Surendrapal Singh (born 25 September 1953), known professionally as Surendra Pal, is an Indian character actor who works primarily in Hindi cinema and television. Active since 1984, he is widely recognised for portraying mythological and historical figures on Indian television, including Dronacharya in Mahabharat, Amatya Rakshas in Chanakya, Tamraj Kilvish in Shaktimaan, and Daksha in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev.
Key facts
| Full name | Surendrapal Singh |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 September 1953 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, film producer |
| Active since | 1984 |
| Notable television roles | Dronacharya, Amatya Rakshas, Tamraj Kilvish, Daksha, Guru Shukracharya |
| Languages | Hindi, Bhojpuri |
Career
Surendra Pal began his screen career in 1984 and went on to build a long body of work in Hindi films and television serials, typically in character roles drawn from mythology, history and contemporary drama.
Film work
His film credits include Khuda Gawah, Sehar and Jodhaa Akbar, among other Hindi productions in which he has appeared in supporting and character roles.
Television work
Pal is best known to Indian television audiences for several recurring mythological and historical roles:
- Dronacharya in Mahabharat
- Amatya Rakshas in Chanakya
- Tamraj Kilvish, the principal antagonist in the superhero series Shaktimaan
- Daksha in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev
- Guru Shukracharya, teacher of the asuras, in Vishnu Puran
He has also appeared in serials such as Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki and Left Right Left. Among his other television credits is the role of Vikranta Jabbar in the episode Saya of the Ramsay Brothers' horror anthology Zee Horror Show.
Production and Bhojpuri cinema
In 2007, Pal established a production company with the aim of producing and directing Bhojpuri-language films. Under this venture he produced the Bhojpuri film Bhauji Ke Sister.
Significance
Through his work in serials such as Mahabharat, Chanakya, Shaktimaan, Vishnu Puran and Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev, Surendra Pal has become a familiar face in the long tradition of Indian mythological and historical television, often cast as authoritative teachers, ministers and adversarial figures. His parallel work in Hindi cinema and Bhojpuri film production reflects a career spanning several segments of Indian screen entertainment.
Related topics
- Mahabharat (1988 TV series)
- Chanakya (TV series)
- Shaktimaan
- Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev
- Vishnu Puran (TV series)
- Jodhaa Akbar
- Khuda Gawah
- Zee Horror Show
- Bhojpuri cinema
References
- Surendra Pal, English Wikipedia.
- Wikidata item: Q7645673.