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{{short description|Indian model and actor}}
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| name              = Barun Sobti
| name              = Barun Sobti
| image              = Barun Sobti from the Mahurat of Main Aur Mr. Riight.jpg
| image              = Barun Sobti 1.jpg
| caption            = Sobti in 2014
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| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1984|08|21}}<ref name=birth>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/barun-sobti-turns-30-5-fun-facts-about-the-birthday-boy-169339.html|title=Barun Sobti Turns 30: 5 Fun Facts About The Birthday Boy|publisher=[[Indiatimes]]|date=2014-08-21|access-date=22 December 2014|archive-date=6 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306115525/http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/barun-sobti-turns-30-5-fun-facts-about-the-birthday-boy-169339.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| birth_place        = [[Delhi]], India<ref name="birth"/>
| birth_place        =  
| spouse            = {{marriage|Pashmeen Manchanda|2010}}
| spouse            = Pashmeen Manchanda (m. 2010-Present)
| children          = 1
| children          = 2
| occupation        = {{hlist|Actor|Model|Narrator|Screenwriter}}
| occupation        = Actor, writer
| years active      = 2009–present
| signature          = Barun Sobti signature.jpg
| signature          = Barun Sobti signature.jpg
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'''Barun Sobti''' (born 21 August 1984) is an Indian actor.<ref name="birth"/> He started his acting career in 2009 with [[StarPlus|Star Plus]]'s ''[[Shraddha (TV series)|Shraddha]]'' and later appeared in a negative role in ''[[Dill Mill Gayye]]''. He portrayed his first lead role in [[Sony TV]]'s series ''[[Baat Hamari Pakki Hai]]'' (2010). In 2011, Sobti rose to fame by playing Arnav Singh Raizada in ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/iss-pyar-ko-kya-naam-doon-completes-9-years-i-thought-barun-was-high-during-audition-says-gul-khan-1686890-2020-06-08|title=Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon completes 9 years: I thought Barun was high during audition, says Gul Khan|date=8 June 2020}}</ref>
'''Barun Sobti'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Winners Of The Filmfare OTT Awards 2023: Full List Out |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/winners-of-the-filmfare-ott-awards-2023-full-list-out-62777.html |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref> is an Indian actor. He is known for his roles in ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]'', ''[[Kohrra]]'', ''[[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]]'', ''[[Halahal (film)|Halahal]]'', ''[[Raat Jawaan Hai]]'' and ''[[Tanhaiyan]]''. He has won the [[Filmfare OTT Awards|Filmfare OTT Award]] for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for ''[[Kohrra]]'' in 2023 and for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for ''[[Raat Jawaan Hai]]'' in 2025 respectively.


Sobti made his film debut with the  romantic comedy ''[[Main Aur Mr. Riight]]'' (2014) and later worked on the film ''[[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]]'' (2017) and [[Eros Now]] original movie ''[[Halahal (film)|Halahal]]'' (2020).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/main-aur-mr-riight-trailer-review-18527.html|title='Main Aur Mr. Riight' trailer: Get ready to watch the perfect mismatch (watch video)|date=16 November 2014}}</ref>
== Career ==


He starred in the Hotstar Originals web series ''[[Tanhaiyan]]'' (2017) and ALTBalaji's ''[[The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family]]'' (2018) and recent ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]'' (2020). Sobti also starred in short films ''Dry Dreams'' (2015) and the [[Voot]] originals ''Derma'' (2019). Barun also narrated the audiobook "The Last Boy to fall in Love" by [[Durjoy Datta]] for [[Audible.com|Audible]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/barun-sobti-most-sensible-actors-build-their-image-than-their-craft-as-that-s-how-the-industry-functions-101615973289027.html|title=Barun Sobti: Most sensible actors build their image than their craft as that’s how the industry functions|date=17 March 2021}}</ref>
Sobti made his television debut in 2009 as Swayam Khurana in [[Shraddha (TV series)|''Shraddha'']] and subsequently appeared in a cameo role in [[Dill Mill Gayye]]. In 2010, he played Shravan Jaiswal in [[Baat Hamari Pakki Hai]]. He was well appreciated for his performance. He rose to prominence in 2011 with his portrayal of Arnav Singh Raizada in [[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]], establishing himself as a leading television actor. In 2017, he headlined [[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? 3]], playing Advay Singh Raizada.


