'Bharat' Kumar". Daily Excelsior. 27 March 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Veteran actor Manoj Kumar honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award". Box Office India. 4 May 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Like father, like son — Kunal turns director". Chandigarh Tribune. 2 May 2002. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Manoj Kumar's son flopped in films, start catering business". Daily Post. 24 July 2017. Archived from the original on 24 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Manoj Kumar's son loses Rs 9,000 to e-shopping fraud". The Times of India. 27 June 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Manoj Kumar's son Kunal Goswami becomes victim to online fraud, loses Rs 9,000". Mid Day. 27 June 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.