Harshad Chopra
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Harshad Prakash Chopra is an Indian television actor. He was born on May 17, 1983 in Gondia
, a town near Nagpur
in Maharashtra
, but later moved to Pune
. Chopra made his debut in Zee TV
's Mamta
, followed by Left Right Left and the short-lived Amber Dhara
. His main lead role has been in Balaji Telefilms
' Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil
, where he played Prem Juneja. After a few months he came back again with Balaji's Tere Liye
.
After remaining off screen for a while Chopra was cast for his performance as Prem Juneja in Balaji Telefilms' love story Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil
on Star Plus, opposite Additi Gupta
. The popular show brought Harshad back into action, received high target rating points and created his massive fan following. Chopra exclaimed, "Kis Desh is very close to my heart as it got me my first awards." His bang on chemistry with costar Additi Gupta
was an immediate success both nationally and internationally. Chopra left the show in between, however, to play the role of Arjun in 9X's short lived Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki. Popular demand, however, brought Chopra back to the sets of Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil to once again create magic as Prem Juneja in December 2008. The show lasted around two successful years, but was pulled off due to the death of the character Preet and the faltering story line that followed. Harshad's chemistry with co-star Additi Gupta
is appreciated and loved by his fans, and the two are requested on screen frequently. Fan's dedication allowed for the jodi of Prem and Heer to reunite for a Valentines Day performance on Star One
, several interviews and their hosting a tv show after the serial's ending. They are affectionatley called Harshiti and fans still demand their reunion in a new show till date.
After Kis Desh, Harshad Chopra made his comeback in Star Plus's project Tere Liye also produced by Balaji Telefilms, opposite Anupriya Kapoor. Tere Liye, however, did not complete a full year and was replaced by Navya
due to falling TRPs.
Currently Harshad is playing Mohan Gala in Imagine TV's primetime serial Dharampatni The show is a love story between Mohan and his wife Kastur, played by Aasiya Kazi. Harshad's character is said to be loosely inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, but is contemporised. Mohan is a foreign-returned man who has adopted a foreign culture and has his own ways of looking at things. Mohan faces his own demons and comes to terms with life, creating a success story and making him a leader of society.
He is worshipped by his viewers and his fan base has grown through the years. Year
Year
Gondia
Gondia, or Gondiya , is a city in the state of Maharashtra in western India, and is the administrative headquarters of Gondia District. Gondia is also known as Rice City by local people due to abundance of rice mills in the area. Gondia is very close to Madhya Pradesh state, and is considered the...
, a town near Nagpur
Nagpur
Nāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...
in Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, but later moved to Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
. Chopra made his debut in Zee TV
Zee TV
Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which broadcasts various programmes in Hindi and other regional languages of India. Broadcasting is also present in various nations of South Asia, Europe, the Middle East,...
's Mamta
Mamta (TV series)
Mamta was a Hindi television serial that aired from February 28, 2006 to October 25, 2007 on Zee TV, about the universal theme of motherhood.-Plot:...
, followed by Left Right Left and the short-lived Amber Dhara
Amber Dhara
Amber Dhara is a Hindi language Indian television series that aired on Sony Entertainment Television from September 24, 2007 until April 24, 2008, based on the lives of two conjoined twins, Amber & Dhara.-Plot:...
. His main lead role has been in Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is a production house based in Mumbai, India, and is promoted by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Jeetendra and Tushar Kapoor.-History:...
' Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil
Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil
Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil was a very popular Indian soap opera that aired on STAR Plus. The series is produced by popular Indian soap opera producer, Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The story is of two lovers, Prem and Heer and their undying love for one another...
, where he played Prem Juneja. After a few months he came back again with Balaji's Tere Liye
Tere Liye
Tere Liye may refer to:* Tere Liye , A Bollywood film, released in 2000, directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and starring Sonali Khare, Hiten Paintal, Bhavna Pani, Arjun Punj, Shilpa Saklani and Ansh Thakker...
.
