Chandan Roy (born 20 December 1995) is an Indian actor. He made his screen debut with Amazon Prime’s Panchayat,[1] created by The Viral Fever. His other major works are Choona (2023), Shehar Lakhot (2023), Gulmohar (2023), Sanak (2021).
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| Born | 20 December 1995 (age 29) Mahnar, Bihar, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Patna University Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi |
| Occupation | Actor |
Early life
editRoy comes from a village in Mahnar, Bihar.[2][3] When he was in school, he enjoyed performing in school plays and community events, which sparked his interest in acting. Later, he moved to Patna for higher studies and pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Patna University. During his time there, he actively participated in college theatre, performing in plays. For further studies, he joined the Indian Institute of Mass Communication in Delhi and earned a Diploma in Radio and Television.
After graduating, Roy worked as a journalist for Dainik Jagran. However, during his days at IIMC in Delhi, he was involved with the Bahroop Theatre Group, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and the National School of Drama Repertory. After working with Jagran for two and a half years, Roy decided to quit his job and moved to Mumbai in 2017.[4]
Career
editAfter arriving in Mumbai, Chandan initially took on small roles in Indian daily soaps. He struggled in Mumbai until he had a breakthrough with Amazon Prime's Web Series Panchayat[5] (2020). In the series, he portrayed the character of a village simpleton Vikas Shukla, which earned him an appreciation for his heartwarming performance.[6]
Since then, he has continued working with The Viral Fever, on Panchayat,[7] Hostel Daze and TVF Pitchers. Chandan has made a mark in the India web series space with shows like Choona[8] (2023) Shehar Lakhot (2023), Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke[9] (2023).
Furthermore, Roy gained recognition for his comic role in the action drama film Sanak (2021) and the family drama film Gulmohar (2023). He also starred in FTII diploma film Champaran Mutton, which represented India at the Student Academy Awards.[10]
His forthcoming film 'Tirichh: Portrait of a Dying Man'[11] is written & directed by Sanjeev K Jha who adapted a renowned story by Uday Prakash. The film explores themes of human relationships and societal disparities through the lens of an evocative narrative. This film is an ambitious effort to bring Indian literary treasures to cinematic life. With a focus on capturing the essence of rural India, Tirichh is poised to be a thought-provoking addition to Chandan’s filmography. By choosing works like Tirichh, he continues to spotlight the richness of Indian literature and its relevance in contemporary times.[12]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Jamun | Dinoo | Eros Now | [13] |
| 2021 | State of Siege: Temple Attack | Mohsin | ZEE5 | |
| Sanak | Riyaz Ahmed | Hotstar | ||
| 2023 | Gulmohar | Paramhans | Hotstar | |
| Champaran Mutton (Short) | Ramesh | FTII Diploma Film | [14] |
Web Series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Panchayat Season 1 | Vikas Shukla | Amazon Prime Video | [15] |
| 2021 | Hostel Daze Season 2 | Santosh | Amazon Prime Video | |
| 2022 | Panchayat Season 2 | Vikas Shukla | Amazon Prime Video | [16] |
| TVF Pitchers Season 2 | Broker | ZEE 5 | ||
| 2023 | Choona | Bishnu | Netflix | |
| Shehar Lakhot | Vikas Kachadar | Amazon Prime Video | ||
| Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke | Chandan Jha | ZEE 5 | [17] | |
| 2024 | Panchayat Season 3 | Vikas Shukla | Amazon Prime Video |
References
edit- ^ "Panchayat's Chandan Roy says he had a blueprint for becoming an actor: 'Things just fell in place'". Hindustan Times. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ Joshi, Namrata (22 April 2020). "Panchayat's Chandan Roy: 'The problems of poor farmers and workers is the same everywhere'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Mine is a filmy journey from village to here: Chandan Roy". Hindustan Times. 3 August 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Panchayat actor Chandan Roy on his acting journey: 'Mumbai was always the goal, I had no Plan B'". Firstpost. 6 June 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Chandan Roy: Panchayat's set was like a school for me". The Indian Express. 19 April 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Who is Chandan Roy aka Vikas from Panchayat?". Firstpost. 1 June 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ Web, Statesman (21 January 2024). "Panchayat 3 actor Chandan Roy's journey from doubts to triumph". The Statesman. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ FC, Team (1 September 2023). "Jimmy Shergill starrer Choona to release on Netflix on this date". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive! Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke actor Chandan Roy: I want to learn to hack someone's system or phone". OTTPlay. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Bihar Actor's Film 'Champaran Mutton' Enters The Semifinals For Oscar's Student Academy Award, Champaran Mutton, Champaran Mutton Oscars, Oscar's Student Academy Award". Indiatimes. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "वेब सीरीज 'पंचायत' वाले विकास की फिल्म 'तिरिछ' का पोस्टर रिलीज | Exclusive". DNA. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Sanjeev Jha reveals why he cast Chandan Roy in his upcoming film Tirichh: 'He is just like rubber' | Exclusive". DNA. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Mehra, Gaurav (21 January 2021), Jamun (Drama, Family), Raghubir Yadav, Shweta Basu Prasad, Sunny Hinduja, Filmwala Factory, Spark Kreations, Spark Motion Pictures and Animation, retrieved 3 February 2024
- ^ "India's Champaran Mutton Makes It To Semifinals Of Oscar's Student Academy Awards". News18. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Meet Chandan Roy, AKA Vikas, The Sweet Simpleton From 'Panchayat' Who Has Won The Internet's Heart". ScoopWhoop. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "'Panchayat' Season 2 review: Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Chandan Roy return with a heartwarming sequel". WION. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Panchayat fame Chandan Roy on his newly attained success and his latest show Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
External links
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- Chandan Roy at IMDb
- Chandan Roy on Facebook
