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{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1985)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Mrunal Jain
| image = MJainMrunal.png
| caption = Mrunal Jain at Tennis Premier League 2024
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|01|9|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Pindwara]], [[Rajasthan]], [[India]]
| occupation = Co-founder [[Tennis Premier League]] & Former Actor
| spouse = {{Marriage|Sweety Jain|2013}}
| years_active = 2008–present
}}

'''Mrunal Jain''' (born 9 January 1985) is a former Indian television and film actor and the co-founder of the [[Tennis Premier League]] (TPL), Asia's biggest tennis tournament,. He is best known for his role of Hiten, Sameer and Akash in the television series ''[[Bandini (TV series)|Bandini]], [[Hitler Didi]] and [[Uttaran]]''.

==Career==

Mrunal Jain who was an actor in his earlier days quit acting to pursue his passion for business and organizational development. Over the past eight years, he has successfully built a thriving sports ecosystem through the [[Tennis Premier League]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://sportsmintmedia.com/exclusive-the-idea-of-tpl-is-to-get-the-entire-tennis-community-together-mr-kunal-thakkur-mr-mrunal-jain-co-founders-tpl/ |title=Mrunal Jain Co-founder Tennis Premier League | newspaper=Sportsmintmedia}}</ref> the TPL App, and his tennis academies.

He started his career with the role of [[Krishna]] in ''[[Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki]]''. Later he appeared in ''[[Bandini (TV series)|Bandini]]'' as Hiten. He also acted in ''[[Hitler Didi]]'' as Sameer and ''[[Looteri Dulhan]]'' as Abhinav. He played the role of Akash Chatterjee in ''[[Uttaran]]'' opposite [[Tina Dutta]]. He was last seen playing the role of Raghav Patil in ''[[Bandhan (Indian TV series)|Bandhan]]'' as the lead opposite [[Chhavi Pandey]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Mrunal-Jain-to-play-a-college-student/articleshow/45987786.cms |title=Mrunal Jain to play a college student |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=23 January 2015}}</ref>

==Personal life==

Mrunal was born on 9 January 1985, in [[Ahmedabad]] and brought up in [[Mumbai]]. He is from a [[Jain]] family. He married Sweety Jain, whom he was introduced by a common friend of his and Sweety's family. The marriage took place on 13 July 2013 in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Mrunal-Jain-My-wife-is-very-loving/articleshow/52281845.cms? |title=Mrunal Jain: My wife is very loving |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=15 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/070216/through-thick-and-thin.html |title=Through thick and thin |newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref>

==From Acting to Entrepreneurship==

Mrunal Jain's vision is to grow and create a complete ecosystem for tennis in India through TPL along with Kunal Thakkur (co-founder, TPL). Established in 2018,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.olympics.com/en/news/tennis-premier-league-season-4-start-date |title=Tennis Premier League! |newspaper=[[Olympics.com]] |access-date=18 July 2022}}</ref> [[Tennis Premier League]] has witnessed immense success, evolving from a national League to an International league. TPL is supported by the [[All India Tennis Association]] (AITA), legendary tennis champion [[Leander Paes]] (18-time Grand Slam winner and 1996 Olympic medalist), and several prominent personalities.

In addition to the Tennis Premier League, Mrunal Jain, alongside Kunal Thakkur, has been actively involved in promoting Tennis at the grassroots level. They launched the TPL App,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://sportsmintmedia.com/tennis-premier-league-to-enhance-tennis-culture-and-aptitude-in-india-with-its-tpl-app/ |title=Tennis Premier League App |newspaper=Sportsmintmedia |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref> through which they have successfully conducted over 500 tournaments across India for various age categories, ranging from Under-8 to Open. Aiming to find the next Olympic tennis medalist for India, TPL also initiated the "Race to Gold" <ref>{{cite news |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/tennis-premier-league-tpl-launches-scholarship-scheme-for-young-players-race-to-gold-news-details-olympics-news/article67829618.ece |title=TPL launches RTG initiative |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=18 July 2022}}</ref> Scholarship Program.

