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| name              = Barun Sobti
| name              = Barun Sobti
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| birth_place        = [[Delhi]], India
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| spouse            = {{marriage|Pashmeen Manchanda|2010}}
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| spouse            = Pashmeen Manchanda (m. 2010-Present)
| children          = 2
| children          = 2
| occupation        = Actor and Writer
| occupation        = Actor, writer
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'''Barun Sobti''' is an Indian actor, noted for his performances in Hindi television, movies and web series. He has won various awards for his performance as Nikhil Nair in [[Asur (web series)|Asur]] including the Best Supporting Actor at 25th [[Asian Television Awards]]. He also worked in critically acclaimed projects like [[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]] (2017), [[Halahal (film)|Halahal]] (2020) and [[Kohrra]] (2023).  
'''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.


He also starred in the [[Disney+ Hotstar]] series [[Tanhaiyan]](2017), [[ALT Balaji]] series [[The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family]] (2018) and Amazon Mini TV's
== Career ==
[[Badtameez Dil (TV series)|Badtameez Dil]](2023). He 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 began his acting career in 2009 with the [[StarPlus|Star Plus]] show [[Shraddha (TV series)|Shraddha]] and later appeared in a negative role in [[Dill Mill Gayye]] on Star One. He then worked in [[Sony Entertainment Television]]'s [[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> He made his film debut with the romantic comedy [[Main Aur Mr. Riight]](2014).
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 and Career==
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 and brought up in Delhi, India. He did his schooling in St. Mark's School, New Delhi. Before entering into entertainment industry, he worked as an operation manager at Jindal Telecom for 7 years.


===Career===
In 2019, he featured in a short film “Derma” and the sports drama [[22 Yards]].
Sobti made his acting debut as a lead character in 2009 as Swayam Khurana in [[StarPlus|Star Plus]]'s ''[[Shraddha (TV series)|Shraddha]]''. He later did a negative cameo role in the famous medical show ''[[Dill Mill Gayye]]'' as Dr. Raj, a medical intern with drug addiction.


In 2010, Sobti starred as the carefree, rich, spoiled Shravan Jaiswal in [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]]'s ''[[Baat Hamari Pakki Hai]]''.
Transitioning to digital platforms, he starred in Gul Khan's [[Tanhaiyan]] (2017) and [[The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family]] (2018).


Sobti rose to prominence in 2011 as Arnav Singh Raizada, a business tycoon in [[StarPlus|Star Plus]]'s [[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]. In 2017, he portrayed Advay Singh Raizada aka Dev Kashyap in ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3]]'', third installment in the ''Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doom'' series.
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 film debut in 2014 with the [[Romantic comedy]] ''[[Main Aur Mr. Riight]]''. Sobti's second feature film was ''[[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]]'' (2017), directed by Milind Dhaimade, which premiered at festivals like [[BFI London Film Festival]], [[Mumbai Film Festival]] and [[Cannes Film Festival]] among others.
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.
In 2019, he starred in [[thriller film|thriller-drama]] short film ''Derma''.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/barun-sobti-shares-his-shooting-experience-of-short-film-derma-190305?amp|title=Barun Sobti shares his shooting experience of short film DERMA|website=TellyChakkar|author=Tellychakkar Team|accessdate=July 11, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/television/web-series/story/barun-sobti-wants-to-do-full-justice-to-his-role-in-thriller-drama-derma-1445172-2019-02-02|title=Barun Sobti wants to do full justice to his role in thriller drama DERMA|author=IANS|website=India Today}}</ref> It was premiered on [[Voot]].  In the same year, he also appeared in a Sports drama film ''[[22 Yards]]''


Sobti started his digital journey with [[Gul Khan]]'s [[Tanhaiyan]] in 2017. He later on starred in [[ALTBalaji]]'s ''[[The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family]]'' in 2018 as Samar Ranaut alongside [[Kay Kay Menon]].
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 2020, he appeared in [[Voot]] original [[Mystery film|mystery]] [[crime]] [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] show ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]'' as Nikhil Nair. Later that year, he appeared in [[MX Player]] show ''The Missing Stone''. He then played the role of Inspector Yusuf Qureshi in [[Eros Now]] original movie ''[[Halahal (film)|Halahal]]'' (2020). It was written, produced by [[Zeishan Quadri]]and directed by Randeep Jha.  
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]].


