Personal details
- Birth Date: 1940-04-13
- Birth Location: Baroda, British India
- Professions: Actor
Dinesh Hingoo, man, the guy’s a legend in the world of Indian cinema, especially if you grew up on a steady diet of Bollywood classics from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Born in Baroda back when it was still called British India—yeah, that’s how long he’s been around—he’s the dude who could show up on screen for like two minutes and still make you remember him. You know, the comic timing, that signature voice, and those wild expressions? Unforgettable. Hingoo’s had his hands in all sorts of film pies, but people probably shout “Hera Pheri!” at him the most. That 2000 cult comedy? He basically stole scenes with just a handful of lines. Then there’s Baazigar, that Shah Rukh Khan thriller from ‘93—yep, Hingoo’s in there too, doing what he does best: adding a dash of quirky humor to tense moments. And don’t even get me started on Namak Halaal, an absolute riot of a film from 1982. If you haven’t seen him bouncing off Amitabh Bachchan’s energy in that one, you’re missing out. Off-screen, he’s not exactly splashing his life all over the tabloids. Married to Jamuna Hingoo, keeps it pretty low-key compared to the drama you see in movies. But that’s kind of refreshing, honestly. The guy’s career is like a masterclass in comic relief—never over the top, just perfectly timed. And if you love Bollywood comedies, chances are Dinesh Hingoo’s face is already burned into your memory, whether you realize it or not.
Back in the day, Jhonny Lever was that guy hustling in the crowd, catching every possible show he could just to watch his favorite performers in action. That’s how he got hooked on mimicry, believe it or not. He wasn’t born with a silver spoon or some magical Bollywood connection. Nope. The dude actually started out by copying voices and mannerisms he saw on stage. Word on the street is, he could mimic pretty much anyone—actors, singers, you name it. It wasn’t just a party trick either; Jhonny actually took this talent and ran with it, turning it into a legit career. He’d crack up audiences with his spot-on impressions long before he ever landed a role in films. That kind of grassroots grind? Pretty rare these days. It’s wild to think his love for those shows ended up shaping his entire journey, making him Bollywood’s OG funny man.
Rajiv’s life is, honestly, a textbook case of “doing it all”—he’s got a son and a daughter running around the house, probably keeping things a little too lively. He’s married to Sanya Hingoo, who, trust me, has her own fan club. And then, there’s his gig: he works at CLSA, you know, that mega-famous company everyone pretends they know about at parties (but secretly googles later). Balancing family chaos and a high-profile job? Not for the faint of heart. But Rajiv seems to handle it, maybe with a bit of caffeine and a lot of patience. His world spins between boardrooms and bedtime stories, with Sanya probably keeping him humble and the kids making sure he never takes himself too seriously. It’s a juggling act, but hey, that’s just how he rolls—living proof that you can have a little bit of everything, if you’re ready for the madness.
April 13, 1940
Konidela Ram Charan
Baroda, British India
Yes, Rajiv Hingoo
85 years old