Avinash Sachdev
Avinash Sachdev | |
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| File:Avinash Sachdev FilmiTadka.jpg Avinash Sachdev at Zee Rishtey Awards 2010 | |
| Born | Avinash Sachdev 22 August 1986 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | 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 |
| Spouse | Shalmalee Desai (m.2015) |
Avinash Sachdev is an Indian television actor known for the character Dev in the Hindi soap opera, Chotti Bahu[1] and Shlok Agnihotri in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir.[2]
Personal life
In 2012, Sachdev ventured into business opening several fashion stores in Mumbai.[3] In 2015, he married his Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir co-star and a television writer Shalmalee Desai.[4][5]
Career
In the early days of Sachdev's career he was interested in filmmaking and modelling.[6] 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.[6][7] 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 .[6][8] However, Dev in Chotti Bahu (2008) was his first leading role and it earned him Indian Telly Award for Fresh New Face (2009) and Zee Rishtey award for Popular Male Face of the year 2009.[1] In 2013, he played the lead character Shlok Agnihotry in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir. [2] In 2015, Sachdev joined the cast of Qubool Hai Season 4 as the lead [9] Balika Vadhu season 2 (2016) was his third television project with Sphere Origins.[10]
Directing career
Sachdev first worked as a volunteer assistant director in Hatim (2004) when he was 18 years old.[11] He also assisted Farhan Akhtar in Rock On!! (2008).[12] In 2016, Sachev made his directorial debut with a short online travel documentary, "Mumbai to Ladakh" which was based on his personal road trip to Ladakh. In the same year, he released his second online travel documentary, named "Kanatal" [13]
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.[14][15] He participated in Zee Heros with Mamata Sharma concert (2012) [16] and Udit Narayan with Zee stars concert (2013) in South Africa.[17] Sachdev worked as an event manager in his last few Show Time Creations concerts held in South Africa.[18]
Television
Fiction shows
| Year | Serial | Character | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Hatim | Shehzad | Supporting Character [11] |
| 2006 | Karam Apnaa Apnaa | Sumit Malhotra | |
| 2007 | Khwaish | Salman Khan | [19] |
| 2008 | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Manmeet / Prashant Chhabria (Dual Role) | |
| 2008-10 | Chotti Bahu – Sindoor Bin Suhagan (season 1) | Dev Raj Purohit / Abhay Singh Takur | [1] |
| 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 | [1] [20] |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Love Stories (Television Film) | Ishaan Khurana | |
| 2013–15 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir | Shlok Agnihotri / Ballu | [2] |
| 2015-2016 | Qubool Hai (season 4) | Armaan Raza Sheikh | |
| 2016 | Balika Vadhu (season 2) | Dr. Amit Goel | Cameo |
Non-fiction shows
| Year | Show | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dance India Dance Season 1 | Guest Appearance as Himself |
| Comedy Circus; Dekh India Dekh | ||
| 2015 | Box Cricket League;Kolkata Baabu Moshayes | As himself[21][22] |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League; Jaipur Raj Joshiley |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | New Talent Awards | Best New Actor In Lead Role | Chotti Bahu – Sindoor Bin Suhagan | Won[23] |
| Indian Telly Awards | Fresh New Face(Male) | Won[24] | ||
| Best New Actor In Lead Role(Male) | Nominated[25] |
References
- ^ a b c d "'Chhoti Bahu' 1 & 2 Back with New Series". The Times of India. Mumbai. 17 February 2011.
- ^ a b c "Avinash & Shrenu in Iss Pyaar Ko... season 2?". TIO. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
- ^ "Avinash Ventured into Business". Times of India. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ^ "Avinash Sachdev and Shalmalee Desai's Wedding Pics". International Business Times. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
- ^ "Shalmalee Desai celebrates her first wedding anniversary with Avinash Sachdev - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ^ a b c Team, Tellychakkar. "If something happens between Rubina and me in future, will let you know : Avinash Sachdev". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ "Small screen, big plans". The Hindu. 7 June 2010. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ Team, Tellychakkar. "Avinash was to play Alekh". www.tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
- ^ "In & Out: TV celebs onboard, quit or kicked out". TOI. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ^ "Avinash Sachdev joins the cast of Balika Vadhu". colorstv.com.
- ^ a b "Which actor has worked for free?". Tellychakkar. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ^ Team, Tellychakkar. "Revealed: Things You Didn't Know About The Lead Pair of Vrindavan Ki Radhika". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ^ "Avinash Sachdeva turns a director with a documentary Mumbai to Ladakh". www.tellydhamaal.com. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ^ "Rubina Dilaik believes in making a role special..." TC. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ "Travel". Zing. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ "Sharma's charms for Durban". IOL. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- ^ "Showtime Promotions". ST. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ Team, Tellychakkar. "Rithwik, Karan, Avinash and Hiten to shake a leg in South Africa; Mamta Sharma to sing". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ^ "Out of the box : Avinash Sachdev". Verve Magazine. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ^ "Avinash Sachdev's new love story". Times of India. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- ^ "Teams". boxcricketleague. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
- ^ "Jaipur Raj Joshiley: Press meet". Times of India. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Previous Winners 2009 - New Talent Awards 2011". Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Winners of 9th Indiantellyawards". Tellyawards. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ "The Indian Telly Awards 2009 Popular Nominess". Tellyawards. Retrieved 19 December 2014.