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Kanwar Dhillon
Indian actor (born 1993) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kanwar Dhillon (born 15 March 1993[2]) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television. Dhillon is widely recognised for his portrayal of Shiva Pandya in Pandya Store and Sachin Deshmukh in Udne Ki Aasha. Dhillon is a recipient of several accolades including two Indian Telly Awards.[3][4]
Dhillon made his acting debut with The Buddy Project, portraying Kunal in 2012.[5] His first major appearance came with Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha 2, where he portrayed Aditya Vyas Bhatnagar.[6] His other notable work include portraying Vidhaan Nayak in Do Dil Ek Jaan and Arjun Singh in Piya Rangrezz.[7][8]
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Early life and background
Dhillon was born on 15 March 1993[9][2][10] in Mumbai, Maharashtra, into a [Jat,Sikh ] Punjabi family, to Deep Dhillon and Radha Dhillon.[11] His father is a former film and television actor, known for his work in Ghayal and Mahabharat.[12][13] He has an elder brother named Karan Dhillon.[14][15]
Career
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Debut and breakthrough (2012-2015)
Dhillon made his acting debut with The Buddy Project in 2012. He portrayed Kunal, a college student in the second season of the series.[16] Dhillon's first major role was with his portrayal of Aditya Vyas Bhatnagar, a revengeful son in the second season of Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha in 2013, opposite Pallavi Gupta.[17][18] The series proved as a major turning point in his career and became his breakthrough.[19]
From 2013 to 2014, he portrayed Vidhaan Nayak in Do Dil Ek Jaan, opposite Shritama Mukherjee.[20][21] In 2014, he portrayed Kartik, a criminal in Yeh Hai Aashiqui, opposite Mrinalini Tyagi and portrayed Varun Lal in an episode of Halla Bol, the same year.[22] Dhillon portrayed Shivprasad Mishra, a family oriented man in Hum Hain Na opposite Pratyusha Banerjee, from 2014 to 2015.[23][24] In 2015, he portrayed Lucky in an episode of Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya and appeared as a Guest on Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah.[25]
Career progression (2016-2020)
Dhillon portrayed Arjun Singh, post the leap in Piya Rangrezz from 2015 to 2016, alongside Gaurav S Bajaj and Narayani Shastri.[26][27] In 2017, he portrayed the dual role of brothers Shiv Aggarwal and Om Aggarwal in Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee, opposite Tina Ann Philip.[28] Shiv was a religious man, Om wanted to destroy his family.[29] In the same year, he portrayed Surya in an episode of Aye Zindagi, alongside Aakanksha Singh.[30]
In 2018, Dhillon first played for Kota Royals Rajasthan in Box Cricket League 3.[31] He then portrayed Sangram in an episode of the series Laal Ishq, opposite Yashashri Masurkar.[32] He next portrayed Samrat Murushottam Mittal, an obsessive lover in Internet Wala Love, opposite Tunisha Sharma.[33][34] In 2020, he portrayed an army officer in the music video Yaad Baarish Mein, opposite Sonal Pradhan.[35] From 2019 to 2020, Dhillon took a break from television due to his health issues.[36]
Success with Pandya Store and beyond (2021–present)
From 2021 to 2023, Dhillon portrayed Shiva Pandya in Pandya Store opposite Alice Kaushik.[37][38] The show earned him wider recognition and praises.[39][40] Dhillon was Nominated for ITA Award for Best Actor Popular and Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role nominations for his performance.[41][42] In 2021, he also hosted Star Plus's special segment Pyar Ka Pehla Nasha, as Shiva with Kaushik.[43] It featured the top ten romantic moments of the year 2021, starring couples of Star Plus's shows.[44] In 2022, Dhillon reprised Shiva Pandya in the game show Ravivaar With Star Parivaar.[45][46] He is currently playing the lead role of Sachin Deshmukh in Star Plus's serial Udne Ki Aasha opposite Neha Harsora.[47]
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Personal life
In July 2022, Dhillon revealed that he has been dating his Pandya Store co-actor Alice Kaushik, since April 2021.[48][49]
Of their relationship, Dhillon said, “It was a gradual process and not instant. We shared beautiful chemistry on screen, which eventually transformed into real chemistry. Unknowingly, we are similar to our characters — Shiva and Raavi. Finally, I found that there was more to our connection. Our bond strengthened when we shot through the second lockdown away from our families in Bikaner."[50][51]
Health
Dhillon suffered a leg fracture in December 2019, due to which he could not get any work during lockdown.[36] In 2022, while shooting for Pandya Store, he had a dislocated shoulder, fracture and muscle tear.[52]
Filmography
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Special appearances
Music videos
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Accolades
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