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{{Short description|Indian actor}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Nakul Roshan Sahdev
| image = Nakul Roshan Sahdev at the Filmfare Awards 2023.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Nakul in 2023
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Udaipur]], [[Rajasthan]], India
| alma_mater = [[Whistling Woods International]]
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2011–present
}}

'''Nakul Roshan Sahdev''' (born 5 January 1995) is an Indian actor and producer who works primarily in [[Hindi]] films, web series, and television. He is best known for his roles in the critically acclaimed films ''[[Gully Boy]]'' (2019) and ''[[Pagglait]]'' (2021), and the web series ''[[Candy (web series)|Candy]]'' (2021), for which he received a nomination at the [[Indian Television Academy Awards]].

== Early life and education ==
Nakul Roshan Sahdev was born on 5 January 1995 in [[Udaipur]], [[Rajasthan]].<ref name="NIE2021">{{cite news |title=Nakul Roshan Sahdev is a man with a dream |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/Mar/26/nakul-roshan-sahdev-is-aman-with-a-dream-2281791.html |work=The New Indian Express |date=26 March 2021 |access-date=2 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326073007/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/mar/26/nakul-roshan-sahdev-is-aman-with-a-dream-2281791.html |archive-date=26 March 2021}}</ref> He completed his schooling at St. Paul Sr. Secondary School in Udaipur. He subsequently enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce Honours programme at [[NMIMS]], Mumbai, before leaving to pursue formal acting training at [[Whistling Woods International]].<ref name="Tribune2021">{{cite news |title=Best known as Salman of Gully Boy, Nakul Roshan Sahdev will now be seen in Netflix movie Pagglait |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/best-known-as-salman-of-gully-boy-nakul-roshan-sahdev-will-now-be-seen-in-netflix-movie-pagglait-he-talks-about-it-and-more-230610 |work=The Tribune |date=26 March 2021 |access-date=2 September 2024}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== Early career ===
In 2010, Sahdev joined [[Excel Entertainment]], a Mumbai-based film production company. He served as an assistant casting director on the 2011 film ''[[Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara]]'', starring [[Hrithik Roshan]], [[Farhan Akhtar]], [[Abhay Deol]], and [[Katrina Kaif]].<ref name="HT2021">{{cite news |title=Things are looking up and I feel good: Nakul Roshan Sahdev |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/things-are-looking-up-and-i-feel-good-nakul-roshan-sahdev-101617212573901.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=31 March 2021 |access-date=2 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331174316/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/things-are-looking-up-and-i-feel-good-nakul-roshan-sahdev-101617212573901.html |archive-date=31 March 2021}}</ref>

=== Acting debut ===
Sahdev made his acting debut as the primary antagonist in the children's television series ''[[Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz De]]'', which aired on [[Disney Channel India]] from 2010 to 2011.<ref name="IndiaToday2010">{{cite news |title=Red Chillies produces musical drama for children |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/red-chillies-produces-musical-drama-for-children-73525-2010-05-05.cms |work=India Today |date=5 May 2010 |access-date=2 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308105506/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/red-chillies-produces-musical-drama-for-children-73525-2010-05-05.cms |archive-date=8 March 2024}}</ref> His film debut followed with the 2011 romance drama ''[[Mod (film)|Mod]]'', in which he portrayed the younger version of the lead character Andrew Raymond.<ref name="HT2021"/>

=== Films ===
Sahdev appeared as Salman in [[Zoya Akhtar]]'s ''[[Gully Boy]]'' (2019), a critically acclaimed musical drama starring [[Ranveer Singh]] and [[Alia Bhatt]], which won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Film]] in 2020.<ref name="HT_Gully">{{cite news |title=With my work reaching the right audiences, I feel I'm on cloud nine: Nakul Roshan Sahdev |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/with-my-work-reaching-the-right-audiences-i-feel-i-m-on-cloud-nine-nakul-roshan-sahdev-101637347632818.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=20 November 2021 |access-date=4 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119191429/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/with-my-work-reaching-the-right-audiences-i-feel-i-m-on-cloud-nine-nakul-roshan-sahdev-101637347632818.html |archive-date=19 November 2021}}</ref>

In 2021, he played Aditya Giri in ''[[Pagglait]]'', a dark comedy-drama released on [[Netflix]].<ref name="MidDay2021">{{cite news |title=Gully Boy fame Nakul Roshan Sahdev plays a prominent role in Sanya Malhotra's Pagglait |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/nakul-roshan-sahdev-to-be-seen-in-a-very-prominent-role-opposite-sanya-malhotra-in-pagglait-23164667 |work=Mid-day |date=20 November 2021 |access-date=4 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903070437/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/nakul-roshan-sahdev-to-be-seen-in-a-very-prominent-role-opposite-sanya-malhotra-in-pagglait-23164667 |archive-date=3 September 2024}}</ref>

He appeared as Bosco in ''[[Dange]]'' (2024), a [[Hindi]]–[[Tamil language|Tamil]] bilingual film produced by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]].<ref name="Filmfare2024">{{cite news |title=Dange Movie Review |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/dange-movie-review-64741.html |work=Filmfare |date=2 March 2024 |access-date=10 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303011053/https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/dange-movie-review-64741.html |archive-date=3 March 2024}}</ref>

In 2025, Sahdev starred in ''[[Murderbaad]]'', a thriller film directed by Arnab Chatterjee and distributed by [[Reliance Entertainment]], playing dual roles as Jayesh Madnani and Jogesh Mallick.<ref name="Murderbaad">{{cite web |title=Reliance Entertainment unveils first look of Murderbaad |url=https://www.bollywoodhelpline.com/news/entertainment/movie/reliance-entertainment-unveils-first-look-of-murderbaad/54986 |website=Bollywood Helpline |access-date=2 September 2024}}</ref>

=== Web series ===
Sahdev played Vayu Ranaut in the psychological thriller ''[[Candy (web series)|Candy]]'' (2021), released on [[Voot|VOOT Select]], earning him a nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama Web) at the [[Indian Television Academy Awards|21st ITA Awards]].<ref name="NIE2021"/>

He subsequently appeared in the thriller ''Girgit'' (2021) on [[ALTBalaji]], portraying the character Ranbir Khetan.<ref name="BizStd2021">{{cite news |title=Love can be intense, dark, and a complicated emotion, says Nakul Roshan Sahdev |url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/love-can-be-intense-dark-and-a-complicated-emotion-says-nakul-roshan-sahdev-121102101314_1.html |work=Business Standard |date=21 October 2021 |access-date=2 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021150545/https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/love-can-be-intense-dark-and-a-complicated-emotion-says-nakul-roshan-sahdev-121102101314_1.html |archive-date=21 October 2021}}</ref>

In 2022, he appeared as Kisna in ''Aar Ya Paar'' (later retitled ''[[Teerandaz (TV series)| Teerandaz]]'') on [[JioHotstar]].<ref name="LeisureByte2022">{{cite news |title=Aar Ya Paar Review: Ashish Vidyarthi, Aditya Rawal Series is Fun |url=https://www.leisurebyte.com/aar-ya-paar-review-ashish-vidyarthi-aditya-rawal/ |work=Leisure Byte |date=30 December 2022 |access-date=2 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230060744/https://www.leisurebyte.com/aar-ya-paar-review-ashish-vidyarthi-aditya-rawal/ |archive-date=30 December 2022}}</ref>

In 2025, he appeared as Ghulam in the [[Netflix]] spy thriller series ''[[Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians]]'', set in 1970s India and featuring [[Pratik Gandhi]] in the lead role, released on 13 August 2025.<ref name="TOI_SJSA">{{cite news |title=Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/saare-jahan-se-accha-the-silent-guardians/seriesreview/123252989.cms |work=Times of India |date=16 August 2025 |access-date=16 August 2025}}</ref>

