| Akash Saigal | |
|---|---|
| Born | Akashdeep Saigal 29 October 1974 Mumbai, India |
| Occupation | Model and Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Akashdeep Saigal (born 29 October 1974)[1] is an Indian model and a television actor. He is well known for playing the role of Ansh Gujral on popular serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on Star Plus.[2]
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Akash shot to fame as the winner of the Gladrags Manhunt Contestant, supermodel of the year in 1998. The same year he appeared on the 1998 music video for Shweta Shetty's Deewane to Deewane Hain. He started his acting career with the film Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999). He made his debut on small screen with the popular serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on Star Plus.[3] He had participated in the first season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, a dance competition on Sony Entertainment Television channel.[4]
In 2009, he has played the role of the Villain in Tamil blockbuster hit Ayan.
He is a contestant on the indian reality tv show, Bigg Boss (season 5) since October 2011.
He studied at the S.S. Sahani High school and graduated at MMK College in Commerce. His father and brother, Kamal Saigal are lawyers. [5] He also has a sister, Madhu Bhatia who lives in Dubai. [6] During his modeling days he dated Madhu Sapre for 6 months, choreographer - director Farah Khan for 2 years and Shazahn Padamsee for 3 years.[7] [8]
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi | Ronnie | film |
| 2003 | Supari (film) | Mushy | Film |
| 2009 | Ayan (film) | Kamalesh | Film |