Yash Gera (born 25 May 1986) is an Indian model, actor, anchor and DJ (disc jockey) from the capital city of India, New Delhi. He was born in a Punjabi Hindu family and works in an entertainment and media industry. He has been part of Ramp shows, print ads, commercial and television serials.[1] He has also been the anchor for a number of corporate, entertainment, private and Bollywood events.
Yash Gera | |
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| Born | 25 May 1986 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |
Early life edit
Yash Gera was born in New Delhi India. He's the son of Late.sh.Dharam Pal Gera. He studied at the Delhi University College of Vocational Studies (2004 to 2007).
Modeling career edit
Yash Gera started his career as a model [2] in 2006. He has done several commercial ads for products like Gillette, Panasonic shaver, Canon, Colgate, LG Flatron, Lotto Shoes and Poloraid Sunglasses. He is also seen with Saif Ali Khan in Chevrolet AVEO Advertisement.[3] He is the brand ambassador of 'STEEL' Men's skin care and was the Mr. MTV Face of the week in February 2009.
Television career edit
Yash Gera started his career as a DJ (Disc-Jockey) in 2004. He shifted to Mumbai in year 2009 to pursue his modelling and acting career.[4] He got his first break in acting in March 2009 in Palampur Express, telecast on Sony Entertainment Television. Yash played the character of "Paaji", who is the leader of Adarsh School. Yash Gera also played the role of Prateek, who is parallel lead in Bairi Piya on Colors (TV channel). He also did Come Along Lets Grow Together business show as a host for Sahara Samay Channel. In Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani on Star One he played the role of Shankar Menon, who is in love with the character of Misha Dobriyal. He has also appeared in two films Ussey Kya Ho Jayega and Chori Ka Maal Mori Mein.[5] He played a crucial character (Bajrang Bhaiya) in the show Kuch Toh Log Kahenge. He was seen in the horror soap Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein as lead character named "Surender" aired on Saturday 6 April 2013 at 10.30pm on Zee TV. Yash Gera portrayed the negative role of Vikram in the Channel Big Magic Channel Serial Jai Maa Vindhyavasini. The actor replaced Ather Habib who played the role of Shaurya Maheshwari in the popular Star Plus serial Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[6] He was last seen in the Zee TV Show Zindagi Ki Mehek in a negative role.
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Palampur Express | Pajji |
| 2010 | Tere Liye | Uttam |
| 2010 | Bairi Piya | Prateek |
| 2010 | Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani | Shankar |
| 2012 | Kuch Toh Log Kahenge | Bajrang Bhaiya |
| 2013 | Jai Maa Vindhyavasini | Vikram |
| 2013-2017 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Shaurya Maheshwari |
| 2018 | Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha | Naagraj |
| 2018 | Zindagi Ki Mehek | Aarush |
| 2019 | Crime Alert | Suhaas |
| 2020 | Laal Ishq |
References edit
- ^ "DJ Yash Pal Gera to perform at 31 December Night Party - The Telegraph". Archived from the original on 2 November 2012.
- ^ "Yash Gera flaunts his dark looks in a fitted black T-shirt and tattoo - Hindustan Times". Archived from the original on 25 January 2013.
- ^ "Yash Gera gets nostalgic about Saif Ali Khan - Times of India".
- ^ "Yash Gera turns five year young in Mumbai - Times of India".
- ^ "I actually wanted to be in the army: Yash Gera". DNA. 23 February 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ "Yash Gera replaces Ather in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013.