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{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1997)}}{{Use Indian English|date=August 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Abhishek Nigam
| image = Abhishek-Nigam-grace-the-special-screening-of-Panipat.jpg
| caption = Nigam in 2019
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|09|13|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Prayagraj]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| alma_mater =
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2015–present
| known_for = {{ubl|''[[Akbar – Rakht Se Takht Ka Safar]]''|''[[Hero – Gayab Mode On]]''|''[[Ali Baba: Ek Andaaz Andekha]]''}}
| mother = Vibha Nigam
| relatives = [[Siddharth Nigam]] (brother)
| website =
}}
'''Abhishek Nigam''' (born 13 September 1997) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-29 |title=Tunisha Sharma Suicide Case: Sheezan Khan to be replaced by Abhishek Nigam as Ali Baba? |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tunisha-sharma-suicide-case-sheezan-khan-to-be-replaced-by-abhishek-nigam-as-ali-baba-article-96594250 |access-date=2025-07-21 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> He is known for portraying the characters [[Akbar]] in ''[[Akbar – Rakht Se Takht Ka Safar]]'' ''[[Big Magic]]'', Veer Nanda in ''[[Hero – Gayab Mode On]]'' and Ali Baba in ''[[Ali Baba: Ek Andaaz Andekha]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-14 |title=Abhishek Nigam To Return To TV With 'Alibaba' Chapter 2 - Glamsham |url=https://glamsham.com/tv/telly-news/abhishek-nigam-to-return-to-tv-with-alibaba-chapter-2/ |access-date=2025-07-21 |website=glamsham.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Early life ==
[[File:Siddharth Nigam, Abhishek Nigam And Vibha Nigam At Special Screening Of Panipat Movie ( Watermark Free Image) 2019.png|thumb|Abhishek Nigam with his family at a special screening of [[Panipat (film)|Panipat]]]]
Nigam was born and raised in [[Prayagraj]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]. His father, Ramvir Tokas, died during Nigam's childhood, he was raised under the care of his mother.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Abhishek Nigam – Wiki, Biography, Age, Girlfriend, Height, Weight, Family, Facts, Controversy |url=https://thecelebbio.com/actor/abhishek-nigam-wiki-biography-weight-height-family-facts-girlfriend-age-bio/ |access-date=2025-06-21 |website=The Celeb Bio |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oltao |date=2023-03-16 |title=Siddharth Nigam Family, Father, Net Worth, Wife, Birthday, Brother, Bio, Height |url=https://teamboma.com/biography/siddharth-nigam-family-father-net-worth |access-date=2025-06-21 |website=TeamBoma |language=en-US}}</ref> He also has a younger brother, [[Siddharth Nigam]], who is a well-known actor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2021 |title=Siddharth Nigam joins brother Abhishek Nigam in Hero – Gayab Mode On |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/siddharth-nigam-joins-brother-abhishek-nigam-in-hero-gayab-mode-on-23167340 |access-date=17 August 2021 |website=www.mid-day.com |language=en}}</ref> He completed his early education at Delhi Public School (DPS), [[Prayagraj]], before moved to [[Pune]] for higher studies. There, he earned a master's degree in law from [[New Law College (Pune)|New Law College]]. Later, he relocated to [[Mumbai]] to pursue a career in acting.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2023 |title=A look at Abhishek Nigam's 5 best performances |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/before-abhishek-nigam-gets-roped-in-for-ali-babas-role-a-look-at-his-5-best-performances-1206483 |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=24 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424141705/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/before-abhishek-nigam-gets-roped-in-for-ali-babas-role-a-look-at-his-5-best-performances-1206483 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2023 |title=Actor Abhishek Nigam 'Mostly Performs Own Stunts' |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/alibaba-actor-abhishek-nigam-mostly-performs-own-stunts-reveals-he-was-extremely-unwell-when-he-joined-show-7356127.html |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

== Career ==
Abhishek Nigam made his film debut in 2015 with the short documentary ''[[India's Daughter|India’s Daughter]]'', which marked his first screen appearance.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4704768/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cst_sm |title=India's Daughter (2015) - Full cast & crew - IMDb |language=en-US |access-date=2025-04-24 |via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> In 2017, he made his [[television]] debut with ''Akbar – Rakht Se Takht Ka Safar''.<ref>{{cite web | title=PICS: 'Ashoka' Siddharth Nigam's 'look alike' brother Abhishek Nigam is TV's new 'Akbar'! Did you know? | url=https://news.abplive.com/television/pics-ashoka-siddharth-nigams-look-alike-brother-abhishek-nigam-is-tvs-new-akbar-did-you-know-830914 | website=ABP Live | date=15 May 2017}}</ref> In the same year, he played supporting roles in ''[[Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi]]'', ''[[Chandra Nandini]]'', and ''[[Paramavatar Shri Krishna]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=1 June 2017 |title=Abhishek Nigam excited to play teenage Krishna |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/abhishek-nigam-excited-to-play-teenage-krishna-117060100473_1.html |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=Business Standard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=IANS |date=1 June 2017 |title=Abhishek Nigam excited to play teenage Krishna |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/television/abhishek-nigam-excited-to-play-teenage-krishna-1496323717.html |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=The Statesman |language=en-US}}</ref>

