Mohnish Bahl (born 14 August 1961) is an Indian actor working in the Indian film industry and on Indian television. Career Mohnish Bahl debuted with the film Bekarar in a supporting role opposite Padmini Kolhapure and co Starring Sanjay Dutt but the film was a critical and commercial failure. His subsequent release was Teri Bahon Mein, a remake of The Blue Lagoon with Ayesha Dutt wife of Jackie Shroff, which was also a failure. His only commercial success in a leading role was Purana Mandir though it was considered a B grade film. The 1999 film Hum Saath-Saath Hain is considered the film that transformed Bahl's career. He has starred in over 100 films, and has been nominated for two Filmfare Awards. Early life and family Bahl was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is the son of actress Nutan and Lt. Cdr. Rajnish Bahl, and is a prominent member of the Mukherjee-Samarth family. He is married to Aarti Bahl (Known As Ekta Sohini) and they have two children: Pranutan Bahl and Krishaa Bahl Filmography Films {| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Title !! Character !! Notes and references |- | 1983 | Bekaraar | Pradeep | Debut Film |- | rowspan="3"|1984 | Teri Baahon Mein | Manu | |- | Meri Adalat | Umesh | |- | Purana Mandir | Sanjay | |- | 1987 | Itihaas | Rakesh | |- | 1989 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Jeevan | |- | 1990 | Baaghi | Jaggu | |- | rowspan="2"|1991 | Henna | Captain Surendra | |- | Dancer | Manish | |- | rowspan="4"|1992 |Abhi Abhi |Helmet,College Student/Goon | |- | Bol Radha Bol | Bhanu | |- | Deewana | Narendra | Cameo appearance |- | Shola Aur Shabnam | Bali | |- | rowspan="4"|1993 | Phool Aur Angaar | Inspector Arjun Singh | |- |Ek Hi Raasta | Vikram Singh | |- | Platform | Hariya | |- | Aashik Awara | Vikram | |- | rowspan="5"|1994 | Laadla | Vicky Bajaj | |- | Eena Meena Deeka | Mangal | |- | Elaan | Inspector Vijay Sharma | |- | Prem Yog | Jimmy Narang | |- | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Rajesh | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |- | rowspan="3"|1995 | Kartavya | Balveer Singh | |- | Sabse Bada Khiladi | Amit Singh | |- | Gundaraj | Deva |