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Dhumal

Date of birth: 1914-03-29

Place of birth: India

Known for: Acting

Also known as: धूमल, Anant Balwant Dhumal

Dhumal

Biography

Dhumal (29 March 1914 – 13 February 1987) was an actor in Bollywood films known for playing character roles. He acted in many movies and was active from the mid 1940s till the late 1980s. He started his acting career from Marathi theatre, which paved way for Marathi cinema and later he moved to Hindi cinema, where he mostly played comedy roles and later in his career, character roles.[1][2][3] He worked in notable films such as Howrah Bridge (1958), Bombai Ka Babu (1960), Kashmir Ki Kali (1964), Gumnaam (1965), Do Badan (1966), Love in Tokyo (1966) and Benaam (1974).

Movie Credits

Duniya
3.5

Duniya

1984-10-12

Framed for a crime he didn't commit, Mohan Kumar loses his wife, son and freedom, then he emerges fr

Zindagi
0

Zindagi

1964-01-01

Beena falls in love with Rajan after he rescues her from some goons. Soon they marry and she is preg

Gumnaam
3

Gumnaam

1965-02-06

Eight people are trapped on an island when their plane abandons them. They find a large mansion whos

Samaj Ko Badal Dalo
0

Samaj Ko Badal Dalo

1970-01-01

Two close friends, Vimla and Chhaya, part ways when their friendship turns bitter. Years later, when

Mem-didi
2.4

Mem-didi

1961-01-01

Memdidi tells a simple and endearing story of Mrs. Roy (Memdidi), who moves in as a new neighbor to

Bade Dil Wala
3.3

Bade Dil Wala

1983-09-24

Amrit's generosity and kindness initially lands him in the bad books of a dancer; then in prison; an

Night Club
0

Night Club

1958-07-18

When Bindu's brother is murdered by a night club owner, she decides to take things in her own hands

Brahmachari
2.9

Brahmachari

1968-04-26

Brahmachari (Shammi Kapoor), an orphan with no identity, takes care of many children who are orphans

Kashmir Ki Kali
2.3

Kashmir Ki Kali

1964-11-20

A rich young man woos proud girl against her father's wishes.

I Want This Husband Only
2

I Want This Husband Only

1980-05-23

Villagers are fed up with mischief of Gopal (Gopya) and complain about him to village Church Priest,

Hamrahi
2.6

Hamrahi

1963-08-27

Shekhar is a Lothario. He's also the son of the Public Prosecutor. After his philandering has exhaus

Baazigar
0

Baazigar

1972-01-01

Conflict between the "haves" and "have nots" in a feudal state, is spearheaded by an outlaw, with hi

Shri Saibaba of Shirdi
0

Shri Saibaba of Shirdi

1955-01-07

A Marathi family/religious drama.

Phagun
0

Phagun

1958-01-01

The new owners of Deepak Mahal meet with its caretaker, Mattu, who narrates the story of its' former

Main Nashe Mein Hoon
5

Main Nashe Mein Hoon

1959-01-01

Belonging to a family that has a grandfather addicted to alcohol, Mohan Khanna (Raj Kapoor) too is a

Mere Sanam
3

Mere Sanam

1965-11-13

Neena and her mother stop by at a motel where she falls in love with Kumar, another occupant. When t

Pyasi Shaam
0

Pyasi Shaam

1969-12-23

Raja, a middle-class man in Bombay, and his friend Ashok arrange Laaj's marriage to Ravi, an orphan.

Chatak Chandni
0

Chatak Chandni

1982-11-01

A village damsel, Chandni, makes money by selling lottery tickets. She lives with her drunk father a

All Men Are Donkeys
0

All Men Are Donkeys

1982-01-18

Three women run a women's self-help group and think themselves superior to their respective husbands

Garam Khoon
2.5

Garam Khoon

1980-01-01

Industrialist Sood's manager Vishal gets expelled for siphoning off money from the company. To seek

Rishte Naate
0

Rishte Naate

1965-01-01

Thakur Narendrapal Singh is a generous and kind-hearted landlord and zamindar. He has a daughter Kal

Woh Koi Aur Hoga
0

Woh Koi Aur Hoga

1967-12-15

An artist suspects that the wax figures in a local museum may actually be hiding the bodies of murde

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
3.3

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

1962-07-29

A debauchee Zamindar greatly neglects his wife. The decadence of the Bengali Zamindar milieu in the

Apradhi Kaun?
4

Apradhi Kaun?

1957-08-16

A wealthy man, suspected of murder, is killed before he can be arrested. Everyone in his household i

Woh Kaun Thi
3.6

Woh Kaun Thi

1964-02-07

One stormy night, a doctor offers a ride to a ghostly woman he meets on the side of the road. Later,

Devar
0

Devar

1966-03-04

A wealthy male starts to self-destruct after he finds that his childhood sweetheart is now his siste

Chandan Ka Palna
5

Chandan Ka Palna

1967-09-17

Ajit lives with his mother, and comes from a very wealthy family. He meets with beautiful Shobha and

Benaam
3.5

Benaam

1974-10-18

After helping a stabbing victim to the hospital, a man begins to receive anonymous threats. The only

Ujala
2.2

Ujala

1959-01-01

An honest man dreams of a better life for his family, but a childhood friend leads him into a world

Saheb Bahadur
0

Saheb Bahadur

1977-01-01

In a small town, situated in a picturesque Indian valley, lives a corrupt Deputy collector, Hare Mur

Pyar Hi Pyar
4.2

Pyar Hi Pyar

1969-10-17

At an orphanage, Kailashnath identifies Vijay as his biological son and takes him home. Years later,

Balak
2

Balak

1969-01-01

Ever since his birth, Deepak has been led to believe that he has brought nothing but bad luck to eve

Holiday in Bombay
0

Holiday in Bombay

1963-01-01

Nath and Gautam plan a trip to Bombay with the sole intention to have fun.

