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'''Mohnish Bahl''' (born 14 August 1961) | '''Mohnish Bahl''' (born 14 August 1961)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/people/photo-gallery/these-unseen-throwback-photos-of-the-sanjivani-2-actor-mohnish-bahl-are-unmissable/469061|title=Mohnish Bahl birthday: These unseen throwback photos of the Sanjivani 2 actor are unmissable!|website=Times now news}}</ref> is an [[India]]n actor working in the [[Indian film industry]] and on [[Indian television]]. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Mohnish Bahl debuted with the film ''Bekarar'' | Mohnish Bahl debuted with the film ''Bekarar''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-13 |title=Mohnish Bahl weighs in on nepotism debate, uses Kajol and Ajay Devgn as examples |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/mohnish-bahl-says-he-wouldn-t-have-been-playing-negatives-and-parallel-leads-if-nepotism-worked-101628852607802.html |access-date=2025-09-30 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> in a supporting role opposite [[Padmini Kolhapure]] and [[Sanjay Dutt]] but the film was a critical and commercial failure. His subsequent release was ''[[Teri Bahon Mein]]'', a remake of ''[[The Blue Lagoon (1980 film)|The Blue Lagoon]]'' with Ayesha Dutt, wife of [[Jackie Shroff]], which was also a failure.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-14 |title=DYK Mohnish Bahl Acted In THESE Movies As Lead Actor Before Becoming Bollywood's Favourite Bhaiya |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/dyk-mohnish-bahl-acted-in-these-movies-as-lead-actore-before-becoming-bollywoods-favourite-bhaiya-article-112499507 |access-date=2025-09-30 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> His only commercial success in a leading role was ''[[Purana Mandir]]'' though it was considered a B grade film.<ref name="boll_When"/> The films [[Hum Aapke Hain Koun|''Hum Aapke Hain Koun'']] and [[Hum Saath-Saath Hain|''Hum Saath-Saath Hain'']] are considered landmark films that transformed Bahl's career.<ref name="boll_When">{{Cite web | title = When black was better than white: From heroes to hit villains | last = Vijayakar | first = Rajiv | work = [[Bollywoodhungama.com]] | date = 8 July 2015 | access-date = 2016-09-07 | url = http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/8647/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150710135514/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/8647 | url-status = dead | archive-date = 10 July 2015 }}</ref> He has starred in over 100 films, and has been nominated for two [[Filmfare Awards]]. | ||
==Early life and family== | ==Early life and family== | ||
Bahl was born in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India. He is the only son of noted actress [[Nutan]] and Lt. Cdr. Rajnish Bahl, | Bahl was born in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India. He is the only son of noted actress [[Nutan]] and Lt. Cdr. Rajnish Bahl,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/aug/04bahl.htm|title=Actor Mohnish Bahl's father dies in fire|last=Salvi|first=Deepak|date=4 August 2004|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=2016-09-07}}</ref> and is a prominent member of the [[Mukherjee-Samarth family]]. | ||
He married actress [[Ekta Sohini|Aarti Bahl]] on 23 April 1992 and they have two children: actress [[Pranutan Bahl]] and Krishaa Bahl. | He married actress [[Ekta Sohini|Aarti Bahl]] on 23 April 1992 and they have two children: actress [[Pranutan Bahl]] and Krishaa Bahl.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/photos/monish-bahl-and-family-pranutan--zaheer-iqbal-at-notebook-special-screening/41845|title=Mohnish Bahl and family, Pranuta- Zaheer Iqbal at Notebook screening in Santacruz|website=Mid Day}}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| ''[[Maine Pyar Kiya]]'' | | ''[[Maine Pyar Kiya]]'' | ||
| Jeevan | | Jeevan | ||
| | |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/did-you-know/did-you-know-that-salman-khan-recommended-mohnish-bahl-name-for-maine-pyaar-kiya/articleshow/68665308.cms|title=Did you know that Salman Khan recommended Mohnish Bahl name for 'Maine Pyaar Kiya'?|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
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| 1990 | | 1990 | ||
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| ''[[Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!]]'' | | ''[[Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!]]'' | ||
| Rajesh | | Rajesh | ||
| Nominated—[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]] | | Nominated—[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/25-years-of-hum-aapke-hain-koun-mumbai-celebrates-with-special-screening-1579252-2019-08-09/5|title=25 years of Hum Aapke Hain Koun: Mumbai celebrates with special screening|website=India Today}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="3"|1995 | | rowspan="3"|1995 | ||
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|[[Hitler 1998 film|''Hitler'']] | |[[Hitler 1998 film|''Hitler'']] | ||
