Kanwar Dhillon

{{short description|Indian actor (born 1993)}}

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{{Infobox person

| name = Kanwar Dhillon

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|03|15|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

| occupation = Actor

| alma_mater =

| years_active = 2012–present

| known_for = Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha
Do Dil Ek Jaan
Piya Rangrezz
Pandya Store
Udne Ki Aasha

| parents = Deep Dhillon (father)

| partner = Alice Kaushik{{Cite web |title=Pandya Store actor Kanwar Dhillon lifts injured girlfriend Alice Kaushik in his arms, fans say ‘nazar na lage’ |work=India Today |access-date=16 March 2023 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/celebrity/story/pandya-store-actor-kanwar-dhillon-lifts-injured-girlfriend-alice-kaushik-in-his-arms-fans-say-nazar-na-lage-2347620-2023-03-16}}

}}

Kanwar Dhillon (born 15 March 1993{{Cite web |title=The party was fun and I'm happy everyone enjoyed it, says Kanwar Dhillon who celebrated his 30th birthday |work=Times of India |access-date=16 March 2023 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/the-party-was-fun-and-im-happy-everyone-enjoyed-it-says-kanwar-dhillon-who-celebrated-his-30th-birthday-on-wednesday/articleshow/98695917.cms}}) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television. Dhillon is widely recognised for his portrayal of Shiva Pandya in Pandya Store and Sachin Deshmukh in Udne Ki Aasha.{{Cite web |title=Actors who stole the show from the main leads: Mayuri Deshmukh in Imlie to Kanwar Dhillon and Alice Kaushik in Pandya Store |work=Times Of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mayuri-deshmukh-in-imlie-to-hina-khan-in-kasautii-zindagii-kay-actors-who-stole-the-show-from-the-main-leads/etphotostory/85686985.cms |access-date=25 November 2021}}{{cite news |url=https://www.easterneye.biz/kanwar-dhillon-i-want-to-keep-working-hard-and-stay-focused/ |author=Asjad Nazir |title=Kanwar Dhillon: I want to keep working hard and stay focused |work=Eastern Eye |access-date=18 May 2023}}

Dhillon made his acting debut with The Buddy Project, portraying Kunal in 2012.{{Cite web |title=13 new faces make a splash on TV |work=Times of India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151205220744/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/13-new-faces-make-a-splash-on-TV/articleshow/19360381.cms |url-status=live |archive-date=5 December 2015 |access-date=21 August 2013 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/13-new-faces-make-a-splash-on-tv/articleshow/19360381.cms}} His first major appearance came with Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha 2, where he portrayed Aditya Vyas Bhatnagar.{{Cite web |title=Kanwar Dhillon: There is no nepotism in the TV world, but favouritism exists |work=Mid-Day |url=https://www.mid-day.com/amp/entertainment/television-news/article/kanwar-dhillon-people-might-say-that-there-is-no-nepotism-in-the-tv-world--but-then-favouritism-exists-23007239 |access-date=29 September 2020}} His other notable work include portraying Vidhaan Nayak in Do Dil Ek Jaan and Arjun Singh in Piya Rangrezz.{{Cite web |title=Pandya Store fame Kanwar Dhillon talks about his journey as he completes 10 years in the industry; WATCH |work=Pinkvilla |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/pandya-store-fame-kanwar-dhillon-talks-about-his-journey-he-completes-10-years-industry-watch-1176633?amp |access-date=22 August 2022}}{{cite news |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/629727/lets-take-coffee-break.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018024434/https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/629727/lets-take-coffee-break.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 October 2012 |title=Kanwar Dhillon: Let's take a coffee break |work=Deccan Herald |access-date=11 December 2017}}

Early life and background

Dhillon was born on 15 March 1993{{cite web |title=Happy Birthday Kanwar Dhillon: Kanwar Dhillon poses with GF Alice Kaushik, see birthday pics |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/pandya-store-fame-kanwar-dhillon-poses-with-gf-alice-kaushik-dances-with-neil-bhatt-in-birthday-pics-7307941.html |work=News18 India |access-date=16 March 2023}}{{cite web |title=Kanwar Dhillon has a working birthday |url=https://www.colorstv.com/news/kanwar-dhillon-has-a-working-birthday/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926001321/https://www.colorstv.com/news/kanwar-dhillon-has-a-working-birthday/ |url-status=live |archive-date=26 September 2012 |work=Colors TV |access-date=15 March 2020}} in Mumbai, Maharashtra, into a Hindu Punjabi family, to Deep Dhillon and Radha Dhillon.{{Cite web |title=Did you know Pandya Store's Shiva aka Kanwar Dhillon is the son of famous actor Deep Dhillon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/did-you-know-pandya-stores-kanwar-dhillon-aka-shiva-is-the-son-of-ghayal-actor-deep-dhillon/articleshow/83813204.cms |access-date=24 August 2021 |work=Times Of India}} His father is a former film and television actor, known for his work in Ghayal and Mahabharat.{{cite news |title=Foot loose |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/foot-loose/580337/ |work=Indian Express |date=16 February 2010 |quote=..said well-known actor Deep Dhillon.. |accessdate=17 October 2012}}{{cite news |title=Kanwar Dhillon celebrates his parents wedding anniversary with rumoured girlfriend Alice Kaushik; see pics |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/pandya-store-actor-kanwar-dhillon-celebrates-his-parents-wedding-anniversary-with-rumoured-girlfriend-alice-kaushik-see-pics/articleshow/87696725.cms |work=Times of India |access-date=14 November 2021}} He has an elder brother named Karan Dhillon.{{cite news |title=Pandya Store's Kanwar Dhillon Calls Mom Perfect Inspiration: No Matter What Life Threw At Us... |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telly-talk/mothers-day-2023-exclusive-pandya-stores-kanwar-dhillon-calls-mom-perfect-inspiration-no-matter-what-life-threw-at-us-article-100225879/amp |work=Zoom TV |access-date=14 May 2023}}{{cite news |title=Exclusive - Kanwar Dhillon: There are many cons than pros in being an actor son |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kanwar-dhillon-there-are-many-cons-than-pros-in-being-an-actors-son/articleshow/54625632.cms |work=Times of India |access-date=27 October 2016}}

Career

= Debut and breakthrough (2012-2015) =

Dhillon made his acting debut with The Buddy Project in 2012. He portrayed Kunal, a college student in the second season of the series.{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Television/New-faces-to-revamp-popular-show/Article1-552043.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018024434/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Television/New-faces-to-revamp-popular-show/Article1-552043.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 October 2012 |title=New faces to revamp popular show |work=Hindustan Times |first=Anushka |last=Venkatram |access-date=4 December 2012}}

Dhillon's first major role was with his portrayal of Aditya Vyas Bhatnagar, a revengeful son in the second season of Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha in 2013, opposite Pallavi Gupta.{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Na-Bole-Tum-Na--to-return-in-three-months/articleshow/16542010.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926031853/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Na-Bole-Tum-Na--to-return-in-three-months/articleshow/16542010.cms |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 September 2012 |work=Times Of India |title=Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha to return in three months |access-date=4 December 2012}}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kanwar-dhillon-is-meghas-addu/articleshow/18811681.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160224032213/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Kanwar-Dhillon-is-Meghas-Addu/articleshow/18811681.cms |url-status=live |archive-date=24 February 2016 |title=Kanwar Dhillon is Megha's Addu! |work=Colors TV |access-date=10 April 2013}} The series proved as a major turning point in his career and became his breakthrough.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/meet-munna-of-na-bole-tum-na-maine-kuch-kahan/articleshow/18764425.cms |work=Times Of India |title=Kanwar Dhillon: Meet Munna of Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha |access-date=4 May 2013}}

