| Dinesh Hingoo | |
| Birth Name: | Dinesh Hingorani |
| Birth Date: | 13 April 1940 |
| Birth Place: | Baroda, Baroda State, British India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Yearsactive: | 1967–2015 |
| Spouse: | Jamuna Hingoo |
Dinesh Hingoo (born 13 April 1940) is an Indian actor who plays comic & supporting roles in Hindi films.[1] He had appeared in over 300 films, from Taqdeer (1967) to Be Careful (2011),[2] and is known for his laughter and impersonations including that of a Parsi businessman.[1]
He was a stand-up comedian in many orchestras, famous comedian Johny Lever in an interview stated that it was Dinesh Hingoo, who gave him a break to perform on stage as a comedian.
He had played supporting roles and bit parts in movies such as Qurbani,[1] Saajan,[3] Baazigar,[4] Humraaz, Daraar, No Entry, Judaai,[5] Khoobsurat, Hera Pheri (2000 film), Phir Hera Pheri and Anubhav. He had acted in television serials on Indian public broadcaster, Doordarshan.[1] He is known for his character as Chaman Jhinga in Hera Pheri.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | ||||
| 1973 | Prem (Cook) | |||
| 1974 | Govind Gupta | |||
| 1974 | Ramu | |||
| 1977 | Totaram | |||
| 1978 | Anokhelal | |||
| 1974 | ||||
| 1978 | Bahadur | |||
| 1979 | Ravi's friend | |||
| 1979 | ||||
| 1980 | Agreement | Totaram | ||
| Hum Kadam | Parashuram | |||
| Jazbaat | Havaldar Ram Prasad | |||
| Qurbani | Parsi man | |||
| Driver/ Dance Master | ||||
| 1981 | ||||
| 1981 | Broker,bringing customers for hotel | |||
| 1981 | Bansi | |||
| 1981 | Student of the college | |||
| 1982 | ||||
| 1982 | ||||
| 1982 | ||||
| 1982 | Mr. Tombolo (singer) | |||
| 1982 | ||||
| 1983 | Kalka | Bharat kumar | ||
| Paanchwin Manzil | Liftman | |||
| Prem Tapasya | ||||
| Main Awara Hoon | Tahir Khan / Sahir Khan | |||
| 1984 | Yeh Desh | Reporter | ||
| Sharaabi | Neighbour calling police in the song "De De Pyar De" | |||
| Rakta Bandhan | ||||
| Lakhon Ki Baat | Advocate Desai | |||
| Yaadgar | Rajnath's friend | |||
| Abodh | Wedding Photographer | |||
| Phulwari | Mohan | |||
| Naya Kadam | Chief Education Officer | |||
| Love Marriage | ||||
| 1985 | Doctor Malik | |||
| 1985 | Pandit | |||
| 1985 | Rustom | |||
| 1985 | Professor (as Hingoo) | |||
| 1985 | ||||
| 1985 | ||||
| 1985 | Mukadam | |||
| 1985 | ||||
| 1985 | Kammobai's patron | |||
| 1986 | Surendra Nath | |||
| 1986 | Wadia | |||
| 1986 | Shambhu, Servant | |||
| 1986 | Karamdaata | Bhagwan Das | ||
| 1986 | ||||
| 1986 | Drugstore keeper | |||
| 1987 | Sansar | Pandit | ||
| Itihaas | Bihari | |||
| Daku Hasina | Munim | |||
| Muqaddar Ka Faisla | Swarnmukhi | |||
| Superman | Rus | |||
| Mera Yaar Mera Dushman | Secretary/ Assistant | |||
| Judge | ||||
| Mera Karam Mera Dharam | ||||
| Sadak Chhap | ||||
| Khudgarz | ||||
| Imaandaar | Havaldar | |||
| 1988 | ||||
| 1988 | Marvadi Seth | |||
| 1988 | Ram-Avtar | Gangiya | ||
| 1988 | ||||
| 1989 | Sachai Ki Taqat | Marwadi Seth | ||
| Dav Pech | ||||
| Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá | ||||
| Bank Babu | ||||
| Nafrat Ki Aandhi | ||||
| Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii | Jhokumal Makmal Pyarelal | |||
| Jung Baaz | Announcer at College Function | |||
| Paap Ka Ant | ||||
| 1990 | Majboor | Defence lawyer/Bar owner's lawyer | ||
| Kishen Kanhaiya | Lokhandwala | |||
| Ghar Ho To Aisa | Munshi, Organizer of Charity Show | |||
| Dil | Pandu (Hazari Prasad's Servant) | |||
| Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin | Bholaram Bokade | |||
| College Principal | ||||
| 1991 | Meet Mere Man Ke | |||
| Paap Ki Aandhi | Grocer | |||
| Farishtay | ||||
| Patthar Ke Phool | Skating ground Owner | |||
