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{{Short description|Indian actor and radio host}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}

{{Infobox person
| name = Abhilash Thapliyal
| image =
| birth_name = Abhilash Thapliyal
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|11|24}}
| birth_place = India
| occupation = Actor, radio jockey, television host
| years_active = 2006–present
| spouse = Anubhooti Panda
}}

'''Abhilash Thapliyal'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/610188/with-stars-his-eyes.html|title=With stars in his eyes|date=6 May 2017|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=3 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Abhilash Thapliyal - Biography |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9623913/bio/ |access-date=2023-10-22 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/abhilash-thapliyal-the-muffler-man-is-now-bollywood-bound/18976183|title=Abhilash Thapliyal, The Muffler Man is now Bollywood-bound|date=25 January 2018|website=Mid-day.com|access-date=3 September 2018}}</ref> (born 24 November) is an Indian film actor, radio jockey and TV host. He is known for his prominent roles in '[[Aspirants]] (2021)' as Shwetketu (SK), '[[Kennedy (film)|Kennedy (2023)]]' as Chandan, 'TVF Inmates (2017)' as Sukesh, '[[Faadu (web series)|Faadu - A Love Story]] (2022)' as Roxy and '[[Raksha Bandhan (film)|Raksha Bandhan]] (2022)' as Swapnil. He has been associated with a few Indian and global radio stations,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/on-the-go/170424-rj-abhilash-gets-purab-kohli-furious|title=RJ Abhilash gets Purab Kohli furious|website=Radioandmusic.com|access-date=3 September 2018}}</ref> as well as a few television channels as a voice actor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170221-i-am-not-just-radio-jockey-i-am-more|title=I am not just a radio jockey, I am more than that: Abhilash Thapliyal|website=Radioandmusic.com|access-date=3 September 2018}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.businessworld.in/article/Radio-Jockey-Abhilash-Starring-In-Makhna-With-Taapsee-Pannu/17-01-2017-111542/|title=Radio Jockey Abhilash Starring In 'Makhna' With Taapsee Pannu|first=Soumya|last=Gupta|website=Businessworld.com|access-date=3 September 2018}}</ref> After being a part of Red FM, Abhilash took a break as a [[Radio personality|Radio Jockey]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170502-rj-abhilash-moves-out-red-fm-experimenting|title=RJ Abhilash moves out of Red FM for experimenting new things?|website=Radioandmusic.com|access-date=3 September 2018}}</ref> and appeared in [[Aleya Sen]] Sharma's directorial debut film, [[Dil Juunglee]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/taapsee-pannu-saqib-saleem-and-i-bonded-over-delhi-makhna-actor-abhilash-thapliyal-4566329/|title=Taapsee Pannu, Saqib Saleem and I bonded over Delhi: Makhna actor Abhilash Thapliyal|date=12 March 2017|website=Indianexpress.com|access-date=3 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asianage.com/entertainment/in-other-news/140217/celebs-playing-cupid.html|title=Celebs playing Cupid|date=14 February 2017|website=Asianage.com|access-date=3 September 2018}}</ref> alongside [[Taapsee Pannu]] and [[Saqib Saleem]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/internet-sensation-mufflerman-bags-movie-with-taapsee-pannu/articleshow/57001383.cms|title=Internet sensation MufflerMan bags movie with Taapsee Pannu|website=Mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com|access-date=3 September 2018}}</ref>

The film ''Kennedy'', directed by [[Anurag Kashyap]], premiered at the [[Cannes Film Festival]] in 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/radio-host-abhilash-thapliyal-makes-debut-at-cannes-film-festival-with-anurag-kashyap-directed-film-premiere-101684669623594.html |title=Abhilash Thapliyal makes Cannes debut |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=9 March 2026}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Thapliyal belongs to Pauri Garhwal in Uttarakhand.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jagran.com/uttarakhand/dehradun-city-abhilash-doing-debue-by-hindi-film-dil-janglee-17551986.html |title=Actor Abhilash Thapliyal background |work=Dainik Jagran |access-date=9 March 2026}}</ref>

His father served as an officer in the Indian Army while his mother is a homemaker.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/abhilash-thapliyal-while-growing-up-my-only-objective-was-to-be-an-army-officer-like-my-father/articleshow/80326804.cms |title=Abhilash wanted to join army |work=The Times of India |access-date=9 March 2026}}</ref>

He completed his schooling at Army Public School and Kendriya Vidyalaya and later graduated in journalism and mass communication from the [[University of Delhi]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://hindi.firstpost.com/entertainment/rj-abhilash-thapliyal-opes-up-on-his-journey-from-a-radio-jockey-to-starring-in-dil-junglee-with-tapsee-pannu-and-saqeeb-salim-87172.html |title=Interview with RJ Abhilash |work=Firstpost |access-date=9 March 2026}}</ref>

==Career==

===Radio career===
Thapliyal began his career in radio while studying at Delhi University.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/abhilash-thapliyal-reveals-why-he-chose-to-quit-radio/articleshow/125181147.cms |title=Abhilash Thapliyal reveals why he chose to quit radio |work=The Times of India}}</ref>

