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{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
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| name              = Harsh Chhaya
| name              = Harsh Chhaya
| birthname          =  
| birthname          =  
| image              = Harsh Chhaya.jpg
| image              = Harsh Chhaya.jpg
| caption            = Harsh Chhaya
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| birth_place        = [[Bhavnagar]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]
| birth_place        = [[Bhavnagar]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]
| alma_mater        = [[Jamia Millia Islamia]]
| alma_mater        = [[Jamia Millia Islamia]]
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| other names        =  
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| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1966|12|02}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1966|12|02}}
| yearsactive        = 1992–present
| yearsactive        = 1991–present
| spouse(s)             = [[Shefali Shah]](m 1994–2000)
| spouse(s)         = {{marriage|[[Shefali Shah]]|1994|2000|end=divorced}}<br/>{{marriage|Suneeta Sengupta|2003}}
{{Marriage|Suneeta Sengupta|2003}}
}}
}}


'''Harsh Chhaya''' is an Indian actor.<ref>{{cite news|title=Harsh Chhaya interview|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/talking-point-with--harsh--chhaya/482612|access-date=16 March 2013|newspaper=Indian express|archive-date=30 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930162421/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/talking-point-with--harsh--chhaya/482612|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Harsh Chhaya actor|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=harsh+chhaya&hl=en|access-date=16 March 2013|archive-date=16 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716132332/https://www.google.com/search?q=harsh+chhaya&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=This is no comedy, Harsh Chhaya|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-11-24/tv/28108266_1_tina-dutta-comedy-circus-harsh-chhaya |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110220338/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-11-24/tv/28108266_1_tina-dutta-comedy-circus-harsh-chhaya |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 November 2013 |date=24 November 2009 |work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=17 March 2013}}</ref> He debuted in a minor role as "Jijo" in the early 1990s [[Zee TV]] series ''[[Tara (TV series)|Tara]]'', but first came into prominence in the role of Krishnakant Trivedi (KT) in mid 1990s TV series ''[[Hasratein]]'',<ref>{{cite news|title=Hasratein|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/women-then-and-now/1019402|access-date=16 March 2013|newspaper=indian express|archive-date=12 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130112065024/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/women-then-and-now/1019402|url-status=live}}</ref> where he portrayed the character of a wealthy boss who exploited his married employee (Savi) into an extramarital affair with him. Chhaya somewhat developed the on-screen image of a wealthy boss and played the similar character in the 2007 [[Bollywood]] film ''[[Laaga Chunari Mein Daag]]'', where he takes advantage of his employee, played by [[Rani Mukerji]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Rani Slapped Harsh|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/07/may/08_rani_mukherjee_harsh_chhaya_laga_chunari_daag.asp|access-date=16 March 2013|newspaper=glamsham|archive-date=29 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029194000/http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/07/may/08_rani_mukherjee_harsh_chhaya_laga_chunari_daag.asp|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''Harsh Chhaya''' (born 2 December 1966)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Harsh Chhaya Awards: Achievements & Honors |url=https://indianexpress.com/about/harsh-chhaya/awards/ |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> is an Indian actor.<ref>{{cite news|title=Harsh Chhaya interview|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/talking-point-with--harsh--chhaya/482612|access-date=16 March 2013|newspaper=Indian express|archive-date=30 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930162421/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/talking-point-with--harsh--chhaya/482612|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Harsh Chhaya actor|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=harsh+chhaya&hl=en|access-date=16 March 2013|archive-date=16 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716132332/https://www.google.com/search?q=harsh+chhaya&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=This is no comedy, Harsh Chhaya|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-11-24/tv/28108266_1_tina-dutta-comedy-circus-harsh-chhaya |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110220338/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-11-24/tv/28108266_1_tina-dutta-comedy-circus-harsh-chhaya |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 November 2013 |date=24 November 2009 |work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=17 March 2013}}</ref> He debuted in a minor role as "Jijo" in the early 1990s [[Zee TV]] series ''[[Tara (TV series)|Tara]]'', but first came into prominence in the role of Krishnakant Trivedi (KT) in mid 1990s TV series ''[[Hasratein]]'',<ref>{{cite news|title=Hasratein|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/women-then-and-now/1019402|access-date=16 March 2013|newspaper=indian express|archive-date=12 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130112065024/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/women-then-and-now/1019402|url-status=live}}</ref> where he portrayed the character of a wealthy boss who exploited his married employee (Savi) into an extramarital affair with him. Harsh Chhaya has acted in various films and television series in various character and negative roles as available. He also starred with Rani Mukharji in the 2007 [[Bollywood]] film ''[[Laaga Chunari Mein Daag]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rani Slapped Harsh|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/07/may/08_rani_mukherjee_harsh_chhaya_laga_chunari_daag.asp|access-date=16 March 2013|newspaper=glamsham|archive-date=29 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029194000/http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/07/may/08_rani_mukherjee_harsh_chhaya_laga_chunari_daag.asp|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