==Early life==
Sobti made his film debut with [[Main Aur Mr. Riight]] (2014) and later appeared in [[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]] (2017). Sobti portrayed Arjun Anand, a reserved young man navigating friendship and love in Mumbai. His performance was noted for its naturalism and understated vulnerability, aligning with the film's slice-of-life tone. Directed by Milind Dhaimade, the film premiered at international festivals and received positive critical response.
Sobti was born on 21 August 1984 to Raj Sobti and Veenu Sobti in [[Delhi]], India.<ref name="birth"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/barun-sobti-turns-33-since-the-day-i-got-married-i-never-got-to-plan-my-birthday/story-Q9Yb6jF5i0Xs1mfVf2HpTI.html|title=Barun Sobti turns 33: Since the day I got married, I never got to plan my birthday|date=21 August 2017}}</ref> Sobti attended St. Mark's School in Paschim Vihar, New Delhi.<ref name="school">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/manish-paul-other-tv-bollywood-actors-who-are-not-single/story-wDRlOjKE2Gvdgw0JVXggVP.html;jsessionid=E700A8325111CC0B004B8F266ADC54FE|title=Manish Paul, other TV-Bollywood actors who are not single!|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=26 September 2015|archive-date=21 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021053437/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/manish-paul-other-tv-bollywood-actors-who-are-not-single/story-wDRlOjKE2Gvdgw0JVXggVP.html;jsessionid=E700A8325111CC0B004B8F266ADC54FE|url-status=live}}</ref> He worked as an operations manager at Jindal Telecom for 7 years before entering the entertainment industry.<ref name="school"/>


==Personal life==
In 2019, he featured in a short film “Derma” and the sports drama [[22 Yards]].
He met his wife Pashmeen Manchanda the first time in his school. After a long-distance relationship, Sobti married Manchanda in a private ceremony on 12 December 2010 in a Gurudwara.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/news/CEL-10-things-you-didnt-know-about-barun-sobti-and-pashmeen-manchandas-love-story-4314186-PHO.html|title=10 things you didn't know about Barun Sobti and Pashmeen Manchanda's love story|work=daily.bhaskar.com|access-date=26 September 2015|archive-date=27 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927132000/http://daily.bhaskar.com/news/CEL-10-things-you-didnt-know-about-barun-sobti-and-pashmeen-manchandas-love-story-4314186-PHO.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/I-have-reservations-about-doing-intimate-scenes-Barun-Sobti/articleshow/15120403.cms|title=I have reservations about doing intimate scenes: Barun Sobti|work=The Times of India|access-date=16 March 2016|archive-date=6 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306122007/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/I-have-reservations-about-doing-intimate-scenes-Barun-Sobti/articleshow/15120403.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, the couple had a daughter, Sifat.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/barun-sobti-and-wife-pashmeen-blessed-with-a-baby-girl-after-eight-years-of-marriage-1563041-2019-07-05 |title=Barun Sobti and wife Pashmeen blessed with a baby girl after eight years of marriage |date=2019-07-05 |work=India Today |access-date=2019-07-06 |archive-date=6 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706021050/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/barun-sobti-and-wife-pashmeen-blessed-with-a-baby-girl-after-eight-years-of-marriage-1563041-2019-07-05 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Career==
Transitioning to digital platforms, he starred in Gul Khan's [[Tanhaiyan]] (2017) and [[The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family]] (2018).
Sobti made his acting debut as a lead in 2009 as Swayam Khurana in [[StarPlus|Star Plus]]'s ''[[Shraddha (TV series)|Shraddha]]''. He later did negative cameo role in the famous medical show ''[[Dill Mill Gayye]]'' as Dr. Raj, a medical intern with drug addiction.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/tv/stars/barun-sobti/barun-sobti-appeared-in-the-medical-romance/articleshow/47382887.cms|title=Barun Sobti appeared in the medical romance, Dill Mill Gayye|date=22 May 2015}}</ref>


In 2010, Sobti starred in [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]]'s ''[[Baat Hamari Pakki Hai]]''. He rose to prominence with his portrayal as the carefree, rich, spoiled Shravan Jaiswal. In 2011, Sobti starred in [[StarPlus|Star Plus]]'s ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]'' as Arnav Singh Raizada, a business tycoon opposite [[Sanaya Irani]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/confirmed-barun-sobti-quits-iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doon/story-m6lwqTe0PukknFXvTNTFGP.html|title=CONFIRMED! Barun Sobti quits Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon|date=21 November 2012}}</ref> It ended on 30 November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/iss-pyaar-kos-abrupt-ending-on-30th-november/articleshow/17374033.cms|title=Iss Pyaar Ko’s abrupt ending on 30th November|date=2 December 2012}}</ref>
In 2020, Sobti portrayed Nikhil Nair in [[Asur (web series)|''Asur'']], a former CBI forensic expert drawn into investigating ritualistic killings rooted in mythology. Across two seasons, the psychological thriller explored faith, morality, and justice, with Nikhil at its core. His restrained, layered performance was widely praised for capturing the character's inner conflict and psychological strain. The series marked a significant milestone in his digital career.