|Monty Bhalla | |Monty Bhalla | ||
| | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hitler - Movie - - Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/cast_crew.php?movieid=2570 |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=boxofficeindia.com}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Phool Bane Patthar]]'' | | ''[[Phool Bane Patthar]]'' | ||
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| ''[[Hum Saath-Saath Hain]]'' | | ''[[Hum Saath-Saath Hain]]'' | ||
| Vivek Chaturvedi | | Vivek Chaturvedi | ||
| Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor | | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/mohnish-bahl-on-his-absence-from-television-scripts-for-tv-shows-are-pathetic/story-IBvo3tvSH9aIaPElrzfAZK.html|title=Mohnish Bahl on his absence from television: Scripts for TV shows are pathetic|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Jaanwar (1999 film)|Jaanwar]]'' | | ''[[Jaanwar (1999 film)|Jaanwar]]'' | ||
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|[[Panipat (film)|''Panipat'']] | |[[Panipat (film)|''Panipat'']] | ||
|[[Balaji Baji Rao]] | |[[Balaji Baji Rao]] | ||
| | |<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/panipat-arjun-kapoor-introduces-mohnish-bahl-as-nana-saheb-peshwa/articleshow/71951544.cms|title='Panipat': Arjun Kapoor introduces Mohnish Bahl as Nana Saheb Peshwa|work=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
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| 2003 || ''[[Arzoo Hai Tu]]'' || Aakash || | | 2003 || ''[[Arzoo Hai Tu]]'' || Aakash || | ||
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| 2005–2006 || ''[[Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii]]'' || Suyash Mehra || | | 2005–2006 || ''[[Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii]]'' || Suyash Mehra ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2006/mohnish-behl-080306.html|title=Mohnish Behl walks out of Kahaani role|website=Filmi Beat}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2005–2007 || ''[[Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series)|Ek Ladki Anjaani Si]]'' || Veer || | | 2005–2007 || ''[[Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series)|Ek Ladki Anjaani Si]]'' || Veer || | ||
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| 2007 ||''[[Kayamath]]'' || Inder Shah || | | 2007 ||''[[Kayamath]]'' || Inder Shah ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-yet-another-website-on-ronit-1090000|title=Yet another website on Ronit|website=Daily News Analysis}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2007–2010 || ''[[Dill Mill Gayye]]'' || Dr. Shashank Gupta || sequel series of [[Sanjivani (2002 TV series)|''Sanjivani – A Medical Boon'']] | | 2007–2010 || ''[[Dill Mill Gayye]]'' || Dr. Shashank Gupta || sequel series of [[Sanjivani (2002 TV series)|''Sanjivani – A Medical Boon'']]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-did-you-know-karan-singh-grover-drank-boiled-cold-drinks-on-the-sets-of-dill-mill-gayye/photostory/70895053.cms|title=Exclusive: Did you know Karan Singh Grover drank boiled cold drinks on the sets of Dill Mill Gayye?|website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2007–2009 || ''[[Kasturi (2007 TV series)|Kasturi]]'' || Kabir Dhanrajgir || | | 2007–2009 || ''[[Kasturi (2007 TV series)|Kasturi]]'' || Kabir Dhanrajgir || | ||
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| 2012–2014 || ''[[Savdhaan India]]'' || rowspan="2"|Host/presenter || | | 2012–2014 || ''[[Savdhaan India]]'' || rowspan="2"|Host/presenter || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2016–2017 || ''[[Hoshiyar… Sahi Waqt, Sahi Kadam]]'' || Host | | 2016–2017 || ''[[Hoshiyar… Sahi Waqt, Sahi Kadam]]'' || Host<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/tv/151216/mohnish-bahl-makes-a-comeback-on-tv.html|title=Mohnish Bahl makes a comeback on TV|website=The Asian Age}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2019–2020 || ''[[Sanjivani (2019 TV series)|Sanjivani]]'' || Dr. Shashank Gupta || reboot series of [[Sanjivani (2002 TV series)|Sanjivani – A Medical Boon]] | | 2019–2020 || ''[[Sanjivani (2019 TV series)|Sanjivani]]'' || Dr. Shashank Gupta || reboot series of [[Sanjivani (2002 TV series)|Sanjivani – A Medical Boon]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/mohnish-bahl-nervous-about-making-tv-comeback-with-sanjivani-2-1576345-2019-08-02|title=Mohnish Bahl nervous about making TV comeback with Sanjivani 2|website=India Today}}</ref> | ||
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* 1995: Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award|Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]] for ''[[Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!]]'' | * 1995: Nominated, [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award|Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]] for ''[[Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!]]'' | ||
