Amar Upadhyay
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Amar Upadhyay is an Indian model, film and television actor. The role which gave Amar his major breakthrough and is well known for is of Mihir Virani from the popular serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
on Star Plus
channel.
, and studied chemical engineering after completing his schooling.
magazine, which lead to Jaya Bachchan
offering him the TV series Dekh Bhai Dekh
. This was followed by numerous TV series like, Arzoo, Suhana Safar, Tulsi, Kalash and Aruna Irani
's Mehndi Tere Naam Ki. Eventually, he became famous in 2000 with the Ekta Kapoor
's mega TV daily soap, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
(2000). In fact, when his character Mihir ‘died’ in 2001, it was followed by protest marches, the TV channel’s head office was flooded with phone-calls and letters, eventually his character came back to life, and he is still recounted amongst TV superstars.
After his success in television he ventured into film with Dahshat 2003, followed by a big launch, Dhund - The Fog (2003), along with Aditi Govitrikar, directed by Sham Ramsay, though later he also appeared in J.P. Dutta's war movie, LOC Kargil
(2003), his film career did not turn out as expected.
Subsequently he returned to television after a two year hiatus, playing a key role in the serial Chand Ke Paar Chalo
on NDTV Imagine
.
In October 2011 he joined the fifth season of the reality TV series Bigg Boss
.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was an Indian Soap Opera that aired on STAR Plus. This is ranked at top, number 1, on the list of STAR Plus top 10 shows of all time.This show was Asia's #1 most watched and awarded show...
on Star Plus
STAR Plus
STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels...
channel.
Early life
Amar grew in Malad suburb of MumbaiMumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, and studied chemical engineering after completing his schooling.
Career
In 1994, some of his photographs appeared in StardustStardust (magazine)
Stardust is an Indian monthly Bollywood news and gossip magazine published in English and Hindi. It also sponsors the Stardust Awards.-History:...
magazine, which lead to Jaya Bachchan
Jaya Bachchan
Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan is an Indian actress and politician. She is an alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. Bachchan is the wife of Amitabh Bachchan, and is the mother of Shweta Bachchan-Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan...
offering him the TV series Dekh Bhai Dekh
Dekh Bhai Dekh
Dekh Bhai Dekh was a Hindi sitcom directed by Anand Mahendru, and starring Sushma Seth, Navin Nischol and Shekhar Suman in lead roles. It first aired in 1993. The story revolves around three generations of the Diwan family, who live as an extended family in an ancestral bungalow in the suburbs of...
. This was followed by numerous TV series like, Arzoo, Suhana Safar, Tulsi, Kalash and Aruna Irani
Aruna Irani
Aruna Irani is an Indian actress. An accomplished actress and dancer of her time, Aruna Irani has acted in about 300 movies, with many memorable acting performances to her credit...
's Mehndi Tere Naam Ki. Eventually, he became famous in 2000 with the Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Jeetendra Kapoor is an Indian TV and film producer. She is the Creative Director and Joint Managing Director of Balaji Telefilms, her production company.-Biography:...
's mega TV daily soap, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was an Indian Soap Opera that aired on STAR Plus. This is ranked at top, number 1, on the list of STAR Plus top 10 shows of all time.This show was Asia's #1 most watched and awarded show...
(2000). In fact, when his character Mihir ‘died’ in 2001, it was followed by protest marches, the TV channel’s head office was flooded with phone-calls and letters, eventually his character came back to life, and he is still recounted amongst TV superstars.
After his success in television he ventured into film with Dahshat 2003, followed by a big launch, Dhund - The Fog (2003), along with Aditi Govitrikar, directed by Sham Ramsay, though later he also appeared in J.P. Dutta's war movie, LOC Kargil
LOC Kargil
LOC Kargil is a 2003 Bollywood war film based on the Kargil War, directed and written by J. P. Dutta. The film stars a large number of Bollywood stars.- Plot :The film is an attempt to dramatize a synopsis of the 1999 Kargil War ....
(2003), his film career did not turn out as expected.
Subsequently he returned to television after a two year hiatus, playing a key role in the serial Chand Ke Paar Chalo
Chand Ke Paar Chalo (TV series)
Chand Ke Paar Chalo is a daily soap that airs on NDTV Imagine every Mon - Thu 10.30 pm.- Plot :We start the story at a point wherein it has been 3 months since Anisa and her family have moved into Mumbai. They came here primarily because Anisa’s father required treatment and the big city would...
on NDTV Imagine
NDTV Imagine
Imagine TV is a Hindi general entertainment channel, owned by Turner Broadcasting System based in Mumbai.- History :The channel was established by NDTV Group under the stewardship of former STAR India CEO Sameer Nair. The channel, was launched in India on January 21, 2008 as NDTV Imagine...
