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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 23, 2026 • 3 min read

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BirthplaceLudhiana, Punjab, India

ProfessionActor, Playback Singer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

Arun Bakshi (Actor & Playback Singer) Biography

Indian actor and playback singer from Ludhiana known for film, TV and music work including Mahabharat.

Early life and background
Arun Bakshi was born and raised in Ludhiana, Punjab, and completed his education at Arya College in the same city. Before relocating to Mumbai to pursue opportunities in entertainment, he spent a period working with the Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana. He is reported to follow Hinduism and lists reading among his interests.

Career
Bakshi began his career as a television actor in 1981. He made his film debut the same year with the movie Sazaye Maut. Over the course of his career he has worked across multiple regional film industries, including Hindi, Punjabi and Bhojpuri cinema.

In addition to acting, Bakshi developed a parallel career as a playback singer. His singing debut is recorded as the song "Assa Dil Tere Kadamach" for the 1992 film Balwaan. He has been prolific in both fields, having acted in more than 100 films and lent his voice to a substantial body of work—reports list 298 songs credited to him.

Television audiences know him for a range of serial appearances. He is particularly remembered for portraying Dhristadyumna in B.R. Chopra’s televised adaptation of the Mahabharat. He has also appeared in other television serials, including Ishq Ka Rang Safed.

Bakshi’s musical work extends beyond playback singing; in 2010 he composed the music for the project Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes, illustrating his involvement in composition as well as performance.

Public profile
Physical characteristics that have been circulated in public sources include a height of approximately 173 cm (5'8") and a weight near 75 kg (165 lbs). His hair has been described as salt-and-pepper and he has brown eyes. Bakshi has named Dharmendra as a favourite actor and mentioned Hema Malini and Waheeda Rehman among favourite actresses.

Personal life
Publicly available biographical records note that Bakshi is married; further details about his spouse, children and extended family have not been disclosed in the sources summarized here. Several commonly referenced personal details—such as exact date of birth and other family information—are not provided in the available material. Reports also indicate that he both smokes and drinks.

Latest updates
In 2010 Bakshi composed music for Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes. Later television and film credits include appearances in serials such as Ishq Ka Rang Safed and earlier prominent work like Mahabharat. Beyond those specific items, the summarized source does not offer more recent dated updates.

Overview
Arun Bakshi’s career spans acting in film and television alongside a substantial body of work as a playback singer and occasional composer. Originating from Ludhiana and educated locally, he transitioned from regional work and a stint at Punjab Agricultural University into a multi-decade presence in Indian screen and music projects.

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Recent Work

Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes

Composed the music for this project.

2010
Mahabharat

Portrayed the role of Dhristadyumna in B.R. Chopra’s televised Mahabharat.

1980s
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in film with Sazaye Maut (1981).
  2. Television debut and early TV career beginning in 1981.
  3. Portrayed Dhristadyumna in B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat.
  4. Singing debut with "Assa Dil Tere Kadamach" for Balwaan (1992).
  5. Acted in over 100 films across Hindi, Punjabi and Bhojpuri cinema.
  6. Credited with singing 298 songs and composing music for Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes (2010).
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