Salim Diwan
Salim Diwan | |
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| Born | 12 May 1985 Rajasthan |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Bollywood Diaries Aliya Basu Gayab Hai |
Salim Diwan (born 12 May 1985) is an Indian Bollywood film actor[1] and entrepreneur. Who made his debut in Bollywood Diaries.[2] [3]
Early life
[edit]Salim Diwan was born in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, India. During his school years, he was actively involved with local theatre groups, which sparked his interest in acting. After completing his graduation, Diwan pursued a degree in law in Mumbai.[4] However, before starting his acting career, he joined his father’s pharmaceutical company.[5]
Career
[edit]In 2005–06, Salim Diwan participated in the reality show Jet Set Go and received an IIFA award in Dubai. [6] Following this, he enrolled at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Institute to pursue professional acting training.[7]
Diwan made his Bollywood debut with a brief appearance in Ankur Arora Murder Case. He later gained attention for his role in Bollywood Diaries, which was released on 26 February 2016. [8] In the film, he portrayed Rohit, a Bollywood enthusiast with dreams of making it in the film industry. The trailer for the movie was launched on 12 January 2016 in Mumbai, India.[9]
Beyond his acting career, Diwan is the promoter and Managing Directer of Rajasthan Aushdhalaya Pvt. Ltd. (Rajasthan Herbals International), a prominent Ayurvedic medicines manufacturer with over 60000 centres across India.[10] He actively pursues his company’s vision of an “Addiction Free India", wherein his dedicated team has organised thousands of DE-addiction camps all over the country to curb addiction and help in rehabilitation of the addicts and subsequent recovery. [11]
Salim Diwan is involved in lot of philanthropic activities and takes time out of his busy and hectic schedule to reach out to needy people for their betterment, besides engaging in various social causes like reaching out to orphanages, old age homes and other such institutions for the poor. Examples of his philanthropic self, reflects from his actions like arranging free educations to girls from poor families, adopting orphans and ensuring daily square meals and education for them. All his birthdays are celebrated mostly in orphanages as he always likes to put a smile on the underprivileged, which reflects his caring nature.[12] [13] [14]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Bollywood Diaries | Rohit Gupta | |
| 2020 | Quran (Short Film) | Self | [15] |
| 2021 | The Perfect Scream (Short Film) | Arjun | |
| 2023 | It's Too Late (Short Film) | Veer | [16] |
| 2024 | Aliya Basu Gayab Hai | Deepak | [17] |
| - | For Me for The World (Short Film) | Self | |
| - | Adiyal | Ishwar |
Music Video
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tu Hi To Hai | Lead | [18] |
| 2022 | Intezaar | Lead | [19] |
| 2023 | Shehar Mein Bewafa | Lead | |
| - | Tum Suno To Sahi | Lead | |
| - | Rahmat | Lead |
References
[edit]- ^ "Salim Diwan". IMDb. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ ":: SALIM DIWAN". www.salimdiwan.com. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ "Salim Diwan on romancing TV actress Aneri Vajani in a song and plans on doing TV, says 'I'm yet to explore TV'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Wanted To Become A Notary, Brother Sent Him To Mumbai To Become A Lawyer". Bhaskar.
- ^ "Cinemarkets :: Talent Directory Biography". www.cinemarkets.com. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ ":: SALIM DIWAN". www.axsnow.com. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ "Salim Diwan debuts in 'Ankur Arora Murder Case' – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ "Bollywood Diaries Official Trailer | Raima Sen | Ashish Vidyarthi | Salim Diwan | 26 February 2016 – Todayincity". Todayincity. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ "Mumbai: Actors Raima Sen and Salim Diwan during the trailer launch of film Bollywood Diaries in Mumbai, on Jan 12, 2016. (Photo: IANS) - Only24News.com". only24news.com. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ "Rajasthan Aushadhalaya Private Limited – Manufacturer from Mumbai, India | Who We Are". www.rajasthanherbalsinternational.com. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ ":: Press Release". www.nashamukti.in. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ "Actor Salim Diwan adopts 20 children, will look after their education – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ "Salim Diwan spreads smiles and cheer this Diwali – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "Here's how 'Bollywood Diaries' actor Salim Diwan celebrated his 38th birthday – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ "Quran - A Hindi Drama Short Film". YouTube. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ "Salim Diwan: I'm in this profession not just to earn a living but to enjoy my craft". The Times of India.
- ^ "Salim Diwan to romance Raima Sen in his comeback film 'Aliya Basu Gayab Hai'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Tu Hi To Hai New Video Song Jeetu Gaur Feat. Salim Diwan, Meghna Rajput Latest Vodeo Song 2021". YouTube. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ "INTEZAAR - Ghazal By Soumee Sailsh". YouTube. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
External links
[edit]- Salim Diwan at IMDb
- Salim Diwan on Instagram