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| birth_place = [[Lonavala]], [[Maharashtra]], India |
| birth_place = [[Lonavala]], [[Maharashtra]], India |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1994|7|10}} |
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1994|7|10}} |
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| partner = Shivangi Khedkar (2024–present) |
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| years_active = 2016–present |
| years_active = 2016–present |
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| known_for = ''[[Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali]]'' |
| known_for = ''[[Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali]]'' |
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| alma_mater = [[GITAM]] |
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'''Sai Ketan Rao'''<ref name=":0">{{cite news |title=Sai Ketan Rao reveals why he changed his name - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sai-ketan-rao-reveals-why-he-changed-his-name/articleshow/90437196.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref> (born 10 July 1994)<ref>{{cite news |title=Exclusive: Mehendi Hai Rachnewali fame Sai Ketan Rao, |
'''Sai Ketan Rao'''<ref name=":0">{{cite news |title=Sai Ketan Rao reveals why he changed his name - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sai-ketan-rao-reveals-why-he-changed-his-name/articleshow/90437196.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref> (born 10 July 1994) <ref>{{cite news |title=Exclusive: Mehendi Hai Rachnewali fame Sai Ketan Rao, 'I did go through rejections; they broke me'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/exclusive-mehendi-hai-rachnewali-fame-sai-ketan-rao-i-did-go-through-rejections-they-broke-me/videoshow/90155717.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2021-05-16 |title=VIDEO: Sai Ketan Rao spills the beans about his role in Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali |work=India TV News |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/video/entertainment/sai-ketan-rao-spills-the-beans-about-his-role-in-mehndi-hai-rachne-waali-705083}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sai Ketan Rao making waves on Star Plus |url=https://telanganatoday.com/sai-ketan-rao-making-waves-on-star-plus |access-date=30 June 2021 |work=Telangana Today |date=3 April 2021}}</ref> is an Indian actor. He is known for portraying the lead role of Raghav Rao<ref>{{cite news |title='I took inspiration from Agneepath for my role in Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali, says South Indian actor Sai Ketan Rao |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/i-took-inspiration-from-agneepath-for-my-role-in-mehndi-hai-rachne-waali-says-south-indian-actor-sai-ketan-rao-213085 |work=Tribune India News Service |date=16 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="mhrw">{{cite news |title=Sai Ketan Rao: I am happy that people have accepted me as Raghav Rao in Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/sai-ketan-rao-i-am-happy-that-people-have-accepted-me-as-raghav-rao-in-mehndi-hai-rachne-waali/videoshow/82604120.cms |access-date=30 June 2021 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=13 May 2021}}</ref> in [[StarPlus]]'s ''[[Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Star Plus Premieres Modern Day Love Story 'Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali' |url=https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/star-plus-premieres-modern-day-love-story-mehndi-hai-rachne-waali/article_6ef343ca-6b00-11eb-8e77-d77de01ab61f.html |access-date=30 June 2021 |work=India West}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sai Ketan Rao on Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali wrapping up: I burst out crying while talking to my producer - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sai-ketan-rao-on-mehndi-hai-rachne-waali-wrapping-up-i-burst-out-crying-while-talking-to-my-producer/articleshow/87724577.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sai Ketan Rao: I still don't know what went wrong with our show Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali that it was pulled off air suddenly - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sai-ketan-rao-i-still-dont-know-what-went-wrong-with-our-show-mehndi-hai-rachne-waali-that-it-was-pulled-off-air-suddenly/articleshow/87847902.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref> |
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He was then seen in [[Star Plus]]'s ''[[Chashni (TV series)|Chashni]]'' as Raunaq Babbar (Reddy). He played the double lead role of Agasthya Singh Chaudhary<ref>{{cite news |title= Star Plus introduces Agasthya Upadhyay of Imlie season 3 |url= https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cw5apT1gRKW/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |work=Star Plus}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title= Did you like Sai Ketan Rao's new look? |url= https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/imlies-new-promo-gives-glimpse-of-major-upcoming-twist-did-you-like-sai-ketan-raos-new-look-1239914 |work=PINKVILLA}}</ref> / Surya Pratap Reddy<ref>{{cite news |title= Star Plus introduces Surya Pratap Reddy in Imlie season 3 |url= https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3KeZfmAz0L/?igsh=dzRseHpvdGJ4ZTg= |work=Star Plus}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title= Exclusive! Agastya dies in the show; but I am not exiting Imlie: Sai Ketan Rao |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-agastya-dies-in-the-show-but-i-am-not-exiting-imlie-sai-ketan-rao/articleshow/107580134.cms |work= Times Of India}}</ref> in Star Plus' ''[[Imlie]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Will Sai Ketan Rao and Adrija Roy enter the show after the leap?|url=https://news.abplive.com/videos/entertainment/television-imlie-will-sai-ketan-rao-and-adrija-roy-enter-the-show-after-the-leap-hot-news-1624092 |work=ABP News}}</ref> |
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Ketan's television debut was with ''Agni Sakshi''.<ref name="as">{{cite news |title=New serial Agni Sakshi to go on air on Star MAA from Dec 7, 2017 - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/new-serial-agni-sakshi-to-go-on-air-on-star-maa-from-dec-7-2017/articleshow/61966117.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref> He also worked in Hindi [[web series]] and a few Telugu web series. His web series include ''Three Half Bottles'' (2019) on [[ZEE5]], ''Love Studio'' (2020) on [[YouTube]], ''Lovely'' (2021) on ShreyasET, and ''Aham Bhramhasmi''<ref>{{cite news |title=ఆకట్టుకుంటున్న‘అహం బ్రహ్మస్మి’ ట్రైలర్ |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/aham-brahmasmi-web-series-trailer-launched-sunil-narang-1379597 |work=Sakshi |date=17 July 2021 |language=te}}</ref> (2021) on [[MX Player]] and [[Hungama Digital Media Entertainment|Hungama Digital]]. He acted in [[Tollywood (Telugu)|Tollywood]] films such as ''Ajay Passayyadu'' (2019) and ''Strangers'' (2021) on [[Amazon Prime]], and ''Mounam''<ref>{{cite news |title=New voices for Creators’ Summit |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aha-picks-up-short-films-of-five-alumni-of-annapurna-college-of-film-and-media-for-digital-streaming/article32872709.ece |work=The Hindu |date=2020-10-16}}</ref> (2020) on [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]]. |
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Ketan's television debut was with ''Agni Sakshi''.<ref name="as">{{cite news |title=New serial Agni Sakshi to go on air on Star MAA from Dec 7, 2017 - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/new-serial-agni-sakshi-to-go-on-air-on-star-maa-from-dec-7-2017/articleshow/61966117.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref> He also worked in Hindi [[web series]] and a few Telugu web series. His web series include ''Three Half Bottles'' (2019) on [[ZEE5]], ''Love Studio'' (2020) on [[YouTube]], ''Lovely'' (2021) on ShreyasET, and ''Aham Bhramhasmi''<ref>{{cite news |script-title=te:ఆకట్టుకుంటున్న'అహం బ్రహ్మస్మి' ట్రైలర్ |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/aham-brahmasmi-web-series-trailer-launched-sunil-narang-1379597 |work=Sakshi |date=17 July 2021 |language=te}}</ref> (2021) on [[MX Player]] and [[Hungama Digital Media Entertainment|Hungama Digital]]. He acted in [[Tollywood (Telugu)|Tollywood]] films such as ''Ajay Passayyadu'' (2019) and ''Strangers'' (2021) on [[Amazon Prime]], and ''Mounam''<ref>{{cite news |title=New voices for Creators' Summit |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/aha-picks-up-short-films-of-five-alumni-of-annapurna-college-of-film-and-media-for-digital-streaming/article32872709.ece |work=The Hindu |date=2020-10-16}}</ref> (2020) on [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]]. |
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Rao participated as a a contestant on the reality TV show, [[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi TV series) season 3|''Bigg Boss OTT Season 3'']]. He entered the show on June 21, 2024 and became one of the top five finalists. The series is streamed on [[JioCinema|JioCinema Premium]].<ref>{{cite news |date=Jun 21, 2024 |title=Bigg Boss OTT 3: When and where to watch... |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-ott-3-when-and-where-to-watch-the-premiere-of-anil-kapoor-hosted-controversial-reality-show/articleshow/111159972.cms |access-date=22 June 2024 |publisher=Times of India/Bombay Times |agency=Times Entertainment}}</ref> |
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Rao participated as a contestant on the reality TV show, [[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi TV series) season 3|''Bigg Boss OTT Season 3'']]. He entered the show on June 21, 2024 and became one of the top four finalists. The series is streamed on [[JioCinema|JioCinema Premium]].<ref>{{cite news |date=Jun 21, 2024 |title=Bigg Boss OTT 3: When and where to watch... |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-ott-3-when-and-where-to-watch-the-premiere-of-anil-kapoor-hosted-controversial-reality-show/articleshow/111159972.cms |access-date=22 June 2024 |publisher=Times of India/Bombay Times |agency=Times Entertainment}}</ref> |
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== Early and personal life == |
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== Early life == |
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Sai Ketan Rao<ref>{{Cite web |title=Actor Sai Ketan Rao talks about his latest Telugu film release and his name change |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2022/apr/08/actor-sai-ketan-rao-talks-about-his-latest-telugu-film-release-and-his-name-change-40107.html |access-date=2022-04-08 |website=www.indulgexpress.com |language=en}}</ref> was born into a middle-class family in [[Lonavala]], [[Maharashtra]]. His father is an [[architect]] from Maharashtra, while his mother is a [[nutritionist]] from [[Hyderabad]]. |
Sai Ketan Rao<ref>{{Cite web |title=Actor Sai Ketan Rao talks about his latest Telugu film release and his name change |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2022/apr/08/actor-sai-ketan-rao-talks-about-his-latest-telugu-film-release-and-his-name-change-40107.html |access-date=2022-04-08 |website=www.indulgexpress.com |language=en}}</ref> was born into a middle-class family in [[Lonavala]], [[Maharashtra]]. His father is an [[architect]] from Maharashtra, while his mother is a [[nutritionist]] from [[Hyderabad]]. |
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He started his schooling in [[Solapur]], Maharashtra but soon shifted to [[Pune]], Maharashtra and finally settled down in Hyderabad, [[Telangana]]. He completed his tenth grade in Hyderabad from Vignan School and pursued [[B. Tech]]<ref>{{cite news |title=I was not into dating during my engineering days: Sai Ketan Rao - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-was-not-into-dating-girls-during-my-engineering-days-sai-ketan-rao/articleshow/82763738.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-15|title=Sai Ketan Rao|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/engineersday-meet-the-tv-actors-who-also-have-a-degree-in-engineering/photostory/86226692.cms|access-date=2021-09-27|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> in Computer Science from Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management. After completing his graduation, he completed his MBA<ref>{{cite news |title=Sai Ketan Rao: Did engineering, MBA as my parents' condition to pursue acting {{!}}Exclusive{{!}} {{!}} TV - Times of India Videos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/sai-ketan-rao-did-engineering-mba-as-my-parents-condition-to-pursue-acting-exclusive/videoshow/82052389.cms |access-date=30 June 2021 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> in System Operations from [[Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Hyderabad Campus]]. |
He started his schooling in [[Solapur]], Maharashtra but soon shifted to [[Pune]], Maharashtra and finally settled down in Hyderabad, [[Telangana]]. He completed his tenth grade in Hyderabad from Vignan School and pursued [[B. Tech]]<ref>{{cite news |title=I was not into dating during my engineering days: Sai Ketan Rao - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-was-not-into-dating-girls-during-my-engineering-days-sai-ketan-rao/articleshow/82763738.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-15|title=Sai Ketan Rao|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/engineersday-meet-the-tv-actors-who-also-have-a-degree-in-engineering/photostory/86226692.cms|access-date=2021-09-27|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> in Computer Science from Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management. After completing his graduation, he completed his MBA<ref>{{cite news |title=Sai Ketan Rao: Did engineering, MBA as my parents' condition to pursue acting {{!}}Exclusive{{!}} {{!}} TV - Times of India Videos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/sai-ketan-rao-did-engineering-mba-as-my-parents-condition-to-pursue-acting-exclusive/videoshow/82052389.cms |access-date=30 June 2021 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> in System Operations from [[Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Hyderabad Campus]]. |
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Ketan was a state-level [[Boxer (boxing)|boxer]] until suffering an injury due to bike accident.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Service |first1=Tribune News |title=Sai Ketan Rao opens up on doing reality shows |language=en |work=Tribuneindia News Service |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/this-khiladi-is-ready…-380883}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
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In July 2024, he confirmed dating his ''[[Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali]]'' co-actor Shivangi Khedkar while live streaming of ''[[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi Digital series) season 3|Bigg Boss OTT 3]]'' and revealed that they will get married by the end of 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bigg Boss OTT 3: Anil Kapoor asks Sai Ketan Rao about his relationship status with Shivangi Khedkar; latter confirms getting married by end of the year|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-ott-3-anil-kapoor-asks-sai-ketan-rao-about-his-relationship-status-with-shivangi-khedkar-latter-confirms-getting-married-by-end-of-the-year/articleshow/112050639.cms|access-date=2024-07-26|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> |
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In June 2024, he talked about his troubled childhood while the live streaming of ''[[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi Digital series) season 3|Bigg Boss OTT 3]]''. He revealed that his father abandoned the family and his mother raised him and his younger sister as a single parent.<ref>{{Cite web|title= Bigg Boss OTT 3: Sai Ketan Rao Reveals Sleeping On Railway Tracks During Tough Times; Says 'After My Dad Left, Mom Faced Harassment From Her In-Laws' |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-ott-3-sai-ketan-rao-reveals-sleeping-on-railway-tracks-during-tough-times-says-after-my-dad-left-mom-faced-harassment-from-her-in-laws/amp_articleshow/111344804.cms |website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title= Bigg Boss OTT 3: Exclusive! Sai Ketan Rao talks about his troubled childhood; says ' My father left us when I was...' |url= https://www.tellychakkar.com/digital/bigg-boss-ott-3-exclusive-sai-ketan-rao-talks-about-his-troubled-childhood-says-my-father?amp |website=TellyChakkar|language=en}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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===Television=== |
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| ''Agni Sakshi'' |
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| [[Telugu language|Telugu]] |
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| [[Star Maa]] |
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|<ref>{{cite web |title=The entertainment industry can play a stellar role in revising the mindset of people regarding women: Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali actor Sai Ketan Rao - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/the-entertainment-industry-can-play-a-stellar-role-in-revising-the-mindset-of-people-regarding-women-mehndi-hai-rachne-waali-actor-sai-ketan-rao/articleshow/90085639.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> |
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| 2021 |
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| ''[[Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali]]'' |
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| Raghav Rao / RR |
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| rowspan="5" | [[Hindi]] |
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| rowspan="4" | [[StarPlus]] |
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| <ref>{{cite web |last1=Bureau |first1=ABP News |title=CONFIRMED! Sai Ketan Rao, Shivangi Khedkar's 'Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali' To Go Off Air |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/sai-ketan-rao-shivangi-khedkar-mehndi-hai-rachne-waali-to-go-off-air-last-episode-to-air-on-this-date-1490282 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en |date=28 October 2021}}</ref> |
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| 2023 |
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| ''[[Chashni (TV series) | Chashni]]'' |
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| Raunaq Babbar (Reddy) |
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| <ref>{{cite web |title=Sai Ketan Rao to reunite with Sandiip Sikcand for his upcoming project|url= https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/exciting-news-sai-ketan-rao-reunite-sandiip-sikcand-his-upcoming-project-220816?amp|website=Tellychakkar |language=en |date=16 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sai Ketan Rao and Sandiip Sikcand hint at a project together|url= https://www.instagram.com/p/ChT-UJ3Ll8g/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=}}</ref> |
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| rowspan="2"| 2023–2024 |
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| rowspan="2"|''[[Imlie | Imlie 3]]'' |
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| Agasthya Singh Chaudhary |
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| <ref>{{cite web |title=Sai Ketan Rao to play the new lead in Imlie, the show takes a leap again!|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sai-ketan-rao-to-play-the-new-lead-in-imlie-the-show-takes-a-leap-again/articleshow/102834527.cms|website=Times of India|language=en |date=18 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sai Ketan Rao opens up on rumours of playing lead in 'Imlie' post leap|url= https://www.indiaforums.com/article/sai-ketan-rao-opens-up-on-rumours-of-playing-lead-in-imlie-post-leap_199536}}</ref> |
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| Surya Pratap Reddy |
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| <ref>{{cite news |title= Sai Ketan Rao all set to thrill the audience with his second and 'massy' role on Imlie! |url= https://urbanasian.com/entertainment/indian-tv-news/2024/02/sai-ketan-rao-all-set-to-thrill-the-audience-with-his-second-and-massy-role-on-imlie/ |work= Urban Asian}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title= After Agasthya's death, Sai Ketan Rao re-enters show as inspector Surya Reddy |url= https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/imlie-promo-after-agastyas-death-sai-ketan-rao-re-enters-show-as-inspector-surya-reddy-imlie-gets-shocked-1277685 |work=PINKVILLA}}</ref> |
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|''[[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi TV series) season 3|Bigg Boss OTT 3]]'' |
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| Contestant (4th Place) |
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| <ref>{{cite news |title= Sai Ketan Rao to be locked in Bigg Boss OTT 3 |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-imlie-actor-sai-ketan-rao-to-be-locked-in-bigg-boss-ott-3/articleshow/110853317.cms |work= Times of India}}</ref> |
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=== Films === |
=== Films === |
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| 2017 ||''Nene Raju Nene Mantri'' || Pellikoduku || rowspan="7" | [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || |
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| 2019 || ''Ajay Passayyadu'' || Vikram || <ref>{{cite news |title=Ajay Passayyadu: A tale directed at the parents of millennials - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/ajay-passayyadu-a-tale-directed-at-the-parents-of-millennials/articleshow/67253802.cms |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> |
| 2019 || ''Ajay Passayyadu'' || Vikram || <ref>{{cite news |title=Ajay Passayyadu: A tale directed at the parents of millennials - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/ajay-passayyadu-a-tale-directed-at-the-parents-of-millennials/articleshow/67253802.cms |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> |
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| 2021 || ''[[Most Eligible Bachelor]]'' || Harsha's Friend || |
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| rowspan=2| 2022 || ''Pellikuturu Party'' || Geeky Udey || <ref>{{cite news |title= |
| rowspan=2| 2022 || ''Pellikuturu Party'' || Geeky Udey || <ref>{{cite news |title='Pellikuturu Party' is going to be masala entertainer: Aparna Malladi |url=https://telanganatoday.com/pellikuturu-party-is-going-to-be-masala-entertainer-director-aparna-malladi |access-date=30 June 2021 |work=Telangana Today |date=28 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sai Ketan Rao talks about his upcoming project 'Pellikuturu Party' - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sai-ketan-rao-talks-about-his-upcoming-project-pellikuturu-party/articleshow/90661672.cms |access-date=2022-04-05 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> |
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| ''Vala'' || Kabir || <ref>{{cite news |title=Web-series 'Aham Brahmasi' going to be released in theatres as |
| ''Vala'' || Kabir || <ref>{{cite news |title=Web-series 'Aham Brahmasi' going to be released in theatres as 'Vala' on 25 November 2022 |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/ClVWx1pMJh-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= }}</ref> |
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| <ref>{{cite news |title=Sai Ketan Rao & Shivangi Khedkar's first music video titled "Mashhoor Banegi" released|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=tLwL4mmz63c&feature=share}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch Popular Hindi Song Music Video - 'Mashhoor Banegi' Sung By Prateek Gandhi {{!}} Hindi Video Songs - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/watch-popular-hindi-song-music-video-mashhoor-banegi-sung-by-prateek-gandhi/videoshow/88952879.cms|access-date=2022-01-18|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref> |
| <ref>{{cite news |title=Sai Ketan Rao & Shivangi Khedkar's first music video titled "Mashhoor Banegi" released|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=tLwL4mmz63c&feature=share}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch Popular Hindi Song Music Video - 'Mashhoor Banegi' Sung By Prateek Gandhi {{!}} Hindi Video Songs - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/watch-popular-hindi-song-music-video-mashhoor-banegi-sung-by-prateek-gandhi/videoshow/88952879.cms|access-date=2022-01-18|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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| Amit Mishra <ref>{{cite news |title= Amit Mishra opens up on his new party banger |
| Amit Mishra <ref>{{cite news |title= Amit Mishra opens up on his new party banger 'Phir Kabhi'|url=https://urbanasian.com/music/2023/05/amit-mishra-opens-up-on-his-new-party-banger-phir-kabhi/}}</ref> |
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|<ref>{{cite news |title= Sai Ketan Rao set to dazzle in ‘Phir Kabhi’ music video|url=https://urbanasian.com/entertainment/indian-tv-news/2023/04/sai-ketan-rao-set-to-dazzle-in-phir-kabhi-music-video/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Fans will see me in a completely different look - Sai Ketan Rao on the song, 'Phir Kabhi'|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/fans-will-see-me-in-a-completely-different-look-sai-ketan-rao-on-the-song-phir-kabhi_196780}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Actors Sai Ketan Rao and Sanaya Pithawalla recently featured in a song composed by Shabbir Ahmed and sung by Amit Mishra|url=https://saachibaat.com/entertainment/music/actors-sai-ketan-rao-and-sanaya-pithawalla-recently-featured-in-a-song-composed-by-shabbir-ahmed-and-sung-by-amit-mishra/}}</ref> |
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|<ref>{{cite news |title= Sai Ketan Rao set to dazzle in 'Phir Kabhi' music video|url=https://urbanasian.com/entertainment/indian-tv-news/2023/04/sai-ketan-rao-set-to-dazzle-in-phir-kabhi-music-video/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Fans will see me in a completely different look - Sai Ketan Rao on the song, 'Phir Kabhi'|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/fans-will-see-me-in-a-completely-different-look-sai-ketan-rao-on-the-song-phir-kabhi_196780}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Actors Sai Ketan Rao and Sanaya Pithawalla recently featured in a song composed by Shabbir Ahmed and sung by Amit Mishra|url=https://saachibaat.com/entertainment/music/actors-sai-ketan-rao-and-sanaya-pithawalla-recently-featured-in-a-song-composed-by-shabbir-ahmed-and-sung-by-amit-mishra/}}</ref> |
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|<ref>{{cite news |title= Sai Ketan Rao set to delight in upcoming music video ‘Haste Haste’ |url= https://urbanasian.com/entertainment/indian-tv-news/2024/12/sai-ketan-rao-set-to-delight-in-upcoming-music-video-haste-haste/}}</ref> |
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|<ref>{{cite news |title=Full Winner List: IWMBuzz Style Awards 2021|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/celebrities-digital/full-winner-list-iwmbuzz-style-awards-2021/2021/08/20/amp |work=IWMBuzz |date=20 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref> |
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|<ref>{{cite news |title=BL Awards 2022 Winners: Ranveer, Rohit, Rupali, Tejasswi and more celebs take home the trophy |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/bl-awards-2022-winners-ranveer-singh-rohit-shetty-rupali-ganguly-tejasswi-prakash-and-more-celebs-take-home-the-trophy-2032763/ |work=Bollywood Life |date=25 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Sai Ketan Rao | |
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| Born | 10 July 1994 Lonavala, Maharashtra, India |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali |
Sai Ketan Rao[1] (born 10 July 1994) [2][3][4] is an Indian actor. He is known for portraying the lead role of Raghav Rao[5][6] in StarPlus's Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali.[7][8][9]
He was then seen in Star Plus's Chashni as Raunaq Babbar (Reddy). He played the double lead role of Agasthya Singh Chaudhary[10][11] / Surya Pratap Reddy[12][13] in Star Plus' Imlie.[14]
Ketan's television debut was with Agni Sakshi.[15] He also worked in Hindi web series and a few Telugu web series. His web series include Three Half Bottles (2019) on ZEE5, Love Studio (2020) on YouTube, Lovely (2021) on ShreyasET, and Aham Bhramhasmi[16] (2021) on MX Player and Hungama Digital. He acted in Tollywood films such as Ajay Passayyadu (2019) and Strangers (2021) on Amazon Prime, and Mounam[17] (2020) on Aha.
Rao participated as a contestant on the reality TV show, Bigg Boss OTT Season 3. He entered the show on June 21, 2024 and became one of the top four finalists. The series is streamed on JioCinema Premium.[18]
Early life
[edit]Sai Ketan Rao[19] was born into a middle-class family in Lonavala, Maharashtra. His father is an architect from Maharashtra, while his mother is a nutritionist from Hyderabad.
He started his schooling in Solapur, Maharashtra but soon shifted to Pune, Maharashtra and finally settled down in Hyderabad, Telangana. He completed his tenth grade in Hyderabad from Vignan School and pursued B. Tech[20][21] in Computer Science from Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management. After completing his graduation, he completed his MBA[22] in System Operations from Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Hyderabad Campus.
