Avinash Sachdev
Avinash Sachdev | |
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| Avinash Sachdev at Zee Rishtey Awards 2010 Avinash Sachdev at Zee Rishtey Awards 2010 | |
| Born | August 22, 1986 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor and Model |
Avinash Sachdev is an Indian television actor, known for the role of Dev on the Hindi soap opera Chotti Bahu.[1] He is, currently, portraying the role of Shlok Agnihotri in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon Ek Baar Phir on Starplus, opposite Shrenu Parikh.
Early life and career
Born in Mumbai, Sachdev, the only child of Hindu parents, was intended at first for a police career.[2][3] But as he prepared for the Indian Administrative Service exams, he began modeling and competing successfully in beauty contests for men. His first notable acting role was in a TVS Scooty commercial with film actress Preity Zinta.[4]
In 2008, Sachdev secured his first television role in the soap opera Karam Apna Apna. Chotti Bahu was his fourth television role.[4] Near the end of the serial's first season, Sachdev's character, Dev, was thrown from a cliff to his death, but the popular character was revived for a second season with a new plot.[5]
Awards
| Year | Awarad | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | New Talent Awards | Best New Actor in Lead Role (Male) |
| 2009 | Indian Telly Awards | Fresh New Face (Male) |
| 2009 | Zee Rishtey Awards | Popular Male Face of The Year |
| 2011 | Zee Rishtey Awards | Favourite Jodi with Rubina Dilaik |
Television career
| Year | Serial | Character | Production House | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Karam Apnaa Apnaa | - | Balaji Telefilms | STAR Plus | A small cameo |
| 2007 | Khwaish | Salman | Balaji Telefilms | Sony | 165 Episodes |
| 2008 | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Manmeet / Prashant Chhabria | Balaji Telefilms | STAR Plus | 444 Episodes |
| 2008 | Choti Bahu - Season 1 | Dev Purohit | DJ's Creative Unit | Zee TV | 469 Episodes |
| 2011 | Choti Bahu - Season 2 | Dev Purohit | DJ's Creative Unit | Zee TV | 333 Episodes |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Love Stories | Ishaan Khurana | Sphere Origins | STAR Plus | Episode No. 5 - Barsaat along with Shafaq Naaz |
| 2013 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon- Ek Baar Phir Season 2 | Shlok Agnihotri | Sphere Origins | STAR Plus |
Ad films
| Brand | Campaign |
|---|---|
| TVS Scooty | - |
| Cadbury Dairy Milk | Shubh Aarambh |
| GRT Jewellers | Festival Bonanza |
| eBay | eBay Deals |
| eBay | eBay Gaurantee |
References
- ^ "'Chhoti Bahu' Back with New Series". The Times of India. Mumbai. 17 February 2011.
- ^ Kaur, Kiren (28 February 2010). "City Wows Hindi Serial Stars". New Straits Times. p. 23.
- ^ "TV Snippets". Indo-Asian News Service. 2 February 2011.
- ^ a b "Small Screen, Big Plans". The Hindu. 7 June 2010.
- ^ "Dev To Return from the Dead!". The Times of India. Mumbai. 5 June 2010.