Praneet Bhat
| Praneet Bhat | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Praneet Bhat 26 September 1980 |
| Residence | Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Model, Actor, Mechanical Engineer |
| Years active | 2004-Present |
| Spouse(s) | Kanchan Sharma Bhat (2015-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]
After completing his Mechanical Engineering from K.K. Wagh Institute Of Engineering Education and Research,Nashik 422003, Bhat worked with a software company, Wipro.[4][5]
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 programs Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi, Hotel Kingston, Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai, Shhh..Phir Koi Hai and Kaajjal.
He played the geeky character Aditya in Geet (2010–2011). 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.[7]
In November 2015, he married hiss longtime girlfriend, Kanchan Sharma. His Mahabharat and Bigg Boss close friends attended the wedding.
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi | Shefan | ||
| 2007 | Kaajjal | Bunty | ||
| 2007 | Dill mill gayye | N/A | N/A | |
| 2008 | Arslaan | Shefan | ||
| 2011 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | N/A | Pilot Episode | |
| 2010–2011 | Geet (TV series) | Aditya | ||
| 2012–2013 | Suvreen Guggal – Topper of The Year | Jolly | ||
| 2013–2014 | Mahabharat | Shakuni | ||
| 2014 | Bigg Boss 8 | Himself/contestant | Evicted on Day 91 - 21 December 2014 | |
| 2015 (June-July) | Razia Sultan | Kasbi Kalandar Lahhori |
Awards
He won the 2014 Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role.[8][9]
References
- 1 2 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.
- 1 2 3 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.
- ↑ "'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.