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Yunus Parvez

Yunus Parvez

Actor · Died February 11, 2007, aged 76 · Mahend, Uttar Pradesh, India

Yunus Parvez was a distinguished Indian actor known for his memorable presence across Hindi cinema and television. With a career spanning several decades, he became widely recognised for bringing depth, authenticity and humour to a wide range of supporting characters. His performances often carried a natural ease that made even brief appearances unforgettable, earning him a strong place among the industry's most reliable and respected character actors. Parvez worked with many leading filmmakers and appeared in several notable productions, where his versatility allowed him to effortlessly shift between comedic, dramatic and emotionally grounded roles. His contribution to cinema extended beyond screen time, as he helped shape the identity of the classic character actor era with his unmistakable charm and expressive performances. He continued to remain active in films and television until the later years of his life, leaving behind a rich legacy admired by audiences and colleagues alike. Yunus Parvez’s enduring impact on Indian cinema lives on through the countless characters he portrayed with sincerity and timeless appeal.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
January 1, 1931
Died
February 11, 2007 (aged 76)
From
Mahend, Uttar Pradesh, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
27 on MovieCove · 134 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 39 days to Oct 28Up 11% in 30 days

What are Yunus Parvez's films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 73rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 47th percentile
: browse their Action 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
47%
Morality
20%
Self
16%
Survival
10%
Power
6%
Society
1%
Romantic love7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief3 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 15 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 8 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 1

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 10 · Intense 3

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

Steady 5 · Shifting 9 · 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 8 · Some laughs 5 · 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 6 · Relentless 1

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

Casual 9 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 0

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

A split, not a type: Easy watch 7 · Affecting 6 · Heavy 2

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

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles
  • Heraldas Shabnam's dad in Bazaar (1982)
  • Heraldas Anees Saab in Saajan (1991)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Romantic
7
Tense
7
Melancholic
7
Bittersweet
6
Joyful
5
Other
8

How their films linger

Bittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet5
  • 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 Yunus Parvez's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 19 of their 27 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Yunus Parvez'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

134 credits, 27 with a MovieCove page.

  • Bunty Aur Babli(2005)

    as Hotel Owner

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Woh Tera Naam Tha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Ramzan Khan

  • Kranti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Chief Minister

  • Gumnam Qatil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Bholi Bhali Ladki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Woh Kaun Thi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Aaghaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Dheerajlal

  • Jai Hind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Police Inspector

  • Mehndi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Judge

  • Ghar Bazar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Kandle

  • Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Minister

  • Tere Mere Sapne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Jagat Chaurasia

  • Sanam Harjai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Doctor Khanna

  • Ab Insaf Hoga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Bashir Khan

  • Yaar Gaddar(1994)

    as Mulchand

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Vaade Iraade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Dulaara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Bhiku's Father

  • Hum Hain Kamaal Ke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Antim Nyay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Lawyer

  • Insaniyat Ke Devta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Dharamdas

  • Aaina(1993)

    as Auctioneer

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • Apradhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Banwari

  • Khel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Seth Mangaram Jewellery Owner

  • Balwaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Bol Radha Bol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Bijli's Father

  • Yaad Rakhegi Duniya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Shikari's advisor

  • Vansh(1992)

    as Inspector Sher Bahadur

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Vishwatma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Mr. Verma (Verma ji)

  • Saajan(1991)

    as Anees Saheb

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Nachnewale Gaanewale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Jigarwala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Lalaji - Landlord

  • Kasam Kali Ki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Lohe Ke Haath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Triloki's Lawyer

  • Amba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Banne Miya

  • Swarg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Gardener

  • Pyar Ke Naam Qurban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Yeshwant's lawyer

  • Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin(1990)

    as Police Inspector

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

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

    as Kadar Bhai

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

    as Film Director

  • Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Phoolchand

  • Farz Ki Jung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Mr. Pandey, Vegetable vendor

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

    as Inspector Manchanda

  • Dost Garibon Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Yunus

  • Wohi Bhayanak Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Woh Phir Aayegi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Gopal

  • Salaam Bombay!(1988)

    as Hashimbhai

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Waqt Ki Awaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Public Prosecutor

  • Ek Naya Rishta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Aarti's Customer

  • Ram-Avtar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Sangeeta's Accountant

  • Shiva Shakti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Biharilal

  • Shahenshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Man shot dead at Salim's funeral

  • Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Himmat Aur Mehanat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Kalra

  • Mr. India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Maniklal

  • Dance Dance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Sitapur Ki Geeta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Pratap Singh's Munim

  • Pyar Ki Jeet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Prosecuting Attorney

  • Loha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Prisoner

  • Deewana Tere Naam Ka(1987)

    as Munim

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

  • Naache Mayuri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Mazloom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Mr. Khan

  • Muddat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Police Inspector

  • Anjuman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Jaal(1986)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Dekha Pyar Tumhara(1985)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Zamana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as train passenger who helps Sudha

  • Telephone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Ramkali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Jawaab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Constable R.K. Dave

  • Bahu Ki Awaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Ram Tere Kitne Nam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Tawaif(1985)

    as Umruddin

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Yadon Ki Kasam(1985)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Laila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Sarwar Sheikh

  • Hum Hain Lajawab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Thamani Seth

  • Hum Do Hamare Do (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Jaag Utha Insan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Sethji

  • Lorie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Adoption Agency Head

  • Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Bansilal

  • Yeh Desh(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kissi Se Na Kehna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Chiraunjilal

  • Agar Tum Na Hote (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Employer

  • Sweekar Kiya Maine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Dubey

  • Ghungroo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Mrs. Malkan's Lawyer

  • Disco Dancer(1982)

    as Rahim (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Nikaah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Bazaar(1982)

    as Shabnam's Mamu

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Angoor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Mansoor Miyan

  • Saath Saath(1982)

    as Jagat Murari

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Ustadi Ustad Se(1982)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dard Ka Rishta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as John

  • Ek Hi Bhool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Lallu Lal

  • Laawaris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Mukadam (The Supervisor)

  • Hum Se Badkar Kaun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Yaarana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Nakhuda(1981)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Shaan(1980)

    as Hotel Manager

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Maang Bharo Sajana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Khan Sahib

  • Insaaf Ka Tarazu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Gunshop owner (Guest Appearance)

  • Dostana(1980)

    as Gold Smuggler

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • The Burning Train (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Maulana Abdul Rahim

  • Sitara(1980)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Taraana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Sureela

  • Mr. Natwarlal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Kaala Patthar(1979)

    as Maneklal Saxena

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Jurmana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Lalaji

  • Gol Maal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Bade Babu

  • Jhoota Kahin Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Razdan

  • Sawan Ko Aane Do(1979)

    as Balu

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

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

    as Rasik Lal

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

    as Bhandari

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

    as Bashir Jadu

  • Doosara Aadmi(1977)

    as Constable

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Farishta Ya Qatil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Dhoop Chhaon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Pandit's servant

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

    as Mr. Gupta

  • Khoon Pasina(1977)

    as Ram

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Hera Pheri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Dhaniram

  • Prem Kahani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Kotwal

  • Deewaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Rahim Chacha

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

    as Din Dayalji

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

    as Editor

  • Girl Without a Name(1973)

    as Ram Lakhan

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Zanjeer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Constable

  • Garm Hava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Fakruddin

  • Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Inspector Khan

  • Bansi Birju (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Uphaar(1971)

    as Banwari

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Haseena Maan Jaayegi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Laali's Father

  • Bombay In The Night's Embrace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Chaiwala

  • Pinjre Ke Panchhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Yaseen's Employer

Career shape

Star power in the 88th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 129 titles from 1966 to 2005; peak year 1987.

Biggest box office

Salaam Bombay! (1988)

$2.1M worldwide

Highest rated

Salaam Bombay! (1988)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Khoon Pasina (1977)

Film career

19662005

Peak 1987 · 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.

  • 1973Screen debut· Zanjeer
  • 1987Career best· Mr. India

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting129 of 129: 129 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score60th

By decade

1960s3 · acting1970s25 · acting1980s64 · acting1990s29 · acting2000s8 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles
7383

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 Yunus Parvez's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 60th percentile, the median of all 27; across their 15 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 69th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Approval · how many liked their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Reach · how many have seen their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Midcredits score across 27 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 27 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Yaar Gaddar (1994)

95th percentile spread · 45% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Salaam Bombay! (1988)

Midcredits 97th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 80/100 in their films, across 10 reviewed titles; fans 84, detractors 38. 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 Yunus Parvez work with?

People who share at least 2 of Yunus Parvez's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Govardhan Asrani shares the most, 4.

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles