Harsh Chhaya
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![]() Harsh Chhaya on the set of ONCE MORE STUDIOS with Deepak Bhanushali | |
Born | |
Alma mater | Jamia Millia Islamia |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1992–present |
Spouse(s) | Suneeta Sengupta (m. 2003) |
Harsh Chhaya is an Indian television and Bollywood film actor.[1][2][3] He debuted in a minor role as "Jijo" in the early 1990s Zee TV series Tara, but first came into prominence in the role of Krishnakant Trivedi (KT) in mid 1990s TV series Hasratein,[4] where he portrayed the character of a wealthy boss who exploited his married employee (Savi) into an extramarital affair with him. Chhaya somewhat developed the on-screen image of a wealthy boss and played the similar character in the 2007 Bollywood film Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, where he takes advantage of his employee, played by Rani Mukerji.[5]
Career[]
His first appearance was in the serial Aarohan (by Pallavi Joshi) in 1993 as Lt.Sharma, and then his major breakthrough was the role of Karan in Swabhimaan, directed by Mahesh Bhatt in 1995. In 2002, Harsh acted in the serial Justajoo, directed by Ajay Sinha. Justajoo was a serial on Zee TV in 2002, which also starred Pallavi Joshi and Arpita Pandey.[6][7][8] In 2006, he was seen as the CEO Naveen Shroff in Madhur Bhandarkar's Corporate. In 2007, he played a businessman named Kapoor in Sagar Ballary's Bheja Fry. All but two of his scenes were edited out in the final released version of this film. His performance as Vinay Khosla, a gay dress designer, was notable in Madhur Bhandarkar's 2008 critically acclaimed Fashion.[9] Harsh Chhaya also played the role of Sanjay Gandhi in Shekhar Kapur's Pradhanmantri on ABP News.
Personal life[]
Harsh was married to Shefali Shah.[10] After a divorce with Shah, Harsh married actress Sunita Sengupta.[11][12][13] He is of Gujarati heritage.[14] He completed his Education at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia, where he pursued Mass Communication at the university's A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre.
Filmography[]
Films[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! | Ali | |
2002 | Company | Insp. Sawant | |
Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality | Gauri's first husband | ||
2003 | Dum | Siddhant | |
Saaya | Dr. Goenka | ||
Janasheen | Virendra Kapoor | ||
2004 | Stop! | Vivek Malhotra | |
2005 | Dhadkanein | ||
Ramji Londonwaley | Guru | ||
2006 | Corporate | Corporate | |
2007 | Dr Shirish | Marathi film | |
Bheja Fry | Kapoor | ||
Red Swastik | D.C.P. Chaudhary | ||
It's Breaking News | SP Prabhakar Gupta | ||
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | Rani's employer | ||
2008 | Mithya | Mannu Sahay | |
My Friend Ganesha 2 | Vashu's Father | ||
Fashion | Vinay Khosla | ||
2009 | Oh, My God!! | Shekhar | |
Coffee House | Vikas | ||
Blue Oranges | Anurag Dixit | ||
2011 | Nobel Thief | Raj | |
2012 | Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden | Dr Shakil Afridi | |
2013 | Club 60 | Doctor | |
Jolly LLB | Albert Pinto | ||
Super Model | |||
2014 | A Rainy Day | ||
2015 | Har Har Byomkesh | Inspector Purandhar Pandey | |
2016 | Ghayal Once Again | Aditya Rajguru | |
2017 | Umeed | ||
Shubh Aarambh | |||
2018 | Byomkesh Gotro | ||
2020 | Darbaan | ||
2020 | Satyameva Jayate 2 | Chief Minister Chandra Prakash Maurya |
Director[]
Year | Title | Notes |
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2018 | Khajoor Pe Atke |
Television[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1991 | Khali Haath | Vishwas | |
1993 | Dillagi | ||
Tara | Jijo | ||
1994 | Tehkikaat | Rakesh Oberoi | |
1995 | Aahat | Rajat Saxena | |
Swabhimaan | Karan | ||
Aarohan (The Ascent) | Lt. Rohit Sharma | ||
1996 | Hasratein | Krishnakant Trivedi | |
Rishtey | 4 episodes | ||
1998 | Saaya | Bhaskar Sir | |
1999 | Gubbare | ||
Nyaay | Advocate Tarun | ||
Chhoti Si Asha | Gurugena | ||
Rishtey | Captain Rahul Khanna | ||
Rishtey | |||
2001 | Rishtey | ||
2002 | Justujoo | Lalit Sharma | |
Astitva..Ek Prem Kahani | Dr Manas | ||
2003 | Karishma- The Miracles of Destiny | Sameer | |
2004 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Sandeep | |
2007 | Ghar ek Sapna | Dr Rishabh Choudhary | |
2008 | Sukh By Chance | Girl's Father | |
2009 | Comedy Circus 3 | as a Contestant | |
Ladies Special | Karan Singh | ||
2011 | Hum | Doctor | |
Surya: The Super Cop | Surya | ||
2012 | Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath | ACP Jairaj | |
2013 | Pradhanmantri | Sanjay Gandhi | |
2014 | Balikha Vadhu | Palash | |
Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh | Samarth Sachdev | ||
2016 | Tamanna | Coach | |
24 (Season2) | ATU Chief | ||
Karam Yudh | |||
2020 | Un-Dekhi |
Web series[]
Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
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2019 | Rangbaaz | Sundar Singh Chauhan | ZEE5 originals | Season 2 |
2020 | Undekhi | "Papaji" Ahlawat | SonyLiv | |
2020 | Forbidden Love | Anamika's Husband | ZEE5 | |
2021 | Kartik Kashyap (Tanya's Dad) | Hotstar |
References[]
- ^ harsh chhaya interview, harsh chhaya interview. "harsh chhaya interview". Indian express. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
- ^ harsh, chhaya. "harsh chhaya actor".
- ^ "This is no comedy, Harsh Chhaya". The Times of India. 24 November 2009. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ hasratein, hasratein. "hasratein". indian express. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
- ^ harsh chhaya, harsh chhaya. "rani slapped harsh". glamsham. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
- ^ "Never say die". Tribune India. Retrieved 9 June 2002.
- ^ "Woman on the prowl". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 February 2002.
- ^ "Hindustan Times - Archive News". Archived from the original on 15 July 2015.
- ^ "From serious to a 'gay' role". The Hindu. 9 January 2008. Archived from the original on 12 January 2008. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ August 25, india today digital; August 25, 1997 ISSUE DATE; May 10, 1997UPDATED; Ist, 2013 16:20. "Harsh Chhaya's wife Shefali to replace Seema Kapoor in Hasratein". India Today.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- ^ "The Bong brigade on sets of Paoli Dam's next". archive.mid-day.com.
- ^ "14 fellow travellers". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ^ "Hindustan Times - Archive News". Archived from the original on 23 October 2013.
- ^ "All things Bong". The Telegraph. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
External links[]
- Living people
- Indian male film actors
- Indian male television actors
- Male actors from Mumbai
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
- Jamia Millia Islamia alumni
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Gujarati people
- 1970 births