He worked with radio stations including Radio Tarang, [[Radio One (India)|Radio One]], [[Fever 104 FM]] and [[Red FM 93.5]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170221-i-am-not-just-radio-jockey-i-am-more |title=RJ Abhilash career |work=Radio and Music}}</ref>

Between 2010 and 2015 he hosted the radio show ''Dilli Ke Do Dabangg'' on Fever 104 FM.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/on-the-go/170424-rj-abhilash-gets-purab-kohli-furious |title=RJ Abhilash radio show |work=Radio and Music}}</ref>

With an evening drive time slot on [[92.7 Big FM]], he is known as the Mumbai Ka Sabse Bada Struggler with a dedicated listener-ship base of more than 2 million everyday. <ref>{{cite web
|title=Abhilash Thapliyal
|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9623913/
|website=IMDb
|access-date=11 March 2026
}}</ref>

===Acting career===
Thapliyal made his Hindi film debut in ''[[Dil Juunglee]]'' (2018) alongside [[Taapsee Pannu]] and [[Saqib Saleem]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/taapsee-pannu-saqib-saleem-and-i-bonded-over-delhi-makhna-actor-abhilash-thapliyal-4566329/ |title=Dil Juunglee debut |work=The Indian Express}}</ref>. He gained recognition for portraying Shwetketu “SK” Jha in the web series ''[[Aspirants (web series)|Aspirants]]'' (2021).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/celebrities/meet-tvf-aspirants-sk-aka-actor-abhilash-thapliyal |title=SK character |work=The Quint}}</ref>. He later appeared in films including ''[[Raksha Bandhan (film)|Raksha Bandhan]]'' and ''[[Blurr]]'' in 2022. In 2023 he appeared in ''[[Kennedy (film)|Kennedy]]'', directed by [[Anurag Kashyap]], which premiered at the [[Cannes Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/radio-host-abhilash-thapliyal-makes-debut-at-cannes-film-festival-with-anurag-kashyap-directed-film-premiere-101684669623594.html |title=Cannes debut |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> He later appeared in the sports drama film ''[[Maidaan]]'' (2024) starring [[Ajay Devgn]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-abhilash-thapliyal-discusses-maidaan-reveals-he-lost-chance-to-play-pk-banerjee-in-ajay-devgn-film-3085977 |title=Abhilash Thapliyal discusses Maidaan |work=DNA India}}</ref>

===Aspirants Season 3===
In 2026 he reprised his role as Shwetketu “SK” Jha in the third season of ''Aspirants'', which premiered on [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/prime-video-sets-premiere-date-for-aspirants-season-3-tvf-show-naveen-kasturiya/article70695111.ece |title=Aspirants Season 3 release |work=The Hindu}}</ref>

==Filmography==

===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Dil Juunglee]]'' || Prashant
|-
| 2022 || ''[[Raksha Bandhan (film)|Raksha Bandhan]]'' || Swapnil
|-
| 2022 || ''[[Blurr]]'' || Chander
|-
| 2023 || ''[[Kennedy (film)|Kennedy]]'' || Chandan
|-
| 2024 || ''[[Maidaan]]'' || Dev Matthew
|}

===Web series===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
| 2017 || ''TVF Inmates'' || Sukesh
|-
| 2021–present || ''[[Aspirants (web series)|Aspirants]]'' || Shwetketu “SK” Jha
|-
| 2022 || ''[[Faadu (web series)|Faadu – A Love Story]]'' || Roxy
|-
| 2023 || ''Shehar Lakhot'' || Antariksh Tyagi
|-
| 2023 || ''SK Sir Ki Class'' || Shwetketu “SK” Jha
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
| 2014 || World Kabaddi League (Sony Six) || Host
|-
| 2016 || He Thand Rakh (MTV) || Actor
|-
| 2018 || Entertainment Ki Raat (Colors TV) || Actor
|-
| 2018 || Comedy Circus (Sony Entertainment Television) || Actor
|-
| 2019 || Apna News Aayega (Sony SAB) || Actor
|-
| 2022 || ''[[The Kapil Sharma Show]]'' || Guest
|}

===Radio===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Station !! Role
|-
| 2006 || [[BIG FM 92.7]] || RJ Hunt finalist
|-
| 2007 || Radio Tarang || Radio jockey
|-
| 2008–2010 || UTV || Voice actor
|-
| 2010 || [[Radio One (India)|Radio One]] || Creative writer / promo producer
|-
| 2010–2015 || [[Fever 104 FM]] || Radio jockey
|-
| 2016–2017 || [[Red FM 93.5]] || Radio jockey
|-
| 2019–present || [[BIG FM 92.7]] || Radio jockey
|}

==Awards and recognition==
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Award !! Organisation !! Notes
|-
| 2013 || New York Festivals Award || Fever 104 FM || Radio programming
|-
| 2014 || New York Festivals Award || Fever 104 FM || Radio programming
|-
| 2015 || Abby Award || Goa Fest || Radio
|-
| 2017 || Promax Award || MTV India || Actor
|-
| 2018 || Vdonxt Award || The Quint || Digital performance
|-
| 2025 || State recognition for contribution to entertainment || Government of Uttarakhand || Actor
|}

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[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
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Subhamaykarjee at 10:54, 2 April 2026