Personal life
Harshad Prakash Chopra is born on 17th May 1983.His age is 28 years.Harshad is a Marwari Jain.He is from Gondia in the Gondia district of Maharashtra.His family moved to Pune after he completed his class 12 exams. Chopra's parents never approved of his aspiration to become an actor so they enrolled him for an Engineering degree in Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune. Chopra has said that, "I only did engineering because my parents asked me to do so. However, I was clear in my mind as to what I wanted." He has an older brother and a younger sister.Television
After his studies, Chopra moved to Bombay and successfully auditioned for Zee TV's Mamta. Chopra played the role of Karan Srivastav in Mamta. His first prominent role was in SAB TV's serial Left Right Left where he played the character of Cadet Ali Baigh. Chopra joined the cast of Sony TV's Amber Dhara as Akshat Mehra after quitting Left Right Left. His stint with Amber Dhara did not last long as he was reportedly bumped off from the show.After remaining off screen for a while Chopra was cast for his performance as Prem Juneja in Balaji Telefilms' love story Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil
Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil
Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil was a very popular Indian soap opera that aired on STAR Plus. The series is produced by popular Indian soap opera producer, Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The story is of two lovers, Prem and Heer and their undying love for one another...
on Star Plus, opposite Additi Gupta
Additi Gupta
Aditi Gupta is an Indian television actress. She debuted in Balaji Telefilms soap Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil opposite Harshad Chopra when she was just 19 years old. Her hometown is Bhopal. Gupta is a fashion designer by profession from Pune. She is best known for playing the female lead Heer in...
. The popular show brought Harshad back into action, received high target rating points and created his massive fan following. Chopra exclaimed, "Kis Desh is very close to my heart as it got me my first awards." His bang on chemistry with costar Additi Gupta
Additi Gupta
Aditi Gupta is an Indian television actress. She debuted in Balaji Telefilms soap Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil opposite Harshad Chopra when she was just 19 years old. Her hometown is Bhopal. Gupta is a fashion designer by profession from Pune. She is best known for playing the female lead Heer in...
was an immediate success both nationally and internationally. Chopra left the show in between, however, to play the role of Arjun in 9X's short lived Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki. Popular demand, however, brought Chopra back to the sets of Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil to once again create magic as Prem Juneja in December 2008. The show lasted around two successful years, but was pulled off due to the death of the character Preet and the faltering story line that followed. Harshad's chemistry with co-star Additi Gupta
Additi Gupta
Aditi Gupta is an Indian television actress. She debuted in Balaji Telefilms soap Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil opposite Harshad Chopra when she was just 19 years old. Her hometown is Bhopal. Gupta is a fashion designer by profession from Pune. She is best known for playing the female lead Heer in...
is appreciated and loved by his fans, and the two are requested on screen frequently. Fan's dedication allowed for the jodi of Prem and Heer to reunite for a Valentines Day performance on Star One
Star One
Star One is a Dutch progressive metal supergroup/side-project of Arjen Anthony Lucassen of Ayreon fame. Unlike Ayreon, the band did not follow one storyline; instead, each song was a different story with a sci-fi concept, most of the tracks based on existing movies and series.-Origins and first...
, several interviews and their hosting a tv show after the serial's ending. They are affectionatley called Harshiti and fans still demand their reunion in a new show till date.
After Kis Desh, Harshad Chopra made his comeback in Star Plus's project Tere Liye also produced by Balaji Telefilms, opposite Anupriya Kapoor. Tere Liye, however, did not complete a full year and was replaced by Navya
Navya
-Description:Navya - Nayi Dhadkan ... Naye Saawaal is a drama series currently on-air on Star Plus. The series premiered on April 4, 2011. This show symbolizes the ambiguity of India’s young generation as they struggle to strike a balance between traditions and modernity and make sense of life as...
due to falling TRPs.
Currently Harshad is playing Mohan Gala in Imagine TV's primetime serial Dharampatni The show is a love story between Mohan and his wife Kastur, played by Aasiya Kazi. Harshad's character is said to be loosely inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, but is contemporised. Mohan is a foreign-returned man who has adopted a foreign culture and has his own ways of looking at things. Mohan faces his own demons and comes to terms with life, creating a success story and making him a leader of society.
