Avinash Sachdev
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| Born | Avinash Sachdev August 22, 1986 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Model Residence = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Years active | 2006-Present |
Avinash Sachdev is an Indian television actor, mostly known for the role of Dev on the Hindi soap opera Chotti Bahu.[1] In 2014 he is playing the lead in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir on Star Plus, 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] As he prepared for the Indian Administrative Service exams, he participated in several male beauty pageants. Sachdev moved to Mumbai to pursue his modelling career after winning titles like Mr Baroda, Mr University, and Mr Gujarat, all in the year 2004-2006 [4][5] His first notable acting role was in a TVS Scooty commercial with film actress Preity Zinta.[6]
In 2006, Sachdev secured his first television role in the soap opera Karam Apna Apna. Chotti Bahu was his fourth television role. His portrayal of character, Dev in Chotti Bahu made him one of the most well-known and admired actors of Indian television. 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.[7] Chotti Bahu created history by extending prime time slot to early prime time at 7.30pm.[8][9]
Sachdev has also ventured into business, opening a fashion store named 'Fashion Express' at Malad, Mumbai in 2012.[10] Beginning in August 2013, Sachdev starred as Shlok Agnihotri in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir. Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir made a mark in the Indian television industry by setting a trend of making 6pm the new prime time slot for daily soaps.[11][12][13]
Awards
| Year | Award | 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
| Year | Serial | Character | Production House | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Karam Apnaa Apnaa | - | Balaji Telefilms | STAR Plus |
| 2007 | Khwaish | Salman Khan | Balaji Telefilms | Sony TV |
| 2008 | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Manmeet / Prashant Chhabria | Balaji Telefilms | STAR Plus |
| 2008-2010 | Chotti Bahu – Sindoor Bin Suhagan | Dev Raj Purohit | DJ's Creative Unit | Zee TV |
| 2011-2012 | Chhoti Bahu - Sawar Ke Rang Rachi | Dev Raj Purohit | DJ's Creative Unit | Zee TV |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Love Stories | Ishaan Khurana | Sphere Origins | Star Plus |
| 2013–Present | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir | 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 Guarantee |
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.
- ^ "Small screen, big plans". The Hindu. The Hindu. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ^ "If something happens between Rubina and me in future, will let you know : Avinash Sachdev". tellychakkar. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ^ | title = Small Screen, Big Plans | work = The Hindu | date = 7 June 2010
- ^ "Dev To Return from the Dead!". The Times of India. Mumbai. 5 June 2010.
- ^ "Zee TV bids adieu to Choti Bahu". Zee tv. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "Is 7.30 pm the new 9 pm?". dnaindia. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "Avinash Ventured into Business". Times of India. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ^ "Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon..Ek Baar Phir completes 300 episodes". Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "Iss Pyaar Ko...Ek Baar Phir completes a Century!". Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "Star Plus' Iss Pyaar Ko...Ek Baar Phir hits a century". Tellychakkar. Retrieved 11 September 2014.