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Girija Shankar is an Indian actor and producer who is known for playing the role of 'Dhritrashtra' in the TV series "Mahabharat" (1988). Check this page to know about his age, family, biography & more.
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Girija Shankar was born in 1960 (age 59 years; as in 2019) in Patiala, Punjab. Shankar wanted to join airforce since childhood. He even appeared for the entrance test, however, could not qualify it because of his age (underage). He did his graduation from Punjabi University, Patiala and went to Delhi, to get himself enrolled in the National School ...
Not much is known about his parents. Girija Shankar is married to Malvinder Shankar, who is a writer.
Girija Shankar started his acting career in 1988 by playing the role of ‘Dhritrashtra’ in the Indian epic TV series “Mahabharat.” His portrayel of the role in the series earned him huge popularity and bagged him roles in many Hindi, Punjabi, and Tamil films including “Daata’ (1989), “Maut Ki Sazaa” (1991), Kal Ki Awaaz (1992), Mr. Azad (1994), Tum ...
Actor: Amitabh BachchanActress: Hema MaliniTravel Destinations:Los Angeles, New YorkColour:WhiteGirija Shankar is living in America with his family (as in 2020).Shankar shared in an interview that he was not aware of the character of Dhritrashtra until he began acting for the role in Mahabharat.Since Dhritrashtra had lost his vision, Shankar went to blind schools for several days to get into his role.Learn about Girija Shankar's life, career, and achievements as an Indian actor and producer. He is best known for playing the role of 'Dhritrashtra' in the Indian epic TV series "Mahabharat."
Girija Shankar Bajpai. Girja Shankar Bajpai with the Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in the first Commonwealth Prime Ministers conference in 1948 in London. Sir Girija Shankar Bajpai KCSI KBE CIE (3 April 1891 – 5 December 1954) was an Indian civil servant, diplomat and Governor.
Girija Shanker is a Indian actor as well as director and is popular for his roles in television serials like 'Mahabharat' which was telecasted during the year 1988 to 1990, 'Baghi' which was released in the year 2006 and 'Khwaab' which was released in the year 2004.
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Dec 5, 2020 · Girija Shankar Bajpai, ICS is one of the few public servants and top diplomats to live on in public memory in India for an exemplary career and his pioneering contribution in creating the Foreign Service. 5 December was his death anniversary.
Girija Shankar, who played the role of a visually challenged Dhritrashtra in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, is now settled in Los Angeles and visits India to shoot for Punjabi films.
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Actor Girija Shankar, known for his portrayal of Dhritarashtra in Mahabharat, has only fond memories of old friend and co-star Gufi Paintal, who died this month of age-related illness. Gufi had...
