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In the film industry several actors are related to each other in one way or another. While some relations are public, some are known yet remain forgotten. Ashok Kumar was another icon that industry got. Did you know his son-in-law is a well known face too? He is a household name who has done significant work in the television industry and had a prolific and progressing career in movies as well. From working with Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini to contemporary stars like Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, he has made his screen presence felt every time.
This actor often was compared with Amitabh Bachchan due to his sturdy demeanour, height and charming personality. His name is Kanwaljit Singh Walia.
He always commands attention with his performance irrespective of the screen time. He made his acting debut in Hindi cinema with the film Shankar Hussain (1977) and went on to work in many hit films like Satte Pe Satta, Maachis, Dil Maange More, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Raazi. However, he gained more popularity on television and became known all over the country. Some of his hit TV shows include Aahat, Family No. 1, Wajood, Saans, Buniyaad, Abhimaan.
Currently, he is seen in a strong role in Aarti Kadav’s film ‘Mrs’. He plays the role of father-in-law (Diwakar’s father) in ‘Mrs’, which stars Sanya Malhotra (Richa Sharma) and Nishant Dahiya (Diwakar Kumar) in the lead. The film is based on emotional violence, patriarchal conditioning and a family that suppresses women.
Before Mrs, Kanwaljit Singh appeared in famous films and web series like Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, Bang Bang, Tribhanga, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, Raazi, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack.
Kanwaljit Singh did not want to become an actor because he wanted to work in the Air Force. He also passed the UPSC NDA exam. However, he failed the Dehradun medical exam due to hearing loss in his right ear. He also tried his luck in the Merchant Navy, but could not succeed. One day, he saw the admission form of FTII, Kanwaljit filled it and sent it. Despite not having any desire to become an actor, he went to Delhi, gave the audition and got selected in FTII.
He This actor married Anooradha Patel, Ashok Kumar’s grand daughter, who herself is an actress. You would have seen her in ‘Ready,’ ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’, ‘Aisha’ among others.
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