Nitin Sahrawat

Sahrawat was born in a family of academicians, with his mother being a professor and his father an attorney, and did his schooling from Brightlands School and St. Joseph's Academy, Dehradun.

Subsequently, he pursued Mechanical Engineering at Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology, Davangere, Karnataka. Sahrawat opted out of the degree after first year, citing disillusionment with the Indian education system as the primary reason; and left for Mumbai to pursue a career in modeling and acting.

Nitin started his modelling career in 2002 with a print campaign for Standard Chartered and in the following years he went on to become one of the most visible faces on Indian television,{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=nitin+sahrawat&page=1 |title=nitin sahrawat|publisher=youtube.com/ |author= |date= |accessdate=24 February 2014}} with TV commercials for brands including Tide,{{cite web |url=http://vimeo.com/83478850 |title=TIDE – Mrs Ko Bolo TVC |publisher=vimeo.com |author=Karthik Bhat|date=6 January 2014 |accessdate=22 February 2014}} Pillsbury Company, Maruti 800,{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDLswiYQJQE |title=Maruti Suzuki 800-Change Your Life Commercial |publisher=youtube.com |author=brarfamilyfilms|date=8 April 2011 |accessdate=22 February 2014}} Hyundai Santro,{{cite web|url=http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/227036,hyundai-promotes-new-look-santro-in-new-campaign.aspx|title=Hyundai promotes new-look Santro in new campaign |publisher=campaignindia.in|author=Gunjan Prasad|date= 1 October 2009 |accessdate=22 February 2014}} LG Electronics, Hero MotoCorp, Ariel, Tropicana Products and Sunsilk. As a result of Indian economy opening up in 1990s (1990s in India) international brands started devising strategies of entering the lucrative Indian market. Nitin Sahrawat was the face of many such launches in India, including his commercial for Pedigree Petfoods,{{cite web |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2003-08-06/news/27522393_1_pet-food-dog-and-cat-food-effem-india |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140224104655/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2003-08-06/news/27522393_1_pet-food-dog-and-cat-food-effem-india |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 February 2014 |title=Potential pet food market to grow in India |publisher=The Economic Times |author=C Chitti Pantulu|date=6 August 2003 |accessdate=22 February 2014}}{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=334a4txCxEM |title=Pedigree Centre |publisher=youtube.com |author=Classic films|year=2003 |accessdate=22 February 2014}} Nokia N72 and Tetley.

In 2004 Samsung rolled out a big budget campaign to commemorate Indian cricket team's tour of Pakistan, which was one of the biggest sporting event of the Indian subcontinent as the two nations had resumed sporting ties after a long gap.{{cite web |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/story-print/100149 |title=Samsung Sets Aside Rs 60 Cr For Indo-Pak Cricket |publisher=financialexpress.com |author=The Financial Express|date=4 March 2004 |accessdate=22 February 2014}}{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/samsung-to-launch-new-tv-ad-for-indo-pak-series/articleshow/535502.cms |title=Samsung to launch new TV ad for Indo-Pak series |publisher=economictimes.indiatimes.com |author=Ashish Sinha|date=4 March 2004 |accessdate=22 February 2014|newspaper=The Economic Times }} Sahrawat acted in this campaign which was named "Jeet Lo Dil" (Win Hearts).{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZS-OtBKsR8 |title=Samsung AC- Nitin Sahrawat |publisher=youtube.com |author=Equas Films|date=March 2004 |accessdate=22 February 2014}} As a result of this campaign he became popular in Pakistan too, and in spite of Pakistan Government's official ban on using Indian actors for Pakistani ad campaigns, he later went on to act in numerous Pakistani TV commercials.{{cite web |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-11-06/news/30364129_1_advertising-industry-top-ad-international-advertising-association |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405093349/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-11-06/news/30364129_1_advertising-industry-top-ad-international-advertising-association |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 April 2013 |title=Making ads in Pakistan: Tough with many formal and informal censors |publisher=economictimes.indiatimes.com |author=Bhanu Pande & Ratna Bhushan|date=6 November 2011 |accessdate=22 February 2014}}{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ses-4VYQ4RY |title=NESTLE PAKISTAN |publisher=youtube.com |author=Genesis Films|date=April 2005 |accessdate=22 February 2014}}{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPOuJXoKMr8 |title=Telenor Gharana 2 – Talk Shawk-IDD-EUROPE.mp4 |publisher=youtube.com |author=StimulusProductions|date=18 July 2010 |accessdate=22 February 2014}}{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7vrNiE_vkA&feature=c4-overview&list=UUKYRLdYN1NB5axGoIodMUBQ |title=Nestle Milkpak Powder|publisher=youtube.com |author=Haris Qadeer|date=28 February 2012 |accessdate=22 February 2014}}{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls3YTW0g-Qg |title=Brite Maximum Power TVC 2012 |publisher=youtube.com |author=Advertistan|date=15 September 2012 |accessdate=22 February 2014}}

