One is successful as an actor when people offscreen remember them by the characters & roles they played. It happens because these actors portray & bring these characters to life so well that the audience bonds with it. One such actor is Saurabh Shukla. I remembered him as Kallu Maama from Satya, & didn’t know his name until recently.
On his 55th birthday, we at BollywoodBee present to you 5 best movies which will make you realize how underrated he is an actor.
1. Satya
The infamous Kallu Mama from Satya. Every 90’s kid remembers him as Kallu Mama & sings that creepy song, “Goli maaru bheje me, ki bheja shor karta hai”. For Saurabh, one can watch that movie again & again.
2. Nayak
Here he was shown as the CM’s goon who would vandalise property & injure people at the drop of the hat. Though it was a pretty serious movie, Shukla’s still managed us to make us laugh with his antics.
3. Lage Raho Munna Bhai
Here, he had a very small screen presence but nailed it effortlessly. Batuk Maharaj was (Kulbhushan Kharbanda) KKhurana’s personal astrologer who managed & guided his life with weird numerological tips & tricks.
4. Barfi
The small town policeman who was hell-bent on catching Barfi (Ranbir Kapoor) for his small-time mischiefs. The funny relationship between him & Barfi is one of the many reasons why the movie is so cute!
5. Jolly LLB 2
The most sensible, sarcastic, stereotypic judge we have ever seen. Jolly LLB 2 was successful for many reasons, but Judge Tripathy was the foremost. Audience lauded his performance & loved him to say the least. His dialogue deliveries & acting were a treat to experience.
Did you know, Saurabh Shukla isn’t only an actor. He is a blessed screenwriter & director as well. He has written for Satya & many theatrical plays as well. These movies have become evergreen now – thanks to Saurabh. Shukla. Happy Birthday to you Shukla Ji!