.
In October 2011 he joined the fifth season of the reality TV series Bigg Boss
Bigg Boss (season 5)
Bigg Boss 5 in 2011 is the fifth season of the Indian reality TV show Bigg Boss, which aired on Colors from 2 October 2011 to 7 January 2012 with Sanjay Dutt as the host...
.
Television series
- Bigg BossBigg Boss (season 5)Bigg Boss 5 in 2011 is the fifth season of the Indian reality TV show Bigg Boss, which aired on Colors from 2 October 2011 to 7 January 2012 with Sanjay Dutt as the host...
(2011) - Sapna Babul Ka...BidaaiSapna Babul Ka...BidaaiSapna Babul Ka...Bidaai was an Indian soap drama that aired on 9 October 2007 to 13 November 2010 on STAR Plus channel, every Monday to Friday. This show was really close in reaching the top ten shows of all time on STAR Plus...
.... Dhananjay Singhania (cameo as Ranveer's Lawyer) (Nov. 18 2009) - Doli Saja KeDoli Saja KeDoli Saja Ke is a Hindi language Indian soap opera that airs on Sahara One channel worldwide, based on the concept of one's ill-fated and inauspicious fate. The series premiered on May 27, 2007 and airs every Monday to Friday at 10pm IST. It is ending on November 13th 2009- Cast/Characters...
.... Samar (2009) - Dhoop Mein Thandi Chaav...Maa ... Shekar (2009)
- Chand Ke Paar ChaloChand Ke Paar Chalo (TV series)Chand Ke Paar Chalo is a daily soap that airs on NDTV Imagine every Mon - Thu 10.30 pm.- Plot :We start the story at a point wherein it has been 3 months since Anisa and her family have moved into Mumbai. They came here primarily because Anisa’s father required treatment and the big city would...
.... Arjun Oberoi (2008) - Viraasat .... Kunal Khabanda (2006)
- CensorCensorCensor may refer to:*Censorship, the control of speech and other forms of human expression*Roman censor, a magistrate for maintaining the census, supervising public morality, etc*Cato Censor , Roman statesman...
.... as Himself (2001) - Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was an Indian Soap Opera that aired on STAR Plus. This is ranked at top, number 1, on the list of STAR Plus top 10 shows of all time.This show was Asia's #1 most watched and awarded show...
.... Mihir Mansukh Virani (2000–2002) - Mehndi Tere Naam KiMehndi Tere Naam KiMehndi Tere Naam Ki was a Hindi television drama series that aired on Zee TV channel. The show was produced by popular Bollywood actress Aruna Irani...
.... Akshat (2001–2002) - Kasautii Zindagii Kay .... Mahesh Bajaj (2001–2008)
- Saathiya - Pyar ka Naya Ehsaas .... Kshitij Singhania (2004)
- Dekh Bhai DekhDekh Bhai DekhDekh Bhai Dekh was a Hindi sitcom directed by Anand Mahendru, and starring Sushma Seth, Navin Nischol and Shekhar Suman in lead roles. It first aired in 1993. The story revolves around three generations of the Diwan family, who live as an extended family in an ancestral bungalow in the suburbs of...
- Des Mein Nikla Hoga Chand
Filmography
- It's My LifeIt's My Life (film)It's My Life is an upcoming Hindi film directed by Anees Bazmee. It stars Harman Baweja and Genelia D'Souza in lead roles. The movie is a remake of the successful Telugu movie Bommarillu which was already remade in several Indian languages. The film is set to release on 13 January...
.... Asrani (2012, upcoming) - 13BYavarum NalamYavarum Nalam is a 2009 Indian horror film directed by Vikram Kumar, starring R. Madhavan and Neetu Chandra in the lead roles. Produced by Suresh Balaje and George Pius, the film was simultaneously filmed and released in Tamil and also Hindi as 13B with a slightly different cast. The film's...
.... Himself (2009) - Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji .... Vishal (2003)
- LOC KargilLOC KargilLOC Kargil is a 2003 Bollywood war film based on the Kargil War, directed and written by J. P. Dutta. The film stars a large number of Bollywood stars.- Plot :The film is an attempt to dramatize a synopsis of the 1999 Kargil War ....
.... Captain Vijayanth Thapar(2003) - Dhund: The Fog .... Sameer (2003)
- DahshatDahshatDahshat is a 1981 Bollywood horror film directed by Shyam Ramsay & Tulsi Ramsay.The plot revolved around a mad scientist who turns into a blood thirsty monster at night as result of an experiment that goes wrong when his wife injects him with a fatal chemical. The film featured Om Shivpuri as the...
.... Vicky (2000) - Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! .... Ajay/Devdas (1998)