Ek Phool Char Kaante
2.5

Ek Phool Char Kaante

1960-01-01

To wed his sweetheart, a man must try and prove himself to her eccentric paternal uncles.

Bahu Beti
0

Bahu Beti

1965-09-27

Shanta, a widow who wants to question the orthodox society, falls in love with Shekhar, a poet. In h

Mera Saaya
3.8

Mera Saaya

1966-01-01

A lawyer's wife dies in his arms. Yet, another woman - identical in appearance and accused of aiding

Boy Friend
0

Boy Friend

1961-01-01

A young lad, separated at a young age from his parents takes on the life of petty crime and ends up

Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?
2.2

Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?

1970-05-08

Dharmendra plays a suave CID Officer who romances Babita on board a ship and slowly we get to the pl

Parichay
0

Parichay

1954-12-17

The artist Gopal once asked his geologist friend: "Tell me, Shankar, what kind of bride do you want?

Aaj Aur Kal
0

Aaj Aur Kal

1963-01-01

An over-bearing oppressive emperor continues to preside over a region in post-independent India alon

Anita
0

Anita

1967-10-10

Anita is a weird girl, who either loses her memory or pretends to not remember.

Jaane Anjaane
4

Jaane Anjaane

1971-05-16

Laxmi finds an abandoned baby at a temple and decides to keep him. When her husband, Shankar, return

Haar Jeet
0

Haar Jeet

1972-04-14

Kamal, a governess, falls in love with Ashok. Things, however, take an odd turn when Ashok marries h

Sawan Ke Geet
5

Sawan Ke Geet

1978-01-01

Sawan Ke Geet is a movie directed by K. Bhattacharya featuring Sanjeev Kumar, Rekha.

Do Chor
0.5

Do Chor

1972-03-24

The Bombay police is baffled at a series of robberies being committed in homes of prominent people,

Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
0

Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein

1977-11-04

When Ravi gets a job as a post officer in a village, he falls in love with Mohini, not knowing she l

New Delhi
3.3

New Delhi

1956-01-01

Complications, impersonations and moral dilemmas arise when a Punjabi pretends to be a Tamil in orde

Bombai Ka Babu
2.8

Bombai Ka Babu

1960-12-02

A man on the run pretends to be the long-lost son of a wealthy family. To complicate matters, he fal

Khota Paisa
0

Khota Paisa

1958-12-31

M. Sadiq’s drama about a professional hunter who aims to locate a beautiful young girl. Starring Joh

Karigar
0

Karigar

1958-01-01

A wealthy man is thrilled about becoming a parent and is pleased when his wife gives birth to a son.

Howrah Bridge
2.8

Howrah Bridge

1958-06-15

Rakesh lives with his brother, Madan, and his dad in Rangoon. Madan has fallen into bad company and

Anpadh
3

Anpadh

1962-02-01

A wealthy, pampered and illiterate woman faces many challenges after her marriage.

Ha Khel Savlyancha
0

Ha Khel Savlyancha

1976-01-01

When Indumati gets possessed by the spirit of her servant, Shekhar, a doctor who wants to marry her,

Paradh
0

Paradh

A wealthy man purchases an old mansion but is perplexed to find a mysterious locked room.

Andhala Marto Dola
0

Andhala Marto Dola

1973-01-01

The movie is directed by Dada Kondke and featured Dada Kondke and Anjana Mumtaz as lead characters.

Chhoti Bahen
2.5

Chhoti Bahen

1959-02-06

Rajendra makes a meager existence supporting his younger brother and sister and vows not to marry un

Besharam
2.5

Besharam

1978-04-14

In order to prevent honest Ramchandra from being elected as Mayor, Digvijay Singh alias Dharamdas se

Preet Na Jane Reet
0

Preet Na Jane Reet

1966-01-01

Ashok returns to India after completing his studies and falls in love with Kavita. A series of unexp

Sone Ki Chidiya
2.8

Sone Ki Chidiya

1958-01-01

An impoverished orphan is first abused by her extended family, and then exploited after she becomes

Sasural
0

Sasural

1961-01-01

While Shekhar (Rajendra Kumar) falls in love with and weds Bela (Saroja Devi), the daughter of a wea

Ankhen
0

Ankhen

1968-01-11

Shortly after independence India faces terrorists attacks in Assam. A group of concerned citizens, w

Ek Gaon Ki Kahani
0

Ek Gaon Ki Kahani

1957-01-01

Jaya lives in a village called Chandangaon in India along with her widower dad, Gokul, who works for

Arzoo
3.3

Arzoo

1965-01-15

After completing his medical studies, Gopal (Rajendra Kumar) takes a break and goes on holiday in Ka