Vishal Jethwa
Vishal Jethwa | |
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Born | [1] | 6 July 1994
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Thakur College of Science and Commerce |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2013 - present |
Awards | 3 Lions Gold Awards (2015, 2018 2020) Zee Cine Awards (2020) Mirage Entertainment Group Awards (2017) |
Vishal Jethwa (born 6 July 1994) is an Indian television and film actor. He is known for portraying Akbar on Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap which aired on Sony TV,[2] and Sunny in the Bollywood film Mardaani 2.[3]
Early life[]
Jethwa is a Gujarati.[4] He was born to Naresh and Preeti Jethwa in 1994. His has an elder sister Dolly and younger brother Rahul.[5] He completed his graduation from Thakur College of Science and Commerce.[6]
Career[]
Vishal started his acting career in 2013 by landing a lead role of Akbar on Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap.[7] In 2015, he was roped in to play Bali in Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman.[8] In 2016, he landed an important role of a terrorist on Diya Aur Baati Hum as Chota Packet.[9] In the same year, he bagged the role of Nasir on Peshwa Bajirao.[10] In August 2017, he replaced actor Bhavesh Balchandani to play the role of Lord Krishna on Chakradhari Ajaya Krishna.[11] He also has appears in Colors TV's Thapki Pyar Ki as Prince and Ghatotkacha that will air on Life OK.[12]
In his Bollywood debut, Jethwa was cast as the main antagonist in the 2019 film Mardaani 2. His performance was well received by the critics and the audience.[13][14]
Filmography[]
Television[]
Year | Show | Role |
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2013–2014 | Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap | Young Akbar |
2015 | Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman | Bali |
2016 | Crime Patrol (TV series) | Vicky Sharma |
Ek Duje Ke Vaaste | Young Shravan | |
Peshwa Bajirao | Nasir Jung | |
Diya Aur Baati Hum | Chota Packet | |
2017 | Thapki Pyar Ki | Prince Shekhawat |
2017–2018 | Chakradhari Ajay Krishna | Lord Krishna |
Films[]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Darr @ the Mall | Cameo | |
2017 | Hindi Medium | Cameo | |
2019 | Mardaani 2 | Shiv Prasad Yadav aka Sunny/Bajrang | Nominated- Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut |
Music videos[]
Year | Title | Co-Star | Singer | Label | Ref. |
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2021 | Dhat | Yukti Kapoor | Arko Pravo Mukherjee | Arko Pravo | [15] |
Awards[]
Year | Award | Category | Show/Films | Results | Ref. |
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2020 | Filmfare Awards | Best Debut-Male | Mardaani 2 | Nominated | [16] |
Zee Cine Awards | Best Debut-Male | Won | [17][18] | ||
IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Pending | [19] |
References[]
- ^ "PHOTOS: Bali aka Vishal Jethwa of 'Sankat Mochan…' celebrates his birthday with on screen villain". Dainik Jagaran (in Hindi). 6 July 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
- ^ "All that you need to know about Vishal Jethwa". The Indian Express. 14 December 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ ANI (18 December 2019). "Vishal Jethwa on prepping for Mardaani 2: I used to lock myself up in my house for hours". India Today. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ Kiran Jain (22 October 2014). "Diwali special: In Pics: Maharana Pratap fame, Vishal Jethwa makes a unique rangoli". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ Kiran Jain (12 August 2014). "Rakhi Special: Vishal Jethwa aka Maharana Pratap gifts gold pendant to his sister". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Vishal Jethwa Facts: Some interesting facts about Mardaani 2 villain". The Live Mirror. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ Kiran Jain (11 July 2014). "In Pics: Meet Badshah Akbar aka Vishal Jethwa from Maharana Pratap". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ Kiran Jain (10 May 2015). "Child actor Vishal Jethwa to play Bali in 'Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman'". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ Kiran Jain (12 August 2016). "If You Think 'Diya Aur Baati Hum' Is Going off Air? Wait, till You Know about the New Entry!". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ Neha Maheshwri (1 November 2016). "Vishal Jethwa to play Bajirao's rival in 'Peshwa Bajirao'". Times of India. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ IANS (11 August 2017). "Vishal Jethwa to play Lord Krishna on TV show". Times of India. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Mysterious villain revealed, Vishal Jethwa plays the baddie". Hindustan Times. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ Chaudhury, Shreshtha (16 December 2019). "Rani Mukerji introduces Vishal Jethwa, the terrifying antagonist of Mardaani 2; See Pics". Republic World. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ "Vishal Jethwa says preparing for his Mardaani 2 role of rapist was painful: 'I used to lock myself up in my house for hours'". Hindustan Times. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- ^ "Vishal Jethwa all set for a romantic role". filmfare.com. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "Filmfare 2020- Full List: Winners & Nominees". India News, Breaking News | India.com. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "List of awards won by Mardaani 2 & Cast". www.yashrajfilms.com. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "Zee Cine Awards 2020". ZEE5. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "IIFA - International Indian Film Academy - 2020". IIFA - International Indian Film Academy. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
External links[]
- 1994 births
- Living people
- Gujarati people
- Indian male television actors
- Indian male soap opera actors
- Male actors from Mumbai
- Zee Cine Awards winners