He also played a cameo role in [[Srijit Mukherji]]'s [[ZEE5|Zee 5]] web series [[Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke]]. In 2023, he returned as Nikhil Nair for the second season of [[Asur (web series)|Asur]] which became an instant success. He also starred in the light hearted [[Amazon Mini TV]] romantic series [[Badtameez Dil (TV series)|Badtameez Dil]]. Later he starred in Netflix's critically acclaimed series [[Kohrra]]. His performance as Garundi was well appreciated by the critics, film fraternity and the public.
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==
== Personal life ==
 
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>
Barun Sobti married his high school sweetheart, Pashmeen Manchanda on December 12, 2010, in a private ceremony in a Gurudwara. In June 2019, the couple welcomed their daughter, Sifat. In April 2023, the couple again became parents and welcomed their baby boy named Meer.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===Web Releases===
===Web releases===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"  
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"  
|-
|-
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! Platform
! Platform
! Format
! Format
|-
| 2015
|''Dry Dreams''
| Protagonist
| [[YouTube]]
| Short Film
|-
|-
| 2017
| 2017
|''[[Tanhaiyan]]''
|''[[Tanhaiyan]]''
| Haider Ali Khan
| Haider Ali Khan
|[[Disney+ Hotstar]]
| [[Hotstar]]
|Web Series
| Web Series
|-
|-
| 2018
| 2018
| ''[[The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family]]''
| ''[[The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family]]''
| Samar Ranaut
| Samar Ranaut
|[[Alt Balaji]]
| [[Alt Balaji]]
|Web Series
| Web Series
|-
|-
| 2019
| 2019
| ''Derma''
| ''Derma''
| Anthony
| Anthony
|[[Voot Select]]
| [[JioCinema]]
|Short Film
| Short Film
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2020
| 2020
| ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]] 1''
| ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]''
| Nikhil Nair
| Nikhil Nair
|[[Voot Select]]
| [[JioCinema]]
|Web Series
| 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]]''
|''[[Halahal (film)|Halahal]]''
| Inspector Yusuf Qureshi
| Inspector Yusuf Qureshi
|[[Eros Now]]
| [[Eros Now]]
|Web Movie
| Web Movie
|-
|-
| ''The Missing Stone''
| ''The Missing Stone''
| Sahir
| Sahir
|[[MX Player]]
| [[MX Player]]
|Web Series
| Web Series
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2021
| rowspan="3" | 2021
| ''The Last Boy To Fall In Love''
| ''The Last Boy To Fall In Love''
| Amartya
| Amartya
|[[Audible (service)|Audible]]
| [[Audible (service)|Audible]]
|AudioBook
| Audiobook
|-
|-
| ''[[200 Halla Ho]]''
| ''[[200 Halla Ho]]''
| Umesh Joshi
| Umesh Joshi
|[[Zee5]]
| [[Zee5]]
|Web Movie
| Web Movie
|-
|-
| 2022
| ''When a Man Loves a Woman''
| ''When a Man Loves a Woman''
| Peter
| Peter
|[[YouTube]]
| [[YouTube]]
|Short Film
| Short Film
|-
|-
| rowspan="6" | 2023
| rowspan="4" | 2023
| ''[[Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke]]''
| ''[[Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke]]''
| Sameer
| Sameer
|[[Zee5]]
| [[Zee5]]
|Web Series
| Cameo - Web Series
|-
|-
| ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]] 2''
| ''[[Asur (web series)|Asur 2]]''
| Nikhil Nair
| Nikhil Nair
|[[Jio Cinema]]
| [[Hotstar]]
|Web Series
| Web Series
|-
|-
|''[[Badtameez Dil (TV series)|Badtameez Dil]]''
|''[[Badtameez Dil (TV series)|Badtameez Dil]]''
| Karan Singh Rathod
| Karan Singh Rathod
|[[Amazon Mini TV]]
| [[Amazon MX Player]]
|Web Series
| Web Series
|-
|-
| ''[[Kohrra]]''
| ''[[Kohrra]]''
| Amarpal Garundi
| Amarpal Garundi
|[[Netflix]]
| [[Netflix]]
|Web Series
| 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
|-
|-
| ''Donali''
| Welcome To Khoya Mahal
| {{TBA}}
| Kanishk
|[[Netflix]]
| [[Prime Video]]
|Web Series
| Web Series
|-
|-
| ''Bawandar''
| A.S.I Babita Singh Reporting!
| {{TBA}}
| Bansi
|{{TBA}}
| [[Prime Video]]
|Web Series
| Web Movie
|}
|}


===Theatre===
===Films===


{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
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|-
|-
| 2014  
| 2014  
|[[Main Aur Mr. Riight]]
| ''[[Main Aur Mr. Riight]]''
| Sukhwinder "Sukhi" Singh / Hridaan Dalmiya
| Sukhwinder "Sukhi" Singh / Hridaan Dalmiya
|-
|-
| 2016
| 2016
|[[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]]
| ''[[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]]''
| Arjun Anand
| Arjun Anand
|-
|-
| 2019
| 2019
|[[22 Yards]]
| ''[[22 Yards]]''
| Ronajith "Ron" Sen
| Ronajith "Ron" Sen
|-
| 2026
| ''[[Hawks]]''
| TBA
|}
|}


