Akashdeep Saigal is an Indian television actor known for his portrayal of Ansh Virani and Eklavya Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as well as participating in Bigg Boss 5.[1]
Personal life
Saigal's father and older brother are lawyers. He also has a sister, Madhu Bhatia who lives in Dubai. During his modeling days he dated Madhu Sapre for 6 months, and Shazahn Padamsee for 3 years. He took the alias 'Sky' as it is how his close friends address him. He also dated Pooja Bedi for 3 years after they met on Bigg Boss 5
Career
Akash won the Gladrags Manhunt Contestant, supermodel of the year in 1997. The same year he appeared on the 1998 music video for Shweta Shetty's Deewane to Deewane Hain. He started his acting career with the film Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999). He made his debut on small screen with the popular serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on Star Plus.[2] He had participated in the first season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, a dance competition on Sony Entertainment Television channel.[3]
In 2009, he has played the role of the villain in Tamil blockbuster hit Ayan.
Filmography
- 1999 Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi as Ronnie
- 2003 Supari as Mushy
- 2009 Ayan as Kamalesh (Tamil film)
- 2014 Sultanat (Pakistani Film)
- 2017 Kavan as Kalyan (Tamil film)
Television
| Year | Name | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2008 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Ansh Mihir Virani/ Eklavya Ansh Virani | Negative Role | [2] |
| 2005 | Kkusum | Trishul Kapoor | [4] | |
| Time Bomb 9/11 | Usmaan Bin Laden | [4] | ||
| 2006 | Fear Factor India | Contestant | Finalist | [4] |
| Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 1 | Eliminated 5th Place | [5] | ||
| 2007–2008 | Kuchh Is Tara | Ranbir Nanda | Lead Role | [6] |
| 2008 | Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki | Kans | Supporting Role | [4] |
| Kaho Na Yaar Hai | Contestant | Along with Sanaya Irani | [4] | |
| Comedy Circus | Along with Pervez Siddiqui | [4] | ||
| Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket | Finalist | [4] | ||
| 2009 | Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao | Evicted Day 52 | [7] | |
| 2011 | Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout | Finalist | [8] | |
| 2011–2012 | Bigg Boss 5 | Finalist | [9] | |
| 2017 | Sher-e-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh | Peer Muhammad | Negative Role | [10] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Show | Category | Result | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Indian Telly Awards | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Template:Nom | [11] |
| 2005 | Template:Won | [12] | |||
| 2007 | Template:Nom | [13] |
References
- ↑ Dare to play devil?, Mumbai Mirror(2011-11-03).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ansh... Knocked Off. The Hindu(16 December 2004). Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ↑ A finger in every pie. The Hindu(6 September 2004). Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Who is Akashdeep Saigal(30 November 2011).
- ↑ Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa: Akashdeep eliminated(12 October 2006).
- ↑ Kuchh Is Tara to go off air(21 August 2008).
- ↑ The most controversial shows on TV(6 October 2009).
- ↑ Akshdeep gives Endemol Zor ka Jhatka(1 February 2011).
- ↑ Akashdeep Saighal to enter Bigg Boss tonight(24 October 2011).
- ↑ Maharaja Ranjit Singh review: Nothing stands out, except a dry script, and a sad Akashdeep Saigal(22 March 2017).
- ↑ Telly awards 2004 Popular Awards nominees. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
- ↑ Telly awards 2005 Popular Awards winners. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
- ↑ Telly awards 2007 Popular Awards nominees.
External links
Template:Indian Telly Award Best Negative Actor Template:Bigg Boss 5 Template:Jhalak Template:Authority control