Sobti made his Bollywood debut in 2014 with the film ''[[Main Aur Mr. Riight]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title = Main Air Mr.Right|url = http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/videos/id/551319|publisher = Bollywood Hungama|access-date = 9 September 2014|archive-date = 27 October 2014|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141027220149/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/videos/id/551319|url-status = live}}</ref> a romantic comedy opposite Shenaz Treasury.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/main-aur-mr-riight/movie-review/45492863.cms|title=Main Aur Mr Riight (2014)|date=13 December 2014|website=Times Of India|access-date=8 December 2018|archive-date=25 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425070921/https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Main-Aur-Mr-Riight/movie-review/45492863.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
Later in 2020, Sobti starred in [[Halahal (film)|''Halahal'']], a crime drama that premiered on [[Eros Now]]. The film is loosely inspired by real-life events surrounding medical admission scams in India. Sobti portrayed Inspector Yusuf Qureshi, a morally ambiguous and street-smart police officer who becomes involved in the investigation of a medical student's suspicious death. His performance was noted for its restraint and layered portrayal of a conflicted officer navigating a flawed system.


Sobti's second movie was the slice of life ''[[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]]'', directed by Milind Dhaimade which premiered at the [[BFI London Film Festival|British Film Institute London Film Festival]], then in India at the [[Mumbai Film Festival|MAMI Mumbai Film Festival]] also screened at various film festivals. The movie was received well upon release and was one of the most critically acclaimed movies of 2017.{{citation needed|reason=prove this claim|date=February 2021}}
Barun Sobti played a lawyer in [[ZEE5|Zee 5]]'s [[200 Halla Ho]] navigating a case rooted in caste oppression and gendered injustice. Set against the backdrop of marginalized Dalit women seeking justice, his character represents the legal system grappling with uncomfortable social realities. He also played a cameo role in [[Srijit Mukherji]]'s web series [[Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke]]. In 2023, he returned as Nikhil Nair for the second season of [[Asur (web series)|''Asur'']], he further deepened the role, presenting a more conflicted and emotionally burdened Nair. The series went on to become a huge nationwide success, topping Ormax charts for several weeks. He also starred in the [[Amazon Mini TV]] series [[Badtameez Dil (TV series)|''Badtameez Dil'']].


In 2015, he acted in ''Dry Dreams'', a short film about water conservation.<ref name="dry">{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kritika-kamra-kills-barun-sobti-for-water-in-short-film-day-dreams/1/444884.html|title=Watch: Kritika Kamra kills Barun Sobti for water|access-date=16 March 2016|archive-date=21 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321181753/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kritika-kamra-kills-barun-sobti-for-water-in-short-film-day-dreams/1/444884.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The short film was Sobti's debut into the digital platform, after which he starred in [[Hotstar]] original romantic webseries ''[[Tanhaiyan]]'' which was well received.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2017/barun-sobti-surbhi-jyoti-tanhaiyan-15-best-scenes-we-loved-tanhaiyan-no2-hotstar-254753.html|title=15 Best Scenes Of Barun Sobti & Surbhi Jyoti's Tanhaiyan That We Loved The Most!|last=A|first=Nagarathna|date=2017-01-17|website=FilmiBeat|access-date=26 November 2018|archive-date=16 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116221345/https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2017/barun-sobti-surbhi-jyoti-tanhaiyan-15-best-scenes-we-loved-tanhaiyan-no2-hotstar-254753.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He later on starred in [[ALTBalaji]]'s ''[[The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family]]'' alongside [[Kay Kay Menon]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://altbalaji.com/show/240|title=The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family|access-date=16 November 2018|archive-date=16 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116220039/https://altbalaji.com/show/240|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2023, he starred as Amarpal Garundi in the Netflix crime drama [[Kohrra]], which received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its writing, realism and performances.He won his first Filmfare OTT award for [[Kohrra]]. In 2024, Sobti featured in Rakshak – India's Braves: Chapter 2 and the comedy-drama [[Raat Jawaan Hai]], directed by Sumeet Vyas. His performance as a stay at home dad was well appreciated and Sobti won his second Best Actor Filmfare award for [[Raat Jawaan Hai]].


In 2017, the channel launched the third season of ''Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon'' with Sobti playing Advay Singh Raizada, an anti hero. Sobti recently played Nikhil Nair in the [[Voot|Voot Select]] original series ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]'' and Inspector Yusuf Qureshi in [[Eros Now]] original movie ''[[Halahal (film)|Halahal]]''.
Sobti returned as Garundi in [[Kohrra]] second season, garnering positive reviews from critics. The series was commended for its layered storytelling and character development, and Sobti's performance was noted for its restraint, emotional depth and consistency, further consolidating his reputation for portraying complex, grounded characters.