His TV commercial for Indian Oil Corporation won the IDPA (Indian Documentary Producers' Association) and RAPA (Radio & TV Advertising Practitioners Association of India) Awards in 2005.{{cite web|url= http://www.idpaindia.org/ind_docu/ind_idpa_award_winners.htm|title= 2005 award winners|publisher= idpaindia.org|author= IDPA|year= 2005|accessdate= 22 February 2014|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130621062754/http://www.idpaindia.org/ind_docu/ind_idpa_award_winners.htm|archive-date= 21 June 2013|url-status= dead}}{{cite news |url=http://www.thetribuneonline.com/business-archives04.htm |title=IndianOil's 'Elephant Train' commercial wins RAPA award |publisher=thetribuneonline.com |author=Sushma Arora |date=6 May 2005 |accessdate=22 February 2014 |archive-date=30 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101130231008/http://thetribuneonline.com/business-archives04.htm |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1093449311.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140611073119/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1093449311.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 June 2014 |title=INDIANOIL'S 'ELEPHANT TRAIN' COMMERCIAL WINS RAPA AWARD |author=Hindustan Times (New Delhi, India) |date=5 May 2005 |accessdate=22 February 2014}} In 2010 Cannes Lions winner director duo Nic Osborne and Sune Maroni directed a Fiat Punto TV commercial starring Nitin Sahrawat which went on to win numerous awards including Creative ABBY 2011 and Adfest 2011.{{cite web |url=http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/229261,bates-141-creates-new-tvc-for-the-93-hp-fiat-punto.aspx |title=Bates 141 creates new TVC for the 93 hp Fiat Punto |publisher=campaignindia.in |author=Raahil Chopra |date=18 August 2010 |accessdate=23 February 2014 |archive-date=15 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515181235/http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/229261,bates-141-creates-new-tvc-for-the-93-hp-fiat-punto.aspx |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4rRGZmXQaI |title=Fiat Punto Thief |publisher=youtube.com |author=BangBangFilms|date=18 August 2010 |accessdate=23 February 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/30067_Goafest-2011:-Creative-ABBY-shortlists-announced-for-Print-Film-and-Interactive-Digital-categories |title=Goafest 2011: Creative ABBY shortlists announced for Print, Film and Interactive Digital categories |publisher=afaqs.com |author=afaqs! news bureau |date=28 March 2011 |accessdate=23 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225090843/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/30067_Goafest-2011:-Creative-ABBY-shortlists-announced-for-Print-Film-and-Interactive-Digital-categories |archive-date=25 February 2013 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/252024,leo-burnett-india-strikes-6-metals-at-adfest-2011.aspx |title=Leo Burnett India strikes 6 metals at Adfest 2011 |publisher=campaignindia.in |author=Arati Rao |date=22 March 2011 |accessdate=23 February 2014 |archive-date=21 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140121203842/http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/252024,leo-burnett-india-strikes-6-metals-at-adfest-2011.aspx |url-status=dead }} Other acclaimed directors who have often worked with Sahrawat include Pradeep Sarkar, Shantanu Bagchi, Oni Sen, Arjun Mukherjee, Manav Menon, Aniket Shirke, Prahlad Kakkar, Ram Madhvani, Abhinay Deo, V. K. Prakash, E. Nivas, Pankaj Parashar and Abhijit Chaudhuri (Dadu).

