Dheeraj Dhoopar

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Dheeraj Dhoopar
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Dheeraj Dhoopar
Born (1984-12-20) December 20, 1984 (age 39)[1]
Occupation
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2009–present
Notable work
Spouse(s)
(
m. 2016)

Dheeraj Dhoopar (born 20 December 1984) is an Indian actor and model known for his portrayal of Prem Bharadwaj in Sasural Simar Ka and Karan Luthra in Kundali Bhagya.[2] In 2020, he also did a cameo in Naagin 5 as Cheel Aakesh and Rakshas Shakura.[3]

Personal life[edit]

Dhoopar (left) with wife Vinny Arora at Zee Rishtey Awards, 2018

[4] He married actress Vinny Arora on 16 November 2016 in Delhi. They first met on the sets of Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg.[5]

Early life[edit]

Dheeraj Dhoopar was born on 20 December 1984 in New Delhi, India to Sushil Dhoppar. He has two brothers and a sister. He was educated at a local school in New Delhi and later earned a degree in Fashion Designing. Dhoopar started his career as a model and featured in over hundred commercials for brands like Maruti Suzuki, Parker, Dabur Honey, Samsung Galaxy, Videocon Mobile.[6] In an Interview with Rajeev Khandelwal on the chat show Juzzbatt, he also revealed that before venturing into acting he also worked in Indian Airlines.[7]

Career[edit]

Dhoopar made his television debut with Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg as Ansh.[8] He also played Bhavesh Patel in Star Plus's Behenein, Sushant in Mrs. Tendulkar and Shikhar in Zindagi Kahe – Smile Please. He also made a cameo appearance in Sony TV's Kuch Toh Log Kahenge.[9]

From 2013 to 2017, he portrayed Prem Bhardwaj in Colors TV's Sasural Simar Ka opposite Dipika Kakar.[10][11] He also hosted the grand finale of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.[12] Since 2017, he is playing the lead role of Karan Luthara in Zee TV's Kundali Bhagya.[13][14]

In 2019, he also hosted Dance India Dance 7 but later quit.[15]

In 2020, Dhoopar portrayed Cheel Aakesh in Naagin 5.[16]

Media[edit]

Dhoopar was ranked in The Times Most Desirable Men On TV at No. 12[17] in 2019, at No. 9[18] in 2020.

Dhoopar was ranked in The Times Most Desirable Men at No. 47[19] in 2019, at No. 45[20] in 2020.

Filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role
2009 Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg Ansh
2010 Behenein Bhavesh Patel
2011 Mrs. Tendulkar Sushant
Zindagi Kahe – Smile Please Shikhar
2012 Kuch Toh Log Kahenge Amar
2013–2017 Sasural Simar Ka Prem Bharadwaj
2013 Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Guest
2014 Beintehaa
Bigg Boss 8
2014–2015 Box Cricket League 1 Contestant
2015 Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur Guest
2016 Box Cricket League 2 Contestant
Sohaagi Sindoor Dhrubo
Comedy Nights Bachao Guest
2017–present Kundali Bhagya Karan Luthra
2017-2018 Kumkum Bhagya
2017 Entertainment Ki Raat Guest
2019 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Host
Dance India Dance
Haiwaan : The Monster Cameo
2020 Naagin 5 Aakesh/Shakura (cameo)
2021 Indian Pro Music League Guest
Bhagya Lakshmi Karan Luthra (cameo)

Music videos[edit]

Year Title Singer(s) Label Ref.
2020 Viah Nai Karuana Asees Kaur Desi Music Factory [21]
Mera Dil Mairien James T-Series Apna Punjab [22]
Humko Tum Mil Gaye Naresh Sharma and Vishal Mishra VYRLOriginals [23]
2021 Jogiya Shibani Kashyap Amplify [24]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Show Result Reference
2015 Indian Television Academy Awards Rishtey Naate Award Sasural Simar Ka Won
2018 Gold Awards Best Actor Male (Popular) Kundali Bhagya Nominated
Best Jodi (Popular)

(with Shraddha Arya)

Nominated
2019 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in Lead Role (Popular) Nominated [25]
Best Jodi (Popular)

(with Shraddha Arya)

Nominated
Gold Awards Best Actor Male (Popular) Won [26]
Best Jodi (Popular)

(with Shraddha Arya)

Nominated
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor (Popular) Won [27]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "Dheeraj Dhooper shares winsome pictures from his birthday celebration with his wife Vinny Arora; thanks for the Surprise". Times of India.
  2. "Big challenge to replace Shoaib in 'Sasural...': Dheeraj Dhoopar". 12 March 2013.
  3. Sharma, Aditi (10 August 2022). "'Naagin 5' cast: Hina Khan as Aadi Naagin, Dheeraj Dhoopar as Cheel Aakesh & others". Republic World. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  4. Nayak, Greeshma (21 December 2020). "Dheeraj Dhoopar's co-star Shraddha Arya wishes him, wife Vinny calls them 'goofster twins'". Republic World. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  5. "TV actors Dheeraj Dhoopar and Vinny Arora are married". IndiaToday. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  6. "Dheeraj Dhoopar elated to bag ad with Vidya Balan - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". 16 April 2013.
  7. Chatterjee, Swasti (12 June 2013). "Actor Dheeraj Dhoopar is a fashion designer". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  8. Mulchandani, Amrita (16 May 2013). "I am not single anymore: Dheeraj Dhoopar". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  9. Maheshwari, Neha (27 August 2012). "Dheeraj to fall in love with Dr Nidhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  10. "Emotional scenes tough for Dheeraj Dhoopar". Zee News. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  11. "New 'Prem' in Simar's life". Hindustan Times. 15 March 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  12. "Dheeraj Dhoopar to host grand finale of 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'". Business Standard India. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  13. "Dheeraj Dhoopar starrer Kundali Bhagya becomes the biggest weekday launch since 2016". The Times of India. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
  14. Keshri, Shweta (15 April 2021). "Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya cast head to Goa for shoot amid lockdown in Maharashtra". India Today. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
  15. Divya Kaushik (5 April 2019). "Dheeraj Dhoopar to host next season of Dance India Dance". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  16. "Naagin 5 update, August 15: Cheel Aakesh has his eyes on Sarvashreshta Adi Naagin - Times of India". The Times of India. 16 August 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  17. "THE TIMES 20 MOST DESIRABLE MEN ON TELEVISION 2019 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  18. "Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Men on Television 2020 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  19. "Times 50 Most Desirable Men: Here are the stars who bagged the place in the coveted list". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  20. "The Times Most Desirable Man of 2020: Sushant Singh Rajput - Philosopher, dreamer, charmer - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  21. World, Republic. "Dheeraj Dhoopar shines once again in 'Mera Dil' music video". Republic World. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  22. World, Republic. "Dheeraj Dhoopar shines once again in 'Mera Dil' music video". Republic World. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  23. World, Republic. "Dheeraj Dhoopar shines once again in 'Mera Dil' music video". Republic World. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  24. World, Republic. "Shibani Kashyap shares teaser of her upcoming song 'Jogiya' featuring Dheeraj Dhoopar". Republic World. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  25. Baddhan, Raj (20 March 2019). "Indian Telly Awards 2019: Winners list". Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  26. "Nominations for 12th Boroplus Gold Awards, 2019". 12th Gold Awards.
  27. Baddhan, Raj (11 November 2019). "ITA Awards 2019: Winners list". Retrieved 13 February 2020.

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