Dalip Tahil is an Indian film, television and theatre actor. He usually appears in comic or character roles in the movies. He started his career as a stage actor and later appeared in films and television. His first feature film was the 1974 film Ankur, in which he had a small uncredited role. Later, he appeared in important and lengthy roles. Some important movies featuring him include Gandhi (1982), Ram Lakhan (1989), King Uncle (1993), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Baazigar (1993), Raja (1995), Mann (1999), Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000), War Chhod Na Yaar (2013), and many more.