==Filmography==

===Television===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Show !! Role !! Notes !! Ref(s)
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki]]'' || Krishna || ||<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140801/entertainment-tvmusic/article/%E2%80%98my-weakness-my-strength%E2%80%99 |title=My weakness is my strength |newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |access-date=2 August 2014}}</ref>
|-
| 2009–2011 || ''[[Bandini (TV series)|Bandini]]'' || Hiten Dharamraj Mahiyavanshi ||Lead ||<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/uttaran-and-bandini-actor-mrunal-jain-gives-marriage-tips-to-fans/story-o5Q6wk0QMepmei3l44FnXI.html |title=Uttaran and Bandini actor Mrunal Jain gives marriage tips to fans |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=19 April 2016}}</ref>
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Looteri Dulhan]]'' || Abhinav || Lead ||<ref>{{cite news |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/mrunal-jain-in--looteri-dulhan/773137/ |title=Mrunal Jain in Looteri Dulhan |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=8 April 2011}}</ref>
|-
| 2011–2012 || ''[[Hitler Didi]]'' || Sameer Diwan || ||<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Mrunal-Jain-in-Hitler-Didi/articleshow/11293195.cms |title=Mrunal Jain in Hitler Didi |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=31 December 2011}}</ref>
|-
| 2013–2015 || ''[[Uttaran]]'' || Akash Chatterjee || Lead ||<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Bonded-with-Uttaran-cast-like-family-Mrunal-Jain/articleshow/45741557.cms |title=Bonded with 'Uttaran' cast like family: Mrunal Jain |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=3 January 2015}}</ref>
|-
|2014 || ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'' || Himself || Guest || rowspan=2 {{N/A|}}
|-
| 2014–2015 || ''Box Cricket League'' || Himself || Contestant
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Bandhan (Indian TV series)|Bandhan]]'' || Raghav Patil || Lead ||<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Mrunal-Jain-to-romance-Chavi-Pandey-in-Zee-TVs-Bandhan/articleshow/46076048.cms |title=Mrunal Jain to romance Chavi Pandey in Zee TV's Bandhan |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=31 January 2015}}</ref>
|-
| 2016 || ''Box Cricket League (Season 2)'' || Himself || Contestant ||<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/cricket-and-controversies-spice-up-bcl-season-ii/16997163 |title=Cricket and controversies spice up 'BCL' season II |newspaper=[[Mid-Day]] |access-date=29 February 2016}}</ref>
|-
| 2016–2017 || ''[[Nagarjuna- Ek Yoddha]]'' || Shankachurna/Rajbir || ||<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Mrunal-Jains-wig-woes/articleshow/52326012.cms |title=Mrunal Jain's wig woes! |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=19 May 2016}}</ref>
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Cinta di Pangkuan Himalaya]]'' || Arman || || rowspan=3 {{N/A|}}
|-
| rowspan="2"|2018 ||''[[Laal Ishq (2018 TV series)|Laal Ishq Episode 5]]'' ||Harsh/Sooraj || Episodic
|-
| ''[[Dil Hi Toh Hai]]'' || Arjun ||
|-
| 2022
|''[[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]''
| Dr. Kunal Khera
|
| <ref>{{cite news|last=Trivedi|first=Tanvi|date=4 August 2022|title=Exclusive! Mrunal Jain to enter Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlataa Hai, actor returns to TV after 5 years|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-mrunal-jain-to-enter-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlataa-hai-actor-returns-to-tv-after-5-years/articleshow/93348646.cms|access-date=4 August 2022|work=[[Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2024
| ''Chaya Graha Rahu Ketu''
| [[Rahu]]
|
|
|}

===Films===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes !! Ref(s)
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Satya 2]]'' || Abhijeet || Hindi-[[Telugu language|Telugu]] bilingual film ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/tv-actor-mrunal-jain-in-rgvs-satya-2/articleshow/20306928.cms|title=TV actor Mrunal Jain in RGV's 'Satya 2'|date=28 May 2013|work= The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Sab Kushal Mangal]]'' || Vishnu || || <ref name=Debutfilms>{{cite news|last1=|first1=|title=Mrunal Jain is thrilled about Sab Kushal Mangal and Sooryavanshi; Deets inside |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/mrunal-jain-thrilled-about-sab-kushal-mangal-and-sooryavanshi-deets-inside-496105|access-date=5 February 2022|work=PinkVilla|date=20 March 2020|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Sooryavanshi]]'' || Raza Hafeez || ||<ref name=MrunalSoorya>{{cite news|last1=|first1=|title=Was hoping people would see me on the big screen in Sooryavanshi last year: Mrunal Jain|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/was-hoping-people-would-see-me-on-the-big-screen-with-akshay-kumar-and-ranveer-singh-in-sooryavanshi-last-year-mrunal-jain/story-WsZ9Fz4324dfXxgwslr6dN.html|access-date=5 February 2022|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=6 January 2021|language=en}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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