In 2010, Sahrawat acted in Rann, which was directed by Ram Gopal Varma and co starred Amitabh Bachchan. After his two-movie contract with Sarvodaya Visuals got delayed, Sahrawat accepted Balaji Telefilms's offer for season two of their popular show Kitani Mohabbat Hai. He enacted the character of Rajveer Singh Ahluwalia, a stoic police officer which was quite different from the amiable characters that he had usually portrayed in his TV commercials.{{cite web |url=http://forum.punjabijunktion.co.in/f324/kitni-mohabbat-hai-all-about-people-love-174863/ |title=Kitani Mohabbat Hai: All about the people in the love boat |publisher=punjabijunktion |author= |date=27 May 2011 |accessdate=24 February 2014 |archive-date=27 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227130702/http://forum.punjabijunktion.co.in/f324/kitni-mohabbat-hai-all-about-people-love-174863/ |url-status=dead }} Kitani Mohabbat Hai Season 2 ended in May 2011 with Rajveer getting shot while trying to save Arohi.{{cite web |url=http://kitnimohabbathai.weebly.com/1/post/2011/05/kitani-mohabbat-hai-ended-with-arjun-arohi-getting-one-forever.html |title=Kitani Mohabbat Hai ended with Arjun & Arohi getting one forever! |publisher=kitnimohabbathai.weebly.com |author= |date=30 May 2011 |accessdate=24 February 2014 |archive-date=5 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305162941/http://kitnimohabbathai.weebly.com/1/post/2011/05/kitani-mohabbat-hai-ended-with-arjun-arohi-getting-one-forever.html |url-status=dead }}

In the first half of 2013 Nitin Sahrawat was seen in two other Balaji Telefilms shows, namely Savdhaan India and Parichay. In Parichay he played the role of a fictitious Bollywood superstar called Aman Kumar which was inspired by real life Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH2b0dZRTrU |title=Parichay : 1st March 2013 – Full Episode (HD) |publisher=youtube.com |author=Colors TV|date=1 March 2013 |accessdate=24 February 2014}} In the show Aman Kumar hires Kunal (played by Samir Soni ) to defend him in a DUI & Hit and run case which was based on Salman Khan's 2002 Bandra incident.{{cite web |url=http://colors.in.com/in/news/parichay-ends-on-a-happy-note-weekly-update-11th-march-15th-march-630.html |title=PARICHAY ENDS ON A HAPPY NOTE! WEEKLY UPDATE 11TH MARCH – 15TH MARCH |publisher=colors.in.com |author=Meenakshi Negi |date=20 March 2013 |accessdate=24 February 2014 |archive-date=28 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228181437/http://colors.in.com/in/news/parichay-ends-on-a-happy-note-weekly-update-11th-march-15th-march-630.html |url-status=dead }}

