Personal details
- Birth Date: 1944-01-01
- Height: 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Birth Location: Murree, Punjab, India
- Professions: Actor, Director, Producer
Parikshit Sahni, born smack dab on New Year's Day, 1944, in Murree, Punjab (back when it was still India), has had one of those careers that just kind of sneaks up on you. He’s not the kind of guy who’s splashed across every tabloid, but honestly—his filmography is wild. You’ve definitely seen him, even if you didn’t realize it. He’s dipped his toes in everything from big-banner Bollywood blockbusters to the kind of films your parents won’t stop quoting. He’s probably most recognizable from movies like Sultan (2016), where he played that stern, no-nonsense dad—yeah, the one who gives Salman Khan all that grief. Or PK (2014), that bonkers, genre-bending sci-fi comedy where Aamir Khan runs around acting like an alien (literally), and Sahni grounds the whole thing with his solid, steady presence. And don’t even get me started on Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006). That film is practically a modern classic, and Parikshit slots right in, delivering lines with this perfect mix of warmth and authority. The guy’s basically a master at playing the dad, the mentor, the dude people look up to when life gets ridiculous. But here’s the kicker—he’s not just an actor. Sahni’s tried his hand at directing too. He’s been around for decades, quietly shaping Hindi cinema from the sidelines, never chasing the spotlight but still leaving a mark you can’t really ignore. His performances feel real, no matter how out-there the plot gets, and that’s probably why people keep calling him back. The man’s a legend, but in that understated, “I’m just doing my job” kind of way.
Born to Balraj Sahni and Damayanti Sahni, his story’s got all the makings of a classic Bollywood family tree twist. The guy grew up with cinema practically in his blood—imagine your dad being a celebrated actor and your mom equally legendary. No pressure, right? Every dinner table chat probably felt like a masterclass in acting or, you know, a crash course in industry gossip. He didn’t just ride on their coattails, though. Instead, he carved his own path, picking scripts that sometimes raised eyebrows or set trends. There’s this thing about legacy kids—some just coast, but he actually hustled, trying to balance public expectations and personal dreams. People expected him to just replicate his dad’s style, but he gave his performances some real edge. Not always a blockbuster hero, but definitely the kind of actor who made you want to watch the story unfold, just to see what he’d do next.
January 1, 1944
5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Murree, Punjab, India
Yes, Varn Sahni (Born from second wife Nandini)
81 years old