Akashdeep Saigal
| Akash Saigal | |
|---|---|
| Born | Akashdeep Saigal 29 October 1974 Mumbai, India |
| Other names | Sky Walker |
| Occupation | Model and Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Akashdeep Saigal aka 'Sky Walker' (born 29 October 1974)[1] is an Indian model and a television actor. He is well known for playing the role of Ansh Gujral on popular serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on Star Plus.[2] He was most recently seen in the Indian Television's Reality Show "Bigg Boss" Season 5 from October 2011 to January 7, 2012.
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[edit] Career
Akash shot to fame as the winner of the Gladrags Manhunt Contestant, supermodel of the year in 1998. The same year he appeared on the 1998 music video for Shweta Shetty's Deewane to Deewane Hain. He started his acting career with the film Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999). He made his debut on small screen with the popular serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on Star Plus.[3] He had participated in the first season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, a dance competition on Sony Entertainment Television channel.[4]
In 2009, he has played the role of the Villain in Tamil blockbuster hit Ayan.
He was a contestant on the indian reality tv show, Bigg Boss (season 5) from October 2011 to January 7th 2012. He came 4th out of 18 contestants.
[edit] Personal Life
He studied at the S.S. Sahani High school and graduated at MMK College in Commerce. His father, Chamanlal Saigal, and brother, Kamal Saigal are lawyers.[5] He also has a sister, Madhu Bhatia who lives in Dubai.[6] During his modeling days he dated Madhu Sapre for 6 months, choreographer - director Farah Khan for 2 years and Shazahn Padamsee for 3 years.[7][8] He changed his name to 'Sky Walker' on the suggestion of his numerologist for better career prospects.[9]
[edit] Filmography
Television
- Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki as Kansa (9X, July 7, 2008) (TV Serial)
- Kuchh Is Tara as Ranbeer Nanda (Sony 2007-2008) (TV Serial)
- Time Bomb 9/11 as Usmaan (Zee TV, 2006) (TV Serial)
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as Akashdeep Saigal (Sony, 2006)
- Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Ansh Virani/ Ansh Gujral / Eklavya Virani (STAR Plus, 2000) (TV Serial)
- Fear Factor one episode (Sony Entertainment Television,2006)
- Comedy Circus contestant(Sony Entertainment Television,2008)
- Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao( Sony television , 2009)
- Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout( NDTV Imagine , 2011)
- Bigg Boss (season 5) ( Colors , 2011 - 2012)
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi | Ronnie | film |
| 2003 | Supari (film) | Mushy | Film |
| 2009 | Ayan (film) | Kamalesh | Film |
| 2012 | Maatraan | Film |
[edit] References
- ^ "Big Boss Season 5 - Biography". Bigbossfive.com. http://bigbossfive.com/akashdeep-saigal-sehgal-sky-skys-big-boss-5-housemates-contestant-biography.html. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
- ^ Dare to play devil?, Mumbai Mirror. Mumbaimirror.com. Retrieved on 2011-11-03.
- ^ Ansh... Knocked Off. The Hindu. December 16, 2004
- ^ A finger in every pie. The Hindu. September 6, 2004
- ^ =http://www.breakingnewsonline.net/entertainment/12217-akashdeep-saigal-alias-sky-a-profile.html
- ^ =http://www.realbollywood.com/2011/12/family-members-bigg-boss-5-contestants-visit-house-scandal.html
- ^ http://www.riflebirds.com/news/2011/nov/sky-dated-farah-khan-for-two-years
- ^ http://www.indya.com/news/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2010/June/News_20100626_43
- ^ http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/video/akashdeep-saigal-sky-walker-enters-the-bigg-boss-house/