==In the media==
== Personal life ==
Sobti was voted as the 3rd Sexiest Asian Man by UK magazine ''[[Eastern Eye]]'' following [[Hrithik Roshan]] and [[Shahid Kapoor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news-and-interviews/Ali-Zafar-crowned-sexiest-Asian-Man-on-the-Planet/articleshow/27218986.cms?|title=Ali Zafar crowned sexiest Asian man on planet|publisher=Times of India|access-date=9 September 2014|archive-date=10 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410220844/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news-and-interviews/Ali-Zafar-crowned-sexiest-Asian-Man-on-the-Planet/articleshow/27218986.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
Barun Sobti married his high school sweetheart, Pashmeen Manchanda, on 12 December 2010, in a private ceremony in a Gurudwara. They have two children, Sifat Sobti, born in June 2019, and Meer Sobti, born in April 2023.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2023-04-26 |title=Exclusive: Barun Sobti and Pashmeen Manchanda become parents for the second time; blessed with a baby boy |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/barun-sobti-and-pashmeen-manchanda-blessed-with-a-baby-boy-their-relatives-post-goes-viral/articleshow/99788845.cms |access-date=2023-09-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
 
He was also ranked 2nd in the ''Gazette Review'' list of Most Handsome Men in the World in 2017-2018 as runner up to [[Chris Evans (actor)|Chris Evans]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gazettereview.com/2017/06/top-10-handsome-men-world/|title=Top 10 Most Handsome Men In the World - 2018 Update|website=The Gazette Review|access-date=20 December 2018|archive-date=20 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220231028/https://gazettereview.com/2017/06/top-10-handsome-men-world/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===Web releases===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Platform
! Format
|-
| 2015
|''Dry Dreams''
| Protagonist
| [[YouTube]]
| Short Film
|-
| 2017
|''[[Tanhaiyan]]''
| Haider Ali Khan
| [[Hotstar]]
| Web Series
|-
| 2018
| ''[[The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family]]''
| Samar Ranaut
| [[Alt Balaji]]
| Web Series
|-
| 2019
| ''Derma''
| Anthony
| [[JioCinema]]
| Short Film
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]''
| Nikhil Nair
| [[JioCinema]]
| Web Series<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dixit |first=Mohit |date=5 June 2025 |title=EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Barun Sobti shares MAJOR update on Asur 3, sheds light on how show changed perception about him |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-video-barun-sobti-shares-major-update-on-asur-3-sheds-light-on-how-show-changed-perception-about-him-1390643 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |access-date=29 November 2025}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2020
|''[[Halahal (film)|Halahal]]''
| Inspector Yusuf Qureshi
| [[Eros Now]]
| Web Movie
|-
| ''The Missing Stone''
| Sahir
| [[MX Player]]
| Web Series
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2021
| ''The Last Boy To Fall In Love''
| Amartya
| [[Audible (service)|Audible]]
| Audiobook
|-
| ''[[200 Halla Ho]]''
| Umesh Joshi
| [[Zee5]]
| Web Movie
|-
| ''When a Man Loves a Woman''
| Peter
| [[YouTube]]
| Short Film
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2023
| ''[[Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke]]''
| Sameer
| [[Zee5]]
| Cameo - Web Series
|-
| ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur 2]]''
| Nikhil Nair
| [[Hotstar]]
| Web Series
|-
|''[[Badtameez Dil (TV series)|Badtameez Dil]]''
| Karan Singh Rathod
| [[Amazon MX Player]]
| Web Series
|-
| ''[[Kohrra]]''
| Amarpal Garundi
| [[Netflix]]
| Web Series
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2024
| ''Rakshak - India's Brave 2''
|Naib Subedar Sombir Singh
| [[Amazon MX Player]]
| Web Series
|-
| ''[[Raat Jawaan Hai]]''
| Avinash
| [[Sony Liv]]
| Web Series
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2026
| '' [[Kohrra |Kohrra 2]]''
| Amarpal Garundi
| [[Netflix]]
| Web Series
|-
| Tumhari Khushboo
| Kamran
| TBA
| Short Film
|-
| Welcome To Khoya Mahal
| Kanishk
| [[Prime Video]]
| Web Series
|-
| A.S.I Babita Singh Reporting!
| Bansi
| [[Prime Video]]
| Web Movie
|}


