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Sahil Uppal
Born (1990-08-08) 8 August 1990 (age 34)
Alma materDeshbandhu College, Delhi
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2014–present
Spouse
Aakriti Atreja
(m. 2022)

Sahil Uppal is an Indian actor known for his works in Hindi television series like Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman, Shakti, Pinjara Khubsurti Ka and Pandya Store.[1]

Personal life

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Sahil Uppal was born on 8 August 1990 in Noida, India. He graduated from Deshbandhu College, Delhi.[2]

On 8 December 2022, Uppal married his longtime girlfriend, Aakriti Atreja in Jaipur, Rajasthan.[3]

Career

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Debut and breakthrough (2014-2018)

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Uppal made his acting debut in 2014 with P.S. I Hate You, where played Kabeer alongside Chandni Bhagwanani.[4] He then appeared in Maharakshak Devi as Tiger in 2015. From 2015 to 2016 he played Aarav Seth in Pavitra Bandhan. He then portrayed Ajay Malhotra in the supernatural thriller Brahmarakshas — Jaag Utha Shaitan in 2016.

Uppal portrayed Kunal Singh Chauhan / Kunal Singhania opposite Sangeita Chauhan in Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman from 2016 to 2017. It was produced under the banner Rajshri Productions.[5]

In 2018, he played Virat Chopra in Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morey alongside Yesha Rughani.[6] The same year, he was seen as the antagonist Angraj Vyas opposite Sheen Das in Piyaa Albela.[7]

Further career and success (2018-present)

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In 2019, he played Vedant Bansal in Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki alongside Rubina Dilaik. He was seen as Dilaik's obsessed lover.[8] The same year the appeared in an episode of Laal Ishq with Urvashi Sharma.[9] He also appeared in the music video 'Kyun' alongside Meenakshi Chaudhary.

Uppal portrayed Omkar "Omi" Sanyal in Pinjara Khubsurti Ka opposite Riya Sharma from 2020 to 2021.[10] The show took a reincarnation leap in 2021, he then played Omkar Vashisht. The show ended in 2021.[11]

Uppal will next appear in the film First Second Chance alongside Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Renuka Shahane.[12] He will also appear alongside Antara Biswas in Hungama Play's web series Challava.[13] In May 2023, he played the lead role Vedant Sinha in Dangal TV's Jyoti... Umeedon Se Sajee.

From 2023 to 2024, Uppal has portrayed Yashodhan "Chiku" Pandya, in StarPlus' popular show Pandya Store.[14]

Other work

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Uppal emerged as the 2nd runner-up of Pantaloons Fresh Face contest in 2012. He has been part of many TVC and print campaigns including Big Bazar, Tata and Kingfisher beer.[15]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2014 P.S. I Hate You Kabeer
2015 Maharakshak Devi Tiger [16]
2015–2016 Pavitra Bandhan Aarav Seth
2016 Brahmarakshas Ajay Malhotra [17]
2016–2017 Ek Shringaar Swabhiman Kunal Singh Chauhan / Kunal Singhania [18]
2018 Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morey Virat Chopra
Piyaa Albela Angraaj Vyas
2019 Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki Vedant Bansal
Laal Ishq Nikat Episode: Paatal Ke Danav
2020–2021 Pinjra Khoobsurti Ka Omkar "Omi" Shukla [19]
2021 Omkar Vashisht
2023 Jyoti... Umeedon Se Sajee Vedant Sinha
2023–2024 Pandya Store Yashodhan "Chiku" Pandya
2024–present Saajha Sindoor Gagan

Special appearances

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Dil Se Dil Tak Kunal Singh Chauhan
2020 Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 Omkaar Sanyal
Shaandar Ravivaar Himself
2021 Namak Issk Ka Omkaar Sanyal

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2022 First Second Chance Ajit Kulkarni [20]
Hasratein Atul Episode: "Shararat Bai" [21]
2023 Fuh se Fantasy Raunak Episode: "Celebrity Love"

Music videos

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Year Title Singer(s) Label Ref(s)
2019 Kyun Jyotica Tangri, Sushant (Rinkoo) Times Music [22]

References

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  1. ^ "Nagpur jaisi garmi nahi dekhi: Sahil Uppal". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Sahil Uppal Birthday: The actor receives gift from an anonymous person!". Tellychakkar. 8 August 2017.
  3. ^ Maheshwari, Neha (15 November 2022). "Exclusive! Saahil Uppal will have a destination wedding on December 8 in Jaipur". TOI. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  4. ^ "'PS I Hate You' actors talks about one thing they 'hate' about themselves". Times Of India. 4 December 2014.
  5. ^ Iyengar, Anusha. "Ek Shringaar Swabhimaan Review: The show is engaging and fast-paced keeping you hooked to the screen". Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  6. ^ "Sahil Uppal to enter Jeet Gayi Toh Piyaa Morre as Devi's friend". Times Of India. 12 February 2018.
  7. ^ "Sahil Uppal to play the negative lead on Piyaa Albela!". India Forums. 29 May 2018.
  8. ^ "Saahil Uppal: My character in 'Shakti' was originally a cameo, but I am grateful that people have liked me as an anti-hero". Times Of India. 21 August 2019.
  9. ^ "After Shakti, Saahil Uppal bags Laal Ishq with Urvashi Sharma". IWM Buzz. 21 October 2019.
  10. ^ "Saahil Uppal: It was challenging to play Omkar in Pinjara Khubsurti Ka". Times Of India. 26 July 2021.
  11. ^ "A reincarnation track to be introduced in Pinjara Khubsurti Ka; the show will swap time slots with Bawara Dil". timesofindia. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  12. ^ "Exclusive: Sahil Uppal joins the cast of Lakshmi R Iyer's short film First Second Chance". IWM Buzz. 31 August 2021.
  13. ^ "Exclusive: Monalisa and Sahil Uppal in Hungama Play's next Challava". IWM Buzz. 1 December 2021.
  14. ^ Maheshwari, Neha (2 September 2023). "Exclusive! Sahill Uppal on joining Pandya Store: It's different from shows that resort to gimmicks more than emotions". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  15. ^ "Sahil Uppal on his early days: Noida gave me my first break". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  16. ^ "Maharakshak Devi: Meet the cast of superhero show". TV Guide. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  17. ^ "reasons Brahmarakshas is everyone's favourite show right now". India Today. 23 September 2016.
  18. ^ "5 Reasons Why You Must Watch Ek Shringaar – Swabhimaan". www.filmibeat.com. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  19. ^ "Sahil Uppal talks about his character in Colors' Pinjra Khubsoorti Ka". Tellychakkar. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  20. ^ "First Second Chance: Poster of the film showcases contrast between characters". Times Of India. 2 May 2022.
  21. ^ "Exclusive: Monalisa and Sahil Uppal in Hungama Play's next Challava". IWM Buzz. 1 December 2021.
  22. ^ "Kyun': This song is a story of unconditional love told in just 3 minutes". Urban Asian. 8 October 2019.
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