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{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1984)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Barun Sobti
| image = Barun Sobti 1.jpg
| caption =
| birth_date =
| birth_place =
| spouse = Pashmeen Manchanda (m. 2010-Present)
| children = 2
| occupation = Actor, writer
| signature = Barun Sobti signature.jpg
}}

'''Barun Sobti'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Winners Of The Filmfare OTT Awards 2023: Full List Out |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/winners-of-the-filmfare-ott-awards-2023-full-list-out-62777.html |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref> is an Indian actor. He is known for his roles in ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]'', ''[[Kohrra]]'', ''[[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]]'', ''[[Halahal (film)|Halahal]]'', ''[[Raat Jawaan Hai]]'' and ''[[Tanhaiyan]]''. He has won the [[Filmfare OTT Awards|Filmfare OTT Award]] for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for ''[[Kohrra]]'' in 2023 and for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for ''[[Raat Jawaan Hai]]'' in 2025 respectively.

== Career ==

Sobti made his television debut in 2009 as Swayam Khurana in [[Shraddha (TV series)|''Shraddha'']] and subsequently appeared in a cameo role in [[Dill Mill Gayye]]. In 2010, he played Shravan Jaiswal in [[Baat Hamari Pakki Hai]]. He was well appreciated for his performance. He rose to prominence in 2011 with his portrayal of Arnav Singh Raizada in [[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]], establishing himself as a leading television actor. In 2017, he headlined [[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? 3]], playing Advay Singh Raizada.

Sobti made his film debut with [[Main Aur Mr. Riight]] (2014) and later appeared in [[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]] (2017). Sobti portrayed Arjun Anand, a reserved young man navigating friendship and love in Mumbai. His performance was noted for its naturalism and understated vulnerability, aligning with the film's slice-of-life tone. Directed by Milind Dhaimade, the film premiered at international festivals and received positive critical response.

In 2019, he featured in a short film “Derma” and the sports drama [[22 Yards]].

Transitioning to digital platforms, he starred in Gul Khan's [[Tanhaiyan]] (2017) and [[The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family]] (2018).

In 2020, Sobti portrayed Nikhil Nair in [[Asur (web series)|''Asur'']], a former CBI forensic expert drawn into investigating ritualistic killings rooted in mythology. Across two seasons, the psychological thriller explored faith, morality, and justice, with Nikhil at its core. His restrained, layered performance was widely praised for capturing the character's inner conflict and psychological strain. The series marked a significant milestone in his digital career.

Later in 2020, Sobti starred in [[Halahal (film)|''Halahal'']], a crime drama that premiered on [[Eros Now]]. The film is loosely inspired by real-life events surrounding medical admission scams in India. Sobti portrayed Inspector Yusuf Qureshi, a morally ambiguous and street-smart police officer who becomes involved in the investigation of a medical student's suspicious death. His performance was noted for its restraint and layered portrayal of a conflicted officer navigating a flawed system.

Barun Sobti played a lawyer in [[ZEE5|Zee 5]]'s [[200 Halla Ho]] navigating a case rooted in caste oppression and gendered injustice. Set against the backdrop of marginalized Dalit women seeking justice, his character represents the legal system grappling with uncomfortable social realities. He also played a cameo role in [[Srijit Mukherji]]'s web series [[Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke]]. In 2023, he returned as Nikhil Nair for the second season of [[Asur (web series)|''Asur'']], he further deepened the role, presenting a more conflicted and emotionally burdened Nair. The series went on to become a huge nationwide success, topping Ormax charts for several weeks. He also starred in the [[Amazon Mini TV]] series [[Badtameez Dil (TV series)|''Badtameez Dil'']].

In 2023, he starred as Amarpal Garundi in the Netflix crime drama [[Kohrra]], which received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its writing, realism and performances.He won his first Filmfare OTT award for [[Kohrra]]. In 2024, Sobti featured in Rakshak – India's Braves: Chapter 2 and the comedy-drama [[Raat Jawaan Hai]], directed by Sumeet Vyas. His performance as a stay at home dad was well appreciated and Sobti won his second Best Actor Filmfare award for [[Raat Jawaan Hai]].

