Avinash Sachdev (born 22 August 1986)[1] is an Indian actor. He is best known for portraying Dev in Zee TV's drama series Chotti Bahu (2008–2012) and Shlok Agnihotri in StarPlus's romantic drama Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir (2013–2015).[2][3]

Avinash Sachdev
Sachdev in 2015
Born (1986-08-22) 22 August 1986 (age 37)
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active2005–present
Known forChoti Bahu
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir
Spouse
(m. 2015; div. 2017)

Early life edit

Avinash Sachdev was born in mumbai and brought up in Vadodara, Gujarat. He completed his education in Vadodara. Sachdev won pageant titles such as Mr Baroda, Mr University, and Mr Gujarat (2004–2005) that compelled him to participate in the Gladrags Model Hunt. At an early age, Sachdev was interested in filmmaking production in which he contributed to several projects to develop his filmmaking skills.[4] Later, Sachdev shifted to Mumbai, Maharashtra where he went on to pursue his career in acting.

Personal life edit

Avinash Sachdev father's name is Vijay Kumar Sachdev and mother's name is Pooja Sachdev.[citation needed]

Sachdev had been in a relationship with his Chotti Bahu co-actor Rubina Dilaik before they split up in 2012.

Sachdev married his Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir co-actor Shalmalee Desai in 2015.[5] They divorced in 2017.[6] In 2019, Sachdev started dating Palak Purswani and later got engaged to her but they broke up after some time.[7][8]

Career edit

Initially, Sachdev started his career as an assistant director on Hatim (2004) when he was 18 years old. He also assisted Farhan Akhtar in Rock On!! (2008).[4] He also appeared in television commercials.[9]

He secured his first television role as a cameo in StarPlus's Karam Apnaa Apnaa (2006–2007).[10] He played his first negative role in Sony TV's drama series Khwaish (2007–2008),[11] followed by a double negative role in StarPlus's Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil (2008).

His first notable role was his portrayal of Dev in Zee TV's drama series Choti Bahu (2008–2012).[12] He had participated in several world tours and concerts. In 2010, 2011, and 2012, he performed in Zee Night Concerts along with his Chotti Bahu co-star, Rubina Dilaik.[13][14] He participated in Zee Heroes with a Mamta Sharma concert (2012)[15] and Udit Narayan with Zee stars concert (2013) in South Africa.[16] Sachdev worked as an event manager in his last few Show Time Creations concerts held in South Africa.

From 2013 to 2015, Sachdev starred in the StarPlus's romantic drama Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir paired opposite Shrenu Parikh,[12] in which he portrayed Shlok Agnihotri, an arrogant business tycoon who has a miserable past which implements his chauvinistic personality. In 2017, primarily because of Sachdev's contribution to Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir, he became the second Indian actor to visit Azerbaijan.[17] The same year, because of Sachdev's work in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir, (dubbed as Tatlı Bela in Turkey), he was invited to Turkey for a fan meet and greet event organised by Kanal 7 for the fans of Tatlı Bela to meet Avinash Sachdev as Shlok Agnihotri from Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir.[18][19]

In 2015, Sachdev joined the cast of Qubool Hai 4 (2015–2016) portraying Armaan Raza Sheikh, a wealthy landowner.

Sachdev was also a part of Balika Vadhu – Lamhe Pyaar Ke in 2016. This was his third television project with the production company, Sphere Origins.[20]

In 2019, Sachdev starred in &TV's Main Bhi Ardhangini in which he portrayed Madhav Singh Thakur.[21]

He also dubbed in Hindi for actors Sivakarthikeyan in Doctor and Dhanush in Vaathi.

