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Vishal Jethwa
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Vishal Jethwa | |
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| File:Vishal Jethwa.jpg | |
| Born | 6 July 1994[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Thakur College of Science and Commerce |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013 - present |
| Awards | 3 Lions Gold Awards (2015, 2018 2020) Zee Cine Awards (2020) Mirage Entertainment Group Awards (2017) |
Vishal Jethwa (born 6 July 1994) is an Indian television and film actor. He is known for portraying Akbar on Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap which aired on Sony TV[2][better source needed], and Sunny in the Bollywood film Mardaani 2.[3]
Early life[edit]
Jethwa is a Gujarati.[4] He was born to Naresh and Preeti Jethwa in 1994. His family also consists of his siblings, elder sister Dolly and younger brother Rahul.[5] He completed his graduation from Thakur College of Science and Commerce.[6]
Career[edit]
Vishal started his acting career in 2013 by landing a lead role of Akbar on Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap.[7] In 2015, he was roped in to play Bali in Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman.[8] In 2016, he landed an important role of a terrorist on Diya Aur Baati Hum as Chota Packet.[9] In the same year, he bagged the role of negative role of Nasir on Peshwa Bajirao.[10] In August 2017, he replaced actor Bhavesh Balchandani to play the role of Lord Krishna on Chakradhari Ajaya Krishna.[11] He had also booked a role in Colors TV's Thapki Pyar Ki as Prince.[12] and Ghatotkacha that will air on Life OK.[citation needed].
In his Bollywood debut, Jethwa was cast as the main antagonist in the 2019 film Mardaani 2. His performance was well received by the critics and the audience.[13][14]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014 | Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap | Young Akbar |
| 2015 | Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman | Bali |
| 2016 | Crime Patrol (TV series) | Vicky Sharma |
| Ek Duje Ke Vaaste | Young Shravan | |
| Peshwa Bajirao | Nasir Jung | |
| Diya Aur Baati Hum | Chota Packet | |
| 2017 | Thapki Pyar Ki | Prince Shekhawat |
| 2017–2018 | Chakradhari Ajay Krishna | Lord Krishna |
Films[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Darr @ the Mall | Cameo | |
| 2017 | Hindi Medium | Cameo | |
| 2019 | Mardaani 2 | Shiv Prasad Yadav aka Sunny/Bajrang | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut
Won- Lion Gold Awards for Best Debutant in Negative Role Male, |
Music Videos[edit]
| Year | Title | Co-Star | Singer | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dhat | Yukti Kapoor | Arko Pravo Mukherjee | Arko Pravo | [15] |
Awards[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Show/Films | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Lions Gold Awards | Child Male Artist | Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap | Won |
| 2017 | Mirage Entertainment Group Awards | Appreciation Award | Peshwa Bajirao | Won |
| 2018 | Lions Gold Awards | Favourite Krishna | Chakradhari Ajay Krishna | Won |
| 2020 | Lions Gold Awards | Best Debutant in Negative Role | Mardaani 2 | Won |
| 2020 | Filmfare Awards | Best Debut-Male | Mardaani 2 | Nominated |
| 2020 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Debut-Male | Mardaani 2 | Won[16] |
| TBA | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Mardaani 2 | Pending |
References[edit]
- ↑ "PHOTOS: Bali aka Vishal Jethwa of 'Sankat Mochan…' celebrates his birthday with on screen villain". Dainik Jagaran (in हिन्दी). 6 July 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
- ↑ "Vishal Jethwa aka Akbar: I doubt I'll ever get to play such a great character again". Bollywood life. 20 June 2014.
- ↑ ANI (18 December 2019). "Vishal Jethwa on prepping for Mardaani 2: I used to lock myself up in my house for hours". India Today. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ↑ Kiran Jain (22 October 2014). "Diwali special: In Pics: Maharana Pratap fame, Vishal Jethwa makes a unique rangoli". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ↑ Kiran Jain (12 August 2014). "Rakhi Special: Vishal Jethwa aka Maharana Pratap gifts gold pendant to his sister". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ↑ "Vishal Jethwa Facts: Some interesting facts about Mardaani 2 villain". The Live Mirror. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ↑ Kiran Jain (11 July 2014). "In Pics: Meet Badshah Akbar aka Vishal Jethwa from Maharana Pratap". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ↑ Kiran Jain (10 May 2015). "Child actor Vishal Jethwa to play Bali in 'Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman'". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ↑ Kiran Jain (12 August 2016). "If You Think 'Diya Aur Baati Hum' Is Going off Air? Wait, till You Know about the New Entry!". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ↑ Neha Maheshwri (1 November 2016). "Vishal Jethwa to play Bajirao's rival in 'Peshwa Bajirao'". Times of India. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ↑ IANS (11 August 2017). "Vishal Jethwa to play Lord Krishna on TV show". Times of India. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ↑ "Vishal Jethwa, Rehaan Roy and Jaanvi Sangwan to enter Colors' Thapki Pyar Ki". Telly Chakkar. 17 March 2017.
- ↑ Chaudhury, Shreshtha (16 December 2019). "Rani Mukerji introduces Vishal Jethwa, the terrifying antagonist of Mardaani 2; See Pics". Republic World. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ↑ "Vishal Jethwa says preparing for his Mardaani 2 role of rapist was painful: 'I used to lock myself up in my house for hours'". Hindustan Times. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- ↑ "Vishal Jethwa all set for a romantic role". filmfare.com. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ↑ "Vishal N. Jethwa on Instagram: "Incredibly speechless and overwhelmed to have received Best Debut Male from @zeecineawards 🏆 last night. I don't seem to have enough words…"". Instagram. Retrieved 15 March 2020.