Nikhil Dwivedi
{{short description|Indian actor and producer|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Nikhil Dwivedi
| image = Nikhil Dwivedi at GQ Awards 2022 (cropped).jpg
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| caption = Dwivedi in 2022
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1978|11|25}}
| birth_place =Uttar Pradesh, India
| spouse = {{marriage|Gaurie Pandit|2011}}
| children = 1
| organisation = Saffron Magicworks
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|producer}}
| years_active = 2008–present
}}
Nikhil Dwivedi (born 25 November 1978) is an Indian actor and producer. After pursuing an MBA degree, he left a corporate career to pursue acting. He made his acting debut with a leading role in the 2008 crime comedy film My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves, and went on to appear in such films as Raavan (2010), Shor in the City (2011), and Hate Story (2012).
Dwivedi ventured into film production with the comedy Veere Di Wedding (2018), which ranks among the highest-grossing female-led Hindi films of all time. He has since produced the mythological television series Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran (2019–2020), the action sequel film Dabangg 3 (2019), and the Netflix thriller film CTRL (2024). He also returned to acting by playing the antagonist of the acclaimed biographical thriller series Scam 1992 (2020).
Early life
Nikhil Dwivedi was born on 25 November 1978 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. During his childhood, he moved to many cities in India due to his father’s transferable job as a banker. He did his graduation in commerce from Mithibai College, Mumbai. He did his MBA in finance from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune and went on to work with the American Express Bank and another large consumer durables conglomerate before pursuing an acting career.{{cite news|title='I feel fortunate': Nikhil|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/i-feel-fortunate-nikhil/articleshow/2668004.cms|work=The Times of India|date=3 January 2008|access-date=18 July 2024}}{{cite news|last=Dasgupta|first=Piali|title=B-town's teacher tales|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/b-towns-teacher-tales/articleshow/6491505.cms|work=The Times of India|date=5 September 2010|access-date=18 July 2024}} He said that he aspired to be an actor since he was three and a half years old.{{cite news|title=My name is Nikhil Dwivedi|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/my-name-is-nikhil-dwivedi/articleshow/15767479.cms|work=Mumbai Mirror|date=17 December 2007|access-date=18 July 2024}}
Career
Dwivedi made his acting debut in the crime comedy film My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (2008), directed by E. Niwas and co-starring Amrita Rao and Mithun Chakraborty. He played the title role of an aspiring actor who unwittingly becomes embroiled in crime.{{cite news|last=Guha|first=Dighanta|title=I have an author-backed role: Nikhil Dwivedi|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/i-have-an-author-backed-role-nikhil-dwivedi/story-ygZcHtJ9eLKfQ2ApMm8BwN.html|work=Hindustan Times|date=11 January 2008|access-date=18 July 2024}} Patsy N of Rediff.com wrote that he “shows potential” in his first role.{{cite web|last=N|first=Patsy|title=Anthony is total timepass|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jan/11ant.htm|website=Rediff.com|date=11 January 2008|access-date=18 July 2024}} He was nominated for the Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male.{{cite web|title=Nominations for Pan Bahar Max Stardust Awards 2009|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/02/10/4832/index.html|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=10 February 2009|access-date=18 July 2024|archive-date=12 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212165758/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/02/10/4832/index.html |url-status=dead}}
His next film release was as part of an ensemble cast of Mani Ratnam’s adventure film Raavan, led by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Vikram. Inspired by the Indian epic of Ramayana, he was cast in a role based on Lakshmana.{{cite web|last=Patel|first=Devansh|title=“I don’t know how much Raavan will benefit me” – Nikhil Dwivedi|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/i-dont-know-how-much-raavan-will-benefit-me-nikhil-dwivedi/|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=3 August 2009|access-date=18 July 2024}} Writing for India Today, Kaveree Bamzai found him “buffed up and excellent” in his part.{{cite news|last=Bamzai|first=Kaveree|title=Raavan: Boy blunder lost in an epic mess|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/raavan-boy-blunder-lost-in-an-epic-mess-76881-2010-06-17|work=India Today|date=2 July 2010|access-date=18 July 2024}} He later stated, "I am very proud of Ravaan. It didn't do well at the box office but for me it was a step up. My performance was noticed even though the role was small".{{cite news|title=Nikhil Dwivedi fed up talking about Shah Rukh Khan|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/nikhil-dwivedi-shah-rukh-khan-my-name-is-anthony-gonsalves-shor-in-the-city-139165-2011-08-10|work=India Today|date=24 August 2011|access-date=18 July 2024}}
