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{{Short description|Indian Actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox actor
| name = Vihaan Samat
| image = Vihaan Samat at the Call Me Bae Premiere.jpg
| caption = Samat in 2024
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|03|9|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Calcutta]], [[Bengal]], India
| occupation = Actor
| alma_mater = [[Tisch School of the Arts]]
| years_active = 2020–present
}}

'''Vihaan Samat''' (born 9 March 1996) is an Indian actor who works in [[Hindi]]-language films and series. He is best known for playing the lead part in the [[Netflix]] series ''[[Eternally Confused and Eager for Love]]'' (2022) and a supporting part in the Netflix romantic comedy series ''[[Mismatched]]'' (2020–present).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pardiwalla |first1=Tanzim |title=Exclusive: Vihaan Samat on Mismatched, manifesting his dream roles and more |url=https://www.filmfare.com/interviews/exclusive-vihaan-samat-on-mismatched-manifesting-his-dream-roles-and-more-56462.html |website=filmfare.com |publisher=The Times of India |access-date=21 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Vihaan Samat was born into a [[Sindhis|Sindhi]] family<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mazumdar |first=Ankita |date=12 September 2024 |title=Ananya, Vihaan And Kamiya Talk About The Delights Of Sindhi Food |url=https://curlytales.com/ananya-vihaan-and-kamiya-talk-about-the-delights-of-sindhi-food/ |website=Curly Tales}}</ref> on 9 March 1996 in [[Calcutta]] and raised in [[Mumbai]], India.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Raheja |first1=Dinesh |title=In Bed With Vihaan Samat: "Communication can fix most things. For the rest, there's hugs." |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/brunch/in-bed-with-vihaan-samat-communication-can-fix-most-things-for-the-rest-there-s-hugs-101666376653183.html |website=Hindustan Times |publisher=HT Media Limited |access-date=21 February 2023 |language=en |date=21 October 2022}}</ref> He attended the Arya Vidya Mandir School and the [[Dhirubhai Ambani International School]]. He graduated from the [[New York University]]'s [[Tisch School of the Arts]] in 2018 after studying method acting and returned to India the following year.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mishra |first1=Vinay MR |title=Vihaan Samat on getting facing rejections before Mismatched: Initially I would let things affect me |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/vihaan-samat-on-getting-facing-rejections-before-mismatched-initially-i-would-let-things-affect-me-101661072451645.html |website=Hindustan Times |date=21 August 2022 |publisher=HT Media Group |access-date=21 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Chowdhury |first1=Titas |title=Vihaan opens up on his journey from USA to Mumbai |url=https://www.pressreader.com/india/ht-city/20220405/281603833987424 |website=Pressreader |publisher=HT Media Limited |access-date=21 February 2023}}</ref>

== Career ==
He began his career with a supporting role in the feature film ''[[Worth (film)|Worth]]'' starring [[Michael Keaton]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Radhakrishnan |first1=Manjusha |title=Indian actor Vihaan Samat on overcoming growing pains in 'Eternally Confused And Eager For Love' |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/indian-actor-vihaan-samat-on-overcoming-growing-pains-in-eternally-confused-and-eager-for-love-1.86839907 |website=gulfnews.com |date=30 March 2022 |publisher=GN Media |access-date=21 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref> He then essayed the role of Harsh Agarwal in the Netflix television show, ''Mismatched''. The show was produced by RSVP. On the show, Suchin Mehrotra of Film Companion commented: "The show remains an appealing, easy watch due to its charming cast. As Harsh, Vihaan
, armed with his impressive American accent is given a lot more to do this time around. And the show does well to navigate the Harsh-Dimple-Rishi love triangle with a touching sensitivity."

He then played the lead role of an anxiety-stricken young man called Ray in the Netflix series ''[[Eternally Confused and Eager for Love]].''<ref>{{cite web |title=Netflix announces new series Eternally Confused and Eager for Love |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/days-of-growing-up-370927 |website=The Tribune |publisher=The Tribune Trust |access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Eternally Confused and Eager for Love |url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81197473 |website=Netflix |access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> The show was produced by [[Tiger Baby Films]] and directed by Rahul Nair. On his performance, Sanchita Jhunjhunwala wrote: "Vihaan as Ray puts together a great performance and you enjoy watching him take on this journey. While he does manage to make you feel sorry for him, there are times when you also find the crossroads he's at, relatable (in different ways, for different people of course). He does fit into the character pretty fine and there aren't any two ways about it, even though it was a pretty surprising cast, but well, that's where the acting stands out".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jhunjhunwala |first1=Sanchita |title=Review: Eternally Confused and Eager for Love is relatable in bits and makes for a breezy binge |url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/review-eternally-confused-and-eager-for-love-is-relatable-in-bits-and-makes-for-a-breezy-binge_185288 |website=India Forums |access-date=21 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

