Alok Nath is a well-known Indian Bollywood Actor and Producer. He is known for his work in Hindi cinema and television. He has portrayed many famous characters and his hard work and determination towards acting have entertained the audiences from his Babuji character along with several other roles.
Alok Nath or the “Sanskaari Actor” or the “Babuji of Bollywood” was born in a Maithil Brahmin family on 10 July 1956 in Khagaria, Bihar, India. He hails from a family of doctors. His grandfather and father were both doctors. His parents’ names are though not known. He has 2 sisters, one of them is a famous actress, Vinita Malika. In the 1980s Alok met, Neena Gupta on the sets of a TV serial and they both began dating each other. In 1987, he married Ashu Singh with whom he has 2 children a daughter, Junhai Nath, and a son, Shivang Nath.
Alok Nath Wiki/Bio
Birth Name | Alok Nath |
Nick Name | Babuji |
Age | (as in 2023) 67 Years |
Debut | • TV: Rishtey-Naate (1980) • Film: Gandhi (1982) |
Religion | Hinduism |
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Birth Place | Khagaria, Bihar, India |
Date of Birth | 10 July 1956 |
Nationality | Indian |
Residence | 901, Skydeck Oshiwara Complex, Off New Link Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai |
Home Town | Delhi |
Hobbies | Collecting Shoes, spending time with his pet dogs |
Family |
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Mother’s Name | Not Known |
Father’s Name | Not Known |
Brother | Not Known |
Sister | Vinita Malik (Actress) |
Girlfriends/Affairs |
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Affairs/Girlfriends | Neena Gupta (Actress) |
Marital Status, Wife and Children |
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Wife/Spouse | Ashu Singh |
Marriage Date | Year- 1987 |
Children | • Son- Shivang Nath • Daughter- Junhai Nath |
Education |
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School | Modern School, Barakhamba Road, Delhi |
College/University | • Hindu College, Delhi • National School of Drama |
Educational Qualification | Graduate degree in Theatre |
Profession | Actor & producer |
Brands Endorsed | Not Known |
Career Manager | Not Known |
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements |
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Height (Approx.) | in centimeters- 174 cm in meters- 1.74 m in feet inches- 5’ 7” |
Weight (Approx.) | in Kilograms- 78 kg in Pounds- 171.96 lbs |
Figure Measurements |
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Chest Size | 44 inches |
Biceps Size | 14 inches |
Waist Size | 42 inches |
Extra Ordinary Features |
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Race / Ethnicity | Maithil Brahmin |
Hair Color | Salt & pepper |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
S*xual Orientation | Straight |
Dress Size | Not Known |
Shoe Size | 8 US |
Style Quotient |
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Car Collection | • Audi Q3 • Audi A4 |
Favourite Things |
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Favourite Film | The Godfather |
Favourite Actors | Not Known |
Favourite Colors | Red |
Favourite Sport | Cricket |
Life Journey
Alok Nath completed his schooling at Modem School, Barakhamba Road, Delhi and then he joined the Hindu College, Delhi. He also received a Graduate degree in Theatre from the National School of Drama. His father and grandfather were both doctors, Alok was also demanded to become one. But he had his own desire to follow. Since childhood, Alok was an active participant in college and school skits.
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In 1980, Alok Nath made his Television debut with the show Rishtey-Naate. After two years, in 1982, Nath made his big-screen debut with the film, “Gandhi”. Till 1986 he only portrayed small and insignificant characters in Films. Lack of work and money led him to perform in Buniyaad in 1986, in which he played the character of an old man despite he was in his 20s. His act in the film was broadly appreciated which resulted in more movie offers for the parts of fathers rather than the roles suitable for his age.
Alok Nath Net Worth
Alok Nath has an estimated net worth of $12 million.
Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx) | $12 million |
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx) | $10 million |
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx) | Under Review |
Annual Salary | Under Review |
Income Source | Actor & producer |
Controversies
- In June 2015, Alok Nath posted a selfie with her daughter on Twitter as Prime Minister Modi had urged people to post their father-daughter selfies for the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ Campaign. On the post, a woman named Kavita Krishnan tweet PM Modi “Stalker PM Modi”. Though the tweet did not go down well, Alok Nath in a reply posted an offensive tweet on her.
- In the year 2018, during the MeToo campaign, Navneet Nishan alleged that Alok Nath harassed her in the 1990s. She also made allegations that he called her a drug user in an interview with Movie magazine. Moreover, actresses like Deepika Amin, Sandhya Mridul, and writer Vinita Nanda also blamed him for sexual harassment.
- On 21 November 2018, Vinta Nanda filed an FIR against him for allegedly raping her.
Career
Alok Nath acted as a Father to the actors who were younger than him, equal to his age and almost double his age. He needed to split his stereotype father image, so he acts in the film Kamagni in 1987 as the lead actor with Tina Munim (Ambani). But the movie could not do well and was a big flop.
Alok Nath has a long table of films to credit but he is mostly recognized for his successful movies including Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Pardes, Vivah, Taal. The talented actor has forever tried to demonstrate his versatility.
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Not only positive characters, but the accomplished actor also portrayed negative roles in movies like Bol Radha Bol, Shadyantra, and Vinashak. Nath has worked in more than 500 movies and around 45 TV shows. Alok has worked in numerous regional movies as well. Recently, Alok Nath has acted in Star Plus serial Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, as Tara’s grandfather.