In 2026, Sahdev is set to appear as Jazzy in ''Lukkhe'', a musical action drama series directed by Himank Gaur, produced by [[Vipul D. Shah]] and Rajesh Bahl under Optimystix Entertainment and White Guerrilla LLP, and set in [[Chandigarh]]. The series also stars [[Raashii Khanna]], [[Palak Tiwari]], and rapper [[King (singer)|King]], who makes his acting debut. It is scheduled to premiere on [[Amazon Prime Video]] on 8 May 2026.<ref name="Lukkhe">{{cite news |title=Prime Video announces May 8 premiere for Lukkhe, a rap-fuelled action drama set in Punjab |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/prime-video-announces-may-8-premiere-for-lukkhe-a-rap-fuelled-action-drama-set-in-punjab/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=14 April 2026 |access-date=21 April 2026}}</ref>

=== Production work ===
Sahdev has also worked as a producer. He produced an advertising film for the [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] team [[Gujarat Titans]] for Capri Loans, featuring cricketers [[Hardik Pandya]], [[Shubman Gill]], and [[Kane Williamson]].<ref name="CapriLoans">{{cite news |title=Capri Loans unveils new campaign starring Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, and Kane Williamson |url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/advertising/capri-loans-unveils-new-campaign-starring-hardik-pandya-shubman-gill-and-kane-williamson |work=Afaqs |date=17 April 2023 |access-date=2 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418165715/https://www.afaqs.com/news/advertising/capri-loans-unveils-new-campaign-starring-hardik-pandya-shubman-gill-and-kane-williamson |archive-date=18 April 2023}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes !! Ref.
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Mod (film)|Mod]]'' || Young Andrew Raymond || || <ref name="HT2021"/>
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Gully Boy]]'' || Salman || Directed by [[Zoya Akhtar]] || <ref name="HT_Gully"/>
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Pagglait]]'' || Aditya Giri || Released on [[Netflix]] || <ref name="MidDay2021"/>
|-
| 2024 || ''[[Dange (film)|Dange]]'' || Bosco || Hindi–Tamil bilingual; produced by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] || <ref name="Filmfare2024"/>
|-
| 2025 || ''[[Murderbaad]]'' || Jayesh Madnani / Jogesh Mallick || Distributed by [[Reliance Entertainment]] || <ref name="Murderbaad"/>
|}

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Platform !! Notes !! Ref.
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Candy (web series)|Candy]]'' || Vayu Ranaut || [[JioHotstar]] || || <ref name="NIE2021"/>
|-
| 2021 || ''Girgit'' || Ranbir Khetan || [[ALTBalaji]] || || <ref name="BizStd2021"/>
|-
| 2022 || ''[[Teerandaz (TV series)| Teerandaz]]''|| Kisna || [[JioHotstar]] || || <ref name="LeisureByte2022"/>
|-
| 2025 || ''[[Saare Jahan Se Accha (2025 TV series) | Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians]]'' || Ghulam || [[Netflix]] || Released 13 August 2025 || <ref name="TOI_SJSA"/>
|-
| 2026 || ''Lukkhe'' || Jazzy || [[Amazon Prime Video]] || Premieres 8 May 2026 || <ref name="Lukkhe"/>
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Network !! Ref.
|-
| 2010–11 || ''[[Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz De|Ishaan]]'' || Kabir || [[Disney Channel India]] || <ref name="IndiaToday2010"/>
|-
| 2013 || ''Best Friends Forever?'' || Puru || [[Channel V India]] ||
|-
| 2014 || ''[[MTV Fanaah]]'' || Anshuman || [[MTV India]] ||
|}

=== Music videos ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Singer(s) !! Composer !! Ref.
|-
| 2021 || "Marjawaan" || [[Asees Kaur]] and Yasser Desai || [[Tanishk Bagchi]] || <ref name="Marjawaan">{{cite web |title=Tanishk Bagchi Launches First Independent track 'Marjawaan' with Artist Originals ft. Asees Kaur & Yasser Desai |url=https://www.musiculture.in/tanishk-bagchi-launches-first-independent-track-marjawaan-with-artist-originals-ft-asees-kaur-yasser-desa/ |website=Musiculture |date=22 November 2021 |access-date=1 September 2024}}</ref>
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Work !! Result !! Ref.
|-
| 2021 || [[Indian Television Academy Awards|21st ITA Awards]] || Best Actor Supporting – Drama Web || ''Candy'' || {{nom}} || <ref name="NIE2021"/>
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|nm4739989}}

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[[Category:People from Udaipur]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:Actors from Rajasthan]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]

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