Avinash Sachdev

Avinash Sachdev

Avinash Sachdev at Zee Rishtey Awards 2010
Born Avinash Sachdev
(1986-08-22) 22 August 1986
Mumbai, India
Residence Malad, Mumbai, India
Nationality Indian
Ethnicity Sindhi Hindu
Occupation Actor, Director, Businessman
Years active 2006-present
Known for Dev in Chotti Bahu
Shlok Agnihotri in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir
Religion Hinduism
Spouse(s) Shalmalee Desai (m.2015)

Avinash Sachdev is a popular Indian television actor,[1][2] who is well known for the character Dev in the Hindi soap opera, Chotti Bahu[3][4] and Shlok Agnihotri in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir.[5] Currently, he is seen in Balika Vadhua- Lamhe Pyar Ke as Dr. Amit Goel.[6]

Life and family

Born in Mumbai and brought up in Vadodara, Gujarat, Sachdev, the only child of Hindu parents did his schooling in Don Bosco High School in Vadodara.[1] He was intended at first for a police career and was preparing for the Indian Administrative Service exams before moving to Mumbai to pursue his career in the mass media entertainment industry.[7] In 2015, he married his Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir co-star Shalmalee Desai.[8]

In 2012, Sachdev ventured into business opening several fashion stores in Mumbai.[9]

Career

In the early days of Sachdev's career he was interested in filmmaking and modelling.[7] Sachdev has also won several titles like Mr Baroda, Mr University, and Mr Gujarat (2004-2005) that compelled him to participate in Gladrags Model Hunt.[7][10] Later, he took up acting projects to develop filmmaking skills.

Acting career

His first notable acting role was in a TVS Scooty commercial. Later in his career, he had done several television commercials for Cadbury Dairy Milk, GRT Jewellers eBay and Sun Feast. Sachdev secured his first television role in the soap opera Karam Apna Apna (2006) and was even finalised for the leading role in Sapna Babul Ka..Bidaai and Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari .[7][11] However, Dev in Chotti Bahu (2008) was his first leading role and which earned him Indian Telly Award for Fresh New Face (2009) and Zee Rishtey award for Popular Male Face of the year 2009.[3][4] In 2013, he played the lead character Shlok Agnihotry in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir. [5] In 2015, Sachdev joined the cast of Qubool Hai Season 4 as the lead opposite Surbhi Jyoti [12] The lead character Dr Amit Goel in the second season of Balika Vadhu was his third show with Sphere Origins.[6]

Directing career

Sachdev first worked as a volunteer assistant director in Hatim (2004) when he was 18 years old.[13] He also assisted Farhan Akhtar in Rock On!! (2008). In 2016, Sachev made his detectorial debut with a short online travel documentary, "Mumbai to Ladakh" which was based on his personal road trip to Ladakh.[14][15]

Stage performances

Though Sachdev is not a frequent stage performer, he has participated in several world tours and concerts. In 2010, 2011 and 2012, he performed in Zee Night Concerts around the world along with Chotti Bahu co-star, Rubina Dilaik.[16][17] He participated in Zee Heros with Mamata Sharma concert (2012) [18] and Udit Narayan with Zee stars concert (2013) in South Africa.[19] Sachdev worked as an event manager in his last few Show Time Creations concerts held in South Africa.[20]

Television

Fiction shows

Year Serial Character Comments
2004 Hatim Supporting Role (Shehzad) [13]
2006 Karam Apnaa Apnaa Sumit Malhotra Supporting Role
2007 Khwaish Salman Khan Antagonist [2]
2008 Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Manmeet / Prashant Chhabria
2008-10 Chotti Bahu – Sindoor Bin Suhagan (season 1) Dev Raj Purohit / Abhay Singh Takur Protagonist[3][4]
2010 Baat Hamari Pakki Hai Dev Raj Purohit Special Appearance
Preet Se Bandhi Ye Dori Ram Milaayi Jodi Dev Raj Purohit
2011-12 Chhoti Bahu - Sawar Ke Rang Rachi (season 2) Dev Raj Purohit Protagonist[3][4][5][12][21]
2012 Teri Meri Love Stories (Television Film) Ishaan Khurana
2013–15 Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir Shlok Agnihotri / Ballu
2015-2016 Qubool Hai (season 4) Armaan Raza Sheikh
2016–present Balika Vadhu - Lamhe Pyar Ke (season 2) Dr. Amit Goel

Non-fiction shows

Year Show Remarks
2009 Dance India Dance Season 1Guest Appearance as Dev
Comedy Circus; Dekh India Dekh
2015 Box Cricket League;Kolkata Baabu Moshayes As himself[22][23]
2016 Box Cricket League; Jaipur Raj Joshiley

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2009 Indian Telly Awards Fresh New Face (Male) Chotti Bahu – Sindoor Bin Suhagan Won[24]
Best New Actor In Lead Role(Male) Nominated[25]

References

  1. 1 2 "Telly heartthrobs’ soapy ride to success". Times of India. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  2. 1 2 "OUT OF THE BOX: AVINASH SACHDEV". vervemagazine. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "'Chhoti Bahu' Back with New Series". The Times of India (Mumbai). 17 February 2011.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Dev and Radhika's Magic continues....". Zee tv. Retrieved 8 December 2010.
  5. 1 2 3 "Avinash & Shrenu in Iss Pyaar Ko... season 2?". TIO. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
  6. 1 2 "Colors News - Avinash Sachdev joins the cast of Balika Vadhu , Colors Reality TV Show News, Updates - Colors TV Shows". http://www.colorstv.com/. Retrieved 2016-04-16. External link in |website= (help)
  7. 1 2 3 4 Team, Tellychakkar. "If something happens between Rubina and me in future, will let you know : Avinash Sachdev". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  8. ↑ "Avinash Sachdev and Shalmalee Desai's Wedding Pics". International Business Times. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  9. ↑ "Avinash Ventured into Business". Times of India. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  10. ↑ "Small screen, big plans". The Hindu. 2010-06-07. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
  11. ↑ Team, Tellychakkar. "Avinash was to play Alekh". www.tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
  12. 1 2 "In & Out: TV celebs onboard, quit or kicked out". TOI. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
  13. 1 2 "Which actor has worked for free?". Tellychakkar. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  14. ↑ "Avinash Sachdeva turns a director with a documentary Mumbai to Ladakh". www.tellydhamaal.com. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  15. ↑ "Avinash Sachdev: Life should not change after marriage". mid-day. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
  16. ↑ "Rubina Dilaik believes in making a role special...". TC. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  17. ↑ "Travel". Zing. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  18. ↑ "Sharma’s charms for Durban". IOL. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
  19. ↑ "Showtime Promotions". ST. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  20. ↑ Team, Tellychakkar. "Rithwik, Karan, Avinash and Hiten to shake a leg in South Africa; Mamta Sharma to sing". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  21. ↑ "Avinash Sachdev’s new love story". Times of India. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  22. ↑ "Teams". boxcricketleague. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  23. ↑ "Jaipur Raj Joshiley: Press meet". Times of India. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  24. ↑ "Winners of 9th Indiantellyawards". Tellyawards. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  25. ↑ "The Indian Telly Awards 2009 Popular Nominess". Tellyawards. Retrieved 19 December 2014.

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