Praneet Bhat
| Praneet Bhat | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Praneet Bhat 26 September 1980 |
| Residence | Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Model, Actor,Engineer |
| Years active | 2004-Present |
Praneet Bhat is an Indian television actor best known for his role as Shakuni in epic TV series Mahabharat (2013–2014).[1][2][3]
Early life
After completing his Mechanical Engineering from K.K. Wagh Engineering College, Bhat worked with a software company, Wipro.[4][5]
Career
Bhat shifted to Mumbai in 2002,[5] and after modelling,[6] he started his television career in 2004,[5] and went on to appear on the television program Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi on MTV India. He was earlier seen in the TV shows such as Hotel Kingston, Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai, Shhh..Phir Koi Hai and Kaajjal.
He first received attention after playing the geeky character Aditya (Adi) in Geet (2010–2011).[7] He appeared in the role of Shakuni in the mythological saga Mahabharat.[1] In September 2014, he became one of the contestants of eighth season of reality show Bigg Boss.[8]
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi | Shefan | MTV India | |
| 2007 | Kaajjal | Bunty | Sony Entertainment Television (India) | |
| 2008 | Arslaan | Shefan | Sony Entertainment Television (India) | |
| 2007 | Dill mill gayye | -- | Star One | cameo appearance |
| 2010–2011 | Geet (TV series) | Aditya | Star One | |
| 2012–2013 | Suvreen Guggal – Topper of The Year | Jolly | Channel V India | |
| 2013–2014 | Mahabharat | Shakuni | Star Plus | |
| 2014 | Bigg Boss 8 | Himself | Colors TV | Contestant |
Awards
He won the 2014 Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role.[9][10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Navya Malini (Oct 23, 2013). "Like lead actors, character actors too are paid well: Praneet Bhat". The Times of India. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- ↑ "Then and now: How Mahabharat has got more slick and grand". CNN-IBN. October 7, 2013. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- ↑ Nikita Sharma (6 September 2014). "Praneet Bhatt in Bigg Boss?". Daily News & Analysis. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- ↑ Reenu Dabas (Aug 27, 2013). "Shakuni from Mahabharat is neither positive nor negative: Praneet Bhatt". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Sana Riyaz (12 September 2013). "‘Glad that I am playing the role of Shakuni in Mahabharata’". The Pioneer (newspaper). Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- ↑ "Will Praneet Bhatt aka Shakuni of Mahabharat be the biggest mastermind of Bigg Boss 8?". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- ↑ Wanvari, Anil. "Praneet Bhatt of 'Geet' fame to play Shakuni in Star Plus' Mahabharat". Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- ↑ "‘Bigg Boss 8′ takes off". The Indian Express. September 22, 2014. Retrieved 2014-09-22.
- ↑ "Indian Telly Awards 2014: Popular Awards". Indian Telly Awards. Retrieved 2014-09-15.
- ↑ Resham Sengar (September 12, 2014). "Indian Telly Awards 2014 – And the winners are…". Retrieved 2014-09-15.
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