Abhilash Thapliyal
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Abhilash Thapliyal
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| birth_name = Abhilash Thapliyal
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|11|24}}
| birth_place = India
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|spouse=Anubhooti Panda
| years_active = 2006 -present
| occupation = Actor, presenter, radio host
}}
Abhilash Thapliyal{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/610188/with-stars-his-eyes.html|title=With stars in his eyes|date=6 May 2017|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=3 September 2018}}{{Cite web |title=Abhilash Thapliyal - Biography |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9623913/bio/ |access-date=2023-10-22 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/abhilash-thapliyal-the-muffler-man-is-now-bollywood-bound/18976183|title=Abhilash Thapliyal, The Muffler Man is now Bollywood-bound|date=25 January 2018|website=Mid-day.com|access-date=3 September 2018}} (born 24 November) is an Indian film actor, radio jockey and TV host. He is known for his prominent roles in 'Aspirants (2021)' as Shwetketu (SK), 'Kennedy (2023)' as Chandan, 'TVF Inmates (2017)' as Sukesh, 'Faadu - A Love Story (2022)' as Roxy and 'Raksha Bandhan (2022)' as Swapnil. He has been associated with a few Indian and global radio stations,{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/on-the-go/170424-rj-abhilash-gets-purab-kohli-furious|title=RJ Abhilash gets Purab Kohli furious|website=Radioandmusic.com|access-date=3 September 2018}} as well as a few television channels as a voice actor.{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170221-i-am-not-just-radio-jockey-i-am-more|title=I am not just a radio jockey, I am more than that: Abhilash Thapliyal|website=Radioandmusic.com|access-date=3 September 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.businessworld.in/article/Radio-Jockey-Abhilash-Starring-In-Makhna-With-Taapsee-Pannu/17-01-2017-111542/|title=Radio Jockey Abhilash Starring In 'Makhna' With Taapsee Pannu|first=Soumya|last=Gupta|website=Businessworld.com|access-date=3 September 2018}} After being a part of Red FM, Abhilash took a break as a Radio Jockey,{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170502-rj-abhilash-moves-out-red-fm-experimenting|title=RJ Abhilash moves out of Red FM for experimenting new things?|website=Radioandmusic.com|access-date=3 September 2018}} and appeared in Aleya Sen Sharma's directorial debut film, Dil Juunglee,{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/taapsee-pannu-saqib-saleem-and-i-bonded-over-delhi-makhna-actor-abhilash-thapliyal-4566329/|title=Taapsee Pannu, Saqib Saleem and I bonded over Delhi: Makhna actor Abhilash Thapliyal|date=12 March 2017|website=Indianexpress.com|access-date=3 September 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.asianage.com/entertainment/in-other-news/140217/celebs-playing-cupid.html|title=Celebs playing Cupid|date=14 February 2017|website=Asianage.com|access-date=3 September 2018}} alongside Taapsee Pannu and Saqib Saleem.{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/internet-sensation-mufflerman-bags-movie-with-taapsee-pannu/articleshow/57001383.cms|title=Internet sensation MufflerMan bags movie with Taapsee Pannu|website=Mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com|access-date=3 September 2018}}
Filmography
= Acting Credits =
| class="wikitable" | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017
|TVF Inmates |Suckesh |Web Series | |||
| 2018 | Dil Juunglee | Prashant | Debut film |
| 2021–present | TVF Aspirants | Shwetketu "SK" Jha | Web Series |
| rowspan="2" |2022
| Swapnil |Film | |||
| Blurr
| Chander | Completed | |||
| rowspan="3" |2023
|Roxy |Web Series | |||
| Shehar Lakhot
|Antariksh Tyagi |web series | |||
| Kennedy
|Chandan |Film | |||
| 2024
|Dev Matthew |Film |
= Television Credits =
| class="wikitable" | ||
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | World Kabbadi league, Sony Six | Host |
| 2016 | He Thand Rakh, MTV | Actor |
| 2018 | Entertainment Ki Raat, Colors | Actor |
| 2018 | Comedy Circus, Sony Entertainment | Actor |
| 2019 | Apna News Aayega, Sony Entertainment | Actor |
| 2022
|The Kapil Sharma Show, Sony Entertainment Television |Self |
= Radio Credits =
| class="wikitable" | ||
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BIG FM 92.7 Finalist | RJ hunt |
| 2007 | Radio Tarang | Radio Jockey |
| 2008-10 | UTV | Voice actor |
| 2010 | 94.3 Radio One | Creative writer/promo producer |
| 2010-2015 | Fever 104 FM | Dilli ke Do Dabangg(Radio Jockey) |
| 2016-2017 | Red FM 93.5 | Kaanphaad Abhilash (Radio Jockey) |
| 2019-Current | Big FM 92.7 | Mumbai Ka Sabse Bada Struggler Abhilash (Radio Jockey) |
Awards
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| Awards | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New York fest 2013 | Fever 104 FM | Radio Jockey |
| New York fest 2014 | Fever 104 FM | Radio Jockey |
| Goa Fest Abby 2015 | Fever 104 FM | Radio Jockey |
| Promax 2017 | MTV India | Actor |
| VdoNxt 2018 | The Quint | Actor |
Early life