Dwivedi was part of another ensemble cast in the crime film Shor in the City (2011), playing the role of a petty criminal. He said that he agreed to the film due to the strong script and not the size of his role.{{cite web|last=Patel|first=Devansh|title=“I chose Shor In The City because it had a strong storyline” – Nikhil Dwivedi|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/i-chose-shor-in-the-city-because-it-had-a-strong-storyline-nikhil-dwivedi/|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=28 April 2011|access-date=18 July 2024}} The film received critical acclaim.{{cite news|title='The Family Man' is closest to our 'Shor in the City': Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2019/Sep/12/the-family-man-is-closest-to-our-shor-in-the-city-raj-nidimoru-and-krishna-dk-2032635.html|work=The New Indian Express|date=12 September 2019|access-date=18 July 2024}} Reviewing the film for The Times of India, Gaurav Malaini opined, “Nikhil Dwivedi, despite being restrained, has a strong screen presence and is especially impressive in the concluding reels.”{{cite news|last=Malani|first=Gaurav|title=
Shor in the City: Movie Review|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shor-in-the-city-movie-review/articleshow/8100155.cms|work=The Times of India|date=28 April 2012|access-date=18 July 2024}} His performance earned him a nomination for the Stardust Award for Breakthrough Performance – Male.{{cite web|title=Nominations of Stardust Awards 2012|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nominations-of-stardust-awards-2012/|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=6 February 2012|access-date=18 July 2024}}
In 2012, Dwivedi had a starring role alongside Paoli Dam and Gulshan Devaiah in Hate Story, an erotic thriller directed by Vivek Agnihotri. He was initially offered the darker role played by Devaiah, but opted to play a more straight-laced character, citing shyness over intimate scenes.{{cite news|last=Sahu|first=Deepika|title='Hate Story' has become the talking point: Nikhil Dwivedi|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/hate-story-has-become-the-talking-point-nikhil-dwivedi/articleshow/12663868.cms|work=The Times of India|date=14 April 2012|access-date=18 July 2024}}{{cite news|title=‘Hate Story’ is India’s ‘Basic Instinct’: Nikhil Dwivedi|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/hate-story-is-indias-basic-instinct-nikhil-dwivedi/|work=The Indian Express|date=16 April 2012|access-date=18 July 2024}} The film emerged as a commercial success.{{cite web|title=Hate Story|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=10|website=Box Office India|access-date=18 July 2024}} While filming a stunt sequence in it, he fractured his forearms and wrist. This led to delays in filming for his next film, Tamanchey.{{cite news|last=Thakkar|first=Mehul S|title=Nikhil to undergo surgery|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/nikhil-to-undergo-surgery/articleshow/16210445.cms|work=Mumbai Mirror|date=29 February 2012|access-date=18 July 2024}}{{cite news|last=Kotwani|first=Hiren|title=Nikhil's fracture delays his film|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/nikhil-s-fracture-delays-his-film-145336|work=Mid Day|date=8 December 2011|access-date=18 July 2024}} The romantic crime film co-starring Richa Chaddha went on to release in 2014. Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in found him “miscast” in his part.{{cite web|last=Ramnath|first=Nandini|title='Tamanchey' fires blanks from start to finish|url=https://scroll.in/article/682795/film-review-tamanchey-fires-blanks-from-start-to-finish|website=Scroll.in|date=10 October 2014|access-date=18 July 2024}}
Citing a lack of good opportunities as an actor, Dwivedi expanded to film production by launching his company Saffron.{{cite news|last=Joshi|first=Tushar|title="Some of the biggest star kids have not got films, don’t you think they have relationships with the industry?" asks Nikhil Dwivedi|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/exclusive-nikhil-dwivedi-salman-and-shah-rukh-khan-work-so-hard-everyday-as-if-they-are-making-their-debut/articleshow/79323665.cms|work=The Times of India|date=21 November 2020|access-date=18 July 2024}}{{cite news|last=Kotwani|first=Hiren|title=‘I want to back good content’: Nikhil Dwivedi reveals why he turned producer with Veere Di Wedding|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/interview-i-want-to-back-good-content-nikhil-dwivedi-reveals-why-he-turned-producer-with-veere-di-wedding-2621160|work=DNA India|date=2 June 2018|access-date=18 July 2024}} He said that working on independent productions as an actor, particularly Tamanchey, he had to make several executive decisions on set, which prepared him to transition into production.{{cite news|last=Chakraborty|first=Juhi|title=Nikhil Dwivedi: I used to manage Richa Chadha’s shoot dates|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/nikhil-dwivedi-i-used-to-manage-richa-chadha-s-shoot-dates/story-cMIITlr9SmtVb5bf1YNAOL.html|work=Hindustan Times|date=30 June 2018|access-date=18 July 2024}} He collaborated with Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor to produce Veere Di Wedding (2018), a female-led comedy starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor.{{cite web|title=Nikhil Dwivedi debuts as a producer for Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/nikhil-dwivedi-debuts-producer-rhea-kapoor-ekta-kapoor/|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=27 October 2017|access-date=18 July 2024}} Commercially, it emerged as one of the highest-grossing female-led films of Hindi cinema, grossing ₹138 crore worldwide.{{cite web|title=Female Centric Movies (India Box Office Lifetime)|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/female-centric-movies/|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=18 July 2024}}{{cite web|title=Veere Di Wedding|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3777|website=Box Office India|access-date=18 July 2024}} He next produced the action sequel Dabangg 3 (2019), which marked the third instalment of the cop franchise, starring Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha.{{cite news|title=Shah Rukh Khan, Salman's film with Sanjay Leela Bhansali 'almost happened,' reveals Dabangg 3 producer Nikhil Dwivedi|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-salmans-film-with-sanjay-leela-bhansali-almost-happened-reveals-dabangg-3-producer-nikhil-dwivedi-7806661.html|work=Firstpost|date=20 December 2019|access-date=18 July 2024}} Also in 2019, he produced the mythological television series Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran, based on the Hindu scriptures Bhagavata Purana, which aired weekly on Colors TV.{{cite web|title=Colors premiere Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran - A saga blending mythology and philosophy|url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/marketing-initiatives/55199_colors-premiere-shrimad-bhagwat-mahapuran---a-saga-blending-mythology-and-philosophy|website=Afaqs!|date=4 June 2019|access-date=18 July 2024}}
Dwivedi returned to acting after six years by playing the role of a scheming banker in Scam 1992. Directed by Hansal Mehta, the series released on Sony LIV and is about the life of stockbroker Harshad Mehta (played by Pratik Gandhi).{{cite news|last=Ghosh|first=Samrudhi|title=Nikhil Dwivedi says he turned to production as he ‘was not offered good work’, talks about returning to acting with Scam 1992|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/nikhil-dwivedi-says-he-turned-to-production-as-he-was-not-offered-good-work-talks-about-returning-to-acting-with-scam-1992/story-Yc974IKjlOhZV7VCWO3byJ-amp.html|work=Hindustan Times|date=12 November 2020|access-date=18 July 2024}} He said that his background in finance helped him portray the part.{{cite web|last=Chandar|first=Bhukanesh|title=Nikhil Dwivedi: No insider sabotaged my success in Bollywood|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2020/Nov/09/nikhil-dwivedi-no-insider-sabotaged-my-success-in-bollywood-21219.html|website=Cinema Express|date=9 November 2020|access-date=18 July 2024}} The series became one of the most acclaimed and popular streaming productions of India.{{cite web|last=Mathew|first=Suresh|title=Decoding the Success of Hansal Mehta’s ‘Scam 1992’|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/hot-on-web/decoding-the-success-of-hansal-mehta-scam-1992-the-harshad-mehta-story-sony-liv-sameer-nair|website=The Quint|date=29 October 2020|access-date=18 July 2024}} Film Companion’s Rahul Desai found Dwivedi “unrecognizable” in his part.{{cite web |last=Desai |first=Rahul |date=4 November 2020 |title=The Performative Harmony Of Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/indepth-stories/streaming/the-scam-1992-cast-the-performative-harmony-harshad-mehta-sony-liv-pratik-gandhi |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118200414/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/indepth-stories/streaming/the-scam-1992-cast-the-performative-harmony-harshad-mehta-sony-liv-pratik-gandhi |archive-date=18 January 2024 |access-date=18 July 2024 |website=Film Companion}} He then appeared in the Netflix anthology film Ankahi Kahaniya (2021), in a segment about infidelity directed by Saket Chaudhary. Anna M. M. Vetticad of Firstpost bemoaned that his character of an unfaithful man needed better writing.{{cite news|last=Vetticad|first=Anna M. M.|title=Ankahi Kahaniya movie review: Of mannequins, men, infidelity and urban angst|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ankahi-kahaniya-movie-review-of-mannequins-men-infidelity-and-urban-angst-9972671.html#|website=Firstpost|date=17 September 2021|access-date=18 July 2024}}
