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{{Use dmy dates|date= | {{Short description|Indian actor (1980)}} | ||
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| yearsactive = 2002–present | | yearsactive = 2002–present | ||
| birth_name = Salil Acharya | | birth_name = Salil Acharya | ||
| birth_date = | | birth_date = November 3, 1980 - Age (44) | ||
| birth_place = | | birth_place = Delhi, India | ||
| occupation = | | occupation = Actor, [[VJ (media personality)|VJ]], RJ | ||
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'''Salil Acharya''' | '''Salil Acharya''' is an Indian male actor, VJ, radio jockey<ref>{{cite news |title=Yokohama Rubber Co to buy Alliance Tire Group for $1.2 billion |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/news/tyres/yokohama-rubber-co-to-buy-alliance-tire-group-for-1-2-billion/articleshow/51556169.cms |work=The Economic Times}}</ref> and television host.<ref name="time_WhyS">{{Cite web | title = Why Salil Acharya's friends call him Speedy Gonzales? | last = Dedhia | first = Sonil | work = The Times of India | date = 2 March 2016 | access-date = 2016-09-16 | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Why-Salil-Acharyas-friends-call-him-Speedy-Gonzales/articleshow/51222698.cms }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tankha |first=Rajkumari Sharma |date=2021-02-03 |title=Sri Sri was quite chilled out: Salil Acharya |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/cities/delhi/2021/Feb/11/sri-sri-was-quite-chilled-out-2262530.html |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=No smoking please |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/no-smoking-please-204621 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref> Acharya made his [[Bollywood]] debut in [[Mohit Suri]]'s 2007 film ''[[Awarapan]]''. He is also a radio jockey for [[Radio City (Indian radio station)|Radio City 91.1]], a film critic for [[BBC Asian Network]] and a VJ at [[B4U (network)|B4U]]. He is currently working for [[Sony Pictures Networks India]] where he is the host of ''WWE Sunday Dhamaal''. He visited New Orleans to be a part of [[WrestleMania 34]] and hosted a special program ''Namaste Wrestlemania'' which aired on [[Sony Ten]]. | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| 2013 ||''[[Aashiqui 2]]'' || Aryan || | | 2013 ||''[[Aashiqui 2]]'' <ref>{{Cite web |last=Developer |first=Web |title=Fitness freak Salil Acharya works out with professional wrestlers! |url=https://www.mid-day.com/amp/entertainment/television-news/article/fitness-freak-salil-acharya-works-out-with-professional-wrestlers--16825154 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref>|| Aryan || | ||
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| 2014 || ''[[3 A.M. (2014 film)|3AM]]'' || Cyrus || | | 2014 || ''[[3 A.M. (2014 film)|3AM]]'' || Cyrus || | ||
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| 2007 || ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]] '' || Billy Thakral || Special appearance | | 2007 || ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]] '' || Billy Thakral || Special appearance | ||
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|rowspan="3"| 2006 || ''[[Kasturi (TV series)|Kasturi]]'' || Nikhil || | |rowspan="3"| 2006 || ''[[Kasturi (2007 TV series)|Kasturi]]'' || Nikhil || | ||
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| ''[[Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai]]'' || || Parallel lead | | ''[[Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai]]'' || || Parallel lead | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20111008063730/http://popcorn.oneindia.in/artist/1825/1/salil-acharya.html Salil Acharya: Filmography and Profile] | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20111008063730/http://popcorn.oneindia.in/artist/1825/1/salil-acharya.html Salil Acharya: Filmography and Profile] | ||
*{{ | *{{IMDb name|3269803|Salil Acharya}} | ||
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[[Category:Male actors from Mumbai]] | [[Category:Male actors from Mumbai]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:11, 2 October 2025
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Salil Acharya | |
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| Born | Salil Acharya November 3, 1980 - Age (44) Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Actor, VJ, RJ |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Salil Acharya is an Indian male actor, VJ, radio jockey[1] and television host.[2][3][4] Acharya made his Bollywood debut in Mohit Suri's 2007 film Awarapan. He is also a radio jockey for Radio City 91.1, a film critic for BBC Asian Network and a VJ at B4U. He is currently working for Sony Pictures Networks India where he is the host of WWE Sunday Dhamaal. He visited New Orleans to be a part of WrestleMania 34 and hosted a special program Namaste Wrestlemania which aired on Sony Ten.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Awarapan | Ronnie | Nominated, Stardust Best Male Debut Award |
| 2013 | Aashiqui 2 [5] | Aryan | |
| 2014 | 3AM | Cyrus |
TV[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–present | WWE Sunday Dhamaal | Host | |
| 2008 | Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket | Host | |
| 2007 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Billy Thakral | Special appearance |
| 2006 | Kasturi | Nikhil | |
| Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai | Parallel lead | ||
| Kkavyanjali | Sandeep | ||
| 2005 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Prem (Fake) / Rahul | |
| Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | |||
| 2004 | Ye Meri Life Hai | Kushaan | Main role |
| Shararat | The Prince | 1 episode |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Yokohama Rubber Co to buy Alliance Tire Group for $1.2 billion". The Economic Times.
- ↑ Dedhia, Sonil (2 March 2016). "Why Salil Acharya's friends call him Speedy Gonzales?". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ↑ Tankha, Rajkumari Sharma (3 February 2021). "Sri Sri was quite chilled out: Salil Acharya". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ↑ "No smoking please". The Tribune. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ↑ Developer, Web. "Fitness freak Salil Acharya works out with professional wrestlers!". Mid-day. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