===Films===
===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"|
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
|-
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable"  | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}}
|-
|-
| 2014  
| 2014  
| ''[[Main Aur Mr. Riight]]''
| ''[[Main Aur Mr. Riight]]''
| Sukhi Singh / Vridhaan Dalmia
| Sukhwinder "Sukhi" Singh / Hridaan Dalmiya
| Debut
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Barun-Sobtis-Main-Aur-Mr-Riight-promo-gets-a-positive-response/articleshow/45218208.cms|title=Barun Sobti's 'Main Aur Mr Riight' promo gets a positive response|work=The Times of India|access-date=16 March 2016|archive-date=19 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819181855/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Barun-Sobtis-Main-Aur-Mr-Riight-promo-gets-a-positive-response/articleshow/45218208.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2016
| 2016
| ''[[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]]''
| ''[[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]]''
| Arjun Anand
| Arjun Anand
| World premiere at BFI, London
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/satra-ko-shaadi-hai-is-about-big-fat-chaos-filled-indian-wedding/|title='Satra Ko Shaadi Hai' is about big fat chaos filled Indian wedding|date=30 April 2014|work=The Indian Express|access-date=16 March 2016|archive-date=23 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323054533/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/satra-ko-shaadi-hai-is-about-big-fat-chaos-filled-indian-wedding/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2019
| 2019
| ''[[22 Yards]]''
| ''[[22 Yards]]''
| Ron Sen
| Ronajith "Ron" Sen
| World premiere at the BASAFF, California
|-
| style= "text-align:centre;"|
| 2026
| ''[[Hawks]]''
| TBA
|}
|}


===Television===
===Television===
{| class="wikitable"  
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"  
|-
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Show
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
|-
| 2009
| 2009
| ''[[Shraddha (TV series)|Shraddha]]''
| scope="row" | ''[[Shraddha (TV series)|Shraddha]]''
| Swayam Khurana
| Swayam Khurana
|
|-
|-
| 2010
| 2010
| ''[[Dill Mill Gayye]]''
| scope="row" | ''[[Dill Mill Gayye]]''
| Dr. Raj Singh
| Dr. Raj Singh (Cameo)
| Cameo
|-
|-
| 2010-2011
| 2010–2011
| ''[[Baat Hamari Pakki Hai]]''
| scope="row" | ''[[Baat Hamari Pakki Hai]]''
| Shravan Jaiswal
| Shravan Jaiswal
|
|-
|-
| 2011-2012
| 2011–2012
| ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]''
| scope="row" | ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]''
| Arnav Singh Raizada
| Arnav Singh Raizada
|
|-
|-
| 2017
| 2017
| ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3]]''
| scope="row" | ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3]]''
| Advay Singh Raizada / Dev Kashyap
| Advay Singh Raizada/Dev Kashyap
|
|}
|}


====Special appearances====
===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders "  
|-
! Year
! Show
! Notes
! Ref
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Boogie Woogie]]''
| rowspan="2" | Guest appearance with [[Ankita Mayank Sharma|Ankita Sharma]] to promote ''[[Baat Hamari Pakki Hai]]''.
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
|
| ''[[Indian Idol#Season 5|Indian Idol 5]]''
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]]''
| rowspan="3" | Guest (as Arnav)
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai]]''
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Teri Meri Love Stories]]''
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 8|Nach Baliye 8]]''
| Guest to support [[Sanaya Irani]] and [[Mohit Sehgal]]
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
|
| ''[[Yeh Hai Mohabbatein]]''
| rowspan="2" | To promote ''Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3''
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.indiatoday.in/story/when-iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doons-barun-sobti-met-divyanka-tripathi-and-karan-patel-lifetv/1/992424.html|title=When Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon's Barun Sobti met Divyanka Tripathi and Karan Patel|access-date=2 July 2017|archive-date=2 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702193146/http://m.indiatoday.in/story/when-iss-pyaar-ko-kya-naam-doons-barun-sobti-met-divyanka-tripathi-and-karan-patel-lifetv/1/992424.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Ishqbaaaz]]''
| style="text-align:center;" |
|}
 
===Web===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"|
| Denotes Web series that have not yet been released
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"  
|-
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Singer(s)
! scope="col" | Platform
! scope="col" | Format
|-
| 2015
| ''Dry Dreams''
| Protagonist
| [[YouTube]]
| Short film
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Tanhaiyan]]''
| Haider Ali Khan
| [[Disney+Hotstar]]
| Web series
|-
| 2018
| ''[[The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family]]''
| Samar Ranaut
| [[ALT Balaji]]
| Web series
|-
| 2019
| ''Derma''
| Anthony
| [[Voot|Voot Select]]
| Short film
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]''
| Nikhil Nair
| [[Voot|Voot Select]]
| Web series
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Halahal (film)|Halahal]]''
| Inspector Yusuf Qureshi
| [[Eros Now]]
| Web film
|-
| 2020
| ''The Missing Stone''
| Sahir
| [[MX Player]]
| Web series
|-
|-
| 2021
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2|2021
| ''When a Man Loves a Woman''
| scope="row" | ''Taqleefein''
| Peter
| [[YouTube]]
| Short film
|}
 
===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable" |-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Song
! scope="col" | Singers
! scope="col" | Music
|-
| 2021
| ''Taqleefein''
| [[Amit Mishra (singer)|Amit Mishra]], Ritika Raj Singh
| [[Amit Mishra (singer)|Amit Mishra]], Ritika Raj Singh
| Abhishek-Amol
|-
|-
| 2021
| scope="row" | ''Tera Mera''
| ''Tera Mera''
| [[Papon (Assamese singer)|Papon]]
| [[Papon (Assamese singer)|Papon]]
| Amarabha Banerjee
|}
|}


