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Kurush Deboo

Kurush Deboo

Actor · Born September 12, 1963 (63) · Bombay, Maharashtra, India

Kurush Deboo was born on 12th September, 1963 in Mumbai (Bombay) (Maharashtra State, India) and brought up in Navsari (Gujarat State). He had completed his Commerce Graduation in Navsari in 1984 and was migrated to Mumbai for the post graduation in Advertising and Marketing. He had completed Diploma in Advertising & Marketing from Xavier's Institute of Communications, Mumbai in 1986 and Diploma in Marketing Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management, University of Mumbai in 1987. Kurush Deboo, did his diploma in acting from Roshan Taneja's Actors Studio in 1988. Soon after he made an impressive debut in the film "Percy", produced by NFDC, which earned him lots of critical acclaim and a nomination for the Best Actor in National Awards 1990. He gave outstanding performance as Tehmul in the Canadian film "Such A Long Journey" which got him international recognition and once again earned him a nomination for the Best Supporting Actor in Canadian Genie Award 1999. He has acted in many successful Hindi films - "Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa", "Page 3", "Taxi No.9211", "Apne", "Jhankar Beats", "Kasoor" "Bhoothnath Returns", "My Friend Ganesha 2", "Lage Raho Munnabhai" to name a few. But one movie that catapulted him to stardom was the super successful "Munnabhai MBBS" wherein his memorable performance in the role of Dr.Rustom Pavri, gave him immense popularity. He has also acted in a wonderful film "Little Zizou" which once again proved his versatility as an actor. He has also acted in many successful TV Series - "Ek Nayi Ummeed - Roshni" as Roshni's Father Dr. Anand Singh, "Jeannie Aur Juju"as Doctor Doctor, "Adalat", "Zindagi Khatti Meethi", "Ishq Kills", "Maniben.com", Äshiq Biwi Ka", "Four", "Shaka Laka Boom Boom", "Banegi Apni Baat", "Bible Ki Kahaniyaan", "Chanakya" and "Bombay Blue".

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
September 12, 1963 (63)
From
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
17 on MovieCove · 56 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 19% in 30 days

What are Kurush Deboo's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 23rd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 77th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
30%
Morality
28%
Power
14%
Self
14%
Society
9%
Survival
3%
Ideas
2%
Romantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 8 · Serious 5 · Dark 3

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 10 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 10 · Intense 2

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 10 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 7

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 10 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 0

Easy watch: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their easy watch movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 7 · Affecting 8 · Heavy 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Joyful
6
Warm
4
Romantic
6
Melancholic
8
Other
14

How their films linger

Feel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet10

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Kurush Deboo's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Kurush Deboo's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

56 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page.

  • Governor: The Silent Saviour(2026)

    as Daruwala

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Jalso: A Family Invitation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Rajan

  • Maqam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Kennedy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Bookie

  • Shu Tame Kunwara Chho? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Amaris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • The Cobweb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • Yeh Ballet(2020)

    as Percy

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Safalta 0 Km (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Mr. Lalvani

  • Starting Troubles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • 99 Songs(2019)

    as Musical Instrument Store Owner

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Uncle Ken

  • Akoori (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 12 episodes · as Batliwalla

  • Best of Luck Laalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Dr Rustom

  • Mastizaade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Alcoholics Group Head

  • Ek Nayi Ummeed: Roshni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 90 episodes · as Dr. Anand Singh

  • Chor Bazaari(2015)

    as Mushtaq

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Hey Bro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Rustom Bandookwalla

  • Kuch Kuch Locha Hai(2015)

    as Nausar

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Bhoothnath Returns(2014)

    as Psychiatrist

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Dobara(2013)

    as Tailor

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Zindagi 50 50(2013)

    as Director Subhash Kapoor

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi(2012)

    as Sorab

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Four Two Ka One(2012)

    as Mallu

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Happy Husbands(2011)

    as Champoo Patel

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Utt Pataang(2011)

    as Ramvilas' colleague

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Knock Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Sandwichwala

  • Paathshaala(2010)

    as Cyrus Hansotia

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Chance Pe Dance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Rohit's Landlord

  • Sankat City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Bawa Jee

  • Little Zizou (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Kurush

  • My Friend Ganesha 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Bejanjee

  • Love Story 2050 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Hacker Jimmy Dhinchuck

  • Krazzy 4 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Angry male on public telephone

  • Dhamaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Amit Dwivedi

  • Iqraar: By Chance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Detective D'costa

  • Lage Raho Munna Bhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Gujarati Lawyer

  • Taxi No. 9211 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mr. Batliwala

  • Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Sunny Dastur

  • Kyon Ki... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Munna

  • Bachke Rehna Re Baba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Wealthy doctor

  • Chand Sa Roshan Chehra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as College Principal (Guest Appearance)

  • Page 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Hiren Sanghvi

  • Kis Kis Ki Kismat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Khaled Mahmud

  • Mujhse Shaadi Karogi(2004)

    as Rustom Dogs Seller

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.(2003)

    as Dr. Rustam Pavri

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Waisa Bhi Hota Hai: Part II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Cyrus

  • Jhankaar Beats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Rishi's Divorce Lawyer

  • Shaka Laka Boom Boom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 491 episodes · as Colonel K.K. aka K.K. Uncle

  • Urf Professor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Dr. Daruwala

  • Such a Long Journey(1998)

    as Tehmul

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa(1994)

    as Yezdi

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Sunday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Banegi Apni Baat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 14 episodes · as E.T. (College Friend)

  • Aasmaan Se Gira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Royal Philosophy Teacher

  • Percy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Percy

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 53 titles from 1989 to 2026; peak year 2005.

Biggest box office

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)

$7.9M worldwide

Highest rated

Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Governor: The Silent Saviour (2026)

Film career

19892026

Peak 2005 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting53 of 53: 53 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score59th

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s5 · acting2000s21 · acting2010s16 · acting2020s10 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 15 roles
9409

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Kurush Deboo's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 39th percentile, the median of all 17; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 35th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

35thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

33rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 17 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 17 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Divisive2
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Chor Bazaari (2015)

96th percentile spread · 56% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)

Midcredits 97th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 71/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 85, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Kurush Deboo's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 31 · mildMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Kurush Deboo work with?

People who share at least 2 of Kurush Deboo's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Murli Sharma shares the most, 4.

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Writers

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers