Gaurav Khanna (born 11 December 1981)[1] is an Indian television actor. He is known for his roles of Neil in Jeevan Saathi, Inspector Kavin in CID, and Akshay in Tere Bin.[2][3] He currently plays the role of Anuj Kapadia in Star Plus's Anupamaa, for which he won the Indian Telly Award for Actor in a Lead Role (Jury).[4]
Gaurav Khanna | |
|---|---|
 Khanna in 2022 | |
| Born | 11 December 1981 |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Notable work | |
| Spouse |
Akanksha Chamola (m. 2016) |
Career edit
Khanna worked as a marketing manager in an IT firm for nearly a year before switching careers. He started his career appearing in television commercials.[5][6] His first appearance on a television show was in Bhabhi. His next role was in Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan. Khanna's first lead role was in Meri Doli Tere Angana in 2007.[citation needed]
Personal life edit
In early 2016, Khanna was revealed to be dating television actress Akanksha Chamola.[7][8] The couple was married on November 24, 2016 in Khanna's hometown of Kanpur.[9][10][11]
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Studio One | Sunny | Episode 1 |
| 2005 | Siddhant | Tanmay Bakshi | |
| 2006 | Bhabhi | Bhuvan Sareen | |
| 2006–2007 | Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | Sharman Wadhwa | |
| 2007 | Mano Ya Na Mano | Aditya | Episode 57 |
| Jamegi Jodi.Com | Rahul | ||
| Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai | Ritesh | Episode 55 | |
| 2007–2008 | Meri Doli Tere Angana | Ruhaan Oberoi | |
| Ardhangani | Nivaan Banerjee | ||
| 2007–2009 | Santaan | Shubh Dixit | [12] |
| 2008 | Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 | Contestant | |
| Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai | Rajkumar | Episodes 96-97 | |
| Unknown | Episodes 112-113 | ||
| 2008–2009 | Jeevan Saathi | Neil Fernandez | |
| 2008 | Bigg Boss 2 | Guest | |
| 2009 | Balika Vadhu | ||
| Uttaran | |||
| Dancing Queen | Himself | ||
| 2009–2010 | Love Ne Mila Di Jodi | Prithvi Saxena | |
| Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam | Abeer Bajpayee | ||
| 2010–2011 | Dil Se Diya Vachan | Prem Rajadhyaksha | [13][14] |
| 2011 | Sasural Simar Ka | Host Of Dancing Competition | |
| Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan | Host | ||
| 2012 | Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka | Gopikishan "Krish" Vaishnav/Real Satya | [15][16] |
| 2014 | C.I.D. | Senior Inspector Kavin | [17] |
| Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | |||
| 2014–2015 | Box Cricket League 1 | Contestant/Himself | [18] |
| 2015 | Hazir Jawab Birbal | Birbal | [19] |
| 2016 | Darr Sabko Lagta Hai | Saket/Sarthak | Episode 30 |
| Box Cricket League 2 | Contestant/Himself | ||
| Comedy Classes | Various Characters | ||
| Tere Bin | Dr. Akshay Sinha | [20] | |
| 2016 | Gangaa | Sameer Mirza | |
| 2017 | Prem Ya Paheli - Chandrakanta | Maharaj Harshvardhan/Rajkumar Virendra Singh | [21][22] |
| 2018–2020 | Laal Ishq | Dr. Avinash | Episode 4 |
| Sunil | Episode 70 | ||
| Raghav | Episode 167 | ||
| Jaggu | Episode 201 | ||
| 2019–2020 | Apna News Aayega | Various | |
| 2020 | Savdhaan India | ATS Officer Devdutt | Episodes 30-31 |
| 2021 | The Socho Project | Rahul Kishore | |
| 2021 | Mauka-E-Vardaat | Senior Inspector Gaurav Rajput | Episodes 53/55/59 |
| 2021–present | Anupamaa | Anuj "AK" Kapadia | |
| 2022 | Ravivaar With Star Parivaar | Episodes 1/2/4/5/7/8/9/10/11/12/14/15/16[23][24] |
Web series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Anupama: Namaste America | Anuj "AK" Kapadia | Cameo; Episode 11 | [25] |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21st Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor Popular | Anupamaa | Nominated | [26] |
| Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | [27] | ||
| Best Onscreen Jodi (with Rupali Ganguly) | Nominated | ||||
| 22nd Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor Popular- Drama | Nominated | [28] | ||
| 2023 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Onscreen Couple (with Rupali Ganguly) | Won | [29] | |
| Actor in a Lead Role(Jury) | Won |
References edit
- ^ Desk, India com Entertainment. "Rupali Ganguly Sends Birthday Wishes To 'National Crush' Anuj Kapadia Aka Gaurav Khanna With These Unseen Pics". India.com. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "TV actor Gaurav Khanna follows Akshay Kumar's footsteps to stay healthy". Hindustan Times. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Gaurav Khanna: I like doing shows for a shorter time". mid-day. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Anupamaa: Gaurav Khanna Breaks Silence on Being Anuj Kapadia, Says 'Haven't Watched the Show'". 2 September 2021.
- ^ "I am the most romantic guy on television: Gaurav Khanna - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "TV actor Gaurav Khanna continues with his stint on the ad space with TV commercials - Times of India ►". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ Bureau, ABP News (27 March 2016). "REVEALED: TV actor Gaurav Khanna is DATING 'Swaragini' actress!". www.abplive.in. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Gaurav Khanna is dating 'Swaragini' actress - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Tere Bin actor Gaurav Khanna to marry Swaragini's Akanksha Chamola, see pics". The Indian Express. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Gaurav and Akanksha's starry wedding in Kanpur - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Gaurav Khanna's big Kanpur wedding - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Sayonara Santaan". Hindustan Times. 3 March 2009. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Playing on the extremes!". Hindustan Times. 8 November 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Nothing exciting so far - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Gaurav Khanna in Byah Hamari Bahu Ka - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ Das, Soumitra (26 November 2012). "Shrenu Parikh heaps praises on co-actor Gaurav Khanna". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- ^ "Gaurav Khanna wants CID team in BCL | TV - Times of India Videos". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Photos: Mumbai Warriors team launch". mid-day. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Hasan-Gaurav are the new Akbar Birbal - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Wanted to become doctor, now getting to play one on TV: Gaurav Khanna". The Indian Express. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Gaurav Khanna to play the lead in Life OK's Chandrakanta and Chandan Anand to play the bad guy - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Actor Gaurav Khanna changes look for Virendra's role in Chandrakanta". The Times of India. 14 April 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "Ravivaar With Star Parivaar Finale: Anupamaa star Gaurav Khanna turns into Kajol from DDLJ". PINKVILLA. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "Gaurav Khanna turns into Kajol from DDLJ; Anupamaa actor entertains everyone on the grand finale of Ravivaar With Star Parivaar". Bollywood Hungama. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ ""Anupamaa:Namaste America" is all set to launch. Know the premise story of your favourite show Anupamaa's prequel web series". Times Now Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "Know the winners list of ITA 2022". Jagran Josh. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "14th Boroplus Gold Awards, 2022: Check Out The List Of Nominees". Gold Awards. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "ITA Awards 2022 complete winners list: Varun Dhawan, Nakuul Mehta, The Kashmir Files win big". The Indian Express. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "Celebs win big at Indian Telly Awards 2023". India Today. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