* 2000: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for ''[[Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United]]'' | * 2000: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for ''[[Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United]]'' | ||
* 2002: [[Indian Television Academy Awards|Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor]] for ''Sanjivani – A Medical Boon'' on [[Star Plus]] | * 2002: [[Indian Television Academy Awards|Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor]] for ''Sanjivani – A Medical Boon'' on [[Star Plus]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/awards_hhita_details_new.php?year=2002|title=The Indian Television Academy Awards 2002|publisher=IndianTelevisionAcademy.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529222232/http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/awards_hhita_details_new.php?year=2002|archive-date=29 May 2012|access-date=6 February 2023|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
* 2002: [[Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role]] for ''[[Devi (TV series)|Devi]]'' on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony Entertainment Television]] | * 2002: [[Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role]] for ''[[Devi (TV series)|Devi]]'' on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony Entertainment Television]] | ||
* 2003: [[Indian Television Academy Awards|Best Actor Indian Television Academy]] for ''Sanjivani – A Medical Boon'' on [[Star Plus]] | * 2003: [[Indian Television Academy Awards|Best Actor Indian Television Academy]] for ''Sanjivani – A Medical Boon'' on [[Star Plus]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/awards_hhita_details_new.php?year=2003|title=The Indian Television Academy Awards 2003|publisher=IndianTelevisionAcademy.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504215542/http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/awards_hhita_details_new.php?year=2003|archive-date=4 May 2012|access-date=6 February 2023|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:34, 22 March 2026
Mohnish Bahl | |
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![]() Mohnish Bahl in 2013 | |
| Born | 14 August 1961 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Spouse(s) | ( m. 1992) |
| Children | 2, including Pranutan Bahl |
| Parent(s) | Nutan and Rajnish Bahl |
| Relatives | See Mukherjee-Samarth family |
Mohnish Bahl (born 14 August 1961)[1] is an Indian actor working in the Indian film industry and on Indian television.
Career[edit | edit source]
Mohnish Bahl debuted with the film Bekarar[2] in a supporting role opposite Padmini Kolhapure and Sanjay Dutt but the film was a critical and commercial failure. His subsequent release was Teri Bahon Mein, a remake of The Blue Lagoon with Ayesha Dutt, wife of Jackie Shroff, which was also a failure.[3] His only commercial success in a leading role was Purana Mandir though it was considered a B grade film.[4] The films Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Hum Saath-Saath Hain are considered landmark films that transformed Bahl's career.[4] He has starred in over 100 films, and has been nominated for two Filmfare Awards.
Early life and family[edit | edit source]
Bahl was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is the only son of noted actress Nutan and Lt. Cdr. Rajnish Bahl,[5] and is a prominent member of the Mukherjee-Samarth family.
He married actress Aarti Bahl on 23 April 1992 and they have two children: actress Pranutan Bahl and Krishaa Bahl.[6]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes and references |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Bekaraar | Pradeep | |
| 1984 | Teri Baahon Mein | Manu | |
| Meri Adalat | Umesh | ||
| Purana Mandir | Sanjay | ||
| 1987 | Itihaas | Rakesh | |
| 1989 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Jeevan | [7] |
| 1990 | Baaghi | Jaggu | |
| 1991 | Henna | Captain Surendra | |
| Dancer | Manish | ||
| 1992 | Abhi Abhi | Helmet, College Student/Goon | |
| Bol Radha Bol | Bhanu | ||
| Deewana | Narendra | Cameo appearance | |
| Shola Aur Shabnam | Bali | ||
| 1993 | Phool Aur Angaar | Inspector Arjun Singh | |
| Ek Hi Raasta | Vikram Singh | ||
| Platform | Hariya | ||
| Aashik Awara | Vikram | ||
| 1994 | Laadla | Vicky Bajaj | |
| Eena Meena Deeka | Mangal | ||
| Elaan | Inspector Vijay Sharma | ||
| Prem Yog | Jimmy Narang | ||
| Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Rajesh | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor[8] | |
| 1995 | Kartavya | Balveer Singh | |
| Sabse Bada Khiladi | Amit Singh | ||
| Gundaraj | Deva | ||
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani | Jay Mitra | |
| Army | Kabir Dubey | ||
| Ajay | Roopesh Singh | ||
| 1997 | Itihaas | Inspector Pandey | |
| Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha | Mohandas Khanna | ||
| Koyla | Ashok | Cameo appearance | |
| Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | Ramesh | ||
| Udaan | Inspector Manoj Sharma | ||
| 1998 | Mohabbat Aur Jung | Bobby | |
| Duplicate | Ravi Lamba | ||
| Dulhe Raja | Rahul Sinha | ||
| Aunty No. 1 | Gaurav | ||
| Hitler | Monty Bhalla | [9] | |
