Akashdeep Saigal (born 29 October 1974) is an Indian television actor known for his portrayal of Ansh Virani and Eklavya Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as well as participating in Bigg Boss 5.[2]
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Born | (1974-10-29) 29 October 1974 (age 48)[1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Other names | Sky |
Occupation | Model, Actor |
Years active | 1997–2017 |
Saigal's father and older brother are lawyers. He also has a sister, Madhu Bhatia who lives in Dubai. During his modeling days he dated Madhu Sapre for 6 months, and Shazahn Padamsee for 3 years. He took the alias 'Sky' as it is how his close friends address him. He also dated Pooja Bedi for 3 years after they met on Bigg Boss 5
Akash won the Gladrags Manhunt Contestant, supermodel of the year in 1997. The same year he appeared on the 1998 music video for Shweta Shetty's Deewane to Deewane Hain. He started his acting career with the film Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999). He made his debut on small screen with the popular serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on Star Plus.[3] He had participated in the first season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, a dance competition on Sony Entertainment Television channel.[4]
In 2009, he has played the role of the villain in Tamil blockbuster hit Ayan.
Year | Name | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2004–2008 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Ansh Mihir Virani/ Eklavya Ansh Virani | [3] | |
2005 | Kkusum | Trishul Kapoor | [5] | |
Time Bomb 9/11 | Usmaan Bin Laden | [5] | ||
2006 | Fear Factor India | Contestant | Finalist | [5] |
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 1 | Eliminated 5th Place | [6] | ||
2007–2008 | Kuchh Is Tara | Ranbir Nanda | Lead role | [7] |
2008 | Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki | Kans | Supporting role | [5] |
Kaho Na Yaar Hai | Contestant | Along with Sanaya Irani | [5] | |
Comedy Circus | Contestant | [5] | ||
Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket | Finalist | [5] | ||
2009 | Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao | Evicted Day 52 | [8] | |
2011 | Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout | Finalist | [9] | |
2011–2012 | Bigg Boss 5 | Finalist | [10] | |
2017 | Sher-e-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh | Peer Muhammad | [11] |
Year | Award | Show | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2004 | Indian Telly Awards | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Nominated | [12] |
2005 | Won | [13] | |||
2007 | Nominated | [14] |
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