Dinesh Hingoo
Dinesh Hingoo | |
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Hingoo in 2011 | |
| Born | Dinesh Hingorani 13 April 1940 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967–2015 |
| Spouse | Jamuna Hingoo |
Dinesh Hingoo (born 13 April 1940) is an Indian actor who played comic and supporting roles in Hindi films. He has appeared in over 300 films, from Taqdeer (1967) to Be Careful (2011), and is known for his laughter and impersonations including that of a Parsi businessman.
He was a stand-up comedian in many orchestras. Actor and comedian Johny Lever revealed in an interview that it was Hingoo, who gave him a break to perform on stage as a comedian.
He has played supporting roles and bit parts in movies such as Qurbani, Saajan, Baazigar, Humraaz, Daraar, No Entry, Judaai, Khoobsurat, Hera Pheri (2000 film), Phir Hera Pheri and Anubhav. He has acted in television serials on Indian public broadcaster, Doordarshan. He is known for his character as Chaman Jhinga in Hera Pheri.