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! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Role
!Channel
|-
|-
| 2009
| 2009
| scope="row" | ''[[Shraddha (TV series)|Shraddha]]''
| scope="row" | ''[[Shraddha (TV series)|Shraddha]]''
| Swayam Khurana
| Swayam Khurana
|Star Plus
|-
|-
| 2010
| 2010
| scope="row" | ''[[Dill Mill Gayye]]''
| scope="row" | ''[[Dill Mill Gayye]]''
| Dr. Raj Singh(Cameo)  
| Dr. Raj Singh (Cameo)
|Star One
|-
|-
| 2010-2011
| 2010–2011
| scope="row" | ''[[Baat Hamari Pakki Hai]]''
| scope="row" | ''[[Baat Hamari Pakki Hai]]''
| Shravan Jaiswal
| Shravan Jaiswal
|Sony TV
|-
|-
| 2011-2012
| 2011–2012
| scope="row" | ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]''
| scope="row" | ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]''
| Arnav Singh Raizada
| Arnav Singh Raizada
|Star Plus
|-
|-
|  2017
|  2017
| scope="row" | ''[[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
|Star Plus
|}
|}


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| 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>
| 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>
|-
|-
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="8" |2012
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="9" |2012
! scope="row" rowspan="2" |[[People's Choice Awards India]]
! scope="row" rowspan="2" |[[People's Choice Awards India]]
| Favorite Actor (Drama)
| Favorite Actor (Drama)
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="8" | ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]''
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="9" | ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
| 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>
| 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>
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| Best Couple
| Best Couple
| {{won}}{{efn|name=fn1}}
| {{won}}{{efn|name=fn1}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0003581/2012/1/|accessdate=July 24, 2022|title=Gold Awards 2012|website=IMDb}}</ref>
| 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>
|-
|-
  ! scope="row" rowspan=2|[[Star Plus|Star Parivaar Awards]]
  ! scope="row" rowspan=3|[[Star Plus|Star Parivaar Awards]]
| Favourite New Member (Male)
| Favourite New Member (Male)
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2|<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.indiaforums.com/show/star-parivaar-awards-2012_4536|title=Star Parivaar Awards 2012|website= India Forums}}</ref>
| 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  
| Favourite Couple  
| {{won}}{{efn|name=fn1}}
| {{won}}{{efn|name=fn1}}
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2015
| style="text-align:center;" |2020
! scope="row" | [[iOchoice]]
|Best Indian Actor for his influence on Social Media
|
| {{won}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2017
! scope="row" |[[Indian Television Academy Awards|ITA Awards]]
|[[ITA Award for Best Actor Popular|Best Actor - Popular]]
| style="text-align:center;"|''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3]]''
|{{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/ita-awards-2017-winners-list-jennifer-winget-nakuul-mehta-vivian-dsena-see-photos-videos-4924530/|title= ITA Awards 2017 winners list: Jennifer Winget, Vivian Dsena and Nakuul Mehta take home the trophies|website=Indian Express|author=Kriti Sonali|date=November 7, 2017}}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2018
! scope="row" | [[Art in the San Francisco Bay Area|Bay Area South Asian Film Festival]]
| Best Actor
| style="text-align:center;"|''[[22 Yards]]''
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.fuzionproductions.com/barun-sobti-wins-the-best-actor-award-at-bay-area-south-asian-film-festival/|title=Barun Sobti wins the best actor award at BASAFF 2018|website=Fuzion Productions|date=September 28, 2018}}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2|2020
! scope="row" |[[Asian Television Awards]]
! scope="row" |[[Asian Television Awards]]
|Best Supporting Actor
|Best Supporting Actor
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2|''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]''
| style="text-align:center;" |''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]''
|{{won}}
|{{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>
| 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>
|-
|-
! scope="row" | [[Hitlist OTT Awards]]
|2023
|Best Supporting Actor
! scope="row" | [[Filmfare OTT Awards]]
| {{won}}
|Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Drama
|rowspan="2" |            ''[[Kohrra]]''
|{{Won}}
|
|-
|2023
! scope="row" | [[Indian Television Academy Awards|ITA Awards]]
|Best Actor Popular - OTT
|{{Won}}
|
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2|2021
| style="text-align:center;" |2025
! scope="row" rowspan=2 | [[Awards ceremony|IWM Buzz Awards]]
! scope="row" |[[Critics' Choice Awards]]
| Most Popular Supporting Actor - Web Series
|Best Actor - Web Series
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" |''[[Raat Jawaan Hai]]''
| style="text-align:center;" Rowspan=2| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/celebrities-digital/full-winner-list-iwmbuzz-style-awards-2021/2021/08/20|title=IWM Buzz Awards|website=IWM Buzz Awards|date=20 August 2021 }}</ref>
|{{Won}}
|
|-
|-
| Most Popular Actor - Digital Film
|2025
| style="text-align:center;" |''[[Halahal (film)|Halahal]]''
! scope="row" |[[Filmfare OTT Awards]]
| {{nom}}
|Best Actor, Series (Male) - Comedy
| style="text-align:center;" |''[[Raat Jawaan Hai]]''
|{{Won}}
|
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Barun Sobti
OccupationActor, writer
Spouse(s)Pashmeen Manchanda (m. 2010-Present)
Children2
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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.

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