| Karz Chukana Hai | Hasteyram Hingoo | |||
| Narasimha | Rat Poison Seller | |||
| Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan | ||||
| Pratikar | Corrupt Employer | |||
| Bhabhi | Parsi with five sons | |||
| Dancer | Pestonji Sohrabji Batliboy | |||
| Saajan | Mr. Laalchand / Verma's Business Partner | |||
| 1992 | Jaan Se Pyaara | School Principal | ||
| Humlaa | Pinto,Hotel Employee | |||
| Jaagruti | ||||
| Police Officer | Police Constable Ram Singh | |||
| Honeymoon | ||||
| Zulm Ki Hukumat | Bahadur, Guest House Manager | |||
| Sapne Sajan Ke | ||||
| Deedar | ||||
| Khel | Hasmukh | |||
| Balwaan | Announcer at Death Well | |||
| Dil Hi To Hai | ||||
| Dushman Zamana | Shamsher Singh | |||
| Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka | ||||
| 1993 | Phool Aur Angaar | College Hindi Professor | ||
| 1993 | Dil Ki Baazi | Taxi Driver | ||
| 1993 | College Principal V.M.K.Shastri | |||
| 1993 | ||||
| 1993 | Director | |||
| 1993 | ||||
| 1993 | Malhotra Director/Hotel Owner | |||
| 1993 | Bajodia Seth | |||
| 1993 | Chunilal | |||
| 1993 | Rustom | |||
| 1993 | Shreemaan Aashique | Anand (Army Man) | ||
| 1993 | Anari | |||
| 1993 | ||||
| 1993 | Board member | |||
| 1994 | Zid | Phukatlal | ||
| Aa Gale Lag Jaa | Police Constable Baakelal | |||
| Hanste Khelte | Bhonsle | |||
| Zamane Se Kya Darna | Chelaramani | |||
| Saajan Ka Ghar | ||||
| Pehla Pehla Pyar | Cook | Guest Role | ||
| Aar Paar | ||||
| Eena Meena Deeka | Baapji,Villager | |||
| Hum Aapke Hain Kaun | Manager Chacha | |||
| Aag | Muthu Krishnan Swamy | |||
| Gopi Kishan | ||||
| 1995 | Karan Arjun | Pestonji | ||
| Aazmayish | ||||
| Janam Kundli | D.H. | |||
| Taqdeerwala | Editor | |||
| Raja | ||||
| Coolie No. 1 | Announcer at Swayamvar Competition | Dream Sequel at beginning of Movie | ||
| Hulchul | Guest Role | |||
| Ahankaar | Vikram, monkey owner Rani | |||
| Francis | ||||
| Akele Hum Akele Tum | Jamshed, Irani Hotel Owner | |||
| 1996 | Politics | |||
| Papa Kehte Hai | Rustom | |||
| Shastra | Principal Badra | |||
| Saajan Chale Sasural | Travel Agent | |||
| Daraar | Maulana, Bus Passenger | |||
| Bhishma | Milavatram | |||
| Maahir | Constable | |||
| Dil Tera Diwana | Boys Hostel Warden | |||
| Beqabu | Bank Manager | |||
| Chhote Sarkar | Army Officer | |||
| Rakshak | Suman's Father | |||
| Namak | Munimji | |||
| 1997 | Ghoonghat | Hotel/restaurant Owner | ||
| 1997 | Police Station | Bajrangi | ||
| 1997 | Doctor (Special appearance) | |||
| 1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang | Chandu Tolani | ||
| 1997 | Mrityudaata | Maslani | ||
| 1997 | Insaaf | Parsi Man | ||
| 1997 | Thanawala Servant | |||
| 1998 | Achanak | P.K.Sharma | ||
| Dulhe Raja | Diwani Seth | |||
| 1999 | Anari No.1 | Jewellery Shop Owner | ||
| Rajaji | Karodimal Seth | |||
| Baadshah | Dr. Rustom | |||
| Hum Saath Saath Hain | ||||
| Khoobsurat | ||||
| 2000 | Hera Pheri | Chaman Jhinga | ||
| Baaghi | Manuz,The Drunkard | |||
| Daku Ganga Jamuna | ||||
| 2001 | Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya | Tridip Nandan, Photographer | ||
| Indian | Jewellery Shop Owner | |||
| Meri Adaalat | Magician | |||
| 2002 | Lawyer Shivprasad | |||
| 2002 | Rustom Uncle | |||
| 2002 | Lawyer | |||
| 2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Sethji | ||
| 2004 | Ishq Hai Tumse | Jeweler | ||
| 2004 | Fida | Real estate agent | ||
| 2005 | Doctor / Hotel employee | |||
| 2006 | Parsi House Owner (A gun smuggler to whom Raju sells his bungalow) | |||
| 2010 | Most Wanted | Marathi film / Special appearance | ||
| 2011 | ||||
| 2015 | Sulemaan | Director Tariq Bhat | ||
| 2015 | Builder Malekar | Director Milind Kavade |