Praneet Bhat
Praneet Bhat | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2004 – present |
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Kanchan Sharma (m. 2015) |
Praneet Bhat is an Indian television actor best known for his role as Shakuni in the epic TV series Mahabharat (2013–2014).[1][2][3]
Early life
[edit]Bhat is a Kashmiri Pandit and hails from Srinagar.[4][5] After completing his engineering, he worked with the software company, Wipro.[4][6]
Bhat shifted to Mumbai in 2002, when he was 22 years old, and started modeling.
Career
[edit]He started his television career in 2004 and went on to appear in the television programs Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi, Hotel Kingston, Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai, Ssshhhh..Phir Koi Hai and Kaajjal.[6]
He played the geeky character Aditya in Geet (2010–2011). He appeared in the role of Shakuni in the mythological saga Mahabharat, which earned him worldwide fame.[1][6] In September 2014, he became one of the contestants on the eighth season of the reality show Bigg Boss.[7][8]
He also portrayed a negative role in Star Plus's Rishton Ka Chakravyuh.[9] Bhat then played Darius III in Porus.
From 2018 to 2021, Bhat portrayed a genie, Anguthichhaap, in the show Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga, and in 2020 he joined Dangal TV's Alif Laila as Jafar.[citation needed] In February 2021, he played Madhusudan in Sony TV's Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi.[10] From 2021 to 2022, he appeared in &TV's Baal Shiv – Mahadev Ki Andekhi Gatha, where he played Narada.[11]
In 2022, Bhat appeared in an episodic role in Dangal TV's Brij Ke Gopal as Kantak and in Jai Hanuman – Sankatmochan Naam Tiharo as Pret Raj. From 2022 to 2023, he was cast as Amit Shastri in Star Bharat's Dheere Dheere Se.[12] From October 2023 to February 2024, Bhat appeared as Sartaj Sehgal in Colors TV's Chand Jalne Laga.[13]
Television
[edit]| Year | Show | Role | Ref. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi | |||
| 2007 | Dill Mill Gayye | |||
| Kaajjal | Bunty | |||
| 2008 | Arslaan | Shefan | ||
| 2010–2011 | Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi | Aditya "Adi" | ||
| 2012–2013 | Suvreen Guggal – Topper of The Year | Jolly | ||
| 2013–2014 | Mahabharat | Shakuni | ||
| 2014 | Bigg Boss 8 | Contestant | Evicted on Day 91 – 21 December 2014 | |
| 2015 | Razia Sultan | Kasbi Kalandar Lahhori | ||
| 2016 | Baal Krishna | Nanda Baba | ||
| 2017 | Trideviyaan | Kilmish | ||
| Peshwa Bajirao | Dandak | |||
| 2017–2018 | Rishton Ka Chakravyuh | Pujan Singh | ||
| Porus | Darius III | |||
| 2018 | Meri Hanikarak Biwi | Aghori Baba | ||
| 2018–2021 | Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga | Genie of Ring, Anguthichhaap | ||
| 2020 | Alif Laila | Magician Jafar | Episodic role | |
| 2021 | Mere Sai | Madhusudan | ||
| 2021–2022 | Baal Shiv – Mahadev Ki Andekhi Gatha | Devrishi Narada | ||
| 2022 | Brij Ke Gopal | Kantak | Episodic role | |
| Jai Hanuman - Sankat Mochan Naam Tiharo | Pret Raj | Episodic role | ||
| 2022-2023 | Dharm Yoddha Garud | Dattatreya | ||
| Dheere Dheere Se | Amit Shastri | |||
| 2023–2024 | Vanshaj | Yogi Singh | ||
| Chand Jalne Laga | Sartaj Sehgal | |||
| 2024 | Shaitani Rasmein | Janjal Betal | Episodic role | |
| 2024–2025 | Shrimad Ramayan | Sahastramukh Ravan |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Navya Malini (23 October 2013). "Like lead actors, character actors too are paid well: Praneet Bhat". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ "Then and now: How Mahabharat has got more slick and grand". News18. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ Nikita Sharma (6 September 2014). "Praneet Bhatt in Bigg Boss?". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ a b Reenu Dabas (27 August 2013). "Shakuni from Mahabharat is neither positive nor negative: Praneet Bhatt". Daily Bhaskar. Archived from the original on 13 September 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ Kak, Ruchi. "The Game Changer: Praneet Bhat". Shehjar. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Sana Riyaz (12 September 2013). "Glad that I am playing the role of Shakuni in Mahabharata". The Pioneer. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ IANS (22 September 2014). "'Bigg Boss 8′ takes off". The Indian Express. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ "Will Praneet Bhatt aka Shakuni of Mahabharat be the biggest mastermind of Bigg Boss 8?". Daily Bhaskar. 8 September 2014. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ "No to make up for Rishton Ka Chakravyuh: Praneet Bhatt". The Times of India. 7 August 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ "Praneet Bhat to enter Mere Sai, says it's a blessing as he's devoted Sai bhakt". India Today. 5 February 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Praneet Bhatt talks about playing Narad in Baal Shiv and the unique story of his character". ZoomTV. 29 August 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Praneet Bhatt, who is seen in Aashaon Ka Savera... Dheere Dheere Se, wants to do something unique". The Tribune. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Nasirr Khan, Praneet Bhat join cast of 'Chand Jalne Laga'". The Times of India. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
External links
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- Praneet Bhat at IMDb