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Bal Dhuri Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1944

Age76 (as in 2020)

BirthplaceMaharashtra, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusWidowed

SpouseJayshree Gadkar (died 29 August 2008)

FamilyOne child

Bal Dhuri Biography

Bal Dhuri is an Indian actor best known for his portrayal of King Dashrath in Ramanand Sagar's television epic Ramayan (1987). A performer in Marathi film,

Early life and background

Bal Dhuri was born in Maharashtra, India, in 1944. He grew up in a middle-class Marathi family and completed an engineering degree before moving into the performing arts. His parents were initially hesitant about his choice to pursue acting, but Dhuri remained committed to the profession.

Career

Dhuri began his screen career in Marathi cinema, making his debut in the film Devachiye Dwaari. He later entered Hindi cinema with Jai Bajrang Bali (1976) and appeared in a Gujarati film, Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra (1989). Over the course of his career he acted in more than twenty films and took part in numerous Marathi stage productions, demonstrating versatility across a wide range of roles.

The defining moment in Dhuri’s career came with Ramanand Sagar’s television series Ramayan (1987). His depiction of King Dashrath brought him widespread recognition and made him a familiar presence in Indian households. For that series he acted opposite Jayshree Gadkar, who played Kaushalya on screen.

Personal life

Bal Dhuri was married to actress Jayshree Gadkar. The couple had been married before Ramayan and later portrayed a royal couple on the television series. They have one child. Jayshree Gadkar died on 29 August 2008, and Dhuri is listed as widowed.

Other contributions and notes

Before turning full-time to acting, Dhuri worked as an engineer at a firm in Maharashtra. He has also been credited with supporting other actors early in their careers, including helping give a break to Shivaji Satam through the musical drama Sangeet Varad. In addition to his acting work, Dhuri wrote a book titled Suvarn Nayika Jasyhree Gadkar, which focuses on the life of his late wife.

Public profile

Dhuri became especially well known after Ramayan and has been recognized for his ability to portray characters across a broad age range—playing parts from a young adult to elderly figures. His long association with Marathi theatre and cinema, together with his television success, defines his standing in the industry.

Latest updates

As of the latest available information, Bal Dhuri was born in 1944 and was 76 years old in 2020. He continues to be remembered primarily for his role as Dashrath in Ramayan and for his contributions to Marathi stage and film work.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Ramayan

Television series by Ramanand Sagar in which Dhuri played Dashrath

1987
Jai Bajrang Bali

Hindi film; one of Dhuri's early Hindi screen appearances

1976
Devachiye Dwaari

Marathi film debut

Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra

Gujarati film appearance

1989
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Career Highlights

  1. Portrayed King Dashrath in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan (1987)
  2. Acted in more than 20 films and numerous Marathi plays
  3. Worked as an engineer before becoming an actor
  4. Authored a book about his wife, Jayshree Gadkar
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bal Dhuri born?

1944

What is Bal Dhuri known for?

Actor

What is Bal Dhuri’s marital status?

Widowed

Who is Bal Dhuri married to?

Jayshree Gadkar (died 29 August 2008)