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{{BLP sources|date=September 2025}}{{short description|Indian television actor (born 1992)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2025}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Abrar Qazi
| image = Abrar-Qazi-grace-the-Hoonur-Balaji-Telefilms-initiative-grand-launch-.jpg
| caption = Qazi in 2025
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|08|03|df=yes}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Happy Birthday Abrar Qazi!|url=https://urbanasian.com/entertainment/indian-tv-news/2022/08/happy-birthday-abrar-qazi/|date=2022-08-03|access-date=2026-04-25|website=Urban asian.com|language=English}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Srinagar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], India<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kashmirlife.net/another-majnoon-issue-43-vol-10-199547/amp/|title=Another Majnoon|website= Kashmir Life|date=23 January 2019|access-date=9 January 2021}}</ref> 
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2018–present
| known_for = ''[[Gathbandhan]]'' ''[[Yeh Hai Chahatein]]'' ''[[Kumkum Bhagya]]'' ''[[Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad]]''
}}

'''Abrar Qazi''' (born 3 August 1992) is an Indian television actor. He is best known for portraying Raghu Jadhav in ''[[Gathbandhan]]'', Rudraksh Khurana and Samrat Chaudhary in ''[[Yeh Hai Chahatein]],'' Rajvansh Malhotra ''in [[Kumkum Bhagya]]'' and Udayveer Jindal in ''[[Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad]]''.

==Early life==
Abrar Qazi was born on 3 August 1992 in [[Srinagar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu & Kashmir]], India. He completed his schooling from [[Tyndale Biscoe School]], Srinagar. Qazi graduated with a [[Bachelor in Business Administration]] degree from [[Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar]] and also holds a degree in [[Master of Arts]] in Journalism.

Abrar Qazi in his early days used to make films based on social issues with the help of his friends. During college days he would often copy the style of [[Shahrukh Khan]] and his classmates would call him by that name. He also worked as a [[Graphic Designer]] in a private company in his hometown but left the job in very less time to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.

==Career==
Qazi made his film debut in 2018 with the role of Zaid in ''[[Laila Majnu (2018 film)|Laila Majnu]]'', written by [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]] and directed by Sajid Ali. In 2019, he appeared in the [[Amazon Prime Video]] spy thriller ''[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man]]'' as Kareem Bhat.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Family Man Cast & Crew|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9544034/fullcredits|access-date=8 August 2025|website=IMDb}}</ref>
[[File:Zee Rishtey Awards 2024.png|thumb|170px|Qazi in [[Zee Tv|Zee Rishtey Awards]] 2024]]
In January 2019, Qazi made his television debut in ''[[Gathbandhan]]'' on [[Colors TV]], playing Raghu Jadhav, a gangster from [[Dombivli]] who falls in love with a police officer, played by [[Shruti Sharma (actress)|Shruti Sharma]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/gathbandhan-abrar-qazi-5539968/|title=Gathbandhan actor Abrar Qazi: I enjoyed playing Raghu as he is completely different from me|last=Farzeen|first=Sana|date=15 January 2019|newspaper=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=10 September 2019}}</ref> Following the show's end in November 2019, he was cast as rockstar Rudraksh Khurana in ''[[Yeh Hai Chahatein]]'' on [[StarPlus]], opposite [[Sargun Kaur Luthra]]. He later portrayed Samrat Chaudhary in the same series until 2023.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/not-karan-wahi-but-abrar-qazi-to-play-the-hero-in-yeh-hai-chahatein/articleshow/71692782.cms|title=Not Karan Wahi, but Abrar Qazi to play the hero in Yeh Hai Chahatein|work=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=23 October 2019}}</ref> Show proved to be a turning point in his career, his performance and on-screen chemistry with Luthra were well-received, contributing to the show's popularity.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/abrar-qazi-on-his-chemistry-with-sargun-kaur-luthra-in-yeh-hai-chahatein-1169002|title=Abrar Qazi on his chemistry with Sargun Kaur Luthra in Yeh Hai Chahatein|work=Pinkvilla|date=12 July 2022|access-date=8 August 2025}}</ref> In addition to television, he featured with Luthra in several advertisements between 2021 and 2022, including campaigns for Jeevansathi.com and Bru coffee.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sargun Kaur Luthra and Abrar Qazi feature in Jeevansathi ad|url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/advertising/jeevansathi-com-launches-ad-campaign-featuring-abrar-qazi-and-sargun-kaur-luthra|access-date=8 August 2025|website=afaqs!}}</ref>

