Harshad Chopda (born 17 May 1983)[2] is an Indian television actor known for his portrayal of Prem Juneja in Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Anurag Ganguly in Tere Liye, Captain Aditya Hooda in Bepannah and Dr. Abhimanyu Birla in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
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Born | (1983-05-17) 17 May 1983 (age 39)[1] |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2006–present |
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Chopda started his television career in 2006 with Zee TV's Mamta where he played Karan Srivastav.[3] From 2006 to 2007, he portrayed Cadet Ali Baig in SAB TV's Left Right Left.[4] Next, he joined Sony TV's Amber Dhara as Akshat Mehra opposite Kashmira Irani.[5]
From 2008 to 2010, he portrayed Prem Juneja in Star Plus's Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil opposite Additi Gupta.[6] From 2010 to 2011, Chopda played Anurag Ganguly in Star Plus's Tere Liye opposite Anupriya Kapoor.[7]
From 2011 to 2012, he played Mohan Gala in NDTV Imagine's Dharampatni opposite Aasiya Kazi.[8] In 2012, Chopda portrayed Raghavendra Pratap Singh in Life OK's Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? opposite Sriti Jha and Karanvir Bohra.[9] From 2014 to 2015, he played Sahir Azeem Chaudhary in Sony TV's Humsafars opposite Shivya Pathania.[10][11]
In 2017, Chopda made his film debut as Rahul in 2016 The End co-starring Priya Banerjee, Divyendu Sharma and Kiku Sharda.[12]
In 2018, he portrayed Captain Aditya Hooda in Colors TV's Bepannah opposite Jennifer Winget.[13][14] Bepannaah made a successful debut, entering the list of top five shows in its very first week.[15] Times of India wrote "Harshad Chopda is a complete natural and plays his part effortlessly."[16] India Today stated "Harshad nails his character of Aditya with some black humour and hard-hitting one-liners."[17] In 2020, he starred in Desi Music Factory's music video Juda Kar Diya opposite Erica Fernandes.[18]
Since October 2021, Chopda has been starring as Dr. Abhimanyu Birla in Star Plus's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai opposite Pranali Rathod.[19][20] Chopda also starred in the musical series Aakhiri Mulaqaat spanning four songs opposite Smriti Kalra.[21]
In 2017, Chopda was listed 16th in Times of India's Top 20 Most Desirable Men on Indian Television List.[22] In 2018, he was placed 19th in Eastern Eye's 50 Sexiest Asian Men List. His chemistry with Jennifer Winget in Bepannah won them the title of Times of India's Most Favourite Onscreen Jodi 2018.[23] He was also listed 8th in Times of India's Top 20 Most Desirable Men on Indian Television 2018.[24]
In 2019, he was placed 6th in Eastern Eye's 50 Sexiest Asian Men List.[25] Next, he was listed 8th in Times of India's Top 20 Most Desirable Men on Indian Television 2019.[26]
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2006 | Mamta | Karan Srivastav | |
2006–2007 | Left Right Left | Cadet Ali Baig | [27] |
2007 | Amber Dhara | Akshat Mehra | [28] |
2008–2010 | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Prem Juneja / Gaurav Sharma | [29] |
2008 | Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki | Arjuna | [30] |
2010–2011 | Tere Liye | Anurag Ganguly | [31] |
2011–2012 | Dharampatni | Mohan Gala | [32] |
2012 | Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? | Raghavendra Pratap Singh | |
2014–2015 | Humsafars | Sahir Azeem Chaudhary | [33] |
2018 | Bepannah | Captain Aditya Hooda | [34][35] |
2021–present | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Dr. Abhimanyu Birla | [36][37] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2015 | Bondhu Amar | Joy | Bengali film | |
2017 | 2016 The End | Rahul | [38] |
Year | Title | Singer(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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2020 | Juda Kar Diya | Stebin Ben | [39][40] | |
2021 | Humsafar | Suyyash Rai | Musical series: Aakhiri Mulaqaat | [41] |
Pyaar Ke Saleeqe | Lakshay Chaudhary, Aakanksha Sharma | [42] | ||
Ghalat | Himani Kapoor | [43] | ||
Aakhiri Mulaqaat | Suyyash Rai | [44] |
Chopda has received numerous nominations and awards, including three Indian Television Academy Awards, one Indian Telly Award and two Asian Viewers Television Awards.[45]
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
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2008 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor In Leading Role Male (Popular) | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Nominated | |
2009 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor (Popular) | Nominated | ||
2010 | Best Actor (Jury) | Tere Liye | Nominated | ||
GR8! Face of the Year | Won | [46] | |||
Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor In Leading Role Male (Popular) | Won | [47] | ||
2018 | Gold Awards | Best Actor (Male) | Bepannah | Nominated | |
Best Jodi (with Jennifer Winget) | Nominated | ||||
Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor (Popular) | Won | [48][49] | ||
Asian Viewers Television Awards | Male Actor of the Year | Won | [50] | ||
2019 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor In Leading Role Male (Popular) | Nominated | ||
Best Jodi (with Jennifer Winget) | Nominated | ||||
Gold Awards | Most Fit Actor | — | Nominated | ||
Most Stylish Actor | — | Nominated | |||
TV Personality of the Year (Male) | — | Nominated | |||
Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor (Popular) | Bepannah | Nominated | ||
Asian Viewers Television Awards | Male Actor of the Year | Won | [51] | ||
2020 | Gold Awards | Fitness Icon (Male) | — | Won | [52] |
Hotstepper (Male) | — | Nominated | |||
Style Icon of Television Industry (Male) | — | Nominated | |||
2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor (Popular) | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Won | [53] |
Gold Awards | Best Actor (Male) | TBA | |||
Best Jodi (with Pranali Rathod) | TBA | ||||
Most Fit Actor | — | TBA | |||
Style Icon | — | TBA |
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