Milind Gunaji is an Indian actor, model, television presenter, writer, and photographer, born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. With a career spanning over four decades from the 1990s to the present, he has appeared in more than 250 films across various languages including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Gujarati, and English.
Gunaji made his film debut in the 1993 movie "Drohkaal" and gained widespread recognition with his role as Inspector Indrajeet Saxena in the 1996 thriller "Fareb," earning a Filmfare nomination for Best Performance in a Negative Role. He has played lead roles in four Hindi films and one Marathi film.
Beyond acting, Gunaji is known for hosting travel shows like "Bhatkanti" and "Discover Maharashtra" on Zee Marathi, and for serving as the Brand Ambassador for Forests and Wildlife with the Government of Maharashtra. He currently represents the hill station Mahabaleshwar as its brand ambassador.
Gunaji has also appeared in Tamil and Telugu cinema, with notable roles in "Alaavandhan" and "Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum." On television, he featured in "Everest," which aired on Star Plus in 2014.
An accomplished author and travel writer, Gunaji has published 12 books, beginning with "Majhi Mulukhgiri" in 1998, and writes a regular column for the Marathi daily Loksatta's supplement Lokprabha. His book "Anvat" received the Maharashtra State Government Award for Literature. As a photographer, he has held solo exhibitions in Pune, Nashik, and Mumbai.
Gunaji continues to balance his passions for acting, travel, photography, and writing, and remains an influential figure in the Indian entertainment industry.
TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
Acting
69
Male
1961-07-23
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Yeh Mera India
Chhall
Papeeha
Devdas
Raag
The Battle of Bhima Koregaon
Aan: Men at Work
Ada... A Way of Life
Aalavandhan
Black Market
Jaanleva
Tsunami 81
Zulmi
Jhansi Ki Rani Laxmibai
Dev
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Do Rahain / Mil Gayi Manzil Mujhe
Sambha - Today's Hero
Mother of 1084
Jurm
Kamasutra 3D
Debt of The Vermillion
Drohkaal
HIT: The First Case
Rab Ton Sohna Ishq
The Rise of Sudarshan chakra
Husn Bewafa
Phir Hera Pheri
The Letter
Goshta Eka Paithanichi
Sarkarnama
A Strange Love Story
Elaan
Chargesheet
Political War
Ishq Qayamat
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai
Godmother
M3 – Midsummer Midnight Mumbai
Asambhav
The Ghazi Attack
Black & White
London Calling
Okkadu Migiladu
Dahavi Fa
Hameshaa
Idiot Box
Oxygen
Gautamiputra Satakarni
Race 3
Jigyaasa
Fareb
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum
Zor
Zulm-O-Sitam
Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story!
Backwaters
Panipat
Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya
Savaari
Sanyogita - The Bride in Red
Virasat
The Warrior Queen of Jhansi
Ansh
The UP Files
Love Nation
Miranda House
LOC: Kargil
Hum Angrezon Ke Zamane Ke Jailor Hai