Milind Gunaji (born 23 July 1961) is an Indian actor, model, television presenter, writer and author, most known for his roles in

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and

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. He made his first film appearance in 1993's ''Papeeha'' and has since performed in over 250 films and acted as the host of the

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channel

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''Bhatkanti''. Gunaji has served as the

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for forest and wildlife. Currently he is the

for Hill Station

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Career

Gunaji was born on 23 July 1961 in Bombay (present-day Mumbai), Maharashtra. Gunaji initially began acting in the 1993 film ''Papeeha'' and first gained widespread notice in the 1996's '' Fareb'' in the role of Inspector Indrajeet Saxena. The role gained him a

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nomination for Best Performance in a Negative Role. In 2009 he was named the brand ambassador for the Novel Institute Group's NIBR College of Hotel Management. Milind did ''

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'' , which aired on ''

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'' November 2014. He has also made a brief appearance in

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playing important roles in two movies ''

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'' (

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) and ''

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'' (

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). Gunaji has held many solo photo exhibitions as a photographer in Balgandharva Pune, Kalidas Hall in

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, Prabodhankar Thackeray Hall in

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among others. He has served as a

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, brand ambassador of ''Intiamatkat Tours'' and writing a weekly column in the ''Lokprabha'' supplement of Marathi daily Loksatta. As an author, Gunaji has penned 12 books. In 1998 he published his first book, ''Majhi Mulukhgiri'', a compilation of his ''Lokprabha'' columns. Gunaji has modeled, stating that it "satisfies my ego and gives good monetary returns."

Filmography

TV serials

* 1997: ''

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(Episode: Sahi Ka Kanta)'' as Debashis

* 2002: '' CID (Indian TV series) '' (Episode 197,198/ the case of blackmail victim) - Johnny (Main culprit) * 2006–2009: ''

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'' – Vijaypal * 2008-2010: ''Kulvadhu'' (Marathi Serial) - Ranvir Rajeshirke / Bhaiyyasaheb * 2011–2012: ''

Veer Shivaji ''Veer Shivaji'' (English: ''Brave Shiva'') is an Indian historical drama series that aired on Colors TV. The show focuses on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the 17th century founder of the Maratha Empire. It premiered on 2 September 20 ...

'' – Jagirdar Shahaji Raje Bhosale * 2012–2013: ''

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'' – ACP Pratap Yashwantrao Teje * 3 November 2014 - 1 March 2015: ''

'' – Colonel Arun Abhyankar * 2013-2015: ''Khwabo Ke Darmiyan'' - Aastha's father * ''Bhatkanti'' and ''Discover Maharashtra'' on

* 2022 '' Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness'' on

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Works

* ''Majhi Mulukhagiri'' (1998) * ''Bhatkanti'' (2001) * ''Chala Mazya Govyala'' (2003) * ''Offbeat Tracks in Maharashtra'' (2003) * ''Chanderi Bhatkanti'' (2005) * ''Gudha Ramya Maharashtra'' (2007) * ''Mystical Magical Maharastra'' (2009) * ''A Travel Guide Offbeat Tracks in Maharashtra'' (2009) * ''Anwat'' (2011) * ''Meri Avismarniya Yatra'' (2011) * ''Gad Killyanchi Bhatkanti'' (2011) * ''Hawai Mulukhgiri'' (2013)

Awards and nominations

*1997: Nominated:

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for '' Fareb'' *1998: Nominated: Filmfare Best Villain Award for '' Virasat''

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gunaji, Milind 1961 births Living people 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Indian male film actors Indian male television actors Indian travel writers Indian television presenters Male actors from Pune Male actors in Hindi cinema Male actors in Marathi cinema Marathi actors Marathi-language writers Writers from Pune