Sobti returned as Garundi in [[Kohrra]] second season, garnering positive reviews from critics. The series was commended for its layered storytelling and character development, and Sobti's performance was noted for its restraint, emotional depth and consistency, further consolidating his reputation for portraying complex, grounded characters.

== Personal life ==
Barun Sobti married his high school sweetheart, Pashmeen Manchanda, on 12 December 2010, in a private ceremony in a Gurudwara. They have two children, Sifat Sobti, born in June 2019, and Meer Sobti, born in April 2023.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2023-04-26 |title=Exclusive: Barun Sobti and Pashmeen Manchanda become parents for the second time; blessed with a baby boy |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/barun-sobti-and-pashmeen-manchanda-blessed-with-a-baby-boy-their-relatives-post-goes-viral/articleshow/99788845.cms |access-date=2023-09-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Web releases===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Platform
! Format
|-
| 2015
|''Dry Dreams''
| Protagonist
| [[YouTube]]
| Short Film
|-
| 2017
|''[[Tanhaiyan]]''
| Haider Ali Khan
| [[Hotstar]]
| Web Series
|-
| 2018
| ''[[The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family]]''
| Samar Ranaut
| [[Alt Balaji]]
| Web Series
|-
| 2019
| ''Derma''
| Anthony
| [[JioCinema]]
| Short Film
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]''
| Nikhil Nair
| [[JioCinema]]
| Web Series<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dixit |first=Mohit |date=5 June 2025 |title=EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Barun Sobti shares MAJOR update on Asur 3, sheds light on how show changed perception about him |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-video-barun-sobti-shares-major-update-on-asur-3-sheds-light-on-how-show-changed-perception-about-him-1390643 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |access-date=29 November 2025}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2020
|''[[Halahal (film)|Halahal]]''
| Inspector Yusuf Qureshi
| [[Eros Now]]
| Web Movie
|-
| ''The Missing Stone''
| Sahir
| [[MX Player]]
| Web Series
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2021
| ''The Last Boy To Fall In Love''
| Amartya
| [[Audible (service)|Audible]]
| Audiobook
|-
| ''[[200 Halla Ho]]''
| Umesh Joshi
| [[Zee5]]
| Web Movie
|-
| ''When a Man Loves a Woman''
| Peter
| [[YouTube]]
| Short Film
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2023
| ''[[Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke]]''
| Sameer
| [[Zee5]]
| Cameo - Web Series
|-
| ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur 2]]''
| Nikhil Nair
| [[Hotstar]]
| Web Series
|-
|''[[Badtameez Dil (TV series)|Badtameez Dil]]''
| Karan Singh Rathod
| [[Amazon MX Player]]
| Web Series
|-
| ''[[Kohrra]]''
| Amarpal Garundi
| [[Netflix]]
| Web Series
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2024
| ''Rakshak - India's Brave 2''
|Naib Subedar Sombir Singh
| [[Amazon MX Player]]
| Web Series
|-
| ''[[Raat Jawaan Hai]]''
| Avinash
| [[Sony Liv]]
| Web Series
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2026
| '' [[Kohrra |Kohrra 2]]''
| Amarpal Garundi
| [[Netflix]]
| Web Series
|-
| Tumhari Khushboo
| Kamran
| TBA
| Short Film
|-
| Welcome To Khoya Mahal
| Kanishk
| [[Prime Video]]
| Web Series
|-
| A.S.I Babita Singh Reporting!
| Bansi
| [[Prime Video]]
| Web Movie
|}

===Films===

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Main Aur Mr. Riight]]''
| Sukhwinder "Sukhi" Singh / Hridaan Dalmiya
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]]''
| Arjun Anand
|-
| 2019
| ''[[22 Yards]]''
| Ronajith "Ron" Sen
|-
| 2026
| ''[[Hawks]]''
| TBA
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
|-
| 2009
| scope="row" | ''[[Shraddha (TV series)|Shraddha]]''
| Swayam Khurana
|-
| 2010
| scope="row" | ''[[Dill Mill Gayye]]''
| Dr. Raj Singh (Cameo)
|-
| 2010–2011
| scope="row" | ''[[Baat Hamari Pakki Hai]]''
| Shravan Jaiswal
|-
| 2011–2012
| scope="row" | ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]''
| Arnav Singh Raizada
|-
| 2017
| scope="row" | ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3]]''
| Advay Singh Raizada/Dev Kashyap
|}

