Mrunal Jain (born 9 January 1985) is an Indian television and Bollywood film actor. He is best known for his role of Hiten, Sameer and Akash in the television series Bandini, Hitler Didi and Uttaran.

Mrunal Jain
Jain at the Telly Calendar launch in 2015
Born (1985-01-09) 9 January 1985 (age 39)
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present
Spouse
Sweety Jain
(m. 2013)

Career edit

He started his career with the role of Krishna in Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki. Later he appeared in Bandini as Hiten. He also acted in Hitler Didi as Sameer and Looteri Dulhan as Abhinav. He played the role of Akash Chatterjee in Uttaran opposite Tina Dutta. He was last seen playing the role of Raghav Patil in Bandhan as the lead opposite Chhavi Pandey.[1]

Personal life edit

Mrunal was born on 9 January 1985, in Pindwara and brought up in Mumbai. He is from a Jain family. He married Sweety Jain, whom he was introduced by a common friend of his and Sweety's family. The marriage took place on 13 July 2013 in Mumbai.[2][3]

Filmography edit

Television edit

Year Show Role Notes Ref(s)
2008 Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki Krishna [4]
2009–2011 Bandini Hiten Dharamraj Mahiyavanshi Lead [5]
2011 Looteri Dulhan Abhinav Lead [6]
2011–2012 Hitler Didi Sameer Diwan [7]
2013–2015 Uttaran Akash Avinash Chatterjee Lead [8]
2014 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Himself Guest
2014–2015 Box Cricket League Himself Contestant
2015 Bandhan Raghav Patil Lead [9]
2016 Box Cricket League (Season 2) Himself Contestant [10]
2016–2017 Nagarjuna- Ek Yoddha Shankachurna/Rajbir [11]
2017 Cinta di Pangkuan Himalaya Arman
2018 Laal Ishq Episode 5 Harsh/Sooraj Episodic
Dil Hi Toh Hai Arjun
2022 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Dr. Kunal Khera [12]
2024–present Abhir Birla [13]

Films edit

Year Film Role Ref(s)
2020 Sab Kushal Mangal Vishnu [14]
2021 Sooryavanshi Raza Hafeez [15]

References edit

  1. ^ "Mrunal Jain to play a college student". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Mrunal Jain: My wife is very loving". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Through thick and thin". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  4. ^ "My weakness is my strength". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  5. ^ "Uttaran and Bandini actor Mrunal Jain gives marriage tips to fans". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
  6. ^ "Mrunal Jain in Looteri Dulhan". The Indian Express. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  7. ^ "Mrunal Jain in Hitler Didi". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  8. ^ "Bonded with 'Uttaran' cast like family: Mrunal Jain". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  9. ^ "Mrunal Jain to romance Chavi Pandey in Zee TV's Bandhan". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  10. ^ "Cricket and controversies spice up 'BCL' season II". Mid-Day. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  11. ^ "Mrunal Jain's wig woes!". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  12. ^ Trivedi, Tanvi (4 August 2022). "Exclusive! Mrunal Jain to enter Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlataa Hai, actor returns to TV after 5 years". Times of India. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  13. ^ "Mrunal Jain enters Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai as Abhir". Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  14. ^ "Mrunal Jain is thrilled about Sab Kushal Mangal and Sooryavanshi; Deets inside". PinkVilla. 20 March 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  15. ^ "Was hoping people would see me on the big screen in Sooryavanshi last year: Mrunal Jain". Hindustan Times. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2022.

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