In October 2019, Nigam launched the music label Bon Bros Records with his brother, Siddharth.<ref>{{cite web | title=Chann Mahi Aaja: Featuring Sana Khan and Aamir Meer, This Is The Love Song Of The Season! | url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/211011-chann-mahi-aaja-featuring-sana-khan-and | website=Radioandmusic.com | date=11 October 2021}}</ref> Under the label, he directed several music videos, including ''Attachment'', ''Tu Mera Bhai Hai'', and ''Hasdi Reya Kar''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Attachment.Wav |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/attachment-wav-single/1590367229 |website=Apple Music – Web Player |date=14 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Latest Hindi Song 'Tu Mera Bhai Hai' Sung By Ravish Khanna Starring Abhishek Nigam, Alam Khan, Ravish Khanna And Special Appearance Given By 'Siddharth Nigam' | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/friendship-hindi-single-2020-tu-mera-bhai-hai-by-ravish-khanna-starring-abhishek-nigam-alam-khan-ravish-khanna-and-special-appearance-siddharth-nigam/videoshow/75316424.cms | website=The Times of India | date=23 April 2020}}</ref> Later, he ventured into lyricism and music composition with the song ''Meri Hai Maa''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Meri Hai Maa |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/meri-hai-maa-single/1590368088 |website=Apple Music – Web Player |date=14 October 2021}}</ref>

In December 2019, Nagam debuted in [[Bollywood]] with [[Ashutosh Gowariker]]'s [[Panipat (film)|''Panipat'']], where he played Vishwasrao Peshwa. From 2020 to 2021, he portrayed the role of Veer "Hero" Nanda in [[Sony SAB|SAB TV]]'s ''[[Hero – Gayab Mode On]]'', opposite [[Yesha Rughani]] and [[Tunisha Sharma]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |last3= |first3= |title=Abhishek Nigam undergoes rigorous training for Hero Gayab Mode On |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/abhishek-nigam-undergoes-rigorous-training-to-play-stuntman-on-hero-gayab-mode-on-1745486-2020-11-30 |access-date=12 August 2021 |website=India Today |date=30 November 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2020 |title=Abhishek Nigam: Hero Gayab Mode On is a wholesome entertainer |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/abhishek-nigam-hero-gayab-mode-on-is-a-wholesome-entertainer-7095470/ |access-date=2 July 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, he replaced [[Sheezan Khan]] as the titular character in the second season of [[Sony SAB]]'s ''[[Ali Baba (Indian TV series)|Ali Baba]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 February 2023 |title=Abhishek Nigam open up about replacing Sheezan Khan in Ali Baba: 'Comparisons are normal and inevitable' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/abhishek-nigam-on-replacing-sheezan-khan-in-ali-baba-comparisons-are-normal-101675700314229.html |access-date=7 February 2023 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 May 2024 |title=Abhishek Nigam reveals if taking up Alibaba transformed him as a person |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/exclusive-abhishek-nigam-reveals-if-taking-up-alibaba-daastan-e-kabul-transformed-him-as-a-person-1308548 |access-date=2 July 2024 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> Later that year, he played Chirag, a nerd, in [[Amazon Prime Video|Amazon miniTV]]'s anthology series ''[[Jab We Matched]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Abhishek Nigam plays nerdy guy in 'Jab We Matched' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/abhishek-nigam-plays-nerdy-guy-in-jab-we-matched/articleshow/98062633.cms?from=mdr |access-date=24 April 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In 2024, he starred in [[Sony TV]]'s ''[[Pukaar – Dil Se Dil Tak]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Abhishek Nigam says Pukaar is a break for him from fantasy shows, larger-than-life characters: 'I'm trying to keep...' |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-abhishek-nigam-says-pukaar-is-a-break-for-him-from-fantasy-shows-larger-than-life-characters-3090623 |access-date=21 June 2024 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 May 2024 |title=Abhishek Nigam joins Pukaar-Dil Se Dil Tak; talks about his role |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/pukaar-dil-se-dil-tak-promo-abhishek-nigam-to-star-opposite-sayli-salunkhe-former-shares-details-about-his-role-1303847 |access-date=21 June 2024 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=21 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621150526/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/pukaar-dil-se-dil-tak-promo-abhishek-nigam-to-star-opposite-sayli-salunkhe-former-shares-details-about-his-role-1303847 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Media ==
In August 2022, Nigam was named one of 75 cultural ambassadors by the [[Ministry of Culture (India)|Ministry of Culture]] to commemorate the [[75th Anniversary of Indian Independence]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=75 young cultural ambassadors of India |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/lifestyle-trends/india75-75-young-cultural-ambassadors-of-india-9027691.html |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=[[Moneycontrol]] |date=14 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref.
