Sahil Uppal is an Indian actor known for his works in Hindi television series like Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman, Shakti, Pinjara Khubsurti Ka and Pandya Store.[1]
Sahil Uppal | |
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Born | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India | 8 August 1990
Alma mater | Deshbandhu College, Delhi |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2014–present |
Spouse |
Aakriti Atreja (m. 2022) |
Personal life
editSahil Uppal was born on 8 August 1990 in Noida, India. He graduated from Deshbandhu College, Delhi.[2]
On 8 December 2022, Uppal married his longtime girlfriend, Aakriti Atreja in Jaipur, Rajasthan.[3]
Career
editDebut and breakthrough (2014-2018)
editUppal made his acting debut in 2014 with P.S. I Hate You, where played Kabeer alongside Chandni Bhagwanani.[4] He then appeared in Maharakshak Devi as Tiger in 2015. From 2015 to 2016 he played Aarav Seth in Pavitra Bandhan. He then portrayed Ajay Malhotra in the supernatural thriller Brahmarakshas — Jaag Utha Shaitan in 2016.
Uppal portrayed Kunal Singh Chauhan / Kunal Singhania opposite Sangeita Chauhan in Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman from 2016 to 2017. It was produced under the banner Rajshri Productions.[5]
In 2018, he played Virat Chopra in Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morey alongside Yesha Rughani.[6] The same year, he was seen as the antagonist Angraj Vyas opposite Sheen Das in Piyaa Albela.[7]
Further career and success (2018-present)
editIn 2019, he played Vedant Bansal in Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki alongside Rubina Dilaik. He was seen as Dilaik's obsessed lover.[8] The same year the appeared in an episode of Laal Ishq with Urvashi Sharma.[9] He also appeared in the music video 'Kyun' alongside Meenakshi Chaudhary.
Uppal portrayed Omkar "Omi" Sanyal in Pinjara Khubsurti Ka opposite Riya Sharma from 2020 to 2021.[10] The show took a reincarnation leap in 2021, he then played Omkar Vashisht. The show ended in 2021.[11]
Uppal will next appear in the film First Second Chance alongside Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Renuka Shahane.[12] He will also appear alongside Antara Biswas in Hungama Play's web series Challava.[13] In May 2023, he played the lead role Vedant Sinha in Dangal TV's Jyoti... Umeedon Se Sajee.
Since September 2023, Uppal has portrayed Yashodhan "Chiku" Pandya, in StarPlus' popular show Pandya Store.[14]
Other work
editUppal emerged as the 2nd runner-up of Pantaloons Fresh Face contest in 2012. He has been part of many TVC and print campaigns including Big Bazar, Tata and Kingfisher beer.[15]
Filmography
editTelevision
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2014 | P.S. I Hate You | Kabeer | ||
2015 | Maharakshak Devi | Tiger | [16] | |
2015–2016 | Pavitra Bandhan | Aarav Seth | ||
2016 | Brahmarakshas | Ajay Malhotra | [17] | |
2016–2017 | Ek Shringaar Swabhiman | Kunal Singh Chauhan / Kunal Singhania | [18] | |
2018 | Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morey | Virat Chopra | ||
Piyaa Albela | Angraaj Vyas | |||
2019 | Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Vedant Bansal | ||
Laal Ishq | Nikat | Episode: Paatal Ke Danav | ||
2020–2021 | Pinjra Khoobsurti Ka | Omkar "Omi" Shukla | [19] | |
2021 | Omkar Vashisht | |||
2023 | Jyoti... Umeedon Se Sajee | Vedant Sinha | ||
2023–2024 | Pandya Store | Yashodhan "Chiku" Pandya | ||
2024–present | Saajha Sindoor | Gagan |
Special appearances
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2017 | Dil Se Dil Tak | Kunal Singh Chauhan | ||
2020 | Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 | Omkaar Sanyal | ||
Shaandar Ravivaar | Himself | |||
2021 | Namak Issk Ka | Omkaar Sanyal |
Web series
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2022 | First Second Chance | Ajit Kulkarni | [20] | |
Hasratein | Atul | Episode: "Shararat Bai" | [21] | |
2023 | Fuh se Fantasy | Raunak | Episode: "Celebrity Love" |
Music videos
editYear | Title | Singer(s) | Label | Ref(s) |
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2019 | Kyun | Jyotica Tangri, Sushant (Rinkoo) | Times Music | [22] |
References
edit- ^ "Nagpur jaisi garmi nahi dekhi: Sahil Uppal". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
- ^ "Sahil Uppal Birthday: The actor receives gift from an anonymous person!". Tellychakkar. 8 August 2017.
- ^ Maheshwari, Neha (15 November 2022). "Exclusive! Saahil Uppal will have a destination wedding on December 8 in Jaipur". TOI. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "'PS I Hate You' actors talks about one thing they 'hate' about themselves". Times Of India. 4 December 2014.
- ^ Iyengar, Anusha. "Ek Shringaar Swabhimaan Review: The show is engaging and fast-paced keeping you hooked to the screen". Retrieved 14 January 2017.
- ^ "Sahil Uppal to enter Jeet Gayi Toh Piyaa Morre as Devi's friend". Times Of India. 12 February 2018.
- ^ "Sahil Uppal to play the negative lead on Piyaa Albela!". India Forums. 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Saahil Uppal: My character in 'Shakti' was originally a cameo, but I am grateful that people have liked me as an anti-hero". Times Of India. 21 August 2019.
- ^ "After Shakti, Saahil Uppal bags Laal Ishq with Urvashi Sharma". IWM Buzz. 21 October 2019.
- ^ "Saahil Uppal: It was challenging to play Omkar in Pinjara Khubsurti Ka". Times Of India. 26 July 2021.
- ^ "A reincarnation track to be introduced in Pinjara Khubsurti Ka; the show will swap time slots with Bawara Dil". timesofindia. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive: Sahil Uppal joins the cast of Lakshmi R Iyer's short film First Second Chance". IWM Buzz. 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive: Monalisa and Sahil Uppal in Hungama Play's next Challava". IWM Buzz. 1 December 2021.
- ^ Maheshwari, Neha (2 September 2023). "Exclusive! Sahill Uppal on joining Pandya Store: It's different from shows that resort to gimmicks more than emotions". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Sahil Uppal on his early days: Noida gave me my first break". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
- ^ "Maharakshak Devi: Meet the cast of superhero show". TV Guide. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- ^ "reasons Brahmarakshas is everyone's favourite show right now". India Today. 23 September 2016.
- ^ "5 Reasons Why You Must Watch Ek Shringaar – Swabhimaan". www.filmibeat.com. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
- ^ "Sahil Uppal talks about his character in Colors' Pinjra Khubsoorti Ka". Tellychakkar. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "First Second Chance: Poster of the film showcases contrast between characters". Times Of India. 2 May 2022.
- ^ "Exclusive: Monalisa and Sahil Uppal in Hungama Play's next Challava". IWM Buzz. 1 December 2021.
- ^ "Kyun': This song is a story of unconditional love told in just 3 minutes". Urban Asian. 8 October 2019.
External links
edit- Sahil Uppal on Instagram
- Sahil Uppal at IMDb