Under his production company, Saffron Magicworks, Dwivedi next produced Vikramaditya Motwane’s screenlife thriller for Netflix, named CTRL, starring Ananya Panday, and will next produced an as-yet untitled project directed by Anurag Kashyap and starring Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra.{{cite web|last=Seta|first=Fenil|title=Ananya Panday’s cyber thriller is titled Control; Vikramaditya Motwane reveals that “it is a ‘computer-generated’ movie, flitting between screens”|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/revealed-ananya-pandays-cyber-thriller-titled-control-vikramaditya-motwane-reveals-computer-generated-movie-flitting-screens/|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=27 April 2023|access-date=18 July 2024}}{{cite news|title=Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra begin shooting for Anurag Kashyap's next|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bobby-deol-and-sanya-malhotra-begin-shooting-for-anurag-kashyaps-next-exclusive/articleshow/110176333.cms|work=The Times of India|date=16 May 2024|access-date=18 July 2024}}
Personal life
File:Nikhil Dwivedi at Nari Hira's birthday bash 11.jpg]]
Dwivedi married model and actress Gaurie Pandit in early 2011.{{Cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/srk-skips-the-big-reception/147578-8-113.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110401230701/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/srk-skips-the-big-reception/147578-8-113.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-04-01|title=News18.com: CNN-News18 Breaking News India, Latest News Headlines, Live News Updates|website=News18}} The couple has a son, Shivaan.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/photo-stories/how-bollywood-kids-dressed-up-for-ahil-sharmas-halloween-party/shivaan-dwivedi/photostory/66459711.cms|title= How Bollywood kids dressed up for Ahil Sharma's Halloween party!|website= The Times of India}}
Filmography
=Film=
| class="wikitable"
! Year ! Title ! Actor ! Producer ! Notes |
| 2008
| My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves | {{yes}} | {{no}} | |
| 2010
| Raavan | {{yes}} | {{no}} | |
| 2011
| {{yes}} | {{no}} | |
| 2012
| {{yes}} | {{no}} | |
| 2014
| {{yes}} | {{no}} | |
| 2018
| {{no}} | {{yes}} | |
| 2019
| {{no}} | {{yes}} | |
| 2021
| {{yes}} | {{no}} | Saket Chaudhary's segment |
| 2024
|CTRL | {{no}} | {{yes}} | |
| 2021
|Anurag Kashyap's untitled next | {{no}} | {{yes}} |
| 2026
|{{Pending film|Naagin}} |{{No}} |{{Yes}} | |
=Television=
| class="wikitable"
! Year ! Title ! Actor ! Creator ! Producer ! Notes |
| 2019-2020
| {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | |
| 2020
| {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{no}} | {{no wrap|Sony Liv miniseries}} |
Awards
| class="wikitable" |
| Year
!Award !Category !Nominated work !Result !Ref(s) |
|---|
| 2009
| style="text-align:center;"Rowspan=2|My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center;"| {{cite web | url = http://www.radiosargam.com/films/archives/35482/54th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations.html | publisher = Radio Sargam (RS) | date = 2009-02-16 | author = Webmaster | title = Nominations for the 54th Filmfare Awards | access-date = 2010-03-09 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100403023305/http://www.radiosargam.com/films/archives/35482/54th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations.html| archive-date= 3 April 2010 | url-status= live}} |
| 2009
| Rowspan=2|Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow - Male | {{nom}} |
| 2012
| Breakthrough Performance - Male | style="text-align:center;" | Shor in the City | {{nom}} |
| 2020
| ETC Bollywood Business Awards | The 100 Crore Club | style="text-align:center;"|Dabangg 3 | {{won}} | style="text-align:center;" | {{ Cite news|url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/prabhas-manages-to-bag-his-first-ever-bollywood-award-for-saaho/|title=ETC Bollywood Business Awards 2020|date=17 February 2020|work=Koimoi|access-date=17 February 2020|language=en}} |
References
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Category:21st-century Indian male actors