Abhishek Chauhan

{{Short description|Indian film and web-series actor (born 1991)}}

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| name = Abhishek Chauhan

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| caption = Chauhan in 2024

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|10|14}}

| birth_place = Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

| alma_mater = Hindu College, University of Delhi

| occupation = Actor

| years_active = 2015–present

| notable_works = Cubicles, Undekhi, Asur 2, Bahut Hua Samman, Kill, Mast Mein Rehne Ka

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Abhishek Chauhan (born 14 October 1991) is an Indian actor and former theatre artist who works primarily in Hindi-language web series and films.{{cite news |title=Fresh from Kill fame, Abhishek Chauhan speaks about OTT, movies and financial planning for actors |first=Sounak |last=Mukhopadhyay |work=Livemint |date=17 April 2025 |url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/fresh-from-kill-fame-abhishek-chauhan-speaks-about-ott-movies-and-financial-planning-for-actors-freedom-to-say-no-11744877933556.html |access-date=29 April 2025}}

Early life and education

Chauhan was born in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and attended Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in Delhi, where he first acted on stage.{{cite news |title=Different strokes |first=Akash |last=Chatterjee |work=The New Indian Express |date=23 April 2025 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2025/Apr/23/different-strokes-4 |access-date=29 April 2025}} He studied history at Hindu College while performing with repertory groups such as Tadpole Repertory and Actor Factor Theatre Company.{{cn|date=April 2025}} After completing a one-year diploma at The Drama School Mumbai under coach Saurabh Sachdeva, he relocated to the city in 2017 to pursue screen acting.{{cite news |title=Abhishek Chauhan speaks about his new show, Cubicles |work=The Tribune |date=8 January 2022 |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/abhishek-chauhan-speaks-about-his-new-show-cubicles-359349/ |access-date=29 April 2025}}

Career

= 2015–2018: Web-series debut and theatre work =

Chauhan made his on-screen debut as Nihal in the college comedy Baked (2015) while assisting directors behind the camera. During this period, he collaborated with theatre groups like FATS (For Arts’ Sake) and Kaivalya Plays, performing in productions such as Shikhandi.

= 2019–2021: Breakthrough with ''Cubicles'' =

Cubicles gave Chauhan his breakthrough; reviewers praised his “endearing” performance as a relatable corporate newcomer.{{cite news |title='Cubicles' S2 review – A syrupy take on corporate squabbles |work=The Times of India |date=7 January 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/cubicles/season-2/seasonreview/88566151.cms |access-date=29 April 2025}} He followed this with roles in the Disney+ Hotstar heist comedy Bahut Hua Samman (2020) and SonyLIV’s thriller Undekhi (2020).

= 2022–present: Film roles =

In 2023, Chauhan joined the second season of Asur as its adult antagonist.{{cite news |title=It is an honour to work with Arshad Warsi in Asur 2 – Exclusive |work=The Times of India |date=25 June 2023 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/abhishek-chauhan-it-is-an-honour-to-work-with-arshad-warsi-in-asur-2-he-kept-giving-me-cues-while-sweating-under-the-scorching-sun-exclusive/articleshow/101245956.cms |access-date=29 April 2025}} He earned acclaim for Dharma Productions’ action thriller Kill (2024), training for four months in martial arts.{{cite news |title=Abhishek Chauhan on playing NSG commando in Kill: 'Most challenging part was staying physically fit' |first=Anurag |last=Bohra |work=Hindustan Times |date=21 July 2024 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/abhishek-chauhan-on-playing-nsg-commando-in-kill-most-challenging-part-was-staying-physically-fit-101721491014079.html |access-date=29 April 2025}}

Filmography

= Films =

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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes

2020Bahut Hua SammanFundooFilm debut
2023Mast Mein Rehne KaNanhe Gupta
2024KillVireshNSG commando role

= Web series =

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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Network

2015BakedNihalVoot
2019–presentCubiclesPiyush PrajapatiTVF / SonyLIV
2020UndekhiRishiSonyLIV
2023Asur 2Shubh Joshi (adult)JioCinema
2025KhaufArunAmazon Prime Video

Stage credits

Awards and nominations

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! Year !! Award !! Category !! Work !! Result

2023FOI Online AwardsBest Ensemble CastCubicles{{nom}}
2024Filmfare OTT AwardsBest Supporting ActorMast Mein Rehne Ka{{nom}}
2024Times of India OTT AwardsActing Excellence (Male)Kill{{nom}}

References

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