His first appearance was in the serial Aarohan (by [[Pallavi Joshi]]) in 1993 as Ankit Malik, and then his major breakthrough was the role of Karan in ''[[Swabhimaan]]'', directed by [[Mahesh Bhatt]] in 1995. In 2002, Harsh acted in the serial ''[[Justajoo]]'', directed by Ajay Sinha. ''[[Justajoo]]'' was a serial on [[Zee TV]] in 2002, which also starred [[Pallavi Joshi]] and Arpita Pandey.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020609/spectrum/tv.htm|title=Never say die|publisher=Tribune India|access-date=9 June 2002|archive-date=10 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710092529/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020609/spectrum/tv.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad-times/Woman-on-the-prowl/articleshow/384098305.cms|title=Woman on the prowl|work=The Times of India|access-date=3 February 2002|archive-date=7 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130107045211/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad-times/Woman-on-the-prowl/articleshow/384098305.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Television/Man-uninterrupted/Article1-387067.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715184106/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Television/Man-uninterrupted/Article1-387067.aspx | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 July 2015 | title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref> In 2006, he was seen as the CEO Naveen Shroff in [[Madhur Bhandarkar]]'s ''[[Corporate (2006 film)|Corporate]]''. In 2007, he played a businessman named Kapoor in [[Sagar Ballary]]'s ''[[Bheja Fry (film)|Bheja Fry]]''. All but two of his scenes were edited out in the final released version of this film. His performance as Vinay Khosla, a gay dress designer, was notable in [[Madhur Bhandarkar]]'s 2008 critically acclaimed ''[[Fashion (2008 film)|Fashion]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=From serious to a 'gay' role |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/09/stories/2008010950200200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080112171315/http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/09/stories/2008010950200200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 January 2008 |date=9 January 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=17 March 2013}}</ref> Harsh Chhaya also played the role of [[Sanjay Gandhi]] in [[Shekhar Kapur]]'s ''[[Pradhanmantri (TV Series)|Pradhanmantri]]'' on ABP News.
His first appearance was in the serial Aarohan (by [[Pallavi Joshi]]) in 1993 as Ankit Malik, and then his major breakthrough was the role of Karan in ''[[Swabhimaan]]'', directed by [[Mahesh Bhatt]] in 1995. In 2002, Harsh acted in the serial ''[[Justajoo]]'', directed by Ajay Sinha. ''[[Justajoo]]'' was a serial on [[Zee TV]] in 2002, which also starred [[Pallavi Joshi]] and Arpita Pandey.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020609/spectrum/tv.htm|title=Never say die|publisher=Tribune India|access-date=9 June 2002|archive-date=10 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710092529/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020609/spectrum/tv.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad-times/Woman-on-the-prowl/articleshow/384098305.cms|title=Woman on the prowl|work=The Times of India|date=3 February 2002 |access-date=3 February 2002|archive-date=7 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130107045211/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad-times/Woman-on-the-prowl/articleshow/384098305.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Television/Man-uninterrupted/Article1-387067.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715184106/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Television/Man-uninterrupted/Article1-387067.aspx | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 July 2015 | title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref> In 2006, he was seen as the CEO Naveen Shroff in [[Madhur Bhandarkar]]'s ''[[Corporate (2006 film)|Corporate]]''. In 2007, he played a businessman named Kapoor in [[Sagar Ballary]]'s ''[[Bheja Fry (film)|Bheja Fry]]''. All but two of his scenes were edited out in the final released version of this film. His performance as Vinay Khosla, a gay dress designer, was notable in [[Madhur Bhandarkar]]'s 2008 critically acclaimed ''[[Fashion (2008 film)|Fashion]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=From serious to a 'gay' role |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/09/stories/2008010950200200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080112171315/http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/09/stories/2008010950200200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 January 2008 |date=9 January 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=17 March 2013}}</ref> Harsh Chhaya also played the role of [[Sanjay Gandhi]] in [[Shekhar Kapur]]'s ''[[Pradhanmantri (TV Series)|Pradhanmantri]]'' on ABP News.He also worked in 24:India Season 2, as an ATU Chief Siddhant Sehgal. Also, he is well known for his role as Papaji in [[Undekhi]] a [[SonyLIV]] web series.
He also worked in 24:India Season 2, as an ATU Chief Siddhant Sehgal