From 2013 to 2014, he portrayed Vidhaan Nayak in Do Dil Ek Jaan, opposite Shritama Mukherjee.{{cite web |last=Unnikrishnan |first=Chaya |title=A 22-year leap in 'Do Dil Ek Jaan' |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-a-22-year-leap-in-do-dil-ek-jaan-1929937 |work=Daily News and Analysis |access-date=11 February 2014}}{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Kanwar-Dhillon-and-Shritama-the-new-leads-in-Do-Dil-Ek-Jaan/articleshow/27477943.cms |title=Kanwar Dhillon and Shritama Mukherjee are the new leads in 'Do Dil... Ek Jaan' |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=2019-07-25}} In 2014, he portrayed Kartik, a criminal in Yeh Hai Aashiqui, opposite Mrinalini Tyagi and portrayed Varun Lal in an episode of Halla Bol, the same year.{{Cite web |title=Bindass.com Yeh Hai Aashiqui Season 1 (Love Heroes); Hosted by Vikrant Massey and Rithvik Dhanjani |url=http://www.bindass.com/shows/yeh-hai-aashiqui/1 |publisher=Bindass |access-date=24 July 2016 |archive-date=27 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627022950/http://www.bindass.com/shows/yeh-hai-aashiqui/1 |url-status=dead }}

Dhillon portrayed Shivprasad Mishra, a family oriented man in Hum Hain Na opposite Pratyusha Banerjee, from 2014 to 2015.{{cite news |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-hum-hain-na-not-like-other-saas-bahu-shows-kanwar-dhillon-2017557 |title='Hum Hain Na' is not like other 'saas-bahu' shows: Kanwar Dhillon aka Bunty |work=DNA India |access-date=11 December 2016}}{{cite news |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tvtags/pratyusha-banerjee/pics-hum-hai-na-team-celebrates-100-episodes-completion |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018024434/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tvtags/pratyusha-banerjee/pics-hum-hai-na-team-celebrates-100-episodes-completion |url-status=live |archive-date=18 October 2012 |title='Hum Hai Na' team celebrates 100 episodes completion |work=Pinkvilla |access-date=6 September 2015}} In 2015, he portrayed Lucky in an episode of Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya and appeared as a Guest on Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah.{{Cite web |title=WATCH! Zing's Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya Season 6 Episode 9..|url=https://www.zee5.com/tv-shows/details/pyaar-tune-kya-kiya-season-6/0-6-563/episode-9-pyaar-tune-kya-kiya/0-1-117050 |publisher=Zee5 |access-date=2 September 2016}}

= Career progression and hiatus (2016-2020) =

Dhillon portrayed Arjun Singh, post the leap in Piya Rangrezz from 2015 to 2016, alongside Gaurav S Bajaj and Narayani Shastri.{{cite news |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/151216/entertainment-tvmusic/article/25-year-leap-piya-rangrezz |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018024434/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/151216/entertainment-tvmusic/article/25-year-leap-piya-rangrezz |url-status=live |archive-date=18 October 2012 |title=A 25 year leap for Piya Rangrezz |work=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=1 June 2016}}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Piya-Rangrezz-to-end-on-May-26/articleshow/52024386.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018024434/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Piya-Rangrezz-to-end-on-May-26/articleshow/52024386.cms |url-status=live |archive-date=18 October 2012 |title='Piya Rangrezz' to end on May 26 |work=Times of India |access-date=11 September 2016}}

