Abhishek Nigam
{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1997)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Abhishek Nigam
| image = Abhishek-Nigam-grace-the-special-screening-of-Panipat.jpg
| caption = Nigam in 2019
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|09|13|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
| nationality =
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| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2015–present
| known_for = {{ubl|Hero – Gayab Mode On|Ali Baba: Ek Andaaz Andekha}}
| mother = Vibha Nigam
| relatives = Siddharth Nigam (brother)
| website =
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Abhishek Nigam (born 13 September 1997) is an Indian actor working in Hindi television. He is known for his roles as Veer Nanda in Hero – Gayab Mode On and Ali Baba in Ali Baba: Ek Andaaz Andekha.
Early life
Nigam was born and raised in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. His father, Ramvir Tokas, died when Nigam was still young and he was raised under the care of his mother.{{Cite web |title=Abhishek Nigam – Wiki, Biography, Age, Girlfriend, Height, Weight, Family, Facts, Controversy |url=https://thecelebbio.com/actor/abhishek-nigam-wiki-biography-weight-height-family-facts-girlfriend-age-bio/ |access-date=2025-06-21 |website=The Celeb Bio |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Oltao |date=2023-03-16 |title=Siddharth Nigam Family, Father, Net Worth, Wife, Birthday, Brother, Bio, Height |url=https://teamboma.com/biography/siddharth-nigam-family-father-net-worth |access-date=2025-06-21 |website=TeamBoma |language=en-US}} He also has a younger brother, Siddharth Nigam, who is a renowned actor an actor.{{Cite web |date=8 April 2021 |title=Siddharth Nigam joins brother Abhishek Nigam in Hero – Gayab Mode On |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/siddharth-nigam-joins-brother-abhishek-nigam-in-hero-gayab-mode-on-23167340 |access-date=17 August 2021 |website=www.mid-day.com |language=en}}
He completed his early education at Delhi Public School (DPS), Prayagraj. Later, he moved to Pune for higher studies and completed a master's degree in law from New Law College. He later moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting.{{Cite web |date=16 January 2023 |title=A look at Abhishek Nigam's 5 best performances |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/before-abhishek-nigam-gets-roped-in-for-ali-babas-role-a-look-at-his-5-best-performances-1206483 |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=24 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424141705/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/before-abhishek-nigam-gets-roped-in-for-ali-babas-role-a-look-at-his-5-best-performances-1206483 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |date=22 March 2023 |title=Actor Abhishek Nigam 'Mostly Performs Own Stunts' |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/alibaba-actor-abhishek-nigam-mostly-performs-own-stunts-reveals-he-was-extremely-unwell-when-he-joined-show-7356127.html |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=News18 |language=en}}
Career
Abhishek Nigam made his film debut in 2015 with the short documentary India’s Daughter, which marked his first screen appearance.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4704768/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cst_sm |title=India's Daughter (2015) - Full cast & crew - IMDb |language=en-US |access-date=2025-04-24 |via=www.imdb.com}}
In 2017, he made his television debut with Akbar – Rakht Se Takht Ka Safar.{{cite web | title=PICS: 'Ashoka' Siddharth Nigam's 'look alike' brother Abhishek Nigam is TV's new 'Akbar'! Did you know? | url=https://news.abplive.com/television/pics-ashoka-siddharth-nigams-look-alike-brother-abhishek-nigam-is-tvs-new-akbar-did-you-know-830914 | website=ABP Live | date=15 May 2017}} In the same year, he played supporting roles in Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi, Chandra Nandini, and Paramavatar Shri Krishna.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=1 June 2017 |title=Abhishek Nigam excited to play teenage Krishna |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/abhishek-nigam-excited-to-play-teenage-krishna-117060100473_1.html |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=Business Standard |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=IANS |date=1 June 2017 |title=Abhishek Nigam excited to play teenage Krishna |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/television/abhishek-nigam-excited-to-play-teenage-krishna-1496323717.html |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=The Statesman |language=en-US}}
In October 2019, he launched the music label Bon Bros Records with his brother, Siddharth.{{cite web | title=Chann Mahi Aaja: Featuring Sana Khan and Aamir Meer, This Is The Love Song Of The Season! | url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/211011-chann-mahi-aaja-featuring-sana-khan-and | website=Radioandmusic.com | date=11 October 2021}} Under the label, he directed several music videos, including Attachment, Tu Mera Bhai Hai, and Hasdi Reya Kar.{{cite web | title=Attachment.Wav | url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/attachment-wav-single/1590367229 | website=Apple Music – Web Player | date=14 October 2021}}{{cite web | title=Latest Hindi Song 'Tu Mera Bhai Hai' Sung By Ravish Khanna Starring Abhishek Nigam, Alam Khan, Ravish Khanna And Special Appearance Given By 'Siddharth Nigam' | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/friendship-hindi-single-2020-tu-mera-bhai-hai-by-ravish-khanna-starring-abhishek-nigam-alam-khan-ravish-khanna-and-special-appearance-siddharth-nigam/videoshow/75316424.cms | website=The Times of India | date=23 April 2020}} Later, he ventured into lyricism and music composition with the song Meri Hai Maa.{{cite web | title=Meri Hai Maa | url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/meri-hai-maa-single/1590368088 | website=Apple Music – Web Player | date=14 October 2021}}