===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders "
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Singer(s)
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2|2021
| scope="row" | ''Taqleefein''
| [[Amit Mishra (singer)|Amit Mishra]], Ritika Raj Singh
|-
| scope="row" | ''Tera Mera''
| [[Papon (Assamese singer)|Papon]]
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Nominated work
! Result
! Ref.
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2011
! scope="row" |[[Star Guild Awards]]
|Best Actor
| style="text-align:center;"|''[[Baat Hamari Pakki Hai]]''
|{{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="6th Apsara Awards">{{cite web|url=http://apsaraawards.org/6th_apsara_awards_nominees.html|title=6th Apsara Awards-|publisher=apsaraawards.org|access-date=2012-10-23|archive-date=5 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305022353/http://apsaraawards.org/6th_apsara_awards_nominees.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="9" |2012
! scope="row" rowspan="2" |[[People's Choice Awards India]]
| Favorite Actor (Drama)
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="9" | ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]''
|{{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2|<ref name="People's Choice Awards">{{cite web|title=2012 And the winners are...|url=http://peopleschoiceindia.com/winners2012.php|publisher=People's Choice Awards India|access-date=30 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225214759/https://peopleschoiceindia.com/winners2012.php|archive-date=25 February 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
|-
| Favorite Onscreen Couple
|{{won}}{{efn|name=fn1|Shared with [[Sanaya Irani]]}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[Indian Television Academy Awards|ITA Awards]]
| [[ITA Award for Best Actor Popular|Best Actor - Popular]]
|{{won}}<br>{{efn|name=fn2|Tied with [[Samir Soni]]}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|title=The ITA Awards 2012 - Popular Top-5 | url=http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/event_details.php?id=71 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185256/http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/event_details.php?id=71 | archive-date=29 October 2013 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" |[[Indian Telly Awards]]
|[[Indian Telly Award for Best Onscreen Couple|Best Onscreen Couple]]
|{{won}}{{efn|name=fn1}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2|<ref name="tellyawards.indiantelevision.com">{{cite news|title=Telly awards 2012 Popular Awards winners|url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k11/poll/winners.php|access-date=28 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702115232/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k11/poll/winners.php|archive-date=2 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| [[Indian Telly Award for Best Television Personality of the Year|Best Television Personality of the Year]]
|{{nom}}
|-
! scope="row" | {{no wrap|[[Gold Awards]]}}
| Best Couple
| {{won}}{{efn|name=fn1}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0003581/2012/1/|accessdate=24 July 2022|title=Gold Awards 2012|website=IMDb}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" rowspan=3|[[Star Plus|Star Parivaar Awards]]
| Favourite New Member (Male)
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=3|<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.indiaforums.com/show/star-parivaar-awards-2012_4536|title=Star Parivaar Awards 2012|website= India Forums}}</ref>
|-
| Favourite Stylish Member (Male)
| {{won}}{{efn|name=fn1}}
|-
| Favourite Couple
| {{won}}{{efn|name=fn1}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" |2020
! scope="row" |[[Asian Television Awards]]
|Best Supporting Actor
| style="text-align:center;" |''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]''
|{{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.asiantvawards.com/nominees/2021-nominees/|title=Asian Television Awards 2021, NOMINEES|website=Asian Tv Awards}}</ref>
|-
|2023
! scope="row" | [[Filmfare OTT Awards]]
|Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Drama
|rowspan="2" | ''[[Kohrra]]''
|{{Won}}
|
|-
|2023
! scope="row" | [[Indian Television Academy Awards|ITA Awards]]
|Best Actor Popular - OTT
|{{Won}}
|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" |2025
! scope="row" |[[Critics' Choice Awards]]
|Best Actor - Web Series
| style="text-align:center;" |''[[Raat Jawaan Hai]]''
|{{Won}}
|
|-
|2025
! scope="row" |[[Filmfare OTT Awards]]
|Best Actor, Series (Male) - Comedy
| style="text-align:center;" |''[[Raat Jawaan Hai]]''
|{{Won}}
|
|}

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
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* {{Bollywood Hungama person|barun-sobti}}

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