Movies List |
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1982 | Gandhi |
1984 | Amar Jyoti Mashaal Saaransh Aaj Ki Awaaz Pet Pyaar Aur Paap Sheeshay Ka Ghar |
1985 | Apna Jahan Faasle |
1987 | Kachchi Kali Zevar Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin Mohre Marte Dam Tak Kamagni |
1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak Kabzaa Main Zinda Hoon Dayavan Agnee Trishagni Hamara Khandaan |
1989 | Bandook Dahej Ke Seenay Par Joshilaay Kasam Suhaag Ki Suryaa: An Awakening Anjaane Rishte Maine Pyar Kiya |
1990 | Sur Asur Insaaf Ka Suraj Andha Bichar Agneepath Lekin… Shadyantra Hatimtai CID Jamai Raja Pati Parmeshwar Dushman Din Dahade |
1991 | Netraheen Sakshi Majboor Ladki Vishnu-Devaa Ayee Milan Ki Raat Baharon Ke Manzil Pyar Bhara Dil Porash Sunderlal Phool Bane Angaray Shanti Kranti Maut Ki Sazaa |
1992 | Mehboob Mere Mehboob Khel Anand Gori Dil Ne Ikaar Kiya Shola Aur Shabnam Vishwatma Meera Ka Mohan Sahebzaade Deewana Mr. Sharma Bol Radha Bol Sone Ki Zanjeer Tirangaa Sapne Sajan Ke Sanam Tere Hain Hum Police Aur Mujrim Naseebwaala |
1993 | Shri Krishna Bhakta Narsi Shabnam Dharam Ka Insaaf Chingari Aur Sholay Aye Meri Bekhudi Tara Game Divya Shakti Antim Nyay Chor Aur Chaand Izzat Ki Roti Dil Hai Betaab Sainik Kasam Teri Kasam Zakhmo Ka Hisaab Jaan Per Khel Kar |
1994 | Sone Ki Sita Rakhwale Kohk Zamane Se Kya Darna Insaniyat Laadla Kanoon Chauraha Maha Shaktishaali Saajan Ka Ghar Gangster Anth Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Eena Meena Deeka Zaalim Sangdil Sanam Mr. Azaad |
1995 | Mere Naina Sawan Bhadon Jeena Nahin Bin Tere Jai Vikraanta Hathkadi Gaddaar Sidhi Ravan Raaj: A True Story Hulchul Hum Dono Ram Shastra Kartavya |
1996 | Jai Dhakshineshwari Kali Maa Vijeta Agni Sakshi Agni Prem Papa Kehte Hain Maahir Jeet Zordaar Rakshak Talaashi Hahakaar Ek Tha Raja |
1997 | Char Dham Anyay Hi Anyay Jeevan Yudh Lahoo Ke Do Rang Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha Dil Kitna Nadan Hai Insaaf: The Final Justice Ghoonghat Khwaab Pardes |
1998 | Tirchhi Topiwale Mafia Raaj Vinashak – Destroyer Kabhi Na Kabhi Bada Din |
1999 | Amruta Aa Ab Laut Chalen Silsila Hai Pyar Ka Pyar Koi Khel Nahin Taal Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United |
2000 | Rahasya Bechainee Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal Aaghaaz Khiladi 420 Le Chal Apne Sang |
2001 | Hum Deewane Pyar Ke Dil Aa Gaya Uljhan Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai Jaydev Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… |
2002 | Kaaboo Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge Ansh: The Deadly Part AAP Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage Na Tum Jaano Na Hum Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai Dil Hai Tumhaara Jeena Sirf Merre Liye Rishtey Angaar: The Fire Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse |
2003 | Dabdaba Indian Babu Kaise Kahoon Ke… Pyaar Hai Pinjar Maa Santoshi Maa |
2004 | Kuchh Kaha Aapne… 30 Days Ishq Hai Teri Tumse Police Force: An Inside Story Bhola in Bollywood |
2005 | Saathi: The Companion Vaada Zameer: The Fire Within Tango Charlie Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin Game of Chess |
2006 | Mere Jeevan Saathi Chand Ke Paar Chalo Vivah |
2007 | Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya Sirf Romance: Love by Chance |
2008 | Mukhbir Ek Vivaah… Aisa Bhi |
2009 | Raftaar – An Obsession Sanam Teri Kasam Thanks Maa |
2010 | Life Express |
2011 | Vikalp Khap Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz |
2014 | Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra Kill Dil |
2015 | Second Hand Husband |
2016 | Dil Toh Deewana Hai Sargoshiyan |
2018 | Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety |
2019 | De De Pyaar De |
TV Shows & Serials List |
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1980 | Rishte-Naate |
1986 | Buniyaad |
1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj |
1989 | Boond Boond Lohit Kinare |
1990 | Lahoo Ke Phool |
1992 | Talaash |
1993–1997 | Tara |
1994 | Daane Anaar Ke |
1994–1995 | Imtihaan Hero Uncle |
1999–2001 | Rishtey |
1997 | Kabhie Kabhie |
1998-1999 | Khiladi |
2002 | Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani Piya Ka Ghar |
2005 | Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki |
2006 | Ghar Ek Sapnaa |
2007 | Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai |
2007–2010 | Sapna Babul Ka…Bidaai |
009-2012 | Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli |
2011–2013 | Kuch Toh Log Kahenge |
2013 | Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se |
2014 | Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai |
2014–2015 | Mere Rang Mein Rangne Waali |
2015–2016 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |
Facts About Alok Nath
- Does Alok Nath drink alcohol?: Yes
- Does Alok Nath smoke?: Yes
- Before arriving in Mumbai, he was an intense theatre artist in Delhi.
- He had portrayed the role of Amitabh Bachchan‘s Father in ‘Agneepath’ in 1990 when Amitabh Bachchan was 48 and he was just 34.
- Alok Nath has only once denied to perform a father’s role when he was requested to play Jeetendra‘s father.
- In Dec 2013, when he was fully inactive as an actor got his name trending on social media as some netizens had created a series of a funny meme on him.
FAQs
67 years (10 July 1956).
Ashu Singh.
1.74 m.
Shivang Nath.