Abhay Verma (born 27 July 1998) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema. He first gained recognition for his supporting role on the second season of the thriller series The Family Man (2021), and had his first lead role in the independent film Safed (2023). Verma had his breakthrough with a starring role in the comedy horror film Munjya (2024), a commercial success.[1]
Early life
Verma is from Panipat, Haryana.[2] He completed his schooling from St. Mary's Convent School, pursued Science but faced failure three times. He then enrolled in BBA but felt it was a waste of time. He came to Mumbai with his parents to pursue a career in acting.[3] His brother, Abhishek, is also an actor.[4]
Career
Verma began his acting career with Marzi and subsequently featured in Little Things. Alongside these projects, he has been involved in television commercials.[5] Verma revealed that during his time as a junior artist on the set of Super 30, where he earned ₹800 rupees per day, he learned extensively from observing others. Inspired by the experience of working alongside 200 people daily, he resolved that his future lay in pursuing greater achievements in cinema rather than continuing in his current role for an extended period.[6]
Verma in 2024
It was his role opposite Manoj Bajpayee in The Family Man 2 that gained him recognition. He played Kalyan, Dhruti's (played by Ashlesha Thakur) friend involved with terrorists. In 2023, he made his film debut appearing in Safed in the role of a transgender. Verma didn't hesitate when offered the transgender role, viewing it immediately as a "blessing".[7] Sana Farzeen's review for India Today about Abhay Verma's performance in Safed, highlights that Verma shines in his scenes with Barkha Bisht, suggesting a strong chemistry between them that surpasses the dynamic between other characters.[8]
Verma has also filmed a role portraying the younger version of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the movie Mann Bairagi. It is directed by Sanjay Tripathi and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.[10]
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