Who is Indresh Malik? Shows, Family, Education, And More Of Heeramandi Famed ‘Ustad Ji’
‘Ustaad Ji’ Heeramandi: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnificent interpretation of the world of tawaif in the post-Independence era has hit the audience like a drug. While some cannot stop applauding it for its opulence, others believe it lacks substance and the realities of courtesans. A common thread of appreciation comes for the artists who went into the skin of their characters to outperform their potential. Indresh Malik aka the ‘Ustaad Ji’ of ‘Heeramandi’ shines as one such character.
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Working for the second time with SLB, after 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' Malik’s name is reverberating in the headlines and industry for his gripping and raw portrayal of the covetous and apprehensive of a ‘dalal’ or broker.
Who is Indresh Malik?
A star popular on the Television screen for playing the sidekick of Vivian Dsena in the popular show ‘Madhubala- Ek Ishq Ek Junoon’. His loyalties to the villainous RK (Vivian) as his secretary and manager never wavers despite when the world foul-mouths on RK. ‘Bittu Ji’ in the show won hearts for his adaptability and devotion to RK and Madhu.
Yet, again Indresh outshone amongst a well-established and renowned cast for his allegiances to the Heeramandi.
Belonging and Career
Indresh comes from the city of Delhi. He went to the Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi where he was a passionate stage actor following the true calling of his heart which is acting.
Acting, however, did not effortlessly find a space in his life. Indresh comes from a family of businesses that prioritized it for the stability it came with.
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Post his college days, he went on to become a business while art and craft still stained his fingertips. He took the reins of his father’s garment business where he sold and designed the garment as a full-time businessman.
At the age of 21, he married Leena, his wife. The couple has two sons, Kush and Kabir. Releasing his love for acting, Malik let his wife take over the business to pursue acting as a career.
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While Heeramandi is giving him his deserved due, it is to note that he has previously worked in, Home Shanti, Ratri Ke Yatri, Maska, Fanney Khan, Naagin, Yam Hain Hum, Pataal Lok, Gumraah, Bajao, and started on TV with Haar Jeet, and I Love My India.
