Vihaan Samat (born 9 March 1996) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi-language films and series. He is best known for playing the lead part in the Netflix series Eternally Confused and Eager for Love (2022) and a supporting part in the Netflix romantic comedy series Mismatched (2020–present).[1]
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| Born | 9 March 1996 Calcutta, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Early life
editVihaan Samat was born on 9 March 1996 in Calcutta and raised in Mumbai, India.[2] He attended the Arya Vidya Mandir School and the Dhirubhai Ambani International School. He graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2018 after studying method acting and returned to India the following year.[3][4]
Career
editHe began his career with a supporting role in the feature film Worth starring Michael Keaton.[5] He then essayed the role of Harsh Agarwal in the Netflix television show, Mismatched. The show was produced by RSVP. On the show, Suchin Mehrotra of Film Companion commented: "The show remains an appealing, easy watch due to its charming cast. As Harsh, Vihaan Samat, armed with his impressive American accent is given a lot more to do this time around. And the show does well to navigate the Harsh-Dimple-Rishi love triangle with a touching sensitivity."
He then played the lead role of an anxiety-stricken young man called Ray in the Netflix series Eternally Confused and Eager for Love.[6][7] The show was produced by Tiger Baby Films and directed by Rahul Nair. On his performance, Sanchita Jhunjhunwala wrote: "Vihaan as Ray puts together a great performance and you enjoy watching him take on this journey. While he does manage to make you feel sorry for him, there are times when you also find the crossroads he's at, relatable (in different ways, for different people of course). He does fit into the character pretty fine and there aren't any two ways about it, even though it was a pretty surprising cast, but well, that's where the acting stands out".[8]
He has appeared in multiple brand endorsements like Mamaearth with Sara Ali Khan.[9]
He made his first audio debut with Audible India's Hindi adaptation of Marvel's Wastelanders as Jordan Temple, alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan as the Black Widow and Masaba Gupta as Lisa Cartwright.[10][11]
He has mentioned he has an interest in working in biopics, science fiction films and investigative thrillers. He has mentioned he would like to work on "stories with a soul" and things that would last "long after I’m gone".[12] He frequently performs theatre with Mismatched directors Akarsh Khurana and Adhaar Khurana.[13][14]
In 2024, he appeared opposite Ananya Panday in the Amazon Prime Video comedy series Call Me Bae,[15][16] and in Vikramaditya Motwane's cyber thriller CTRL on Netflix.[17][18]
He will reportedly be seen in a web series produced by Applause Entertainment with Ileana D'Cruz.[19]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–present | Mismatched | Harsh Agarwal | [20][21] | |
| 2022 | Eternally Confused and Eager For Love | Ray | [22] | |
| 2024 | Call Me Bae | Agastya Choudhary | [23] | |
| TBA | Untitled series | TBA | Filming | [24] |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Worth | Patel | [25] | |
| 2024 | CTRL | Joe Mascarenhas | [26] |
References
edit- ^ Pardiwalla, Tanzim. "Exclusive: Vihaan Samat on Mismatched, manifesting his dream roles and more". filmfare.com. The Times of India. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Raheja, Dinesh (21 October 2022). "In Bed With Vihaan Samat: "Communication can fix most things. For the rest, there's hugs."". Hindustan Times. HT Media Limited. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Mishra, Vinay MR (21 August 2022). "Vihaan Samat on getting facing rejections before Mismatched: Initially I would let things affect me". Hindustan Times. HT Media Group. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Chowdhury, Titas. "Vihaan opens up on his journey from USA to Mumbai". Pressreader. HT Media Limited. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Radhakrishnan, Manjusha (30 March 2022). "Indian actor Vihaan Samat on overcoming growing pains in 'Eternally Confused And Eager For Love'". gulfnews.com. GN Media. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Netflix announces new series Eternally Confused and Eager for Love". The Tribune. The Tribune Trust. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Eternally Confused and Eager for Love". Netflix. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ Jhunjhunwala, Sanchita. "Review: Eternally Confused and Eager for Love is relatable in bits and makes for a breezy binge". India Forums. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Mamaearth launches new TVC with Sara Ali Khan". Financial Express. India Express Group. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ Mugdh, Mantra. "Brace yourselves for Black Widow's epic comeback in the third season of the Hindi Audible Original podcast series - Marvel's Wastelanders!". Instagram. Audible India. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ ANI (8 November 2023). "This is what Kareena has to say about playing Black Widow in Marvel's 'Wastelanders'". ThePrint. Printline Media Pvt. Ltd. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ Pardiwalla, Tanzim. "Exclusive: Vihaan Samat on Mismatched, manifesting his dream roles and more". filmfare.com. The Times of India. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Shende, Neha (23 August 2022). "Vihaan Samat Interview". mumbaitheatreguide.com. Fifth Quarter Infomedia Put Ltd. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Mishra, Vinay MR (21 August 2022). "Vihaan Samat on getting facing rejections before Mismatched: Initially I would let things affect me". Hindustan Times. HT Media Group. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Ahuja, Sanjeev K (10 June 2023). "Real-life Korean businessman bags role in Amazon Web Series "Call Me Bae"". Asian Community News. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Raut, Rahul (11 January 2019). "PeepingMoon Exclusive: Ananya Pandey's debut series 'Call Me Bae' set to roll; Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada & others join the cast". Peepingmoon. Clapping Hands Private Limited. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Photos: Ananya Panday, Vihaan Samat and Vikramaditya Motwane snapped in Versova | Parties & Events - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "That's a Wrap! Mismatched star Vihaan Samat wraps his next Untitled Cyber-Thriller Film opposite Ananya Panday directed by Vikram Aditya Motwane". Bollywood Bubble. www.bollywoodbubble.com. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ Chaubey, Pranita. "From Ileana D'Cruz's Diwali Celebrations On A Beach. See Pics". NDTV.com. AMG Media Networks Limited. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Pardiwalla, Tanzim. "Exclusive: Vihaan Samat on Mismatched, manifesting his dream roles and more". filmfare.com. The Times of India. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Pardiwalla, Tanzim. "Exclusive: Vihaan Samat on Mismatched, manifesting his dream roles and more". filmfare.com. The Times of India. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Pardiwalla, Tanzim. "Exclusive: Vihaan Samat on Mismatched, manifesting his dream roles and more". filmfare.com. The Times of India. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Raut, Rahul (11 January 2019). "PeepingMoon Exclusive: Ananya Pandey's debut series 'Call Me Bae' set to roll; Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada & others join the cast". Peepingmoon. Clapping Hands Private Limited. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Chaubey, Pranita. "From Ileana D'Cruz's Diwali Celebrations On A Beach. See Pics". NDTV.com. AMG Media Networks Limited. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ Radhakrishnan, Manjusha (30 March 2022). "Indian actor Vihaan Samat on overcoming growing pains in 'Eternally Confused And Eager For Love'". gulfnews.com. GN Media. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Photos: Ananya Panday, Vihaan Samat and Vikramaditya Motwane snapped in Versova | Parties & Events - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
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