In December 2019, he made his Bollywood debut with Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat, where he played Vishwasrao Peshwa. From 2020 to 2021, he portrayed the role of Veer "Hero" Nanda in SAB TV's Hero – Gayab Mode On, opposite Yesha Rughani and Tunisha Sharma.{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|first2=|last3=|first3=|title=Abhishek Nigam undergoes rigorous training for Hero Gayab Mode On|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/abhishek-nigam-undergoes-rigorous-training-to-play-stuntman-on-hero-gayab-mode-on-1745486-2020-11-30|access-date=12 August 2021|website=India Today|date=30 November 2020|language=en}}{{Cite web |date=9 December 2020 |title=Abhishek Nigam: Hero Gayab Mode On is a wholesome entertainer |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/abhishek-nigam-hero-gayab-mode-on-is-a-wholesome-entertainer-7095470/ |access-date=2 July 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}
In 2023, he replaced Sheezan Khan to portray the titular role of Ali Baba in the second season of Sony SAB's Ali Baba.{{Cite web |date=6 February 2023 |title=Abhishek Nigam open up about replacing Sheezan Khan in Ali Baba: 'Comparisons are normal and inevitable' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/abhishek-nigam-on-replacing-sheezan-khan-in-ali-baba-comparisons-are-normal-101675700314229.html |access-date=7 February 2023 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=22 May 2024 |title=Abhishek Nigam reveals if taking up Alibaba transformed him as a person |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/exclusive-abhishek-nigam-reveals-if-taking-up-alibaba-daastan-e-kabul-transformed-him-as-a-person-1308548 |access-date=2 July 2024 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}} Later that year, he played Chirag, a nerd, in Amazon miniTV's anthology series Jab We Matched.{{Cite news |title=Abhishek Nigam plays nerdy guy in 'Jab We Matched' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/abhishek-nigam-plays-nerdy-guy-in-jab-we-matched/articleshow/98062633.cms?from=mdr |access-date=24 April 2023 |issn=0971-8257}} In 2024, he starred in Sony TV's Pukaar – Dil Se Dil Tak.{{Cite web |title=Abhishek Nigam says Pukaar is a break for him from fantasy shows, larger-than-life characters: 'I'm trying to keep...' |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-abhishek-nigam-says-pukaar-is-a-break-for-him-from-fantasy-shows-larger-than-life-characters-3090623 |access-date=21 June 2024 |website=DNA India |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=9 May 2024 |title=Abhishek Nigam joins Pukaar-Dil Se Dil Tak; talks about his role |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/pukaar-dil-se-dil-tak-promo-abhishek-nigam-to-star-opposite-sayli-salunkhe-former-shares-details-about-his-role-1303847 |access-date=21 June 2024 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}
Media
In August 2022, Nigam was selected as one of 75 cultural ambassadors named by the Ministry of Culture in honor of the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence.{{Cite web |title=75 young cultural ambassadors of India |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/lifestyle-trends/india75-75-young-cultural-ambassadors-of-india-9027691.html |access-date=24 April 2023 |website=Moneycontrol |date=14 August 2022 |language=en}}
Filmography
= Films =
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| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref. |
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| scope="row" |2019
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= Television =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref. |
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| scope="row" rowspan="4" |2017
|Akbar – Rakht Se Takht Ka Safar | |
| Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi
|Young Sai Baba |Cameo |
| Chandra Nandini
|Rajkumar Bhadraketu |Recurring role |{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} |
| Paramavatar Shri Krishna
|Teenage Krishna |Cameo |
| scope="row"|2019
|Himself |Episode 72 |
| scope="row"|2020–2021
|Veer Nanda/Hero | |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" |2023
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| Jab We Matched
|Chirag |Episode 1: "Dating Algorithm" |
| scope="row"|2024
|Sagar Maheshwari | |
= Music videos =
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| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Singer(s) ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Refs |
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| scope="row" rowspan="5" |2020
|Sun Le Saathiya |
| Tu Mera Bhai Hai
|Ravish Khanna |
| Tere Hi Ghar Ke
| rowspan="2" |Yasser Desai |
| Dil Kahe |
| Meri Hai Maa
|Tarsh |
| scope="row" rowspan="4" |2021
|Hasdi Reya Kar |Gurnazar |
| Tum Bin |
| Lockdown Main Mora Saiyaan
|Antara Mitra, Kettan Singh |
| Majnu
|Sukriti Kakar, Prakriti Kakar, Mellow D |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" |2022
|Heeriye |Abhi Dutt |
| Yeh Adah |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" |2023
|Meri Aashiqui |Saaj Bhatt |
| Burqa |
Awards and nominations
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! scope="col"| Award ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col"| Work ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref. |
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| scope="row" rowspan="3" |2022
|21st Indian Television Academy Awards |Best Actor (Popular) |{{nom}} |{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}} |
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India
|Favourite Sibling Jodi (With Siddharth Nigam) |{{n/a}} |{{nom}} |{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}} |
| 22nd Indian Television Academy Awards
|Popular Actor (Drama) |{{nom}} |
References
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External links
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