Dinyar Contractor (c. 1941 – 5 June 2019) was an Indian stage actor, comedian and Bollywood/Tollywood actor. He acted in Gujarati theatre and Hindi theatre, as well as Hindi movies. He started acting at school and began his professional career in 1966. He started working on television programs with Adi Marzban when Mumbai Doordarshan launched the DD-2 channel in Mumbai with Aao Marvao Meri Saathe, a Gujarati program. He was awarded the Padma Shri in January 2019. He died on 5 June 2019 in Mumbai.
Filmography
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi as School Principal
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke as General Manager of the Hotel
Khiladi as Principal
Jawab as Principal
Baadshah as Casino Manager
Daraar
Baazigar
36 China Town as Mr. Lobow, servant
Television
Year Show Role
1995 Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi Chup Boss
1996-1999 Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar Boss
1998-1999 Dam Dama Dam Boss
1998-2001 Hum Sab Ek Hain Hasmukh Patel
1998-1999 Do Aur Do Paanch Dinshaw
1998 Dil Vil Pyar Vyar Special Appearance
2002-2004 Shubh Mangal Savadhan Vispy Powderwala
2003 Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny Mr. Contractor
2004 Hum Sab Baraati
2004 Khichdi Mr. Mehta
2003-2005 Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati Mr. Chhamchhamwala
2008 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Sodhi's Father-in-Law
2013 Bh Se Bhade
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