| Phool Bane Patthar | Baliya Singh | ||
| Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Vicky | ||
| Pardesi Babu | Naren | ||
| 1999 | Teri Mohabbat Ke Naam | Balwant | |
| Sirf Tum | Ranjeet | ||
| Vaastav | Vijaykanth Shivalkar | ||
| Hum Saath-Saath Hain | Vivek Chaturvedi | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor[10] | |
| Jaanwar | Aditya Oberoi | ||
| Jaalsaaz | Sukhdev | ||
| 2000 | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Inspector Dilip Kadam | |
| Astitva | Malhaar Kamat | Bilingual film (Hindi and Marathi) | |
| Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaye | Vinod Jaisingh | ||
| 2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | Rajesh Purohit | |
| Kyo Kii | Rajat Diwan | ||
| 2002 | Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya | Rohit Kashyap | |
| 2003 | LOC: Kargil | Ramakrishnan Vishwanathan | |
| 2004 | Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke | Sujit | |
| 2005 | Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! | Sunil Verma | |
| 2006 | Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar | Karan / Police Constable Harvinder Singh Harvi | |
| Vivah | Dr. Rashid Khan | ||
| 2007 | Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee | Sanjiv Arora (Rajiv's elder brother) | |
| 2010 | Chance Pe Dance | Rajeev Sharama | |
| Isi Life Mein...! | Ravimohan | ||
| 2011 | Force | Atul Kalsekar | |
| Desi Boyz | Vikrant Mehra | ||
| 2013 | Krrish 3 | Kaal’s late adoptive father | Cameo appearance |
| 2014 | Jai Ho | Ashok Pradhan | |
| 2019 | Panipat | Balaji Baji Rao | [11] |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989 | Isi Bahane | ||
| 2000 | Choodiyan | ||
| 2002–2004 | Devi | Vikram | |
| 2002 | Bachke Rehna Zara Sambhalke | Host | |
| 2002–2005 | Sanjivani – A Medical Boon | Dr. Shashank Gupta | |
| 2003 | Arzoo Hai Tu | Aakash | |
| 2005–2006 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Suyash Mehra | [12] |
| 2005–2007 | Ek Ladki Anjaani Si | Veer | |
| 2007 | Kayamath | Inder Shah | [13] |
| 2007–2010 | Dill Mill Gayye | Dr. Shashank Gupta | sequel series of Sanjivani – A Medical Boon[14] |
| 2007–2009 | Kasturi | Kabir Dhanrajgir | |
| 2009 | Star Vivaah | Host | |
| 2011–2012 | Kuch Toh Log Kahenge | Dr. Ashutosh | |
| 2012–2014 | Savdhaan India | Host/presenter | |
| 2016–2017 | Hoshiyar… Sahi Waqt, Sahi Kadam | Host[15] | |
| 2019–2020 | Sanjivani | Dr. Shashank Gupta | reboot series of Sanjivani – A Medical Boon[16] |
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
- 1995: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
- 2000: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United
- 2002: Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor for Sanjivani – A Medical Boon on Star Plus[17]
- 2002: Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for Devi on Sony Entertainment Television
- 2003: Best Actor Indian Television Academy for Sanjivani – A Medical Boon on Star Plus[18]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Mohnish Bahl birthday: These unseen throwback photos of the Sanjivani 2 actor are unmissable!". Times now news.
- ↑ "Mohnish Bahl weighs in on nepotism debate, uses Kajol and Ajay Devgn as examples". Hindustan Times. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ↑ "DYK Mohnish Bahl Acted In THESE Movies As Lead Actor Before Becoming Bollywood's Favourite Bhaiya". Times Now. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Vijayakar, Rajiv (8 July 2015). "When black was better than white: From heroes to hit villains". Bollywoodhungama.com. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ↑ Salvi, Deepak (4 August 2004). "Actor Mohnish Bahl's father dies in fire". Rediff.com. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ↑ "Mohnish Bahl and family, Pranuta- Zaheer Iqbal at Notebook screening in Santacruz". Mid Day.
- ↑ "Did you know that Salman Khan recommended Mohnish Bahl name for 'Maine Pyaar Kiya'?". The Times of India.
- ↑ "25 years of Hum Aapke Hain Koun: Mumbai celebrates with special screening". India Today.
- ↑ "Hitler - Movie - - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "Mohnish Bahl on his absence from television: Scripts for TV shows are pathetic". Hindustan Times.
- ↑ "'Panipat': Arjun Kapoor introduces Mohnish Bahl as Nana Saheb Peshwa". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Mohnish Behl walks out of Kahaani role". Filmi Beat.
- ↑ "Yet another website on Ronit". Daily News Analysis.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Did you know Karan Singh Grover drank boiled cold drinks on the sets of Dill Mill Gayye?". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Mohnish Bahl makes a comeback on TV". The Asian Age.
- ↑ "Mohnish Bahl nervous about making TV comeback with Sanjivani 2". India Today.
- ↑ "The Indian Television Academy Awards 2002". IndianTelevisionAcademy.com. Archived from the original on 29 May 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ↑ "The Indian Television Academy Awards 2003". IndianTelevisionAcademy.com. Archived from the original on 4 May 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