Television edit

Year Show Character Notes
2006–2007 Karam Apnaa Apnaa Sumit Malhotra
2007–2008 Khwaish Salman
2008 Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Manmeet / Prashant
2008–2012 Chotti Bahu Dev Raj Purohit Lead role[22]
2013–2015 Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir Shlok Agnihotri Lead role[3]
2014–2015 Box Cricket League 1 Contestant Player in Kolkata Baabu Moshayes[23]
2015–2016 Qubool Hai Armaan Raza Sheikh Lead role
2016 Box Cricket League 2 Contestant Player in Jaipur Raj Joshiley
Balika Vadhu Dr. Amit Goel Lead role[24]
2017 Ayushman Bhava Avinash Dubey Lead Role
2019 Main Bhi Ardhangini Madhav Singh Thakur Lead Role
Nach Baliye 9 Contestant Along with Palak Purswani (9th place)[25]
2023 Bigg Boss OTT 2 Evicted day 49 (7th place)

Special appearances edit

Year Show Character Notes
2012 Teri Meri Love Stories Ishaan 1 episode
2017 İzle 7 – Avinash Sachdev Özel Himself

Dubbing roles edit

Film title Actor Character Dub language Original language Original year release Dub year release Notes
Doctor Sivakarthikeyan Dr. Varun Hindi Tamil 2021 2022
Vaathi Dhanush Balamurugan 'Bala' Sir (Bala Gangadhar Thilak 'Balu' Sir in Hindi version) Hindi Tamil 2023 2023

Awards and nominations edit

Year Award Category Work Result
2009 Indian Telly Awards Fresh New Face (Male) Chotti Bahu – Sindoor Bin Suhagan Won[26]
Best New Actor in Lead Role (Male) Nominated[27]

References edit

  1. ^ "Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon actor Avinash Sachdev's girlfriend Palak Purswani wishes him on his birthday". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  2. ^ "'Chhoti Bahu' 1 & 2 Back with New Series". The Times of India. Mumbai. 17 February 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Avinash & Shrenu in Iss Pyaar Ko... season 2?". TIO. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Avinash Sachdev started his career as an assistant director". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Inside Pics: TV actor Avinash Sachdev ties the knot with co-star Shalmalee Desai". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 19 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Shocking break-ups of TV actors, here's the list". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 July 2018.
  7. ^ "Avinash Sachdev opens up on rumours of him participating in Bigg Boss OTT along with his ex Palak Purswani". The Times of India. 8 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  8. ^ "Latest Web Series| Best Web Series in India 2022 | Web Series Hindi". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Avinash SachdevPhotos – Stars-TV-The Times of India Photogallery". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  10. ^ "Avinash Sachdev's first television role was for Karam Apna Apna - Photogallery". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  11. ^ "Avinash Sachdev has gains fame and recognition from his TV show 'Chhoti Bahu' - Photogallery". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  12. ^ a b "avinash sachdev: Latest News, Videos and Photos of avinash sachdev". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  13. ^ "Rubina Dilaik believes in making a role special..." TC. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  14. ^ "Travel". Zing. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  15. ^ "Sharma's charms for Durban". IOL. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
  16. ^ "Showtime Promotions". ST. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  17. ^ Rüstəmxanlı, Tənzilə. "Tənzilə Rüstəmxanlının dəvəti ilə Bollywood ulduzu Azərbaycana gəlir". Tənzilə Rüstəmxanlı (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  18. ^ "AVİNASH SACHDEV İSTANBUL'DA SEVENLERİYLE BULUŞUYOR | Kanal7". www.kanal7.com. Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  19. ^ "Avinash Sachdev hayranlarıyla buluştu!". Haber7 (in Turkish). Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  20. ^ "Avinash Sachdev joins the cast of Balika Vadhu". ColorsTv. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  21. ^ "Main Bhi Ardhangini actors Avinash Sachdev and Aditi Rawat bid goodbye to the show". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  22. ^ "Avinash Sachdev's new love story". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  23. ^ "Teams". boxcricketleague. Archived from the original on 11 July 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  24. ^ "Balika Vadhu leap: Meet Anandi's daughter and other new characters". Hindustan Times. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  25. ^ "Nach Baliye 9: Wild card jodi Avinash Sachdev and Palak Purswani get eliminated". India Today. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  26. ^ "Winners of 9th Indiantellyawards". Tellyawards. Archived from the original on 11 February 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  27. ^ "The Indian Telly Awards 2009 Popular Nominess". Tellyawards. Archived from the original on 15 January 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2014.

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