Ram Sethi

Ram Sethi, also known as Pyare-laal, is an Indian actor with a career spanning 60 years so far.

Biography
Ram Sethi (Pyarelal) entered the Indian film industry in 1969, and started off his career as an assistant to Ravi Tandon (the father of Raveena Tandon). After doing some free-lance work, he joined Prakash Mehra, and was employed as his right-hand man for over 20 years. Here he did many projects with actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Jeetendra, Shashi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, Raaj Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Sridevi, Smita Patil, Parveen Babi, Pran, Amjad Khan and many other new actors.

He has worked as an actor/writer/director for many movies in the last 46 years. Along with these skills, he also worked as an assistant director, screenplay writer, dialogue writer; and independently directed Ghungroo, starring Shashi Kapoor, Smita Patil, and Waheeda Rehman. He appeared in comical roles with Amitabh Bachchan in several films (Sethi's most notable appearances along with Bachchan include Namak Halaal, Zanjeer and Kaalia).

He currently resides in Versova, Mumbai and is working as an actor, screenplay writer, consulting director and advisor for film-making.

Filmography
100 films
 * Rambhajjan Zindabaad (2017)
 * P.K. (2014)
 * Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010) - Rehman Chacha
 * Judwaa (1997) - Waiter
 * Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) - Abu Aslam Ghanvi
 * Hum Nahin Sudharenge
 * Tum Jiyo Hazaron Saal (2002) - Gangaram
 * Shikaar (2000 film) - as Ram Shethi
 * Deewana Mastana (2007) - Man asking for discount for train tickets
 * Aurat Aurat Aurat (1996)
 * Return of Jewel Thief (1996)
 * Hum Sab Chor Hain (1995) - Peter
 * Guneghar (1995) - Mujahaideen
 * Vartmaan (1995)
 * Tahalka (1992) - Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy fame)
 * Ranbhoomi (1991) - Pyarelal
 * Jaan Ki Kasam (1991) - Mittal
 * Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri - as postman
 * Jaadugar (1989) - Pyarelal
 * Hum To Chale Pardes (1988) - Dr. Sethi
 * Sone Pe Suhaaga (1988) - Interviewer
 * Imaandaar (1987) - C. C. Mathur
 * Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987) - Pyare Badshah
 * Tan-Badan (1986) - Dinu
 * Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986) - Natthulal
 * Kabhie Ajnabi The (1985)
 * Sweekar Kiya Maine (1983) - Chandu "Dahejiya"
 * Ashanti (1982) - Police Inspector Mirza
 * Gumsum (1982)
 * Namak Halaal (1982) - Bhairon
 * Yaarana (1981) - Etiquette Instructor
 * Kaalia (1981) - Crippled Prisoner
 * Laawaris (1981) - Harnaman
 * Jiyo To Aise Jiyo (1981)
 * Jwalamukhi (1980) - Chamanlal Pabara
 * Red Rose (1980) - Murli Manohar - Manager
 * Patita (1980) - Moti
 * Do Aur Do Paanch (1980) - Pyarelal (Guest Appearance)
 * Hum Tere Ashiq Hain (1979) - Nawab Mirza Bahadur Dauliya
 * Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) - Pyarelal "Awara"
 * Hera Pheri (1976) - The Casino Drunk
 * Himalay Se Ooncha (1975) - Plane Passenger who tested the calling button
 * Kasauti (1974) - Balu (Man who whistles at Sapna)
 * Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara (1973) - Tenant
 * Hanste Zakhm (1973) - Ganesh
 * Zanjeer (1973) - Constable
 * Kala Parvat (1971) - Farmer
 * Jewel Thief 1967

Award nominations

 * 1979 - Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role - Muqaddar Ka Sikandar