|-
! scope="row" |2019
|[[Panipat (film)|''Panipat'']]
|[[Vishwasrao]] [[Peshwa]]
|Debut
|<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=6 November 2019 |title=Abhishek Nigam Makes Bollywood Debut With 'Panipat' |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/panipat-siddharth-nigams-brother-abhishek-nigam-to-make-bollywood-debut-with-arjun-kapoor-kriti-sanons-film-1102874 |access-date=10 August 2021 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref>
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref.
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="4" |2017
|''Akbar – Rakht Se Takht Ka Safar''
|[[Akbar]]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 February 2023 |title=Abhishek Nigam who made his TV debut with 'Akbar-Rakht se Takht ka Safar', seen in the web show 'Jab We Matched' |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/topic/akbar-rakht-se-takht-ka-safar |website=Outlook India}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi]]''
|Young [[Sai Baba of Shirdi|Sai Baba]]
|Cameo
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Abhishek to play young Sai Baba|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/lifestyle/abhishek-to-play-young-sai-baba-468127|access-date=7 August 2021|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Chandra Nandini]]''
|Rajkumar Bhadraketu
|Recurring role
|{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}}
|-
|''[[Paramavatar Shri Krishna]]''
|Teenage [[Krishna]]
|Cameo
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Abhishek Nigam excited to play teenage Lord Krishna |url=https://zeenews.india.com/television/abhishek-nigam-excited-to-play-teenage-lord-krishna-2011102.html |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"|2019
|''[[Ace of Space 2]]''
|Himself
|Episode 72
|<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Ace Of Space Season 2 Episode 72 |url=https://www.voot.com/shows/ace-of-space/2/806221/who-will-ace-the-final-space/863548 |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=www.voot.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"|2020–2021
|''[[Hero – Gayab Mode On]]''
|Veer Nanda/Hero
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=4 December 2020|title=Abhishek Nigam speaks on Hero- Gayab Mode On "Hero's character came to me naturally|url=https://www.businessupturn.com/interviews/abhishek-nigam-speaks-on-hero-gayab-mode-on-heros-character-came-to-me-naturally/|access-date=14 August 2021|website=Business Upturn|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" |2023
|''[[Ali Baba: Ek Andaaz Andekha]]''
|[[Ali Baba]]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Abhishek Nigam replaces Sheezan Khan as Ali Baba. Watch new promo. |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/story/after-tunisha-sharmas-demise-abhishek-nigam-replaces-sheezan-khan-as-ali-baba-on-ali-baba-ek-andaaz-andekha-chapter-2-watch-new-promo-2322593-2023-01-17 |access-date=20 January 2023 |website=India Today |date=17 January 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Jab We Matched]]''
|Chirag
|Episode 1: "Dating Algorithm"
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jab We Matched trailer out. Abhishek Nigam, Priyank Sharma, Jasmin Bhasin, Shivangi Joshi come together for romantic anthology |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/jab-we-matched-trailer-out-priyank-sharma-jasmin-bhasin-shivangi-joshi-come-together-for-romantic-anthology-2331671-2023-02-07 |access-date=7 February 2023 |website=India Today |date=7 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"|2024
|''Pukaar – Dil Se Dil Tak''
|Sagar Maheshwari
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 May 2024 |title=Abhishek Nigam roped in as lead for TV show 'Pukaar Dil Se Dil Tak' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/abhishek-nigam-roped-in-as-lead-for-television-show-pukaar-dil-se-dil-tak-sony-entertainment-2537043-2024-05-09 |access-date=3 June 2024 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
|}

=== Music videos ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Singer(s)
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Refs
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="5" |2020
|''Sun Le Saathiya''
|[[Stebin Ben]]
|<ref>{{cite web | title=Check Out Latest Hindi Lyrical Song 'Sun Le Saathiya' Sung By Stebin Ben | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/check-out-latest-hindi-lyrical-song-sun-le-saathiya-sung-by-stebin-ben/videoshow/93203256.cms | website=The Times of India | date=29 July 2022}}</ref>
|-
|''Tu Mera Bhai Hai''
|Ravish Khanna
