Abhishek Chauhan
{{Short description|Indian film and web-series actor (born 1991)}}
{{Infobox person
| 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 =
= 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 | |||
2020 | Bahut Hua Samman | Fundoo | Film debut |
2023 | Mast Mein Rehne Ka | Nanhe Gupta | |
2024 | Kill | Viresh | NSG commando role |
= Web series =
Stage credits
- The Boy Who Stopped Smiling (2016)
- Kaise Karenge? (2017)
- The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (2022 adaptation)
Awards and nominations
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! Year !! Award !! Category !! Work !! Result | ||||
2023 | FOI Online Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | Cubicles | {{nom}} |
2024 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Mast Mein Rehne Ka | {{nom}} |
2024 | Times of India OTT Awards | Acting Excellence (Male) | Kill | {{nom}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|9686439}}
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Category:Indian male film actors
Category:21st-century Indian male actors
Category:Actors from Uttarakhand
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