Anuj Sachdeva

Anuj Sachdeva
Sachdeva in 2016
Born (1986-10-05) 5 October 1986 (age 38)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2005–present
Notable work

Anuj Sachdeva (born 5 October 1986)[1] is an Indian actor and model.[2] Sachdeva has worked in fims, television commercials and TV shows. He participated in the reality show MTV Roadies in 2005. Sachdeva is known for his role of Amrit in Sabki Laadli Bebo. He was seen portraying the role of Sahil Sengupta in Colors popular show Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur.

He has acted in films such as Hawaa Hawaai; a romantic comedy, Love Shagun and two Punjabi films; Haani and Police in Pollywood.

Personal life

Anuj Sachdeva was born in New Delhi.[2] Before his acting career took off, Sachdeva was working with his father in his business of manufacturing shoes.[3] He is a qualified shoe designer as well. He began his modeling and acting career on his father's insistence.[2]

Sachdeva has also done a course in method acting from Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.[4]

Career

Sachdeva appeared on Season 3 of the reality show MTV Roadies. After Roadies, he formally began his acting career with a cameo in a 2007 Hindi film Delhii Heights.[2]

He enrolled himself for the Grasim Mr. India pageant. Sachdeva was bestowed with trophies of Mr. Photogenic and Best Talent. His modelling career took off from here on and he appeared in many commercials.[3]

Sachdeva debuted on television with Star Plus' Sabki Laadli Bebo.[2] He later appeared in Zee TV's Phir Subah Hogi where he played the role of Thakur Aditya Singh, the male protagonist with a feisty attitude.[5] Sachdeva quit the show later that year expressing dislike for the script.[citation needed] He then moved to New York for a few months to pursue a course in Method Acting at Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute.[6] Sachdeva joined Sony TV's Chhanchhan in 2013 as a replacement for Farhan Khan. Sachdeva was signed on by Rajan Shahi as the male protagonist of his show Itti Si Khushi on Sony TV. He was then seen as Sahil Sengupta in Rashmi Sharma Telefilms Limited Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur on Colors TV.

Sachdeva appeared at Kaun Banega Crorepati alongside his Itti Si Khushi co-star Smriti Kalra.

In 2019, Sachdeva took part in dance reality show Nach Baliye on Star Plus along with Urvashi Dholakia.[7]

It was reported that, he was about to play a cameo role in Jai Hanuman - Sankat Mochan Naam Tiharo, but later on declined it.[8]

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2005–2006 MTV Roadies 3 Contestant
2009–2011 Sabki Laadli Bebo Amrit Malhotra
2009 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Guest
Kayamath
Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna
Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil
2010 Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai
Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai
Sasural Genda Phool
2011 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya
Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya
2012 Phir Subah Hogi Thakur Aditya Singh
2013 Chhanchhan Manav Borisagar
2014–2015 Itti Si Khushi Aman Goel [9]
2016 Box Cricket League 2 Contestant
Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur Sahil Sengupta
2017 Entertainment Ki Raat Himself Guest
2018 Laal Ishq Bijua/Nikhil Episode 22/39
2019 Ek Bhram Sarvagun Sampanna Vyom Malhotra
Nach Baliye 9 Contestant 7th place[10]
2022 Woh Toh Hai Albelaa Chiranjeev "Cheeru" Chaudhary
2023–2024 Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare Maan Singh

Films

Web series

  • Breathe as Sameer
  • Bin Bulaye Mehmaan
  • The Reunion as Dev

References

  1. ^ "Happy Birthday Anuj Sachdeva | आज है अनुज सचदेवा का जन्मदिन, जानें उनके जीवन से जुड़ी दिलचस्प बातें | Navabharat (नवभारत)". Nava Bharat. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e Chugh, Naveen Kumarnawang (3 August 2012). "Rolling on". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  3. ^ "The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute". www.methodactingstrasberg.com. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  4. ^ Naval-Shetye, Aakanksha (14 April 2012). "Anuj Sachdeva bags Phir Subah Hogi". Mumbai: DNA. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  5. ^ "The big screen debut - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  6. ^ "Nach Baliye 9: Romance brewing between ex flames Urvashi and Anuj?". www.mid-day.com. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Anuj Sachdeva declines a TV show for his furry friend - Times of India". The Times of India.
  8. ^ "Anuj Sachdeva: I'm looking for my soulmate - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  9. ^ "Nach Baliye 9: Yes, Urvashi Dholakia Will Tango With Ex-Boyfriend. Salman Khan To Reveal Her Dance Partner Soon". NDTV.com. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  10. ^ "'Love Shagun' cast and crew shoot for a song at Madh Island". mid-day. 18 March 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2019.