Thapliyal belongs to Pauri Garhwal in Uttrakhand.{{cite web |title=रेडियो जॉकी अभिलाष हिंदी फिल्म 'दिल जंगली' से कर रहे डेब्यू |url=https://www.jagran.com/uttarakhand/dehradun-city-abhilash-doing-debue-by-hindi-film-dil-janglee-17551986.html |access-date=3 September 2018 |website=Jagran.com |language=hi}} His father was a retired Army officer and his mother is a homemaker. Abhilash has done his schooling from Army Public School & Kendriya Vidyalaya, and has graduated in journalism and mass communication from Delhi University.{{cite web |title=Interview: मैं एक मिडिल क्लास फैमिली से आता हूं, कभी सोचा नहीं था कि एक्टिंग करूंगा -आरजे अभिलाष थपलियाल |url=https://hindi.firstpost.com/entertainment/rj-abhilash-thapliyal-opes-up-on-his-journey-from-a-radio-jockey-to-starring-in-dil-junglee-with-tapsee-pannu-and-saqeeb-salim-87172.html |access-date=3 September 2018 |website=Firstpost Hindi |date=7 February 2018 |language=hi}}
Career
Abhilash started his career when he was an undergraduate student in Delhi University. He has also worked with 94.3 Radio One, Fever 104 FM, and 93.5 Red FM. Abhilash has also lent his voice to different TV channels such as, Bindass, National Geographic, Fox History, Hungama, and Cartoon Network etc.{{cite web |title=Faces Behind The Voices: Unknown Facts About Indian Radio Jockeys! Photos |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/self/indian-rjs-unknown-facts-about-radio-jockeys-279293-16.html#16 |access-date=3 September 2018 |website=Indiatimes.com|date=9 August 2016 }} Abhilash promoted a fundraising campaign for Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary, an ardent Sachin Tendulkar fan, and sponsored his travel tickets to the Champions Trophy 2017.{{cite web |date=3 June 2017 |title=Abhilash Thapliyal on India's biggest cricket fan: Trying to generate funds for Sudhir |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/abhilash-thapliyal-on-india-s-biggest-cricket-fan-trying-to-generate-funds-for-sudhir/story-lp3pYfLGAqvCSQwPU6wbRP.html |access-date=3 September 2018 |website=Hindustantimes.com}} This earned him a congratulatory call from Sachin Tendulkar.{{cite web |title=Exclusive: Sachin Talks to The Quint About Super-Fan Sudhir |url=https://www.thequint.com/videos/sudhir-gautam-india-cheerleader-sachin-fan-champions-trophy |access-date=3 September 2018 |website=Thequint.com|date=2 June 2017 }} Abhilash has also made an appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show.{{cite web |title=News |url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/161116-rj-abhilash-gets-kapil-sharma-meet-senior) |access-date=3 September 2018 |website=Radioandmusic.com}}
Abhilash made his TV debut as a host in 2014, with the World Kabaddi League. He went on to become the in-stadium host for both the Formula1 (2013), and the host for the cricket team Delhi Daredevils (IPL 2013, 2014,2015). He has hosted the red carpet for GiMA (2016). Abhilash is also the first Radio Jockey in India to do live video prank calls on Facebook.{{cite web |date=24 April 2017 |title=This is hilarious! When Purab Kohli got MISTAKEN for VIRAT KOHLI and the actor lost his COOL! |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-this-is-hilarious-when-purab-kohli-got-mistaken-for-virat-kohli-and-the-actor-lost-his-cool-2413326 |access-date=3 September 2018 |website=Dnaindia.com}} Abhilash has been the mascot for the Get Healthy Campaign for Nestle, Hindustan Times for the college and Corporate Cup of Delhi Daredevils (IPL). He has also been the face of Hindustan Times's 'Campus ka Mahayudh'{{cite web |date=10 June 2014 |title=Campus Ka Mahayuddh: Naach Basanti naach award goes to Sri Venkateswara College |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/campus-ka-mahayuddh-naach-basanti-naach-award-goes-to-sri-venkateswara-college/story-YLpqBfp1ALBOe1J1gaDy0I.html |access-date=3 September 2018 |website=Hindustantimes.com}}
Abhilash made his Bollywood debut in 2018 with Dil Juunglee in a well-received performance starring alongside Taapsee Pannu, and Saqib Saleem.{{cite web |title=Online sensation Abhilash Thapliyal now tastes Bollywood! |url=https://www.abplive.in/movies/online-sensation-abhilash-thapliyal-now-tastes-bollywood-471794 |access-date=3 September 2018 |website=Abplive.com|date=29 December 2016 }}{{cite web |title=ZEE5 |url=https://www.zee5.com/tvshows/details/bollywood-business/0-6-288/komal-nahta-in-conversation-with-actor-abhilash-thapliyal-on-bollywood-business/0-1-bollywoodbusiness-bollywoodbusinesssea-episode_605922519 |access-date=3 September 2018 |website=Zee5.com}} Abhilash has also featured in Google Maps TVC and became the face of Hot star's Indian Premier League campaign 'Duggal' in 2018.{{cite web |title=Hotstar to reward cricket fans' super powers |url=https://www.campaignindia.in/video/hotstar-to-reward-cricket-fans-super-powers/443707 |access-date=3 September 2018 |website=Campaign India}}
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Category:Indian male film actors
Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema
Category:21st-century Indian male actors
Category:Indian male voice actors
Category:Indian male television actors
Category:Indian television presenters