Anil Nagrath is an Indian actor and film industry professional born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. He started his professional journey in the corporate sector, working as Management Trainee at Dalmia Dairy Industries Ltd. He rose to Branch Manager in Bombay and later served as Regional Manager East when the company acquired Golden Tobacco Ltd. With a decade of senior corporate experience, Mr. Nagrath shifted focus to cinema in 1982, producing "Surkhiyaan" starring Naseeruddin Shah, Suresh Oberoi, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, and Moon Moon Sen. He also directed the feature film "Aaj Ki Taaqat" produced by Deepak Joshi. He has also acted in over 600 films From 1987 to 2025.
Anil Nagrath is an Indian actor and film industry professional born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. He started his professional journey in the corporate sector, working as Management Trainee at Dalmia Dairy Industries Ltd. He rose to Branch Manager in Bombay and later served as Regional Manager East when the company acquired Golden Tobacco Ltd. With a decade of senior corporate experience, Mr. Nagrath shifted focus to cinema in 1982, producing "Surkhiyaan" starring Naseeruddin Shah, Suresh Oberoi, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, and Moon Moon Sen. He also directed the feature film "Aaj Ki Taaqat" produced by Deepak Joshi. He has also acted in over 600 films From 1987 to 2025.
Thanks to his corporate background, Mr. Nagrath was co-opted and later elected to the Executive Committee of IMPPA (Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association) and FMC (Film Makers Combine), where he became Secretary in 1987 He provided guidance, dispute resolution, and consultancy services so effectively that FMC was called the "Supreme Court of the Film Industry" during his tenure.
After leaving IMPPA and FMC, he became Director General of AMPTPP (Association of Motion Pictures and TV Programme Producers), where in 10 years he transformed the body from a small two-employee office to a well-established 16-employee organization with its own 2000 sq. ft. office space and crores in fixed deposits. He boosted membership and revenue by providing top-tier advice, dispute resolution, and arbitration services.
Mr. Nagrath then founded Nagrath Consultants, catering to legal, financial, and other industry needs. Between 2006-2009 and again from 2015 onwards, IMPPA appointed him Secretary, under whom IMPPA saw record income and credibility growth. He continued to act, writes on industry issues in Blockbuster magazine, and remains Secretary of IMPPA while heading Nagrath Consultants.
Mr. Nagrath is also a Trustee of Pushp Kunj Hospital in Indore under the Nagrath Charitable Trust and is Life Member of CINTAA, Indian Film & TV Directors Association, and Old Dalians Association.
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Filmography (Movies)
Kaamyaab
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Release Date:06/03/2020
Jhansi Ki Rani Laxmibai
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Release Date:01/01/2012
Kuchh Kariye
Character:Jaqub
Release Date:23/03/2010
My Friend Ganesha
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Release Date:06/07/2007
Chaska: An Addiction
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Release Date:01/01/2006
When Suddenly
Character:Pankaj
Release Date:01/01/2006
Shaitani Dracula
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Release Date:01/01/2006
Free Entry
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Release Date:01/01/2006
Virana
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Release Date:01/01/2006
Darinda
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Release Date:09/12/2005
Naam Gum Jaayega
Character:Father Ribeiro
Release Date:10/04/2005
Maa Where Are You...
Character:Kapoor
Release Date:08/04/2005
Julie
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Release Date:23/07/2004
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin
Character:Police Commissioner
Release Date:02/07/2004
The Game of Love
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Release Date:30/06/2004
Kaam Jwala: The Fire
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Release Date:25/06/2004
Love in Nepal
Character:Sudershan Shastry
Release Date:05/03/2004
Pyaasi Nagin
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Release Date:01/01/2004
Qayamat: City Under Threat
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Release Date:11/07/2003
Meri Ganga Ki Saugandh
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Release Date:14/03/2003
Dangerous Night
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Release Date:01/01/2003
Shamshan Ghat
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Release Date:01/01/2003
Mahal
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Release Date:31/12/2002
Darwaza
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Release Date:27/09/2002
Duplicate Sholay
Character:Ajit Singh
Release Date:26/04/2002
Aakheer
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Release Date:25/01/2002
Kaun Karega Insaaf
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Release Date:01/01/2002
Maut Ki Haveli
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Release Date:09/11/2001
Boond
Character:Suryakant Ahuja
Release Date:08/11/2001
Indian
Character:Senior Police Officer
Release Date:26/10/2001
Daku Bhairav Singh
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Release Date:06/08/2001
Kama Sundari
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Release Date:22/06/2001
Tahkhana
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Release Date:01/06/2001
Dafan
Character:Thakur's lawyer
Release Date:15/03/2001
Kunwari Chudail
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Release Date:01/01/2001
Heroine No.1
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Release Date:01/01/2001
Ramgadh Ki Ramkali
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Release Date:01/01/2001
Champion
Character:Doctor at Asylum
Release Date:22/12/2000
Jai Bhavani
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Release Date:01/01/2000
Daku Rani
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Release Date:01/01/2000
Basanti
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Release Date:01/01/2000
Shaitan Tantrik
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Release Date:15/10/1999
Baadshah
Character:Chetia
Release Date:27/08/1999
Khopdi: The Skull
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Release Date:30/07/1999
Dracula
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Release Date:19/05/1999
Dulhan Banoo Main Teri
Character:Chandrashekhar
Release Date:01/01/1999
Aakhri Raat
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Release Date:01/01/1999
Qatil Chandalini
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Release Date:01/01/1998
Gupt: The Hidden Truth
Character:Judge
Release Date:04/07/1997
Ek Tha Raja
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Release Date:12/01/1996
Sanam Harjai
Character:Prosecuting Lawyer
Release Date:25/08/1995
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
Character:Bidder
Release Date:11/08/1995
Gaddaar
Character:Neptune College Principal
Release Date:01/06/1995
Khudai
Character:Author
Release Date:01/01/1994
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