In the latter half of 2013 Sahrawat signed up for the award-winning show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain as the antagonist against the character of Ram Kapoor (played by Ram Kapoor).{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/news-and-gossip/Nitin-Sahrawat-to-lock-horns-with-Ram-Kapoor-in-Bade-Achhe/articleshow/22596454.cms?referral=PM |title=Nitin Sahrawat to lock horns with Ram Kapoor in Bade Achhe |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ |author=Neha Maheshwri|date= 15 September 2013 |accessdate=24 February 2014}} In February 2014 Sahrawat started shooting for Star Plus's new show Ishq Kills which is directed by Vikram Bhatt.{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Ayaz-Ahmed-Nitin-Sahrawat-Kiran-Thapar-bag-Ishq-Kills/movie-review/30607266.cms |title=Ayaz Ahmed, Nitin Sahrawat & Kiran Thapar bag 'Ishq Kills' |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ |author=Tejashree Bhopatkar|date= 18 February 2014 |accessdate=24 February 2014}} In the latter half of the year Sahrawat started shooting for Saurabh Tewari's new show called Do Deewane Ek Shehar Me,{{Cite web|title = Nitin Sahrawat resumes with "Do Deewane Ek Shehar Mein" on Sony TV!|url = http://www.thetellytimes.com/nitin-sahrawat-resumes-do-deewane-ek-shehar-mein-sony-tv/|website = www.thetellytimes.com|accessdate = 2015-07-09|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150714064446/http://www.thetellytimes.com/nitin-sahrawat-resumes-do-deewane-ek-shehar-mein-sony-tv/|archive-date = 14 July 2015|url-status = dead}} but this show was scrapped by the channel before its telecast.{{Cite web|title = Saurabh Tewari's 'Do Deewane Ek Shehar Mein' to get scrapped?|url = http://www.thetellytimes.com/saurabh-tewaris-do-deewane-ek-shehar-mein-scrapped/|website = www.thetellytimes.com|accessdate = 2015-07-09|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150714065137/http://www.thetellytimes.com/saurabh-tewaris-do-deewane-ek-shehar-mein-scrapped/|archive-date = 14 July 2015|url-status = dead}}

In 2015 Sahrawat was signed up for two shows of 4 Lions Films, namely Qubool Hai and Adhuri Kahaani Hamari (TV series). In Qubool Hai he portrayed the part of Bollywood superstar Anand Kumar while in Adhuri Kahaani Hamari (TV series) he was seen as Chote Raja Lakshman Dev and was paired opposite Shubhangi Atre Poorey.{{Cite web|title = All you need to know about Shubhangi Atre - the actress who replaced Shilpa Shinde in 'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai'|url = http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-all-you-need-to-know-about-shubhangi-atre-the-actress-who-replaced-shilpa-shinde-in-bhabi-ji-ghar-par-hai-2203061|website = DNA |date=17 April 2016 |accessdate=3 July 2018 }}{{Cite web|title = Nitin Sahrawat makes a superstar entry in 'Qubool Hai'!|url = http://www.thetellytimes.com/nitin-sahrawat-makes-a-superstar-entry-in-qubool-hai/|website = www.thetellytimes.com|date = 11 August 2015|accessdate = 1 February 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160214114805/http://www.thetellytimes.com/nitin-sahrawat-makes-a-superstar-entry-in-qubool-hai/|archive-date = 14 February 2016|url-status = dead}}{{Cite web|title = Nitin Sahrawat enters 'Adhuri Kahaani Hamari'|url = http://www.bollywoodhelpline.com/news-gossips/telly-buzz/Nitin-Sahrawat-enters-%E2%80%98Adhuri-Kahaani-Hamari%E2%80%99/32393|website = www.bollywoodhelpline.com|date=26 November 2015 |accessdate=1 February 2016 }} In September Sahrawat was seen in a special episode of Code Red, in which he played the character of a psychopathic killer. This episode was based on truck driver M. Jaishankar and his killing spree in southern India.{{Cite web|title = Nitin Sahrawat plays the most challenging role of his life so far in Code Red!|url = http://www.thetellytimes.com/nitin-sahrawat-plays-the-most-challenging-role-of-his-life-so-far-in-code-red/|website = www.thetellytimes.com|date = 17 September 2015|accessdate = 1 February 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160130095631/http://www.thetellytimes.com/nitin-sahrawat-plays-the-most-challenging-role-of-his-life-so-far-in-code-red/|archive-date = 30 January 2016|url-status = dead}}

