Darshan Kumar
Darshan Kumar | |
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 Kumar at 61st Filmfare Awards function | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Darshan Kumaar Darshan Gandas |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Darshan Kumar is an Indian actor who appears primarily in Bollywood films. He made his debut with the film Mary Kom (2014), opposite Priyanka Chopra, as a male lead.[1][2] He also appeared in the 2003 Salman Khan starrer movie Tere Naam as one of the friends of Radhe.
Biography
Kumar was born in a Hindu family based in a small village of Delhi.[3] At the age of 24, he moved to Mumbai and worked with Sahej theatre group for five years,[4] and later with Motley Productions where he met and learned from Naseeruddin Shah for the next ten years.[5]
Career
Kumar was asked to audition for the film Mary Kom by the casting director of the film.
Also, he worked in TV serial DEVO K DEV MAHADEV, playing Shukracharya the guru of the demon.[6][7] Kumar's first movie was NH10, with Anushka Sharma but, it was Mary Kom, with Priyanka Chopra that was released first.[8][9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Shows | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Havan | ||
| 2011- 2014 | Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev | Shukracharya | [10] |
| 2010- 2012 | Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo | Mridang Lall | |
| 2008- 2010 | Chotti Bahu | Purab |
Films
| Year | Movies | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Tere Naam | Kanak Sharma | |
| 2014 | Mary Kom | Onler Kom | [11] |
| 2015 | NH10 | Satbir | [12] |
| 2016 | Sarbjit | Awais Sheikh | |
| 2017 | Mirza Juuliet | Mirza | |
| A Gentleman | Yakub Sabri | ||
| 2018 | Baaghi 2 | Shekhar Salgaonkar | |
| 2019 | PM Narendra Modi | Television Reporter |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Parchhayee | Leo | ZEE5 | [13] |
| 2019 | The Family Man | Sameer | Prime Video | [14] |
References
- ^ "Does Darshan Kumar Look Like Johnny Depp?". Indian Express. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ "Darshan Kumar: Won't be overshadowed by Priyanka Chopra in 'Mary Kom'". IBN Live. 17 August 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ Reuturs.com
- ^ "Darshan Kumar's on-screen dreams". The Hindu. 8 September 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ Subhash K Jha (8 September 2014). "Meet Priyanka Chopra's screen husband from 'Mary Kom' — Darshan Kumar". DNA India. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ Apporva Shripathi (7 August 2014). "Meet Mary Kom's reel husband". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ "'Mary Kom' Debut is Dream Come True: Darshan Kumar". 12 August 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ "After Priyanka, Darshan Kumar plays Anushka's love interest!". The Free Press Journal. 14 August 2014. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ "'Mary Kom' actor Darshan Kumar plays Anushka Sharma's love interest in 'NH10′". Indian Express. 13 August 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ Devon Ke Dev Mahadev at Star TV
- ^ "'Mary Kom' star Darshan Kumar seen as the 'ideal' husband, says it feels good". IBN Live. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ "Darshan Kumar plays a grey character in NH10". Indian Express. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ "Darshan Kumaar Roped In For ZEE5 Original Web Series Parchhayee". Zee Tv. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ "The Family Man Cast: Who plays whom in Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming Amazon Prime original series". GQ India. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
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