Praneet Bhat
Praneet Bhat | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2004 – present |
| Spouse | Kanchan Sharma (m.2015) |
Praneet Bhat is an Indian television actor best known for his role as Shakuni in the epic TV series Mahabharat (2013–2014).[2][3][4]
After completing his engineering , Bhat worked with a software company, Wipro.[1][5]
Bhat shifted to Mumbai in 2002,[5] and after modelling,[6] he started his television career in 2004,[5] and went on to appear on the television programs Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi, Hotel Kingston, Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai, Ssshhhh..Phir Koi Hai and Kaajjal.
He played the geeky character Aditya in Geet (2010–2011). He appeared in the role of Shakuni in the mythological saga Mahabharat, which earned him worldwide fame.[2] In September 2014, he became one of the contestants of eighth season of reality show Bigg Boss.[7]
In November 2015, he married his longtime girlfriend, Kanchan Sharma. His Mahabharat and Bigg Boss close friends attended the wedding. He also portrayed a negative role in Star Plus's Rishton Ka Chakravyuh.[8] Bhat then played Darius III in Porus.
Since 2018, Bhat is portraying the role of a genie in the show Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga.
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Source | Notes |
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| 2004 | Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi | |||
| 2007 | Kaajjal | Bunty | ||
| 2008 | Arslaan | Shefan | ||
| 2010–2011 | Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi | Aditya "Adi" | ||
| 2012–2013 | Suvreen Guggal – Topper of The Year | Jolly | ||
| 2013–2014 | Mahabharat | Shakuni | ||
| 2014 | Bigg Boss 8 | Contestant | Evicted on Day 91 – 21 December 2014 | |
| 2015 | Razia Sultan | Kasbi Kalandar Lahhori | ||
| 2016 | Baal Krishna | Nanda Baba | ||
| 2017 | Trideviyaan | Kilmish | ||
| 2017–2018 | Rishton Ka Chakravyuh | Pujan Singh | ||
| 2017–2018 | Porus | Darius III | ||
| 2018 | Meri Hanikarak Biwi | Aghori Baba | ||
| 2019–present | Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga | Jinn-e-Anguthi |
References
- ^ a b Reenu Dabas (27 August 2013). "Shakuni from Mahabharat is neither positive nor negative: Praneet Bhatt". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ a b Navya Malini (23 October 2013). "Like lead actors, character actors too are paid well: Praneet Bhat". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ "Then and now: How Mahabharat has got more slick and grand". CNN-News18. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ Nikita Sharma (6 September 2014). "Praneet Bhatt in Bigg Boss?". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ a b c Sana Riyaz (12 September 2013). "'Glad that I am playing the role of Shakuni in Mahabharata'". The Pioneer. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ "Will Praneet Bhatt aka Shakuni of Mahabharat be the biggest mastermind of Bigg Boss 8?". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ IANS (22 September 2014). "'Bigg Boss 8′ takes off". The Indian Express. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ TNN. "No to make up for Rishton Ka Chakravyuh: Praneet Bhatt – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
External links
- Praneet Bhat at IMDb
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