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Girija Shankar

Indian actor

Girija Shankar is an Indian actor, producer and director. He is mostly known for playing the character Dhritarashtra in the TV series, Mahabharat.[1]

Early Life

Girija spent his childhood in Patiala, Punjab. He wanted to join the Indian Air Force since his childhood[2] but later he didn't pass the test due to his age at that time.

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He now resides with his family in Los Angeles, United States.

Career

In the early s, Girija worked in the plays at the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai. Director B.R. Chopra, who used to watch plays in the theatre with his family, was impressed by one of Girija's performances and offered him a role in his film, Aaj Ki Awaaj.[1] He then collaborated with the director in the TV series like Bahadur Shah Zafar () and Mahabharat ().

Girija played Dhritarashtra at the age of 28, in the TV series Mahabharat created by B.R. Chopra.[1][3] He was unaware about the character before the production.

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  • But he accepted the role after learning about his importance and was considered to be the most challenging character in the series.

    He debuted as a director with the comedy film, Banana Brothers[4] starring Anupam Kher.

    Filmography

    Television

    Films

    See also

    References

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      "Girija Shankar on playing Dhritrashtra in Mahabharat at age of 'I trained myself to look straight, was asked to try lenses'".

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    2. ^"सिनेमा समाज का दर्पण&#;: गिरिजा शंकर". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). November 17, Retrieved December 18,
    3. ^"एयरफोर्स में जाना चाहते थे 'धृतराष्ट्र', BR चोपड़ा के ऑफर ने बदली LIFE". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi).
    4. ^"Man on a mission".

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      The Tribune. April 21, Retrieved December 26,

    5. ^ abKaushal, Ruchi (Jun 26, ). "Mahabharat's Girija Shankar recalls when Gufi Paintal thanked him: 'You saved my life'". Hindustan Times.

      Girija Shankar Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More More Tv Actors. Follow us. May 02, April 21,

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