Rithvik Dhanjani
| Rithvik Dhanjani | |
|---|---|
 Dhanjani on the set of Life OK's special show Azaadi in August 2012 | |
| Born | Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Model, actor, dancer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Partner(s) | Asha Negi |
Rithvik Dhanjani (pronounced [rɪʈʰʋɪq d̪ʱaːndʒaːnːiː];[1] is an Indian television actor best known for playing the role of Jay Khurana in Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani and Arjun DK Kirloskar in Pavitra Rishta.
Career
Acting
Dhanjani began his acting career with a cameo in Bandini, where he played Parth, a negative character. However, his big break came in Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani on the now defunct channel, Star One. He played the antagonist, Jay Khurana, who was a werewolf and in love with the female protagonist. The show ended on December 15, 2011.
He was later offered the role of the parallel lead "Arjun" in the Balaji Telefilms show Pavitra Rishta on Zee TV.[2] He plays the role of Arjun Digvijay Kirloskar, the son of Digvijay Kirloskar (Naved Aslam) and the love interest of Purvi Deshmukh (Asha Negi). He and Asha enjoy a huge fan following because of their excellent chemistry.[3]
Dance
In 2012, Dhanjani, along with co-star Ankita Lokhande, performed on Dance India Dance Lil' Masters. In June 2012 Rithvik entered Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 as Wild Card entry and came in third place.[4][5]
Personal life
Rithvik is dating his Pavitra Rishta co-star Asha Negi.[6] He won the Indian dance reality show Nach Baliye 6 on Star Plus along with Asha [7]
Shows
| Year | Show | Character | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Bandini | Parth Mahyavanshi | Imagine TV |
| 2010 | Tere Liye | Partho | Star Plus |
| 2011 | Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani | Jay Khurana | STAR One |
| 2011–Present | Pavitra Rishta | Arjun Kirloskar | Zee TV |
| 2012 | Punar Vivah | Arjun | Zee TV |
| 2012 | Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2 | Arjun | Zee TV |
| 2012 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 | Himself(Participant) | Colors |
| 2013 | India’s Best Dramebaaz | Himself(Host) | Zee TV |
| 2013 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 | Himself | Colors |
| 2013 | DID Dance Ka Tashan | Himself(Host) | Zee TV |
| 2013 | Yeh Hai Aashiqui | Himself(Host) | Bindass |
| 2013 | Nach Baliye 6 | Himself(Participant) | Star Plus |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | New Talent Awards | Best New Actor in Negative Role | Bandini | Nominated |
| 2012 | 5th Boroplus Gold Awards | Gold Debut in Lead Role | Pavitra Rishta | Nominated |
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Gr8! Performer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Zee Rishtey Awards | Favorite Naya Sadasya (Male) | Nominated[8] | ||
| Favorite Popular Face (Male) | ||||
| Best Jodi (Along with Asha Negi) |
Won | |||
| 2013 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in Supporting Role | Won |
References
- ↑ "Ritwik's birthday plans revealed". Indya.com. November 4, 2011. Retrieved November 5, 2012.
- ↑ http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/rithvik-dhanjani-mrinalini-tyagi-approached-pavitra-rishta\
- ↑ "Soapbox’s new screen jodis are amping the romance quotient". Times of India. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ↑ "Rithvik Dhanjani, Karan Wahi and Rashmi Desai are the wild card entries in 'Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa'". daily.bhaskar.com. 2012-07-28. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
- ↑ TNN Sep 30, 2012, 09.05PM IST (2012-09-30). "And the winner of Jhalak is Gurmeet Choudhary". The Times of India. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
- ↑ (Oct 11, 2013) India Times, accessed Oct 12, 2013
- ↑ http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/tvs-hit-couple-rithvik-and-asha-negi-win-nach-baliye-6/
- ↑ "Nominees of Zee Rishtey Awards 2012".
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