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
! Year
! Year
! Award  
! Award  
! Category
! Category
! Show
! Nominated work
! Result
! Result
! Reference
! Ref.
|-
|-
|2011
| style="text-align:center;"|2011
|[[Star Guild Awards]]
! scope="row" |[[Star Guild Awards]]
|Best Actor
|Best Actor
|''[[Baat Hamari Pakki Hai]]''
| style="text-align:center;"|''[[Baat Hamari Pakki Hai]]''
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|<ref name="6th Apsara Awards">{{cite web|url=http://apsaraawards.org/6th_apsara_awards_nominees.html|title=6th Apsara Awards-|publisher=apsaraawards.org|access-date=2012-10-23|archive-date=5 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305022353/http://apsaraawards.org/6th_apsara_awards_nominees.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="6th Apsara Awards">{{cite web|url=http://apsaraawards.org/6th_apsara_awards_nominees.html|title=6th Apsara Awards-|publisher=apsaraawards.org|access-date=2012-10-23|archive-date=5 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305022353/http://apsaraawards.org/6th_apsara_awards_nominees.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |2012
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="9" |2012
| rowspan="2" |[[People's Choice Awards India]]
! scope="row" rowspan="2" |[[People's Choice Awards India]]
| Favorite Actor (Drama)
| Favorite Actor (Drama)
| rowspan="5" | ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]''
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="9" | ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref name="People's Choice Awards">{{cite web|title=2012 And the winners are...|url=http://peopleschoiceindia.com/winners2012.php|publisher=People's Choice Awards India|access-date=30 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225214759/https://peopleschoiceindia.com/winners2012.php|archive-date=25 February 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2|<ref name="People's Choice Awards">{{cite web|title=2012 And the winners are...|url=http://peopleschoiceindia.com/winners2012.php|publisher=People's Choice Awards India|access-date=30 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225214759/https://peopleschoiceindia.com/winners2012.php|archive-date=25 February 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
|-
|-
| Favorite Onscreen Jodi
| Favorite Onscreen Couple
(With [[Sanaya Irani]]
|{{won}}{{efn|name=fn1|Shared with [[Sanaya Irani]]}}
|{{won}}
|<ref name="People's Choice Awards"/>
|-
|-
| [[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
! scope="row" | [[Indian Television Academy Awards|ITA Awards]]
| Best Actor Popular
| [[ITA Award for Best Actor Popular|Best Actor - Popular]]
|{{won}}
|{{won}}<br>{{efn|name=fn2|Tied with [[Samir Soni]]}}
|<ref>{{cite web|title=The ITA Awards 2012 - Popular Top-5  | url=http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/event_details.php?id=71  | url-status=dead  | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185256/http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/event_details.php?id=71  | archive-date=29 October 2013  | df=dmy-all  }}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|title=The ITA Awards 2012 - Popular Top-5  | url=http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/event_details.php?id=71  | url-status=dead  | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185256/http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/event_details.php?id=71  | archive-date=29 October 2013  | df=dmy-all  }}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Indian Telly Awards]]
! scope="row" rowspan="2" |[[Indian Telly Awards]]
|[[Indian Telly Award for Best Onscreen Couple|Best Onscreen Couple]]
|[[Indian Telly Award for Best Onscreen Couple|Best Onscreen Couple]]  
|{{won}}
|{{won}}{{efn|name=fn1}}
|<ref name="tellyawards.indiantelevision.com">{{cite news|title=Telly awards 2012 Popular Awards winners|url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k11/poll/winners.php|access-date=28 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702115232/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k11/poll/winners.php|archive-date=2 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2|<ref name="tellyawards.indiantelevision.com">{{cite news|title=Telly awards 2012 Popular Awards winners|url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k11/poll/winners.php|access-date=28 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702115232/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k11/poll/winners.php|archive-date=2 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[Indian Telly Award for Best Television Personality of the Year|Best Television Personality of the Year]]
| [[Indian Telly Award for Best Television Personality of the Year|Best Television Personality of the Year]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|<ref name="tellyawards.indiantelevision.com"/>
|-
|-
|2017
! scope="row" | {{no wrap|[[Gold Awards]]}}
|[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
| Best Couple
|Best Actor Popular
| {{won}}{{efn|name=fn1}}
|''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3]]''
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0003581/2012/1/|accessdate=24 July 2022|title=Gold Awards 2012|website=IMDb}}</ref>
|{{nom}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan=3|[[Star Plus|Star Parivaar Awards]]
| Favourite New Member (Male)
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=3|<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.indiaforums.com/show/star-parivaar-awards-2012_4536|title=Star Parivaar Awards 2012|website= India Forums}}</ref>
|-
| Favourite Stylish Member (Male)
| {{won}}{{efn|name=fn1}}
|-
| Favourite Couple
| {{won}}{{efn|name=fn1}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" |2020
! scope="row" |[[Asian Television Awards]]
|Best Supporting Actor
| style="text-align:center;" |''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]''
|{{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.asiantvawards.com/nominees/2021-nominees/|title=Asian Television Awards 2021, NOMINEES|website=Asian Tv Awards}}</ref>
|-
|2023
! scope="row" | [[Filmfare OTT Awards]]
|Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Drama
|rowspan="2" |            ''[[Kohrra]]''
|{{Won}}
|
|-
|2023
! scope="row" | [[Indian Television Academy Awards|ITA Awards]]
|Best Actor Popular - OTT
|{{Won}}
|
|
|-
|-
|2020
| style="text-align:center;" |2025
|[[Asian Television Awards]]
! scope="row" |[[Critics' Choice Awards]]
|Best Actor in a Supporting Role
|Best Actor - Web Series
|''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]''
| style="text-align:center;" |''[[Raat Jawaan Hai]]''
|{{won}}
|{{Won}}
|{{Citation needed|reason=Unsourced award claiming "won". Provide evidence to reliable source.|date=January 2021}}
|
|-
|-
|2025
! scope="row" |[[Filmfare OTT Awards]]
|Best Actor, Series (Male) - Comedy
| style="text-align:center;" |''[[Raat Jawaan Hai]]''
|{{Won}}
|
|}
|}


