Anang Desai

Actor · Born May 4, 1953 (73) · Ahmedabad, State of Bombay, India

Anang Desai was born on 4 May 1953 in Ahmedabad, State of Bombay, India. He is an actor, known for Gandhi (1982), Rustom (2016) and Khichdi (2002). He is married to Chitra Desai.

Biography from IMDb.

Born: May 4, 1953 (73)
From: Ahmedabad, State of Bombay, India
Works as: Actor
Titles: 15 on MovieCove · 68 credits in all
Links: IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 22% in 30 days

What are Anang Desai's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Drama3 titles38^th

Action2 titles68^th

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

Morality

29%

Bonds

26%

Self

21%

Survival

13%

Society

Power

Romantic love3 Identity2 Justice2

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films

ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category

Earnest

Tone · Sincerity

ironicearnest

Ironic 1 · Wry 0 · Earnest 6

Serious

Tone · Weight

lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 1 · Serious 2 · Dark 4

Stylized

Tone · Style

naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Charged

Feel · Intensity

gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 5 · Intense 1

Shifting

Feel · Swings

steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced

Feel · Humor

noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

Even-paced

Demand · Pace

slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Engaged

Demand · Attention

casualfull focus

Casual 1 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 0

Affecting

Demand · Emotional cost

easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 1 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 5

Resolved

Demand · Resolution

resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Allyas Lalit Kumar Malhotra in Yaadein... (2001)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic

Tense

Bittersweet

Romantic

Absurd

Other

How their films linger

Hopeful3 Feel-good3 Fun2 Thought-provoking2

How their films end · 2 with a twist

Happy5
Bittersweet1
Tragic1

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 Anang Desai's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 11 of their 15 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (5).

Also on these channels

Eros Now3 titles, show their 3 titles on Eros Now

Subscription and free streaming for Anang Desai'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

68 credits, 15 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

Haq(2025)
as Supreme Court Chief Justice
Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films
Mandala Murders(2025)
Show 2 episodes · as Mohammad Giyassuddin Khan
Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows
Malik Ni Varta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)
as Malik
Irani Chai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
Actor
Zindaginama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
Show 1 episode · as Nathu
Murshid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
Show 7 episodes · as Babu Rao
Kaagaz 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
as K.P. Deoranjan Secretery
Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
as Tulsidas Parekh a.k.a. Babuji
Fuleku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Actor
Hunter - Tootega Nahi, Todega (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Show 6 episodes · as Tomar
Shadyantra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
as Dubey Ji
Dhaman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Actor
Hey Kem Chho London (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
as Chunilal
Tu Rajee Re (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
as Dr. Avasthi
Jaysuk Zdpayo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
as Pratap Rai
Kamathipura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)
Show 7 episodes · Actor
Paper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)
Show 6 episodes · Actor
Crackdown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)
Show 8 episodes · as Indian Prime Minister
O Pushpa I Hate Tears (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)
as Pushpa's Father
Order Order Out of Order (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
Actor
Lamboo Rastoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
as Shiv Hari Yagnik
Cash on Delivery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
Actor
Rajdarshan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
Actor
Rustom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
as Judge Patel
Main Naa Bhoolungi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
Show 157 episodes · as Mahanto Jagannat
Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
Show 1 episode · Actor
Bey Yaar(2014)
as Cameo
Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films
Das Mädchen mit dem indischen Smaragd (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Show 2 episodes · as Rajesh
Chhanchhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Show 103 episodes · as Matilalbhai Borisagar
Kevi Rite Jaish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Ishwarbhai Patel
Khichdi: The Movie(2010)
as Tulsidas Parekh a.k.a. Babuji
Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films
Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi(2008)
as Natasha's dad
Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films
Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
Show 250 episodes · as Jayantilaal Joshi
Lucky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
Show 41 episodes · as Acharya Joshi
Good Boy, Bad Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
as P.K. Malhotra
Salaam-E-Ishq(2007)
as Mr Raina
Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films
Sarhad Paar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
Actor
Sandwich (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
as Plastic Surgeon
Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
Actor
7½ Phere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Suresh Joshi
Yakeen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Dr. Kapadia
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
Show 2 episodes · as Tulsidas Parekh
Uuf Kya Jadoo Mohobbat Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
Actor
Madhoshi(2004)
as Vishal Oberoi
Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films
Baghban(2003)
as Mr. Verma
Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films
In Your Name(2003)
as Doctor
Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films
Badhaai Ho Badhaai(2002)
Actor
Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films
Khichdi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
Show 155 episodes · as Tulsidas Parekh
Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Akshay's Dad
Raaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Mr. Dhanraj
Maa Tujhhe Salaam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Shiva
Yaadein...(2001)
as L.K. Malhotra
Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
as Brij
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
Actor
Dahek A Burning Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
as Javed Bahkshi
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as Mr. Sharma
C.I.D.(1998)
Show 1 episode · as Dr. Sandipeta · as Dr. Vinay
Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows
Dilwale(1994)
Actor
Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films
Amok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as the chauffeur
Gunaah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Rai
Gumrah(1993)
as Ahuja
Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films
Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Jamuna's father
Aashiqui (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Mr. Paul
Jurm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Inspector Narayan
Parinda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Inspector Mirani
Parinati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Lachman
The Discovery of India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Show 1 episode · as Appar · as Chandraprabha · as Dadoji Konddeo · as Effandi Aslam Beg · as Gautam Buddha · as Ibrahim Lodi · as Nana Saheb · as Ram Mohan Roy · as Sumantra · as Vajashravasa · as Vajrabandhu · as Vikrambhatta
Gandhi(1982)
as J.B. Kripalani
Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 85^th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 67 titles from 1982 to 2025; peak year 2002.

Biggest box office

In Your Name (2003)

$2.7M worldwide

Highest rated

Haq (2025)

Midcredits 97^th

Film career

19822025

Peak 2002 · 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.

1989Screen debut· Parinda

By role

only this rolewith another role

Acting67 of 67 · 52^nd

By decade

1980s4 · acting1990s10 · acting2000s22 · acting2010s12 · acting2020s19 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 9 roles

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.

How do Anang Desai's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 54^th percentile, the median of all 13; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 51^st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

51^stpercentile

Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

55^thpercentile

Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

54^thpercentile

Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 15 titles, by percentile

75^th and up6
50^th to 74^th2
25^th to 49^th4
Below 25^th3

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 15 titles are Mixed.

Universally Loved5
Cult Classic2
Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi (2008)

83^rd percentile spread · 26% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Bey Yaar (2014)

Midcredits 99^th · 94% liked

Reviewers score the acting 71/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 43. 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.

Who does Anang Desai work with?

People who share at least 2 of Anang Desai's MovieCove titles; Aatish Kapadia shares the most, 2.

Aatish Kapadia2 titles See all 2 shared titles with Aatish Kapadia
Dolly Bindra2 titles See all 2 shared titles with Dolly Bindra