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Harsh was married to [[Shefali Shah]].<ref>{{Cite web |first1= |date=August 25, 1997 |title=Harsh Chhaya's wife Shefali to replace Seema Kapoor in Hasratein |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/story/19970825-harsh-chhayas-wife-shefali-to-replace-seema-kapoor-in-hasratein-831980-1997-08-25 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310185052/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/story/19970825-harsh-chhayas-wife-shefali-to-replace-seema-kapoor-in-hasratein-831980-1997-08-25 |archive-date=10 March 2022 |access-date=12 September 2019 |website=India Today}}</ref> After a divorce with Shah, Harsh married actress Sunita Sengupta.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/apr/250413-the-bong-brigade-on-sets-of-paoli-dams-next.htm|title=The Bong brigade on sets of Paoli Dam's next|website=archive.mid-day.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/14-fellow-travellers/cid/580537|title=14 fellow travellers|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=12 September 2019|archive-date=23 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523021837/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/14-fellow-travellers/cid/580537|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/SexAndRelationships/I-get-on-with-life-quickly/Article1-214107.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023134101/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/SexAndRelationships/I-get-on-with-life-quickly/Article1-214107.aspx | url-status=dead | archive-date=23 October 2013 | title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref> He completed his Education at Delhi's [[Jamia Millia Islamia]], where he pursued Mass Communication at the university's [[A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre]].
Harsh was married to [[Shefali Shah]].<ref>{{Cite web |first1= |date=August 25, 1997 |title=Harsh Chhaya's wife Shefali to replace Seema Kapoor in Hasratein |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/story/19970825-harsh-chhayas-wife-shefali-to-replace-seema-kapoor-in-hasratein-831980-1997-08-25 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310185052/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/story/19970825-harsh-chhayas-wife-shefali-to-replace-seema-kapoor-in-hasratein-831980-1997-08-25 |archive-date=10 March 2022 |access-date=12 September 2019 |website=India Today}}</ref> After a divorce from Shah, Harsh married actress Sunita Sengupta.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/apr/250413-the-bong-brigade-on-sets-of-paoli-dams-next.htm|title=The Bong brigade on sets of Paoli Dam's next|website=archive.mid-day.com}}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/14-fellow-travellers/cid/580537|title=14 fellow travellers|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=12 September 2019|archive-date=23 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523021837/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/14-fellow-travellers/cid/580537|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/SexAndRelationships/I-get-on-with-life-quickly/Article1-214107.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023134101/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/SexAndRelationships/I-get-on-with-life-quickly/Article1-214107.aspx | url-status=dead | archive-date=23 October 2013 | title=Hindustan Times - Archive News}}</ref> He completed his Education at Delhi's [[Jamia Millia Islamia]], where he pursued Mass Communication at the university's [[A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre]].


==Discography==
==Discography==
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|''[[Byomkesh Gotro]]''
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|''Darbaan''
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|''[[Satyameva Jayate 2]]''
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|Chief Minister Chandra Prakash Sinha
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|''[[Kill (film)|Kill]]''
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|[[Khaali Haath|''Khali Haath'']]
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|''[[Love Story (2007 film)|Love Story]]''
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|[[Mukhbir - The Story of a Spy]]  
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|General Agha Khan
|General Agha Khan
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|''[[P I Meena]]''
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Harsh Chhaya
Born (1966-12-02) 2 December 1966 (age 59)
Alma materJamia Millia Islamia
OccupationActor
Years active1991–present
Spouse(s)
(
m. 1994; div. 2000)

Suneeta Sengupta
(
m. 2003)

Harsh Chhaya (born 2 December 1966)[1] is an Indian actor.[2][3][4] He debuted in a minor role as "Jijo" in the early 1990s Zee TV series Tara, but first came into prominence in the role of Krishnakant Trivedi (KT) in mid 1990s TV series Hasratein,[5] where he portrayed the character of a wealthy boss who exploited his married employee (Savi) into an extramarital affair with him. Harsh Chhaya has acted in various films and television series in various character and negative roles as available. He also starred with Rani Mukharji in the 2007 Bollywood film Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.[6]

Career[edit | edit source]