|<ref>{{cite web | title=Tu Mera Bhai Hai | url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/tu-mera-bhai-hai-single/1509778413 | website=Apple Music – Web Player | date=21 April 2020}}</ref>
|-
|''Tere Hi Ghar Ke''
| rowspan="2" |[[Yasser Desai]]
|<ref>{{cite web | title=Single by Yasser Desai & Anupama Raag on Apple Music | url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/tere-hi-ghar-ke-single/1529864295 | website=Apple Music – Web Player | date=25 August 2020}}</ref>
|-
|''Dil Kahe''
|<ref>{{cite web | title=Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega fame Kanika Mann dazzles in 'Dil Kahe' music video: styled by Simrat Bohra | url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/200918-guddan-tumse-na-ho-payega-fame-kanika-mann | website=Radioandmusic.com | date=18 September 2020}}</ref>
|-
|''Meri Hai Maa''
|Tarsh
|<ref>{{cite web | title=Meri Hai Maa | url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/meri-hai-maa-single/1513315930 | website=Apple Music – Web Player | date=11 May 2020}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="4" |2021
|''Hasdi Reya Kar''
|Gurnazar
|<ref>{{cite web | title=Single by Gurnazar, Abhishek Nigam & Vaishnavi Rao on Apple Music | url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/hasdi-reya-kar-single/1800490824 | website=Apple Music – Web Player | date=3 February 2021}}</ref>
|-
|''Tum Bin''
|[[Palak Muchhal]]
|<ref>{{cite web | last=Singh | first=Swati | title=शादाब सिद्दीकी का नया गाना 'तुम बिन' हुआ वायरल, पलक मुच्छल की आवाज में छा गया VIDEO | url=https://ndtv.in/bollywood/shadab-siddiqui-and-singer-palak-muchhal-new-song-tum-bin-watch-video-2392233 | website=ndtv.in | language=hi | date=16 March 2021}}</ref>
|-
|''Lockdown Main Mora Saiyaan''
|[[Antara Mitra]], Kettan Singh
|<ref>{{cite web | title=Rising star Megha Kaur takes everyone by surprise with her song Lockdown Main Mora Saiyaan with Abhishek Nigam | url=https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/infotainment/article/rising-star-megha-kaur-takes-everyone-by-surprise-with-her-song-lockdown-main-mora-saiyaan-with-abhishek-nigam-23179758 | website=Mid-day | date=24 June 2021}}</ref>
|-
|''Majnu''
|[[Sukriti Kakar]], [[Prakriti Kakar]], Mellow D
|<ref>{{cite web | title=Nigam brothers come together for Sukriti, Prakriti's track 'Majnu' | url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/211001-nigam-brothers-come-together-sukriti | website=Radioandmusic.com | date=1 October 2021}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" |2022
|''Heeriye''
|Abhi Dutt
|<ref>{{cite web | title=Heeriye | url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/heeriye-single/1618391298 | website=Apple Music – Web Player | date=8 April 2022}}</ref>
|-
|''Yeh Adah''
|[[Stebin Ben]]
|<ref>{{cite web | title=Watch Latest Hindi Video Song 'Ye Adah' Sung By Stebin Ben | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/watch-latest-hindi-video-song-ye-adah-sung-by-stebin-ben/videoshow/92829210.cms | website=The Times of India | date=12 July 2022}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" |2023
|''Meri Aashiqui''
|Saaj Bhatt
|<ref>{{cite web | title=Check out 'Meri Aashiqui'- A romantic timeless classic ft. Abhishek Nigam And Yesha Rughani | url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/230111-check-out-meri-aashiqui-romantic-timeless | website=Radioandmusic.com | date=11 January 2023}}</ref>
|-
|''Burqa''
|[[Salman Ali]]
|<ref>{{cite web | title=BURQA | url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/burqa-single/1693792934 | website=Apple Music – Web Player | date=25 June 2023 }}</ref>
|-
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Award
! scope="col"| Category
! scope="col"| Work
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref.
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="3" |2022
|[[Indian Television Academy Awards|21st Indian Television Academy Awards]]
|Best Actor (Popular)
|''[[Hero – Gayab Mode On]]''
|{{Nom}}
|{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}
|-
|[[Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India]]
|Favourite Sibling Jodi <small>(With [[Siddharth Nigam]])</small>
|{{n/a}}
|{{Nom}}
|{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}
|-
|[[Indian Television Academy Awards|22nd Indian Television Academy Awards]]
|Popular Actor (Drama)
|''[[Fanaa: Ishq Mein Marjawan|Hero – Gayab Mode On]]''
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=The 22nd ITA Awards |url=https://ita2022.indiantelevisionacademy.com/ |access-date=27 September 2022 |website=Indian Television Academy |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==

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