== See also ==
==Notes==
 
{{notelist}}
* [[List of Indian television actors]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:People from Delhi]]

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Barun Sobti
OccupationActor, writer
Spouse(s)Pashmeen Manchanda (m. 2010-Present)
Children2
Signature

Barun Sobti[1] is an Indian actor. He is known for his roles in Asur, Kohrra, Tu Hai Mera Sunday, Halahal, Raat Jawaan Hai and Tanhaiyan. He has won the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Kohrra in 2023 and for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Raat Jawaan Hai in 2025 respectively.

Career[edit | edit source]

Sobti made his television debut in 2009 as Swayam Khurana in Shraddha and subsequently appeared in a cameo role in Dill Mill Gayye. In 2010, he played Shravan Jaiswal in Baat Hamari Pakki Hai. He was well appreciated for his performance. He rose to prominence in 2011 with his portrayal of Arnav Singh Raizada in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, establishing himself as a leading television actor. In 2017, he headlined Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? 3, playing Advay Singh Raizada.

Sobti made his film debut with Main Aur Mr. Riight (2014) and later appeared in Tu Hai Mera Sunday (2017). Sobti portrayed Arjun Anand, a reserved young man navigating friendship and love in Mumbai. His performance was noted for its naturalism and understated vulnerability, aligning with the film's slice-of-life tone. Directed by Milind Dhaimade, the film premiered at international festivals and received positive critical response.

In 2019, he featured in a short film “Derma” and the sports drama 22 Yards.

Transitioning to digital platforms, he starred in Gul Khan's Tanhaiyan (2017) and The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family (2018).

In 2020, Sobti portrayed Nikhil Nair in Asur, a former CBI forensic expert drawn into investigating ritualistic killings rooted in mythology. Across two seasons, the psychological thriller explored faith, morality, and justice, with Nikhil at its core. His restrained, layered performance was widely praised for capturing the character's inner conflict and psychological strain. The series marked a significant milestone in his digital career.

Later in 2020, Sobti starred in Halahal, a crime drama that premiered on Eros Now. The film is loosely inspired by real-life events surrounding medical admission scams in India. Sobti portrayed Inspector Yusuf Qureshi, a morally ambiguous and street-smart police officer who becomes involved in the investigation of a medical student's suspicious death. His performance was noted for its restraint and layered portrayal of a conflicted officer navigating a flawed system.

Barun Sobti played a lawyer in Zee 5's 200 Halla Ho navigating a case rooted in caste oppression and gendered injustice. Set against the backdrop of marginalized Dalit women seeking justice, his character represents the legal system grappling with uncomfortable social realities. He also played a cameo role in Srijit Mukherji's web series Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke. In 2023, he returned as Nikhil Nair for the second season of Asur, he further deepened the role, presenting a more conflicted and emotionally burdened Nair. The series went on to become a huge nationwide success, topping Ormax charts for several weeks. He also starred in the Amazon Mini TV series Badtameez Dil.

In 2023, he starred as Amarpal Garundi in the Netflix crime drama Kohrra, which received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its writing, realism and performances.He won his first Filmfare OTT award for Kohrra. In 2024, Sobti featured in Rakshak – India's Braves: Chapter 2 and the comedy-drama Raat Jawaan Hai, directed by Sumeet Vyas. His performance as a stay at home dad was well appreciated and Sobti won his second Best Actor Filmfare award for Raat Jawaan Hai.