His first appearance was in the serial Aarohan (by Pallavi Joshi) in 1993 as Ankit Malik, and then his major breakthrough was the role of Karan in Swabhimaan, directed by Mahesh Bhatt in 1995. In 2002, Harsh acted in the serial Justajoo, directed by Ajay Sinha. Justajoo was a serial on Zee TV in 2002, which also starred Pallavi Joshi and Arpita Pandey.[7][8][9] In 2006, he was seen as the CEO Naveen Shroff in Madhur Bhandarkar's Corporate. In 2007, he played a businessman named Kapoor in Sagar Ballary's Bheja Fry. All but two of his scenes were edited out in the final released version of this film. His performance as Vinay Khosla, a gay dress designer, was notable in Madhur Bhandarkar's 2008 critically acclaimed Fashion.[10] Harsh Chhaya also played the role of Sanjay Gandhi in Shekhar Kapur's Pradhanmantri on ABP News.He also worked in 24:India Season 2, as an ATU Chief Siddhant Sehgal. Also, he is well known for his role as Papaji in Undekhi a SonyLIV web series.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Harsh was married to Shefali Shah.[11] After a divorce from Shah, Harsh married actress Sunita Sengupta.[12][13][14] He completed his Education at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia, where he pursued Mass Communication at the university's A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre.

Discography[edit | edit source]

Year Album Song Credit
Template:Centre Template:Centre "Aao Na Dekha" Lyricist
"Duniya"
"Dhokha" Lyricist; singer

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Films[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! Ali
2002 Company Insp. Sawant
Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality Gauri's first husband
2003 Dum Siddhant
Saaya Dr. Goenka
Janasheen Virendra Kapoor
2004 Stop! Vivek Malhotra
2005 Dhadkanein
Ramji Londonwaley Guru
2006 Corporate Corporate
2007 Aevdhese Aabhal Dr. Shirish Marathi film
Bheja Fry Kapoor
Red Swastik D.C.P. Chaudhary
It's Breaking News SP Prabhakar Gupta
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag Rani's employer
2008 Mithya Mannu Sahay
My Friend Ganesha 2 Vashu's Father
Fashion Vinay Khosla
2009 Oh, My God!! Shekhar
Coffee House Vikas
Blue Oranges Anurag Dixit
2011 Nobel Chor Raj Bengali film
2012 Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden Dr Shakil Afridi
2013 Club 60 Doctor
Jolly LLB Albert Pinto
Super Model
2014 A Rainy Day Marathi film
2015 Har Har Byomkesh Inspector Purandar Pandey Bengali film
2016 Ghayal Once Again Aditya Rajguru
2017 Umeed
Shubh Aarambh Gujarati film
2018 Byomkesh Gotro Inspector Purandar Pandey Bengali film
2020 Darbaan
Satyameva Jayate 2 Chief Minister Chandra Prakash Sinha
2022 An Action Hero Roshan - Manav's assistant
2024 Kill Baldeo Singh Thakur Hindi Film [15]
TBA
Uma

Writer/Director[edit | edit source]

Year Title Notes
2018 Khajoor Pe Atke

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes
1991 Khaali Haath Vishwas
1993 Dillagi
Tara Jijo
1994 Tehkikaat Rakesh Oberoi
1995 Aahat Rajat Saxena
Swabhimaan Karan
Aarohan (The Ascent) Lt. Rohit Sharma
1996 Hasratein Krishnakant Trivedi
Rishtey 4 episodes
1998 Saaya Bhaskar Sir
1999 Star Bestsellers Episodic
1999 Gubbare
Nyaay Advocate Tarun
Chhoti Si Asha Gurugena
Rishtey Captain Rahul Khanna
Rishtey
2001 Rishtey
2002 Justujoo Lalit Sharma
Astitva..Ek Prem Kahani Dr Manas
2003 Karishma- The Miracles of Destiny Sameer
2004 Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Sandeep
2007 Ghar ek Sapna Dr Rishabh Choudhary
Love Story Rohit Sehgal
2008 Sukh By Chance Girl's Father
2009 Comedy Circus 3 as a Contestant
Ladies Special Karan Singh
2011 Hum Doctor
Surya: The Super Cop Surya
2012 Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath ACP Jairaj
2013 Pradhanmantri Sanjay Gandhi
2014 Balikha Vadhu Palash
Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh Samarth Sachdev
2016 Tamanna Coach
24 (Season2) ATU Chief
Karam Yudh
2020 Undekhi Papaji

Web series[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Platform Notes
2019 Rangbaaz Sundar Singh Chauhan ZEE5 originals Season 2
2020–present Undekhi "Papaji" Atwal SonyLIV
2020 Forbidden Love Anamika's Husband ZEE5
2019–present Out of Love Kartik Kashyap (Alia's Dad) Hotstar
2022 Mukhbir - The Story of a Spy General Agha Khan ZEE5 Season 1
2023 P I Meena Pritam Sen Amazon Prime Video
2024 Gyaarah Gyaarah Sameer Bhatiya Zee5 Season 1

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