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Dhumal

Dhumal

Actor · Died March 13, 1987, aged 72 · India

Dhumal (29 March 1914 – 13 February 1987) was an actor in Bollywood films known for playing character roles. He acted in many movies and was active from the mid 1940s till the late 1980s. He started his acting career from Marathi theatre, which paved way for Marathi cinema and later he moved to Hindi cinema, where he mostly played comedy roles and later in his career, character roles.[1][2][3] He worked in notable films such as Howrah Bridge (1958), Bombai Ka Babu (1960), Kashmir Ki Kali (1964), Gumnaam (1965), Do Badan (1966), Love in Tokyo (1966) and Benaam (1974).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 29, 1914
Died
March 13, 1987 (aged 72)
From
India
Works as
Actor
Titles
15 on MovieCove · 66 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 37 days to Oct 26Down 18% in 30 days

What are Dhumal's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 71st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy 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
40%
Morality
24%
Power
12%
Self
9%
Society
7%
Survival
5%
Ideas
2%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 6 · Serious 4 · Dark 3

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 7 · Intense 4

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

Steady 5 · Shifting 7 · 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 7 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

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

A split, not a type: Casual 7 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 2

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

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
9
Tense
8
Joyful
4
Romantic
6
Absurd
3
Other
6

How their films linger

Bittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

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 Dhumal's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 10 of their 15 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Dhumal'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

66 credits, 15 with a MovieCove page.

  • Duniya(1984)

    as Pascal

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Bade Dil Wala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Banwarilal

  • Chatak Chandni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Shankar Anna

  • All Men Are Donkeys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sausare

  • I Want This Husband Only (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Gopya's Father

  • Garam Khoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Sadashiv

  • Besharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Mukhiya

  • Summer Rain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Ram Ram Gangaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Paradh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Sadoba

  • Saheb Bahadur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Charandas

  • Ha Khel Savlyancha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Geet Gaata Chal(1975)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Benaam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Police Constable Havaldar

  • Andhala Marto Dola (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Haar Jeet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Do Chor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Baazigar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Jaane Anjaane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Samaj Ko Badal Dalo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Munshiram

  • Pyasi Shaam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as D'Souza

  • Pyar Hi Pyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Jattadhari

  • Balak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Dharamraj

  • Brahmachari(1968)

    as Kirtandas (Taxi Driver)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Ankhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Suhaag Raat(1968)

    as Parwana

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Woh Koi Aur Hoga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Anita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Chandan Ka Palna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Gopi

  • Devar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Ram Bharose / R.B. Bosay

  • Mera Saaya(1966)

    as Bankeji

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Preet Na Jane Reet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Rosie's father

  • Mere Sanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Bankhe

  • Bahu Beti(1965)

    as Nemak Das

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Gumnaam(1965)

    as Mister Dharamdas

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Arzoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Munshi Ashadaulal

  • Rishte Naahte(1965)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kashmir Ki Kali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Bholaram

  • Woh Kaun Thi?(1964)

    as Madhav

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Zindagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Hamrahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Hukumchand

  • Aaj Aur Kal(1963)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Holiday in Bombay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Hanuman Prasad

  • Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam(1962)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Anpadh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Boy Friend(1961)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Mem-didi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Sethji

  • Sasural (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Bombai Ka Babu(1960)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Ek Phool Char Kante(1960)

    as Uncle - Religious

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Chhoti Bahen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Sukhiya

  • Main Nashe Mein Hoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Munshi Totaram

  • Ujala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Bhulo

  • Khota Paisa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Munim Satya Narayan

  • Night Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Howrah Bridge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Uncle Joe

  • Karigar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as 'Chaat' Vendor

  • Phagun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Sone Ki Chidiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Apradhi Kaun? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Deaf & Dumb servant

  • Ek Gaon Ki Kahani(1957)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • New Delhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Kumar Swami

  • Shri Saibaba of Shirdi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Parichay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

Career shape

A full career of 64 titles from 1954 to 1984.

Highest rated

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Suhaag Raat (1968)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting64 of 64: 64 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score71st

By decade

1950s14 · acting1960s29 · acting1970s15 · acting1980s6 · acting

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.

How do Dhumal's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 71st percentile, the median of all 15; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 66th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

74thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

8thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 15 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 15 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Aaj Aur Kal (1963)

89th percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962)

Midcredits 97th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 79/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 83, detractors 50. 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 Dhumal work with?

People who share at least 2 of Dhumal's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers