Piyush Sahdev

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Piyush Sahdev
Born (1982-03-12) 12 March 1982 (age 41)
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active2004 – present
Spouse(s)
Akangsha Rawat
​
(
m. 2012;
separated 
2017)
RelativesGireesh Sahdev (brother)
Meher Vij (sister)

Piyush Sahdev (12 March 1982) is an Indian television actor.[1] He has appeared in several TV daily soaps but is known for his roles of Rama in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev, Kabir Tripathi in Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, Pawan Bakshi in Devanshi and Samay in Beyhadh.[2][3] He is the brother of popular actors, Meher Vij and Gireesh Sahdev.[4]

Early life[edit]

Born on 12 March 1982, Piyush Sahdev hails from Delhi, India.[5] He is the brother of famous film and television actors, Gireesh Sahdev and Vaishali Sahdev (better known as Meher Vij).[6][7]

Personal life and career[edit]

Early days (2004–12)[edit]

Before making his official debut in Indian television, Sahdev did an episodic role in 2004 for Special Squad, a crime thriller on Star One.[8] After three years he was selected to play a supporting role from 2007 to 2009 in Ghar Ek Sapnaa on Sahara One as Sharad Chatterjee, the brother of the female lead.[9] Also he appeared as Varun Ranawat in the Zee TV series Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai from 2007 to 2008.[10]

Sahdev's first leading role as Kulwant Singh, an army officer came in 2008 came with Meet Mila De Rabba on Sony TV opposite Surilie Gautam.[11][12] It went off air in 2009. He next did a cameo appearance for Gul Khan's first production Geet in 2010 as Arjun Singh Rathore.[13] From 2011-2012 he portrayed his first negative character of Aman Mathur in the popular hit show Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya on Star Plus.[14][15]

Marriage and huge popularity (2012–17)[edit]

In 2012, Sahdev signed Hum Ne Li Hai... Shapath, a crime detective series on Life OK in which he played the role of Senior Inspector Abhigyan Mitra.[16]

That year on 25 June, he got married to actor and friend Akangsha Rawat.[17][18]

He quit Hum Ne Li Hai... Shapath in 2013.[19] Later that year Sahdev rise to prominence with his portrayal of Lord Rama opposite Rubina Dilaik in the highly acclaimed mythological drama Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev on Life OK, which marked a turning point in his career, making it his breakthrough performance.[20][21] In an interview, he had already stated that he always wished to once play Rama in his career, which he eventually fulfilled and also got immense recognization for the same.[22] He also played the lead role of Kabir in Zee TV's Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke.[23][24]

Divorce, controversy and further work (2017–present)[edit]

In mid-2017, Sahdev and his wife Akangsha Rawat got separated.[25] On 24 November 2017, Sahdev was arrested after a woman lodged an FIR at the Versova Police Station, Mumbai accusing him of rape.[26][27][28]

In December 2017, Sahdev entered Sony TV's Beyhadh as Samay, which garnered him a lot of appreciation.[29][30] In the same year, Sahdev joined Colors TV's Devanshi. In 2018, he played the role of Siraj in Zee TV's Ishq Subhan Allah. He also portrayed the role of Abu Fazl in Colors TV's Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali.[31]

Since September 2021, he is appearing as Inspector Piyush in &TV's Mauka-E-Vardaat.[32]

Filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2004 Special Squad Bobby Episodic role
2007-2009 Ghar Ek Sapnaa Sharad Chatterjee Supporting role [33]
2007-2008 Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai Varun Ranawat Supporting role
2008-2009 Meet Mila De Rabba Kulwant Singh Lead role
2010 Geet Arjun Singh Rathore Cameo
2011-2012 Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya Aman Mathur Negative role [34]
2012-2013 Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath Senior Inspector Abhigyan Parallel lead [35]
2013 Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev Lord Rama Supporting role [36]
2013-2015 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke Kabeer Tripathi Lead role [37]
2014 Encounter Inspector Anil Barve Episodic role
2017 Beyhadh Rajeev Randhawa/Samay Ahuja Supporting role [38]
Devanshi Pavan Bakshi Lead role [39]
2018 Ishq Subhan Allah Siraj Ahmed Negative role [40]
2018-2019 Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali Abul Fazl Recurring [41]
2019 Yeh Teri Galiyan Mr Shekhawat Negative role [42]
2021-present Mauka-E-Vardaat Sr. Inspector Piyush Supporting role [43]

Music videos[edit]

Year Title Singer(s) Label Ref.
2019 Saanwal Reewa Rathod Zee Music Company

[44]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "It's very tough to survive in showbiz without a godfather: Piyush Sahdev - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. ↑ "I always wanted to play Ram: Piyush Sahdev - Times of India". The Times of India.
  3. ↑ "Piyush Sahdev enjoys playing fashion designer - Times of India". The Times of India.
  4. ↑ "Will connect with my mother's soul in trance therapy session: Piyush Sahdev - Times of India". The Times of India.
  5. ↑ "Telly stars at Piyush Sahdev's b'day". The Times of India. 13 March 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  6. ↑ "I miss my friends in Delhi: Piyush Sahdev - Times of India". The Times of India.
  7. ↑ TV actor Piyush arrested for rape; sister Meher Vij of Secret Superstar fame clueless Deccan Chronicle 26 November 2017
  8. ↑ "Telly stars at Piyush Sahdev's b'day". The Times of India. 13 March 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  9. ↑ "I miss my friends in Delhi: Piyush Sahdev - Times of India". The Times of India.
  10. ↑ TV actor Piyush arrested for rape; sister Meher Vij of Secret Superstar fame clueless Deccan Chronicle 26 November 2017
  11. ↑ "Will connect with my mother's soul in trance therapy session: Piyush Sahdev - Times of India". The Times of India.
  12. ↑ "Looks do matter to become an actor: Piyush Sahdev - Times of India". The Times of India.
  13. ↑ "It's very tough to survive in showbiz without a godfather: Piyush Sahdev - Times of India". The Times of India.
  14. ↑ "Piyush Sachdev toughens up for cop role". Zee News. 20 January 2012.
  15. ↑ "Meeting with differently abled children moves Piyush Sahdev - Times of India". The Times of India.
  16. ↑ "Piyush Sahdev is back in action - Times of India". The Times of India.
  17. ↑ Abbasi, Mehfooz (29 November 2017). "Piyush Sahdev's Ex-Wife Akangsha Rawat Spills The Beans On The Actor Following Rape Allegations". India.com. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  18. ↑ "Wedding bells for Piyush Sahdev & Akangsha Rawat!". The Times of India. 4 June 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  19. ↑ "Piyush Sachdev was stalked by a female fan". Deccan Chronicle. 8 December 2013.
  20. ↑ Unnikrishnan, Chaya (14 June 2013). "Piyush Sachdev to play Ram". DNA India.
  21. ↑ Devon Ke Dev Mahadev has made my career: Piyush Sahdev
  22. ↑ "I always wanted to play Ram: Piyush Sahdev - Times of India". The Times of India.
  23. ↑ "Piyush replaces Nikkhil in 'Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke' - Times of India". The Times of India.
  24. ↑ "Piyush Sahdev enjoys playing fashion designer - Times of India". The Times of India.
  25. ↑ Farzeen, Sana (10 August 2017). "Exclusive: Piyush Sahdev confirms separation from wife Akangsha Rawat". The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  26. ↑ Namboodiri, Narayan (24 November 2017). "Piyush Sahdev: TV actor arrested for raping 23-year-old fashion designer". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  27. ↑ "Real-life telly Siblings celebrate rakhi - Times of India". The Times of India.
  28. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE! TV actor Piyush Sahdev arrested on rape charges". BombayTimes.
  29. ↑ Kushal Tandon on Beyhadh co-star Piyush Sahdev’s rape chargesThe Indian Express 26 November 2017
  30. ↑ "Beyhadh actor Piyush Sahdev charged with rape, arrested in Mumbai". Hindustan Times. 24 November 2017.
  31. ↑ "Piyush Sahdev to play Abu Fazl in Colors' Daastan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali". Tellychakkar.
  32. ↑ "Exclusive: Piyush Sahdev bags &TV's Mauka-E-Vardaat". Iwmbuzz. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  33. ↑ "Piyush Sachdev was stalked by a female fan". Deccan Chronicle. 8 December 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  34. ↑ "Piyush Sachdev toughens up for cop role". Zee News. 20 January 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  35. ↑ Unnikrishnan, Chaya (14 June 2013). "Piyush Sachdev to play Ram". DNA India. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  36. ↑ "'Devon Ke Dev Mahadev' has made my career: Piyush Sahdev - Times Of India". 10 September 2013. Archived from the original on 10 September 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  37. ↑ "Meeting with differently abled children moves Piyush Sahdev - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  38. ↑ "Beyhadh Actor Piyush Sahdev Separates From Wife: Reports". NDTV.com. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  39. ↑ Bureau, ABP News (7 July 2017). "'Beyhadh' actor Piyush Sahdev to enter 'DEVANSHI'". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  40. ↑ "Piyush Sahdev is back on television with 'Ishq Subhanallah' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  41. ↑ "Piyush Sahdev to play Abu Fazl in Daastan-E-Mohabbat Salim Anarkali". 25 September 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  42. ↑ "Piyush Sahdev, Barkha Bisht, Abhishek Tewari and Aasiya Kazi bag new shows - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  43. ↑ Service, Tribune News. "Piyush Sahdev is excited to play a cop in Mauka-E-Vardaat- Operation Vijay". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  44. ↑ Zee Music Company (17 January 2019). "Saanwal - Official Music Video - Reewa Rathod". Retrieved 22 January 2019 – via YouTube.

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