Nikhil Chavan (born 29 May 1992) is an Indian film actor known for his works in

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films and series well known for his Marathi serial '' Karbhari Laybhari'' and '' Lagira Zhala Ji'', won the Zee Marathi Awards for Best Supporting Actor. Chavan leading the

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's original webseries ''Veergati'' and popular regional series ''Striling Pulling''. He was ranked ninth in ''

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in 2020.

Career

Nikhil started his career from backstage artist in commercial theater. He was trying very hard to showcase his acting skills and finally he gained recognition with his supporting role in the

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's coming-of-age drama serial named '' Lagira Zhala Ji'', won the Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in his debut serial. In 2018, he acted in ''Atrocity'' and host ''Jallosh Ganrayacha'' same year. Nikhil's first lead role was in ''Strilling Pulling'' in 2019, written and directed by Sameer Asha Patil, has won the ''Most Popular Regional Web Series'' Award powered by

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. He got starred as lead in a

's patriotic film ''Veergati''. In 2020 he made his first lead role in Marathi serial '' Karbhari Laybhari'' on

. He is seen in Vishal Devrukhkar's ''Girlz'' in a guest appearance. His next film is '' Dhondi Champya - Ek Prem Katha'' starring Sayli Patil, directed by Dnyanesh Bhalekar.

Filmography

Films

Web series

Serials

Plays

* ''Three Cheers'' * ''Raygadala Jevha Jaag Yete'' * ''Pati Sagle Uchapati'' * ''Ithe Oshalala Mrutyu''

Awards

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Chavan, Nikhil 1992 births Indian male film actors Living people Male actors in Marathi television