Dinesh Hingoo is an Indian actor known for his comedy and supporting roles in the Bollywood film industry. He is known for working in films such as Namak Halal (1982), Baazigar (1993), Judwaa (1997), Hera Pheri (2000) and No Entry (2005).
Wiki/Biography
Dinesh Hingu aka Dinesh Hingorani was born on Saturday, 13 April 1940.age 82 years; by 2022) in Baroda, Baroda State, British India (now, Vadodara, Gujarat, India). His zodiac sign is Aries.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Weight (approx): 85 kg
Hair Color: black
Eye Colour: black
family
Dinesh Hingu belongs to a Gujarati family.
wife and children
Dinesh Hingu is married to Jamuna Hingu, a former stage actress in the Gujarati film industry.
Dinesh Hingu with his wife and son
He used the name ‘Jamuna Merchant’ as his screen name for theater plays. The couple met in a theater play titled ‘Mangal Phera’, which was staged in Mumbai. Dinesh and Jamuna’s parents were not in favor of their marriage and both got married without the consent of their parents. The couple has two sons, Rajeev Hingu and Jignesh Hingu. Rajiv works at Jefferies Group, an American multinational independent investment bank. While Jignesh has a master’s degree in Dental Morphology and is the owner of Kavana Dental Pvt Ltd.
Rajeev Hingu with his son and wife Sanya Hingu.
Jignesh Hingu with his wife
career
theater artist
Dinesh Hingu started his career as a theater artist. Dinesh actively participated in the drama department in a music college in Vadodara. During his college days, Dinesh participated in a theater play, which was staged in Mumbai. Later, he moved to Mumbai and started doing theater and stage plays. After performing in various theater plays, Dinesh’s interest shifted to mimicry. He participated in the mimicry competition night at the Open Gate Theater in Dhobi Talao, Mumbai. Later, Dinesh continued his mimicry shows with celebrities like Kishore Kumar, Manna Dey, Mohammad Rafi, Hemant Kumar, Talat Mehmood and Hemant Kumar.
Thin layer
In 1967, Dinesh Hingoo made his debut in the Bollywood film industry with the film Takdeer and played the role of a villain.
Poster of Dinesh Hingoo’s debut film Takdeer
Dinesh is known for his unique laughter style and imitation of a Parsi businessman in various films like Qurbani (1980), Khoon Bhari Maang (1988), Asman Se Uncha (1989). Ant of Sin (1989), Bhabhi (1991), Judaai (1997), Badshah (1999), and then Hera Pheri (2006).
In 1978, Dinesh Hingoo made his debut as a comedian with the film Nasbandi and played the role of Rahmani. In 1989, he appeared in the film Jaisi Karni Vaisi Bharani in which he played the role of Jhokumal Maqmal Pyarelal. In 1993, Dinesh played the role of Bajodia Seth in the film Baazigar.
A scene from Dinesh Hingoo’s film Baazigari
In 1996, Dinesh Hingoo appeared in the film Chhote Sarkar in which he played the role of an army officer.
A scene from Dinesh Hingoo’s film Chhote Sarkar
Dinesh In 1997, he played the role of a jeweler in the film Judwaa.
A scene from Dinesh Hingoo’s Judwaa
In 1999, he played the role of Karodimal Seth in the film Rajaji opposite Govinda. He is best known for his character as Chaman Jhinga in the film Hera Pheri (2000).
Television
In 1985, Dinesh Hingoo appeared in the television show ‘Paying Guest’ in which he played the role of Somnath on Doordarshan.
Dinesh Hingoo in his television show, Paying Guest
Facts / Trivia
- Johnny Lever had said in an interview that before joining films, he took inspiration from Dinesh Hingu to become a mimicry artist. Further, he revealed that it was Dinesh Hingoo who gave him a break to perform on stage as a comedian.