He is worshipped by his viewers and his fan base has grown through the years.
| Serial | Role | Character | Channel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Mamta Mamta Mamta may refer to:* Mamta , the title of at least five films spanning 1936 to 1966* Mamta * Mamta * Mamta * Mamta * Mamta ... |
Supporting | Karan Srivastav | Zee TV Zee TV Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which broadcasts various programmes in Hindi and other regional languages of India. Broadcasting is also present in various nations of South Asia, Europe, the Middle East,... |
| 2006–2007 | Left Right Left | Supporting | Cadet Ali Baig | SAB TV SAB TV SAB TV is an Indian general entertainment television channel that is owned by Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd and based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was launched on April 23, 2000 by Sri Adhikari Brothers as a general entertainment channel. In 2003, it was repositioned as a comedy-centric channel... |
| 2007–2008 | Amber Dhara Amber Dhara Amber Dhara is a Hindi language Indian television series that aired on Sony Entertainment Television from September 24, 2007 until April 24, 2008, based on the lives of two conjoined twins, Amber & Dhara.-Plot:... |
Supporting | Akshat Mehra | Sony TV |
| 2008 | Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki was an Indian television epic series produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki premiered on 9X July 7, 2008. It was a modern and westernized version of the epic Mahabharata and aired every Monday - Thursday at 9pm... |
Main cast | Arjun | 9X 9X 9X is an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai. It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel was launched on November 12, 2007 in India... |
| 2008–2010 | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil was a very popular Indian soap opera that aired on STAR Plus. The series is produced by popular Indian soap opera producer, Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The story is of two lovers, Prem and Heer and their undying love for one another... |
Lead role | Prem Juneja | 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... |
| 2010–2011 | Tere Liye (TV series) Tere Liye (TV series) Tere Liye was a short lived yet highly popular Indian Television Drama Series that aired on STAR Plus from June 14, 2010 to April 2, 2011. The show was produced by Ekta Kapoor and created by Balaji Telefilms.... |
Lead role | Anurag Ganguly | 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... |
| 2011– | Dharampatni Dharampatni Dharampatni is a new Indian soap opera coming on Imagine TV. This serial is jointly produced by DJ's Creative Unit and Endemol India. It replaced the slot of the show Looteri Dulhan and starts on 16th august at 9.30pm from Monday–Thursday... |
Lead role | Mohan Galla | Imagine TV |
Awards
| Show | Award | |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Star Parivaar Awards Star Parivaar Awards STAR Parivaar Awards is a platform on which STAR Plus channel awards the best members of its family for entertaining its audiences and it takes place on a larger & grander scale every year following its launch.M.Haris-History:... |
Favourite Naya Sadasya (Male) as Prem in Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil |
| 2008: | Star Parivaar Awards Star Parivaar Awards STAR Parivaar Awards is a platform on which STAR Plus channel awards the best members of its family for entertaining its audiences and it takes place on a larger & grander scale every year following its launch.M.Haris-History:... |
Favourite Yogya Jodi along with Aditi Gupta as Heer Prem |
| 2008 | New Talent Awards New Talent Awards The New Talent Awards is an annual Indian television production award given in various technical and popular categories to Indian television channels.... |
Best New On Screen Couple along with Aditi Gupta as Heer Prem |
| 2009 | Star Parivaar Awards Star Parivaar Awards STAR Parivaar Awards is a platform on which STAR Plus channel awards the best members of its family for entertaining its audiences and it takes place on a larger & grander scale every year following its launch.M.Haris-History:... |
Favourite Jodi along with Aditi Gupta as Heer Prem |
| 2010: | Indian Television Academy Awards Indian Television Academy Awards The Indian Television Academy Awards, also known as the ' is an annual event organised by the Indian Television Academy. The awards are presented in various categories, including popular programming , best television channel in various categories, technical awards, and best performance... |
Gr8 face of the year as Anurag Ganguly in Tere Liye |
| 2010: | Indian Telly Awards Indian Telly Awards The Indian Telly Awards is an annual Indian television production award given in various technical and popular categories to Indian television channels.... |
Best actor as Anurag Ganguly in Tere Liye |