In 2017, he portrayed the dual role of brothers Shiv Aggarwal and Om Aggarwal in Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee, opposite Tina Ann Philip.{{Cite web |title=End of romance for Aastha and Shiv..|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/ek-aastha-aisi-bhee-aastha-shiv-her-naastik/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170719135847/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/ek-aastha-aisi-bhee-aastha-shiv-her-naastik/ |archive-date=19 July 2017 |access-date=2 August 2017 |website=The Indian Express}} Shiv was a religious man, Om wanted to destroy his family.{{cite news |title=Star Dopahar to call it a day, all shows to end on September 30 |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/star-dopahar-to-call-it-a-day-all-shows-to-end-on-september-30-tv-news-4834240/ |accessdate=19 September 2017 |publisher=Indian Express}} In the same year, he portrayed Surya in an episode of Aye Zindagi, alongside Aakanksha Singh.{{Cite web |title=Watch - Zing's Aye Zindagi Episode 13 Starring Aakanksha Singh and Kanwar Dhillon |url=https://www.zee5.com/tv-shows/details/aye-zindagi/0-6-298/aye-zindagi-episode-13-april-20-2017-full-episode/0-1-82452 |access-date=28 July 2017 |work=ZEE5}}

In 2018, Dhillon first played for Kota Royals Rajasthan in Box Cricket League 3.{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/lucknow-nawabs-wins-mtv-box-cricket-league-season-3-5073624/ |title=EXCLUSIVE: Lucknow Nawabs wins MTV Box Cricket League Season 3 |access-date=22 February 2018 |website=The Indian Express}} He then portrayed Sangram in an episode of the series Laal Ishq, opposite Yashashri Masurkar.{{Cite web |title=AndTV's Laal Ishq Episode 25 - Main Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga|url=https://www.zee5.com/tv-shows/details/laal-ishq/0-6-tvshow_1306724328/mein-phir-bhi-tumko-chahunga/0-1-tvshow_1306724328-season_1403040319-episode_458900983 |access-date=26 September 2018 |work=ZEE5}} He next portrayed Samrat Murushottam Mittal, an obsessive lover in Internet Wala Love, opposite Tunisha Sharma.{{Cite web |title=Internet Wala Love Exclusive: Big drama ahead of Samrat and Aadhya's engagement |url=https://news.abplive.com/videos/internet-wala-love-big-drama-ahead-of-samrat-and-aadhyas-engagement-768793 |access-date=19 October 2018 |work=ABP News}}{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/internet-wala-love-ends-overnight/articleshow/68233846.cms|title='Internet Wala Love' ends overnight|author=Neha Maheshwri|date=3 March 2019|access-date=8 March 2019|work=The Times of India}}

In 2020, he portrayed an army officer in the music video Yaad Baarish Mein, opposite Sonal Pradhan.{{cite news |url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/on-a-song-151152 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018024434/https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/on-a-song-151152 |url-status=live |archive-date=18 October 2012 |title=Kanwar and Sonal: On a song |work=Tribune India |access-date=1 November 2020}} From 2019 to 2020, Dhillon took a break from television due to his health issues.

= Success with ''Pandya Store'' and beyond (2021–present) =

From 2021 to 2023, Dhillon portrayed Shiva Pandya in Pandya Store opposite Alice Kaushik.{{Cite web|title=I am happy that I am not getting typecast, says Kanwar Dhillon who is set to play a Gujarati businessman in Pandya Store|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kanwar-dhillon-i-am-happy-that-i-am-not-getting-typecast-says-kanwar-dhillon-on-playing-a-gujarati-guy-in-pandya-store/articleshow/81212889.cms|access-date=25 February 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web |title=From Shiva and Raavi to Virat and Sai: The top 5 most loved couples from daily soap |work=Times Of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/top-5-most-loved-couples-from-daily-soap/articleshow/85125149.cms |access-date=9 August 2021}} The show earned him wider recognition and praises.{{Cite web |title=Pandya Store's Raavi and Shiva aka Alice Kaushik and Kanwar Dhillon's COVID love story; see video |url=https://news.abplive.com/videos/entertainment/television-pandya-store-alice-kaushik-and-kanwar-dhillon-covid-love-story-hot-news-1508456/amp |website=ABP News |access-date=24 January 2022}}{{Cite web |title=Pandya Store's cast and crew reach Bikaner amid the shoot halt in Mumbai |url=https://news.abplive.com/videos/entertainment/pandya-store-cast-and-crew-reach-bikanera-1453552|website=ABP News |access-date=17 April 2021}} Dhillon was Nominated for ITA Award for Best Actor Popular and Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role nominations for his performance.{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantellyawards.com/|access-date=27 April 2023|work=Indian Telly Awards|title=Indian Telly Awards 2023: Check Out The Complete List Of The Winners}}

In 2021, he also hosted Star Plus's special segment Pyar Ka Pehla Nasha, as Shiva with Kaushik.{{Cite web |title=Raavi and Shiva to host Star Plus's special romantic segment 'Pyar Ka Pehla Nasha' |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SdYedwWvNmo |access-date=18 December 2021 |work=Star Plus - Youtube}} It featured the top ten romantic moments of the year 2021, starring couples of Star Plus's shows.{{Cite web |title='Pyar Ka Pehla Nasha' - Shiva and Raavi takes you through the top 10 romantic moments of 2021 |url=https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/pyar-ka-pehla-nasha/1260076172/doves-of-love/1000269659 |access-date=19 December 2021 |work=Hotstar}}

In 2022, Dhillon reprised Shiva Pandya in the game show Ravivaar With Star Parivaar.{{Cite web |title=The dynamic Star Parivaar face each other in a series of battles, including dancing, and other fun activities, and the winning family will be crowned 'The Best Parivaar'. |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/pushpa-fever-gets-to-anupamaa-403242 |access-date=1 September 2022 |website=Tribune India |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Banni vs Dhara: Pandya family compete with Banni and Rathod family in this week's Ravivaar With Star Parivar |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/banni-vs-dhara-pandya-family-compete-banni-rathod-family-weeks-ravivaar-star-parivar/ |access-date=8 September 2022 |language=en}}

He is currently playing the lead role of Sachin Deshmukh in Star Plus's serial Udne Ki Aasha opposite Neha Harsora.{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/kanwar-dhillon-shares-details-about-his-character-in-udne-ki-aasha-8797256.html|title=Kanwar Dhillon Shares Details About His Character In Udne Ki Aasha|website=News18|date=29 February 2024}}

Personal life

In July 2022, Dhillon revealed that he has been dating his Pandya Store co-actor Alice Kaushik, since April 2021.{{Cite web |title=How Kanwar Dhillon proposed Alice Kaushik |work=Pinkvilla |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926001321/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/pandya-store-star-alice-kaushik-reveals-how-kanwar-dhillon-proposed-her-during-lockdown-1165747?amp |url-status=live |archive-date=26 September 2012 |access-date=29 July 2022 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/pandya-store-star-alice-kaushik-reveals-how-kanwar-dhillon-proposed-her-during-lockdown-1165747?amp}}{{Cite web |title=Our love was gradual and organic: Kanwar Dhillon and Alice Kaushik open up about their relationship |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-our-love-was-gradual-and-organic-kanwar-dhillon-and-alice-kaushik-open-up-about-their-relationship/articleshow/93032114.cms |access-date=22 July 2022 |website=Times of India |language=en}}

Of their relationship, Dhillon said, “It was a gradual process and not instant. We shared beautiful chemistry on screen, which eventually transformed into real chemistry. Unknowingly, we are similar to our characters — Shiva and Raavi. Finally, I found that there was more to our connection. Our bond strengthened when we shot through the second lockdown away from our families in Bikaner."{{Cite web |title=Pandya Store's Alice Kaushik reveals how boyfriend Kanwar Dhillon proposed to her; watch |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/pandya-store-kanwar-dhillon-proposes-to-girlfriend-alice-kaushik-on-ravivar-with-star-parivaar-fans-go-crazy/articleshow/93692871.cms |access-date=21 August 2022 |website=Times of India |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Kanwar Dhillon opens up on pranking co-star Alice Kaushik; says, “I enjoy her reactions to the fullest” |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/pandya-store-actor-kanwar-dhillon-opens-pranking-co-star-alice-kaushik-says-enjoy-reactions-fullest/ |access-date=6 April 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}

= Health =

Dhillon suffered a leg fracture in December 2019, due to which he could not get any work during lockdown.{{Cite web |title=Kanwar Dhillon: Being on the sets gives energy, I hope the world gets back to work soon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kanwar-dhillon-being-on-the-sets-gives-energy-i-hope-the-world-gets-back-to-work-soon/articleshow/75245684.cms |access-date=24 April 2020 |website=Times of India |language=en}} In 2022, while shooting for Pandya Store, he had a dislocated shoulder, fracture and muscle tear.{{Cite web |title=Pandya Store's Kanwar Dhillon works despite dislocated shoulder and fracture, calls it his 'work ethic' |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/pandya-store-s-kanwar-dhillon-works-despite-dislocated-shoulder-and-fracture-calls-it-his-work-ethic-1185747?amp |access-date=1 September 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}}

Filmography

= Television =

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Year

! Title

! Role

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2012

! scope="row"| The Buddy Project

| Kunal

|

|{{cite web |url=http://www.channelv.in/shows/thebuddyproject/ |title=The Buddy Project! |publisher=Channel V |access-date=20 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018024434/http://www.channelv.in/shows/thebuddyproject/ |archive-date=18 October 2012}}

2013

! scope="row"| Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha 2

| Aditya "Addu" Vyas Bhatnagar / Munna

|

|{{Cite web |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/suspense-around-munna-attracted-kanwar-dhillon-7109.html |title=Na Bole Tum..; Suspense around Munna attracted Kanwar Dhillon |access-date=2 August 2013 |website=India TV News |language=en}}

2013–2014

! scope="row"| Do Dil Ek Jaan

| Vidhaan Nayak

|

|{{cite web |last=Maheshwri |first=Neha |title=Do Dil...Ek Jaan wraps up in seven months |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Do-Dil--Ek-Jaan-wraps-up-in-seven-months/articleshow/28287657.cms |work=Times of India |access-date=11 February 2014}}

rowspan="2"|2014

! scope="row"| Yeh Hai Aashiqui

| Kartik

| Episode: "Objection! I Love Him!"

|

scope="row"| Halla Bol

| Varun Lal

|

|{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kanwar-dhillons-animal-love/articleshow/42359942.cms |title=Kanwar Dhillon's love for animals |publisher=India Times |access-date=20 May 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328092218/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Kanwar-Dhillons-animal-love/articleshow/42359942.cms |archive-date=28 March 2019}}

2014–2015

! scope="row"| Hum Hain Na

| Shivprasad "Bunty" Mishra

|

|{{Cite web |title=Pratyusha Banerjee and Kanwar Dhillon's Hum Hai Na to end on March 19 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/pratyusha-banerjee-and-kanwar-dhillons-hum-hai-na-to-end-on-march-19/articleshow/46397789.cms |access-date=28 February 2015 |website=Times of India |language=en}}

2015

! scope="row"| Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya

| Lucky

| Season 6, Episode 9

|{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-karan-kundra-to-host-pyaar-tune-kya-kiya-2130368 |title=Karan Kundra to host Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya 6 |work=DNA India |access-date=11 October 2015 |archive-date=11 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151011042241/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-karan-kundra-to-host-pyaar-tune-kya-kiya-2130368 |url-status=live}}

2015–2016

! scope="row"| Piya Rangrezz

| Arjun

|

|{{Cite web |title=Piya Rangrezz actor Kanwar Dhillon suffers leg injury during a game; advised bed rests for four weeks |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/piya-rangrezz-actor-kanwar-dhillon-suffers-leg-injury-during-game-advised-bed-rests-four-weeks-495059?amp |access-date=1 May 2020 |work=Pinkvilla}}

rowspan="2"|2017

! scope="row"| Aye Zindagi

| Surya

| Episode 13

|{{Cite web |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/videos/tv-news/kanwar-dhillon-aka-shiva-gives-a-strong-message-for-trollers-exclusive-video-91921706/amp |title=Actor Kanwar Dhillon gives a STRONG message for the trollers; watch video |access-date=31 May 2022 |website=Zoom TV |language=en}}

