Alok Nath is an actor who primarily in the Indian film and TV industry. He is best known for playing ‘Sanskaari’, down-to-earth, humble fatherly roles in movies and TV.
In October 2018, he was accused by writer/producer/director Vinta Nanda of raping her in the 90s. Subsequently, other actresses such as Sandhya Mridul, Renuka Shahane, Deepika Amin, and Himani Shivpuri have also alleged that Nath had se*ually harassed them.
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Early Life and Education
Alok Nath was born on 10th July 1956 in Khagaria, Bihar. He attended Modern School located at Barakhamba Road in Delhi and later did his graduation from Delhi’s Hindu College.
Alok’s father and grandfather were both doctors and his parents wanted him to become a doctor. However, he was interested in acting and hence joined the National School of Drama (NSD) after graduating from Hindu College. Nath had previously taken part in college and school plays and skits.
Career
After graduating from NSD in theatre, Alok made his acting debut in 1980 in the TV show Rishtey-Naate. He made his debut in films in 1982 with the internationally acclaimed and Oscar winning movie ‘Gandhi’ where he played the character of Tyeb.The same year he appeared in the role of an older man, despite being in his 20s, in the TV serial Buniyaad. The show was a big hit and got Nath widespread fame and recognition.
Since then he has worked in 40 to 50 TV serials, including Tara, Rishtey, Yahaaan Main GharGharKheli, Sapna Babul Ka…Bidaai, and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. He has also acted in over 500 movies, including superhits like Pardes,Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Maine PyarKiya, Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Taal, and Vivah. Alok has also played negative roles in films such as Bol Radha Bol, Shadyantra, and Vinashak. In 2018, he played the role of off-beat foul-mouthed drunk father in the superhit film ‘SonuKeTitu Ki Sweety’ and was appreciated by the viewers.
Alok Nath – Young Pictures
Personal Life and Trivia
- Alok married Ashu Singh in 1987. She was a production assistant on the sets of the TV show Buniyaad. The couple has 2 children, a daughter Junhai Nath, and a son Shivang Nath.
- Alok’s sibling Vineeta Malik is also an actress
- Before his marriage, he was in a relationship with actress Neena Gupta in the 1980s.
- In Dec 2013, memes and jokes based on the different character and roles enacted by Alok went viral on social media. Nath has stated that he liked most of the memes and jokes.
- Nath has an Audi A4 and an Audi Q3
- In June 2015, as part of the ‘BetiBachaoBetiPadhao’ Campaign of PM Modi, Alok posted a selfie with his daughter. Later, a woman tagged this selfie and tweeted ‘Stalker PM Modi’. Alok posted an abusive tweet as a response to her and was trolled for it.
- Alok wanted to break the image of being a fatherly figure. Hence, in 1987, he played the lead opposite Tina Munim in the movie Kamagni. But the movie flopped.
