Namit Shah
Namit Shah | |
|---|---|
 Shah in 2013, promoting his film Main Krishna Hoon | |
| Born | 21 October 2001 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Tumkee |
| Education | Mithibai College, Mumbai |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir |
Namit Shah (born 21 October 2001) is an Indian child actor who works in Hindi-language films and television series. He is known for his role as Kabir in The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir and Vivaan Malhotra in sitcom Wagle Ki Duniya - Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey .
Career
[edit]Shah started his career with an HSBC commercial in 2009, which was not aired in India. Since then, he starred in many television commercials. He was also featured in a Reebok advertisement alongside former India national cricket team captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.[1] He has done various small roles for soap operas.[2]
In 2012, Shah received the role of Kabir Jaiswal, in Disney India's popular television series, The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir. His character was a smart, quiet and mature boy of 10–11 years, though he indulged himself in mischievous acts with his twin brother, Karan (played by Siddharth Thakkar).[1][2][3] He was cast in the role for two seasons of the show.[4] In 2013, Shah made his silver screen debut with the film Main Krishna Hoon, alongside veteran actors like Juhi Chawla and Paresh Ganatra. He played Krishna, an orphaned boy who was assisted by Lord Krishna himself.[5] Currently he is playing the role of Vivaan in Wagle Ki Duniya - Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey.
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Break Ke Baad | Young Abhay | |
| 2013 | Main Krishna Hoon | Krishna | Nominated—Times Best Child Artist Award[6] |
| 2013 | Ramaiya Vastavaiya | Young Raghuveer | |
| 2014 | Hasee Toh Phasee | Young Nikhil Bharadwaj | |
| 2014 | Raja Natwarlal | Vicky |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Jeet Jayenge Hum | Shankar | |
| Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | |||
| Mata Ki Chowki | |||
| Mitwa Phool Kamal Ke | |||
| 2012–2013 | The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir | Kabir Jaiswal | Character remake of Cody Martin, portrayed by Cole Sprouse in the original series, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. |
| 2014 | Baal Veer | Jai Veer | |
| 2013–2014 | Fear Files | Ghost | |
| 2015 | Goldie Ahuja Matric Pass | Harry Ahuja | |
| 2019 | Khoob Ladi Mardaani...Jhansi Ki Rani | Nana Saheb | |
| 2021-present | Wagle Ki Duniya - Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey | Vivaan Malhotra |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Living the sweet life". The Hindu. 22 January 2013. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ^ a b Kulkarni, Onkar (13 April 2012). "Mother of all TV roles". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ^ "Taste luxury moments with two mischievous brats". The Hindu. 6 April 2012. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ^ "Karan and Kabir back again". The Hindu. 19 January 2013. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ^ "IBNLive Movie Awards: Nominees for Best Animated Feature Film". CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ^ "Best Child Artist 2013". itimes. Archived from the original on 6 May 2014. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