scope="row"| Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee

| Shiv Aggarwal / Om Aggarwal

|

|{{Cite web |title=SHOCKING! Kanwar Dhillon and Tina Phillip had a 'near death experience' |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/shocking-kanwar-dhillon-and-tina-phillip-had-a-near-death-experience-522655 |website=ABP News |access-date=4 May 2017}}

rowspan="2" |2018

! scope="row" | Laal Ishq

| Sangram

| Episode: "Main Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga"

|

scope="row"| Internet Wala Love

| Samrat Murushottam Mittal

|

|{{Cite web |title=Tunisha Sharma: Kanwar Dhillon knew about my battle with depression and helped me overcome it |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-tunisha-sharma-kanwar-dhillon-knew-about-my-battle-with-depression-and-helped-me-overcome-it/articleshow/80197311.cms |access-date=12 January 2021 |work=Times of India}}

2021–2023

! scope="row"| Pandya Store

| rowspan="2"|Shiva Pandya

|

|{{Cite web |title=Cracking the Code - Kanwar Dhillon and Alice Kaushik on their bond, chemistry and more |work=Times of India |access-date=21 April 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/cracking-the-code-kanwar-dhillon-and-alice-kaushik-on-their-bond-chemistry-more/videoshow/90942024.cms}}{{Cite web|title=Playing a transgender in Pandya Store was a challenging and learning experience: Kanwar Dhillon|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/playing-a-transgender-in-pandya-store-was-a-challenging-and-learning-experience-kanwar-dhillon/articleshow/92721276.cms|access-date=8 July 2022|website=Times of India}}

2022

! scope="row"| Ravivaar With Star Parivaar

| Episodes 1/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16

|{{Cite web |title=Ravivaar With Star Parivaar: Watch Pandya Store's Kanwar Dhillon propose to Alice Kaushik with peacock feather|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/ravivaar-star-parivaar-watch-pandya-stores-kanwar-dhillon-propose-alice-kaushik-peacock-feather-1180234?amp |access-date=1 October 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}}{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kanwar-dhillon-recreates-aamir-khans-character-from-taare-zameen-par/articleshow/93972323.cms |title=RWSP: Kanwar Dhillon recreates Aamir Khan's character from 'Taare Zameen Par' |access-date=4 September 2022 |website=Times of India |language=en}}

2024–present

! scope="row"| Udne Ki Aasha

| Sachin "Sacha" Deshmukh

|

|{{Cite web |title=Exclusive - Pandya Store fame Kanwar Dhillon returns to Star Plus with new show Udne Ki Asha |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/pandya-store-fame-kanwar-dhillon-returns-star-plus-new-show-udne-ki-asha-co-starring-neha-harsora/ |access-date=13 February 2024 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}

== Special appearances ==

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! Year

! Title

! Role

! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}

2014

| scope="row"| Kaun Banega Crorepati

| Shivprasad "Bunty" Mishra

|{{Cite web |title=Meeting Big B was like visiting Siddhivinayak: Kanwar Dhillon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Meeting-Big-B-was-like-visiting-Siddhivinayak-Kanwar-Dhillon/articleshow/41672001.cms |access-date=4 March 2016 |website=Times of India |language=en}}

2015

| scope="row"| Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah

| Himself

|{{cite news |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tvtags/pratyusha-bannerjee/pratyusha-and-kanwar-meet-telly-town-s-new-bffs |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018024434/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tvtags/pratyusha-bannerjee/pratyusha-and-kanwar-meet-telly-town-s-new-bffs |url-status=live |archive-date=18 October 2012 |title=Pratyusha and Kanwar: Telly town's new BFFs|work=Pinkvilla |access-date=6 May 2015}}