Sobti returned as Garundi in Kohrra second season, garnering positive reviews from critics. The series was commended for its layered storytelling and character development, and Sobti's performance was noted for its restraint, emotional depth and consistency, further consolidating his reputation for portraying complex, grounded characters.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Barun Sobti married his high school sweetheart, Pashmeen Manchanda, on 12 December 2010, in a private ceremony in a Gurudwara. They have two children, Sifat Sobti, born in June 2019, and Meer Sobti, born in April 2023.[2]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Web releases[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Platform Format
2015 Dry Dreams Protagonist YouTube Short Film
2017 Tanhaiyan Haider Ali Khan Hotstar Web Series
2018 The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family Samar Ranaut Alt Balaji Web Series
2019 Derma Anthony JioCinema Short Film
2020 Asur Nikhil Nair JioCinema Web Series[3]
2020 Halahal Inspector Yusuf Qureshi Eros Now Web Movie
The Missing Stone Sahir MX Player Web Series
2021 The Last Boy To Fall In Love Amartya Audible Audiobook
200 Halla Ho Umesh Joshi Zee5 Web Movie
When a Man Loves a Woman Peter YouTube Short Film
2023 Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke Sameer Zee5 Cameo - Web Series
Asur 2 Nikhil Nair Hotstar Web Series
Badtameez Dil Karan Singh Rathod Amazon MX Player Web Series
Kohrra Amarpal Garundi Netflix Web Series
2024 Rakshak - India's Brave 2 Naib Subedar Sombir Singh Amazon MX Player Web Series
Raat Jawaan Hai Avinash Sony Liv Web Series
2026 Kohrra 2 Amarpal Garundi Netflix Web Series
Tumhari Khushboo Kamran TBA Short Film
Welcome To Khoya Mahal Kanishk Prime Video Web Series
A.S.I Babita Singh Reporting! Bansi Prime Video Web Movie

Films[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role
2014 Main Aur Mr. Riight Sukhwinder "Sukhi" Singh / Hridaan Dalmiya
2016 Tu Hai Mera Sunday Arjun Anand
2019 22 Yards Ronajith "Ron" Sen
2026 Hawks TBA

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role
2009 Shraddha Swayam Khurana
2010 Dill Mill Gayye Dr. Raj Singh (Cameo)
2010–2011 Baat Hamari Pakki Hai Shravan Jaiswal
2011–2012 Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Arnav Singh Raizada
2017 Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3 Advay Singh Raizada/Dev Kashyap

Music videos[edit | edit source]

Year Title Singer(s)
2021 Taqleefein Amit Mishra, Ritika Raj Singh
Tera Mera Papon

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2011 Star Guild Awards Best Actor Baat Hamari Pakki Hai Nominated [4]
2012 People's Choice Awards India Favorite Actor (Drama) Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Won [5]
Favorite Onscreen Couple Won[lower-alpha 1]
ITA Awards Best Actor - Popular Won
[lower-alpha 2] 		[6]
Indian Telly Awards Best Onscreen Couple Won[lower-alpha 1] [7]
Best Television Personality of the Year Nominated
Gold Awards Best Couple Won[lower-alpha 1] [8]
Star Parivaar Awards Favourite New Member (Male) Won [9]
Favourite Stylish Member (Male) Won[lower-alpha 1]
Favourite Couple Won[lower-alpha 1]
2020 Asian Television Awards Best Supporting Actor Asur Won [10]
2023 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Drama Kohrra Won
2023 ITA Awards Best Actor Popular - OTT Won
2025 Critics' Choice Awards Best Actor - Web Series Raat Jawaan Hai Won
2025 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Actor, Series (Male) - Comedy Raat Jawaan Hai Won

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Shared with Sanaya Irani
  2. ↑ Tied with Samir Soni

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Winners Of The Filmfare OTT Awards 2023: Full List Out". filmfare.com. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "Exclusive: Barun Sobti and Pashmeen Manchanda become parents for the second time; blessed with a baby boy". The Times of India. 26 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  3. ↑ Dixit, Mohit (5 June 2025). "EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Barun Sobti shares MAJOR update on Asur 3, sheds light on how show changed perception about him". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
  4. ↑ "6th Apsara Awards-". apsaraawards.org. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  5. ↑ "2012 And the winners are..." People's Choice Awards India. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  6. ↑ "The ITA Awards 2012 - Popular Top-5". Archived from the original on 29 October 2013.
  7. ↑ "Telly awards 2012 Popular Awards winners". Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
  8. ↑ "Gold Awards 2012". IMDb. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  9. ↑ "Star Parivaar Awards 2012". India Forums.
  10. ↑ "Asian Television Awards 2021, NOMINEES". Asian Tv Awards.

External links[edit | edit source]

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