He has appeared in multiple brand endorsements like [[Mamaearth]] with [[Sara Ali Khan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Mamaearth launches new TVC with Sara Ali Khan |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/mamaearth-launches-new-tvc-with-sara-ali-khan/2555956/ |website=Financial Express |date=10 June 2022 |publisher=India Express Group |access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> He made his first audio debut with [[Audible (service)|Audible]] India's Hindi adaptation of [[Marvel's Wastelanders]] as Jordan Temple, alongside [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]] as the Black Widow and [[Masaba Gupta]] as Lisa Cartwright.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mugdh |first1=Mantra |title=Brace yourselves for Black Widow's epic comeback in the third season of the Hindi Audible Original podcast series - Marvel’s Wastelanders! |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx-jIEPoivI/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D |website=Instagram |publisher=Audible India |access-date=23 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=ANI |title=This is what Kareena has to say about playing Black Widow in Marvel's 'Wastelanders' |url=https://theprint.in/feature/this-is-what-kareena-has-to-say-about-playing-black-widow-in-marvels-wastelanders/1837448/ |website=ThePrint |publisher=Printline Media Pvt. Ltd. |access-date=11 November 2023 |date=8 November 2023}}</ref>

He has mentioned he has an interest in working in biopics, science fiction films and investigative thrillers. He has mentioned he would like to work on "stories with a soul" and things that would last "long after I’m gone".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pardiwalla |first1=Tanzim |title=Exclusive: Vihaan Samat on Mismatched, manifesting his dream roles and more |url=https://www.filmfare.com/interviews/exclusive-vihaan-samat-on-mismatched-manifesting-his-dream-roles-and-more-56462.html |website=filmfare.com |publisher=The Times of India |access-date=21 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref> He frequently performs theatre with ''[[Mismatched]]'' directors [[Akarsh Khurana]] and Adhaar Khurana.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shende |first1=Neha |title=Vihaan Samat Interview |url=https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/interviews/vihaan-samat-interview.asp# |website=mumbaitheatreguide.com |date=23 August 2022 |publisher=Fifth Quarter Infomedia Put Ltd |access-date=21 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Mishra |first1=Vinay MR |title=Vihaan Samat on getting facing rejections before Mismatched: Initially I would let things affect me |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/vihaan-samat-on-getting-facing-rejections-before-mismatched-initially-i-would-let-things-affect-me-101661072451645.html |website=Hindustan Times |date=21 August 2022 |publisher=HT Media Group |access-date=21 February 2023}}</ref>

In 2024, he appeared opposite [[Ananya Panday]] in the [[Amazon Prime Video]] comedy series ''[[Call Me Bae]]'',<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ahuja |first1=Sanjeev K |date=10 June 2023 |title=Real-life Korean businessman bags role in Amazon Web Series "Call Me Bae" |url=https://www.asiancommunitynews.com/real-life-korean-businessman-bags-role-in-amazon-original-web-series-call-me-bae/ |access-date=4 July 2023 |website=Asian Community News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Raut |first1=Rahul |date=11 January 2019 |title=PeepingMoon Exclusive: Ananya Pandey's debut series 'Call Me Bae' set to roll; Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada & others join the cast |url=https://peepingmoon.com/exclusive-news/news/69213/PeepingMoon-Exclusive-Ananya-Pandeys-debut-series-Call-Me-Bae-set-to-roll-Vir-Das-Gurfateh-Pirzada-others-join-the-cast.html |access-date=4 July 2023 |website=Peepingmoon |publisher=Clapping Hands Private Limited |language=en}}</ref> and in [[Vikramaditya Motwane]]'s cyber thriller ''[[CTRL (film)|CTRL]]'' on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite web |date=19 January 2023 |title=Photos: Ananya Panday, Vihaan Samat and Vikramaditya Motwane snapped in Versova {{!}} Parties & Events - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/photos-ananya-panday-vihaan-samat-vikramaditya-motwane-snapped-versova/ |access-date=21 February 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=That's a Wrap! Mismatched star Vihaan Samat wraps his next Untitled Cyber-Thriller Film opposite Ananya Panday directed by Vikram Aditya Motwane |url=https://www.bollywoodbubble.com/bollywood-news/vihaan-samat-wraps-his-next-opposite-ananya-panday-directed-by-vikram-aditya-motwane/ |access-date=18 April 2023 |website=Bollywood Bubble |publisher=www.bollywoodbubble.com}}</ref>