2021

| scope="row"| Pyar Ka Pehla Nasha

| Shiva Pandya / Host

|{{Cite web |title=Pyaar Ka Pehla Nasha: Aapki manpasand jodiyon ki prem kahaniyon ke kuchh haseen pal |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eMROeHWlBlg |access-date=19 December 2021 |work=Star Plus - Youtube}}

rowspan="5" |2024

| scope="row"| Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si

| rowspan="6" |Sachin Deshmukh

|

scope="row"| Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin

|{{Cite web |title=Udne Ki Aasha and Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin to have a 'Mahasangam' episode|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/ghum-hai-kisikey-pyaar-meiin-and-udne-ki-aasha-mahasangam-introduced-by-makers-to-get-trp-before-leap-article-110318562/amp |access-date=22 May 2024 |website=Times Now |language=hindi}}

scope="row"| Dil Ko Tumse Pyaar Hua

|

scope="row"| Yeh Teej Badi Hai Mast Mast

|{{Cite web |title=Udne Ki Aasha actors Kanwar Dhillon and Neha Harsora give insights into their performances on 'Yeh Teej Badi Hai Mast Mast'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/udne-ki-aasha-actors-kanwar-dhillon-and-neha-harsora-give-insights-into-their-performances-on-yeh-teej-badi-hai-mast-mast/amp_articleshow/112171937.cms |access-date=12 August 2024 |website=The Times of India}}

scope="row"| Hathi Ghoda Paalki Birthday Kanhaiya Laal Ki

|

2025

|Advocate Anjali Awasthi

|

= Music videos =

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! Year

! Title

! Singer

! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}

2020

! scope="row"| Yaad Baarish Mein

| Sonal Pradhan

|{{Cite web |title=Kanwar Dhillon to feature in a romantic single 'Yaad Baarish Main' with Sonal Pradhan |work=Times of India | access-date=27 September 2020 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/kanwar-dhillon-to-feature-in-a-romantic-single-titled-yaad-baarish-main/articleshow/78331192.cms}}

Accolades

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|+

Year

! Award

! Category

! Work

! Result

! {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}

rowspan="2"| 2022

| rowspan="2"| Indian Television Academy Awards

| Best Actor – Popular

| rowspan="5"| Pandya Store

| {{nom}}

|{{Cite web |title=Check Out The 21st Indian Television Academy Awards Winners List |url=https://www.theita2021.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110094223/http://www.theita2021.com/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=10 November 2021 |access-date=2022-03-07 |website=Indian Television Academy Awards |language=en}}

Popular Actor – Drama

| {{nom}}

|{{Cite web|title=22nd Indian Television Academy Awards Nominations - Vote Now|access-date=9 September 2022|work=Indian Television Academy Awards|url=https://ita2022.indiantelevisionacademy.com/}}

rowspan="3"| 2023

| rowspan="3"| Indian Telly Awards

| Best Actor in a Supporting Role

| {{nom}}

|rowspan="3"|{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantellyawards.com/public-voting/|access-date=12 April 2023|work=Indian Telly Awards|title=Indian Telly Awards 2023: Check Out The List Of Nominees For Fan Favorites}}

Best Onscreen Couple (with Alice Kaushik)

| {{nom}}

Fan Favourite Supporting Actor

| {{nom}}

2024

| Indian Television Academy Awards

| Best Actor – Drama

| rowspan="2"| Udne Ki Aasha

| {{nom}}

|{{Cite web|url=https://indiantelevisionacademy.com/the-ita-awards/the-24th-ita-awards-2024/|title=ITA Awards 2024: Complete list of winners|access-date=2 January 2025|website=Indian Television Academy Awards}}

2025

| Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards

| Best Actor TV – Male

| {{won}}

|{{Cite web |title=Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards 2025: Complete list of winners ft. Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Kajol, Shahid Kapoor and more |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-screen-style-icons-awards-2025-complete-list-of-winners-ft-ananya-panday-akshay-kumar-karan-johar-kajol-shahid-kapoor-and-more-1379543?amp |access-date=28 March 2025 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}}

See also

References

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