Ketan was a state-level boxer until suffering an injury due to bike accident.[23]
Personal life
[edit]In June 2024, he talked about his troubled childhood while the live streaming of Bigg Boss OTT 3. He revealed that his father abandoned the family and his mother raised him and his younger sister as a single parent.[24][25]
Career
[edit]Rao worked for an Australian company after completing his education, but he had a strong inclination towards acting since childhood,[26] and joined Ramanaidu Film School. He started his acting career after completing theatre arts and worked on short films and feature films. He has a film production company by the name Aurum Motion Pictures.[27]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Agni Sakshi | Pratap | Telugu | Star Maa | [28] |
| 2021 | Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali | Raghav Rao / RR | Hindi | StarPlus | [29] |
| 2023 | Chashni | Raunaq Babbar (Reddy) | [30][31] | ||
| 2023–2024 | Imlie 3 | Agasthya Singh Chaudhary | [32][33] | ||
| Surya Pratap Reddy | [34][35] | ||||
| 2024 | Bigg Boss OTT 3 | Contestant (4th Place) | JioCinema | [36] |
Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Language | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Pellikoduku | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Ajay Passayyadu | Vikram | [37] | |
| 2019 | Vykuntapali | Abhi | ||
| 2021 | Strangers | Varun | ||
| 2021 | Most Eligible Bachelor | Harsha's Friend | ||
| 2022 | Pellikuturu Party | Geeky Udey | [38][39] | |
| Vala | Kabir | [40] | ||
| 2025 | Baaghi 4 | Hindi | [41] |
Short films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Devil In Disguise | Aryan Mishra | Telugu | Cameo | |
| 2017 | Phasgaya Banda | Antony | Hindi | Supporting | |
| 2018 | Panileni Gang | Telugu | Lead | ||
| Malli Kothaga | |||||
| Vadha | |||||
| 2019 | My Dear Ravana | Lakshman | Villain | ||
| 2020 | Mounam | Guest | |||
| Chuppi | Hindi, Telugu | ||||
| 2022 | aAh! | Amar | Hindi | Cameo | |
| Final Act | Telugu | Lead | [42] | ||
| 2024 | Mumbai guy vs UP girl | Chinmay Rane | Hindi | [43][44][45] | |
| 2025 | Pereira House | Inspector Danish Khan | [46] |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Language | Platform | Notes | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Three Half Bottles | Aditya | Hindi | Zee5 | Lead | |
| Beyond Breakup | Telugu | MX Player | Guest | |||
| 2020 | Love Studio | Nishant | YouTube | Lead | ||
| 2021 | Lovely | Rohit | ||||
| Aham Bhramhasmi | Darsh | Amazon Prime, MX Player | ||||
| The Baker and The Beauty | Rohan Kapoor | Aha | Cameo |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Title | Production | Singer | Writer | Starring | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mashhoor Banegi | AUM Studios | Prateek Gandhi | Ritika Chawla | Shivangi Khedkar | [47][48] |
| Ishq Ho Jayega | Aurum Motion Pictures | Ragini Mahajan | [49][50][51] | |||
| 2023 | Phir Kabhi | Minara Music | Amit Mishra [52] | Shabbir Ahmed & Lovely Singh | Sanaya Pithawala | [53][54][55] |
| 2024 | Jee Nahi Paunga | Red Ribbon Musik | Shariq Shez | Rehana Faaiz | Urmita Ghosh | [56] |
| 2025 | Haste Haste | SVMT Music & Desi Tadka Music | Amarinder | Eugeniya Belousova | [57] |
Special appearances
[edit]| Year(s) | Title | Role | Language | Channel | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin | Surya Pratap Reddy | Hindi | StarPlus | [58] |
| Udne Ki Aasha |
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Organizer | Category | Show | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | IWMBuzz Style Awards | Emerging Fashion Icon
(Male) |
Mehndi Hai Rachne Waali | Won | [59] |
| 2022 | 21st Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor
(Popular) |
Nominated
Top 20
|
[60] | |
| Iconic Gold Awards | Best Debut TV Actor of the Year
(Male) |
Won | [61][62] | ||
| 14th Gold Awards | Best Onscreen Jodi
(with Shivangi Khedkar) |
Nominated | [63] | ||
| Debut in a Lead Role (Male) | Nominated | ||||
| 22nd Indian Television Academy Awards | Popular Actor
- Drama TV |
Nominated | [64] | ||
| Bollywood Life Awards 2022 | Best Breakthrough Star | Won | [65] | ||
| Best Social Media TV Couple
(with Shivangi Khedkar) |
Nominated | [66] | |||
| 2023 | 23rd Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [67] | |
| Chashni | Nominated | ||||
| Grand Tycoon Global Achievers Awards
(Film Fare Middle East) |
Emerging Talent of the Year | Won | |||
| Mestarlet Excellence Awards 2023 | Rising Actor of the Year - Male | Imlie | Won | [68] | |
| 2024 | 24th Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor
(Popular) |
Nominated | [69] |
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