Rishi Bhutani

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{{Infobox person
| name = Rishi Bhutani
| image = Rishi Bhutani.jpg
| caption = Rishi Bhutani's look for the film "Lines"
| native_name = ऋषि भुटानी
| birth_date =18 Dec
| birth_place = मोदीनगर
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2009–present
| children =
| spouse =
}}
'''Rishi Bhutani''' is an Indian actor, who appears in Bollywood films.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Rishi-Bhutani-is-learning-on-the-job/articleshow/5651238.cms | title=Rishi Bhutani is learning on the job | publisher=[[Times of India]] | work=[[The Times Group]] | date=7 March 2010 | accessdate=26 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/showbitz/article531763.ece | title=Showbitz | publisher=[[The Hindu]] | work=[[The Hindu Group]] | date=25 July 2010 | accessdate=26 March 2016 | author=Harshikha, Udasi}}</ref> Bhutani first gained recognition as an obsessive son in the thriller movie ''[[Bolo Raam]]'' (2009), in which he gave a critically acclaimed performance and earned a nomination for Best Actor category at the Lions Gold Awards. He next appeared in the biopic ''[[Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan (film)|Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan]]'' (2015), portraying the freedom fighter [[Jawaharlal Nehru]].

==Career==
Bhutani made his film debut with the 2009 [[psychological thriller]] ''[[Bolo Raam]]'', where he played the [[title role|titular character]] who gets framed for murdering his mother. Film critic [[Taran Adarsh]] praised Bhutani's work, stating it as "a commendable job". Further, he added that he "oozes confidence, despite sharing the same frame with accomplished actors."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sify.com/movies/i-bolo-raam-i-is-a-compelling-flick-review-bollywood-pclxy5cbhfgii.html | title=Bolo Raam is a compelling flick | publisher=[[Sify]] | work=Sify desk | date=2009 | accessdate=26 March 2016 | author=Taran, Adarsh}}</ref> He was also nominated for his performance at Lions Gold Awards in 2009.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Rishi-Looking-for-a-long-steady-inning/articleshow/5455584.cms | title=Rishi: Looking for a long steady inning | publisher=[[Times of India]] | work=[[The Times Group]] | date=28 January 2010 | accessdate=26 March 2016}}</ref> In 2012, Bhutani acted in a short film ''LOC... A Playground'', where he played a role of an Indian army soldier. The film won awards including Critics Award for Sport Promotion and Best Film on National Integration at the Imphal International Short Film Festival 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/imphalfilmfestival/awarded_films_at_the_first_imphal_international_short_film_festival_2012 | title=Awarded Films at the First Imphal International Short Film Festival 2012 | publisher=FilmFestivals.com | date=13 May 2012 | accessdate=26 March 2016}}</ref> In 2015, Bhutani played the role of [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] in the biopic drama ''[[Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan (film)|Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/prem-chopra-to-play-pt.-govind-vallabh-pant-in-jai-jawan-jai-kisan/1107505/ | title=Prem Chopra to play Pt. Govind Vallabh Pant in Jai Jawan Jai Kisan | publisher=[[The Indian Express]] | work=[[Indian Express Limited]] | date=25 April 2013 | accessdate=26 March 2016 | author=Namita, Nivas}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Jai-Jawaan-Jai-Kisaan-now-in-Allahabad/articleshow/20368178.cms | title='Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan' now in Allahabad | publisher=[[Times of India]] | work=[[The Times Group]] | date=31 May 2013 | accessdate=28 March 2016 | author=Dasgupta, Piyali}}</ref>

==Accolades==
Bhutani was nominated as a Top 100 Forbes India Celebrity in 2015.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://forbesindia.com/article/special/forbes-india-celebrity-100-nominees-list-for-2015/41475/1 | title=Forbes India Celebrity 100 Nominees List for 2015 | publisher=[[Forbes]] (India) | date=4 November 2015 | accessdate=26 March 2016}}</ref> In addition, he also won an award at France Vittel International Film Festival (VIFF) in 2012 for ''LOC... A Playground''.{{efn|name=fn1|Bhutani stated in an interview with [[Daily News and Analysis]] that he won a Best Actor award for "LOC...",<ref name=bhutaaniya/> though according to [[The Navhind Times]] report, he won a producer's award for the film.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/nagpurs-french-connection/ | title=Nagpur's French connection | publisher=[[The Navhind Times]] | work=NT desk | date=24 November 2014 | accessdate=28 March 2016}}</ref>}}

==Filmography==
*''Lines (Upcoming 2020'')
* ''Bed No.17 (Upcoming 2020'')
* ''[[Ramratan]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Vodka Diaries]]'' (2017)
* ''CuteGirl_87'' (2017) (Long Short Film) as Varun
* ''Ashley'' (2017)
* ''Teri Talash'' (upcoming)
* ''Zindagi Jhingalala Re'' (upcoming)
* ''Highland'' ([[French cinema|French]]) (upcoming)<ref name=bhutaaniya>{{cite web | url=http://dnasyndication.com/dna/dna_english_news_and_features/Rishi-Bhutani-is-a-busy-actor/DNAHM88108 | title=Rishi Bhutani is a busy actor | publisher=[[DNA India]] | date=7 December 2015 | accessdate=26 March 2016 | author=Kinjal Shah Desai}}</ref>
*''[[Gandhigiri (film)|Gandhigiri]]'' (2016) as Yuvraaj<ref>{{cite web | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/om-puri-shoots-gandhigiri-in-lucknow/ | title=Om Puri shoots 'Gandhigiri' in Lucknow | publisher=[[The Indian Express]] | work=[[Indian Express Limited]] | date=11 May 2015 | accessdate=26 March 2016 | author=[[Indo-Asian News Service]]}}</ref>
*''[[Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan (film)|Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan]]'' (2014) as [[Jawaharlal Nehru]]
*''Madisar Mami'' (Tamil 2014)
*''LOC... A Playground'' (2012) as Army officer
*''[[Bolo Raam]]'' (2009) as Raam

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==External links==
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