In October 2023, Qazi joined [[Zee TV]]'s ''[[Kumkum Bhagya]]'' following a 20-year narrative leap, portraying Rajvansh "RV" Malhotra opposite [[Rachi Sharma]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Confirmed! Abrar Qazi and Rachi Sharma will play the new lead couple in Kumkum Bhagya post the 20-year leap|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/confirmed-abrar-qazi-and-rachi-sharma-will-play-the-new-lead-couple-kumkum-bhagya-post-the-20-year-leap/articleshow/104501408.cms|date=17 October 2023|access-date=8 August 2025|work=The Times of India}}</ref> He remained with the series until early 2025. In June 2025, Qazi began portraying Udayveer "UV" Jindal in ''[[Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad]]'' on [[StarPlus]], opposite Afia Tayebali. The series is a Hindi adaptation of the Bengali drama ''Kothha'' and is produced by [[Prosenjit Chatterjee]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Abrar Qazi opens up about his character Uday in Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/abrar-qazi-opens-up-about-his-character-uday-in-kabhi-neem-neem-kabhi-shahad-shahad-says-he-is-fun-but-with-depth/|access-date=8 August 2025|work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> The show ended in September 2025 following low TRPs.

==Filmography==

===Films===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
|-
|2018
|''[[Laila Majnu (2018 film)|Laila Majnu]]''
|Zaid
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Gathbandhan]]''
| Raghu Jadhav || rowspan="3"| Lead Role
|-
| 2019–2022
| rowspan="3" | ''[[Yeh Hai Chahatein]]''
| Rudraksh "Rudra" Khurana
|-
| 2022–2023
| Samrat "Sam" Chaudhary
|-
|2021
|Bhuvan Garg
|Cameo Role
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Ravivaar With Star Parivaar]]''
| Contestant
|
|-
| 2023–2025
| ''[[Kumkum Bhagya]]''
| Rajvansh "RV" Malhotra
| rowspan = "2" | Lead Role
|-
| 2025
| ''[[Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad]]''
| Udayveer "UV" Jindal
|-
|2026-
|Tu Hi Re Dil Mein
|Sanjay
|Lead Role (upcoming)
|-
|}

===Web series===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Ref.
|-
|2019
|''[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man]]''
|Kareem Bhat
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/film/the-family-man-review|title='The Family Man' Review: Compelling Story, Tight Filmmaking Make for a Memorable Watch|website=The Wire|access-date=27 September 2019}}</ref>
|}

==Awards and nominations==

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Show !! Result !! Ref.
|-
|rowspan=2|2019
|[[Gold Awards]]
|Best Debut Male
|rowspan=2|''[[Gathbandhan]]''
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|[[Indian Telly Awards]]
|[[Indian Telly Award for Fresh New Face – Male|Fresh New Face – Male]]
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|2022
|[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
|Best Actor Male
|''[[Yeh Hai Chahatein]]''
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theita2021.com/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110094223/http://www.theita2021.com/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=10 November 2021|title=List of Nominees: 21st ITA Awards, 2022}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2025
| rowspan="2"| [[Indian Telly Awards]]
| Fan Favorite Star - Zee TV
|rowspan=2|''[[Kumkum Bhagya]]''
| {{nom}}
|rowspan="4"|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Indian Telly Awards 2025 Winners: Complete list of winners |url=https://www.indiantellyawards.com/winners.html |date=23 July 2025 |access-date=24 July 2025 |website=Indian Telly Awards}}</ref>
|-
| [[Indian Telly Award for Fan Favorite Jodi|Fan Favorite Jodi]] (with [[Rachi Sharma]])
| {{nom}}
|}

==References==
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==External links==
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