Apurva Agnihotri is an Indian model and actor known for his role as Armaan Suri in ''
Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
''Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin'' () is an Indian soap opera which aired on Sony Entertainment Television from 1 September 2003 to 4 May 2006. The series was an Indian-themed version of the Colombian drama ''Yo soy Betty, la fea''.
Plot
Based large ...
''. He also participated in ''
Nach Baliye
''Nach Baliye'' () is an Indian Hindi-language celebrity dance reality television series that airs on Star Plus.
Production Concept
The show is a competition wherein 10 television celebrity couples compete against each other. Contestants dance ...
'' and ''
Bigg Boss
''Bigg Boss'' is an Indian reality television game show franchise based on the Dutch reality show '' Big Brother''. It is produced by Endemol Shine India through Viacom18 and Disney Star. Subsequently, the various versions of the show are made ...
''.
Personal life
In 2004, he married television actress
Shilpa Saklani
Shilpa Saklani is an Indian television actress known for her role as Ganga Sahil Virani in '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' and Vidhi in ''Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin''. She was a contestant on the reality shows '' Nach Baliye 1'' and ''Bigg Boss ...
. In Dec 2022, after eighteen years of marriage, the couple were finally blessed with a daughter, who they named Ishani Kanu Agnihotri.
Career
Agnihotri debuted in the film ''
Pardes'', co-starring with
Shahrukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan (; born 2 November 1965), also known by the initialism SRK, is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who works in Hindi films. Referred to in the media as the " Baadshah of Bollywood", "King of Bollywood" ...
and directed by
Subhash Ghai Subhash may refer to:
People
* Subhash Agarwal, Indian professional player and coach of English billiards and snooker
* Subhash Awchat (born 1960), Indian artist and author based in Mumbai
* Subhash Bapurao Wankhede (born 1963), Indian politician ...
. The film was highly successful and garnered Agnihotri with the nomination for Best Supporting Actor in
Zee Cine Awards
The Zee Cine Award (ZCA) is an Indian awards ceremony for the Hindi film industry. They were instituted in November 1997 to award "Excellence in cinema - the democratic way".
They were first held in Mumbai until 2004, when the ZCA went internat ...
.
After several more film roles, he rose to prominence when he was offered the lead role in ''
Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
''Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin'' () is an Indian soap opera which aired on Sony Entertainment Television from 1 September 2003 to 4 May 2006. The series was an Indian-themed version of the Colombian drama ''Yo soy Betty, la fea''.
Plot
Based large ...
'', an Indian television serial. The show became successful and his performance was appreciated. His work as Armaan Suri won him the
Indian Telly Awards
The Indian Telly Awards is an annual award for excellence both on-screen and behind-the-scenes of Hindi-language television. Conceptualised and created by Anil Wanvari, the founder, CEO of media and services group, indiantelevision.com, they a ...
Best Actor Award for 2005.
He participated in
Colors TV
Colors TV is an Indian general entertainment broadcast network owned by Viacom18. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, youth-oriented reality shows, shows on crime and television films.
History
It was launched on 2 ...
's ''
Bigg Boss 7
''Bigg Boss 7'' also known as ''Bigg Boss: Jannat Ka Wow Aur Jahannam Ka Aaw Dekhege Saath Saath'' or simply ''Bigg Boss: Saath Saat'' is the seventh season of the Indian reality TV series ''Bigg Boss'' which aired on TV channel Colors TV fro ...
'' on 15 September 2013 with his wife
Shilpa Saklani
Shilpa Saklani is an Indian television actress known for her role as Ganga Sahil Virani in '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' and Vidhi in ''Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin''. She was a contestant on the reality shows '' Nach Baliye 1'' and ''Bigg Boss ...
. He went on to play roles in shows like ''
Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara
''Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara'' is an Indian drama television series produced by Rajshri Productions. It aired from 18 June 2012 to 1 November 2014 on Star Plus. It starred Disha Parmar and Nakuul Mehta as Pankhuri Gupta Kuma ...
'', ''
Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh
''Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Ye'' ( It's a strange tale) is an Indian television soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor under her banner Balaji Telefilms. The series was broadcast on Life OK and streamed online after airing on television on Hotstar.
The sho ...
'' and ''
Saubhagyalaxmi
''Saubhaghyalakshmi'' is a daily soap opera that airs on Zee Network's Hindi entertainment channel &TV. It is the second season of the same channel's show '' Bhagyalakshmi''. The story follows the lives of the characters Kavya, Kuhu and Muskaa ...
''. In 2018, he joined ''
Bepannah
''Bepannah'' ( Endless) is a romantic drama television series that aired from 19 March to 30 November 2018 on Colors TV. Produced under Cinevistaas Limited, it starred Harshad Chopda and Jennifer Winget.
''Timeslot'': The Show was Launched at ...
'' as Rajveer Khanna.
He then portrayed Harry Somani in
ALT Balaji
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's ''
Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain
''Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain'' is an Indian Hindi web series produced by Shristi Arya Behl and Goldie Behl for Ekta Kapoor's video on demand platforms ZEE5 and ALTBalaji. The series stars actors Ronit Roy, Mona Singh, and Gurdeep Kohli.
The ser ...
'' for three seasons.
Filmography
Films
Television
Web series
Awards
References
External links
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20th-century Indian male actors
21st-century Indian male actors
Indian male film actors
Indian male soap opera actors
Living people
Indian male television actors
Male actors from Kolkata
Male actors in Hindi television
Male actors in Hindi cinema
Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) contestants
Year of birth missing (living people)
Place of birth missing (living people)
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