He will reportedly be seen in a web series produced by Applause Entertainment with [[Ileana D'Cruz]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chaubey |first1=Pranita |title=From Ileana D'Cruz's Diwali Celebrations On A Beach. See Pics |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/inside-ileana-d-cruz-s-diwali-celebrations-with-anya-singh-vihaan-samat-and-other-friends-on-beach-3465961 |access-date=21 February 2023 |website=NDTV.com |publisher=AMG Media Networks Limited}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes !! Ref
|-
| 2020–2024 || ''[[Mismatched]]'' || Harsh Agarwal || ||<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pardiwalla |first1=Tanzim |title=Exclusive: Vihaan Samat on Mismatched, manifesting his dream roles and more |url=https://www.filmfare.com/interviews/exclusive-vihaan-samat-on-mismatched-manifesting-his-dream-roles-and-more-56462.html |website=filmfare.com |publisher=The Times of India |access-date=21 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Pardiwalla |first1=Tanzim |title=Exclusive: Vihaan Samat on Mismatched, manifesting his dream roles and more |url=https://www.filmfare.com/interviews/exclusive-vihaan-samat-on-mismatched-manifesting-his-dream-roles-and-more-56462.html |access-date=21 February 2023 |website=filmfare.com |publisher=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2022 || [[Eternally Confused and Eager for Love|''Eternally Confused and Eager For Love'']] || Ray || ||<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pardiwalla |first1=Tanzim |title=Exclusive: Vihaan Samat on Mismatched, manifesting his dream roles and more |url=https://www.filmfare.com/interviews/exclusive-vihaan-samat-on-mismatched-manifesting-his-dream-roles-and-more-56462.html |website=filmfare.com |publisher=The Times of India |access-date=21 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2024 || ''[[Call Me Bae]]'' || Agastya Choudhary || ||<ref>{{cite web |last1=Raut |first1=Rahul |title=PeepingMoon Exclusive: Ananya Pandey's debut series 'Call Me Bae' set to roll; Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada & others join the cast |url=https://peepingmoon.com/exclusive-news/news/69213/PeepingMoon-Exclusive-Ananya-Pandeys-debut-series-Call-Me-Bae-set-to-roll-Vir-Das-Gurfateh-Pirzada-others-join-the-cast.html |website=Peepingmoon |publisher=Clapping Hands Private Limited |access-date=4 July 2023 |language=en |date=11 January 2019}}</ref>
|-
|2025 || ''[[The Royals (2025 TV series)|The Royals]]'' || Yuvaraj Digvijay "Diggy" Singh||
|-
| TBA || Untitled series || TBA || Filming ||<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chaubey |first1=Pranita |title=From Ileana D'Cruz's Diwali Celebrations On A Beach. See Pics |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/inside-ileana-d-cruz-s-diwali-celebrations-with-anya-singh-vihaan-samat-and-other-friends-on-beach-3465961 |website=NDTV.com |publisher=AMG Media Networks Limited |access-date=21 February 2023}}</ref>
|}

=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes !! Ref
|-
| 2020 || ''Worth'' || Patel || ||<ref>{{cite web |last1=Radhakrishnan |first1=Manjusha |title=Indian actor Vihaan Samat on overcoming growing pains in 'Eternally Confused And Eager For Love' |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/indian-actor-vihaan-samat-on-overcoming-growing-pains-in-eternally-confused-and-eager-for-love-1.86839907 |website=gulfnews.com |date=30 March 2022 |publisher=GN Media |access-date=21 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2024 || ''[[CTRL (film)|CTRL]]'' || Joe Mascarenhas || ||<ref>{{cite web |title=Photos: Ananya Panday, Vihaan Samat and Vikramaditya Motwane snapped in Versova {{!}} Parties & Events - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/photos-ananya-panday-vihaan-samat-vikramaditya-motwane-snapped-versova/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=21 February 2023 |language=en |date=19 January 2023}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Samat, Vihaan}}
[[Category:Indian actors]]
[[Category:1996 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Indian Sindhi people]]
[[Category:Sindhi male actors]]

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