| Pavan Malhotra is a versatile Indian actor, recognized for his performances in Hindi, Punjabi, and Telugu cinema. |
| His family hails from Lahore, with his parents relocating to Delhi post-partition. |
| He began his entertainment career as a theater artist. |
| Malhotra's first play, 'Tughlak,' earned him a daily wage of Rs 350. |
| His portrayal of an elderly gentleman in the play 'Father' received great acclaim from audiences. |
| He stepped away from theater after college due to his father's wish for him to join the family business. |
| Besides acting, he supported himself through odd jobs like selling bread and tending to cows in a cowshed. |
| Before acting, he worked as a production assistant on films like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' and 'Khamosh.' |
| He gained fame for his role as Hari in the TV series 'Nukkad' in 1986. |
| His acting career began with 'Ab Ayega Mazaa' in 1984 and 'Bagh Bahadur' in 1989. |
| In 1989, he starred in 'Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro' and appeared in the series 'Circus' with Shah Rukh Khan. |
| He has appeared in TV series like 'Goongi Tareekh,' 'Anukokunda Oka Roju,' and 'Amma Cheppindi.' |
| 'Mississippi Masala' in 1991 marked his international debut. |
| He portrayed Tiger Memon in 'Black Friday' and Prem Singh Dhillon in 'Jab We Met.' |
| He played Shyam in 'Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi' and Deep Singh Rana in 'Punjab 1984.' |
| Roles like Bhagat Puran Singh in 'Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe' showcased his versatility. |
| In '72 Hoorain,' he depicted Militant Hakim Ali; in 'Fouja,' he played the title role. |
| His portrayal of Omkar Singh in 'Tabbar' was widely acclaimed. |
| He will be seen in 'Mission Raniganj' alongside Akshay Kumar in 2023. |
