Avinesh Rekhi
Avinesh Rekhi | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji Choti Sarrdaarni |
| Spouse |
Raisa (m. 2010) |
| Children | 2 |
Avinesh Rekhi is an Indian television actor known for his performances in Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji and Choti Sarrdaarni.[1]
Personal life
Rekhi married his girlfriend of 8 years, Raisa, on 29 December 2010.[2] They have two children, a son and a daughter.[3]
Films journey
Rekhi began his career with a small role in the 2008 film Ru Ba Ru.[citation needed] Another unnoticed role in the 2009 film Dil Bole Hadippa! failed to earn him fame.[4]
Television career
Rekhi's first television show was Colors TV's suspense thriller Chhal — Sheh Aur Maat in 2012, where he played the lead character Kabir Jaiswal.[5]
In 2013, he was seen as the antagonist Sultan Kundra in Colors TV's Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon.[6] From 2013 to 2014, he essayed the parallel lead Neeraj Sachdeva in the psychological thriller Main Naa Bhoolungi.[7]
In 2015, Rekhi bagged the role of Mughal emperor Akbar in Sony Entertainment Television's historical period drama Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap.[8] He then had an episodic role on &TV's Darr Sabko Lagta Hai in 2016.[9]
His first major breakthrough show was Star Plus's Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji which began airing in April 2017.[10] In the show he starred as the main lead Uma Shankar Toshniwal opposite Rhea Sharma.[1]
From July 2019 to July 2021, Rekhi starred as Sarabjit Singh Gill in Colors TV's Choti Sarrdaarni alongside Nimrit Kaur Ahluwala.[11]
Filmography
Films
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Chhal — Sheh Aur Maat | Kabir Jaiswal |
| 2013 | Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | Sultan Kundra |
| 2013–2014 | Main Naa Bhoolungi | Neeraj Sachdev |
| 2015 | Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap | Akbar |
| 2016 | Darr Sabko Lagta Hai | Akash Kumar |
| 2017–2018 | Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji | Umashankar Toshniwaal |
| 2019–2021 | Choti Sarrdaarni | Sarabjit Singh Gill |
| 2021–2022 | Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na | Devraj Singh Rathore |
| 2022 | Dakshraj Singh Rathore | |
| 2023-present | Ikk Kudi Punjab Di | Ranjha Singh |
References
- ^ a b Tiwari, Vijaya (12 July 2012). "My rejections are my inspiration: Avinesh Rekhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ Maheshwari, Neha (26 July 2013). "I never hid my marriage: Avinesh Rekhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ "Avinesh Rekhi becomes a father for the second time?". The Times of India. 4 November 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ Service, Tribune News (4 April 2020). "'Avira is daddy's girl'". The Tribune. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ Tiwari, Vijaya (8 September 2012). "Kabir to know Ija's truth in Chhal Sheh Aur Maat". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ^ "Avinesh Rekhi: My only focus at this time is Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon!". Bollywood Life. 15 July 2013.
- ^ "Avinesh Rekhi to enter 'Main Na Bhoolungi'". Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ^ "Hindi News, हिंदी समाचार, India News in Hindi, हिन्दी में समाचार, Desh". Dainik Bhaskar.
- ^ There’s too much of competition in showbiz: Avinesh Rekhi
- ^ Farzeen, Sana (7 February 2018). "Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji actor Avinesh Rekhi: I am the only actor to have been shirtless for the longest time ever on television". The Indian Express. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ Farzeen, Sana (3 July 2019). "Avinesh Rekhi: Choti Sarrdaarni has a very inspiring story". The Indian Express. Retrieved 28 February 2021.