Nitin Sahrawat was married to Indian television actress Vaishnavi Dhanraj. The two first met on the set of Nitin's show Kitani Mohabbat Hai Season 2. After a courtship of two years Nitin and Vaishnavi got married in Shantikunj, Haridwar according to Vedic Rituals on 23 December 2012.{{cite web|url=http://idiva.com/photogallery-entertainment/10-biggest-tv-celebrity-weddings-this-year/20184/9|title=10 Biggest TV Celebrity Weddings This Year|publisher=idiva.com//|author=TNN|date=13 March 2013|accessdate=24 February 2014|archive-date=5 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305104947/http://idiva.com/photogallery-entertainment/10-biggest-tv-celebrity-weddings-this-year/20184/9|url-status=dead}} The reception in Mumbai was attended by their co actors including Meghna Malik, Kritika Kamra, Karan Kundra, Simran Kaur, Sadiya Siddiqui, Dayanand Shetty, Khalid Siddiqui and Hrishikesh Pandey.{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/Celebs-attend-actor-model-Nitin-Sahrawats-wedding-reception/articleshow/18076828.cms |title=Celebs attend actor-model Nitin Sahrawat's wedding reception|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com// |author= TNN|date= 18 January 2013 |accessdate=24 February 2014}} The two stayed in Mumbai with their Labrador Retriever named Thor.{{cite web |url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/vaishnavi-dhanraj-makes-comeback-tv-sony-tvs-parvarrish |title=Vaishnavi Dhanraj makes a comeback on TV with Sony TV's Parvarrish |publisher=tellychakkar.com/ |author=TellychakkarTeam |date=1 June 2013 |accessdate=24 February 2014 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924144735/http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/vaishnavi-dhanraj-makes-comeback-tv-sony-tvs-parvarrish |url-status=dead }}

In March 2014 Nitin and Vaishnavi were the guests for the launch episode of NDTV's The Getaway in which the two were given a Hyundai Elantra which they then drove down to Kamshet. The theme of the episode being adventure ,the couple then paraglided off the challenging Shelar's site. This episode was shot at their Lokhandwala Complex home and also featured their pet.{{cite web |url=http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/the-getaway/the-perfect-weekend-getaway-near-mumbai/314090 |title=The perfect weekend getaway near Mumbai|publisher=ndtv.com/|author= NDTV|date= 21 March 2014 |accessdate=10 April 2014}}

Sahrawat and Dhanraj filed for legal separation in July 2015 and were divorced in January 2016, opting for a mutual and amicable divorce in Bandra family court. Incompatibility and emotional disconnect was cited as the reason for the end of the marriage.{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/TV-couple-Nitin-and-Vaishnavi-to-divorce/articleshow/48084871.cms |title=TV couple Nitin and Vaishnavi to divorce|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com// |author= Neha Maheshwri|date= 16 July 2015 |accessdate=1 February 2016}} In December 2016, a celebrity gossip website alleged that even though the divorce was mutual, the reason for the end of the marriage was domestic violence. This version quickly went viral with mainstream news portals and publications quoting the gossip website article. None of these news articles included any quote from Sahrawat, a fact that he lamented in a social media post. This Facebook post was later published by some media outlets as a form of an apology for the unverified publications based on tabloid journalism.{{cite news|url=https://www.spotboye.com/bollywood/Bollywood-interviews/tv-actress-vaishnavi-dhanraj-says-her-husband-beat-her-up-until-her-leg-bled/58458ebdaa06626027f19d0f|title=TV Actress Vaishnavi Dhanraj Says Her Husband Beat Her Up Until Her Leg Bled!|last=Lalwani|first=Vickey|work=SpotboyE|date=5 December 2016|accessdate=3 July 2018|archive-date=3 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703133321/https://www.spotboye.com/bollywood/Bollywood-interviews/tv-actress-vaishnavi-dhanraj-says-her-husband-beat-her-up-until-her-leg-bled/58458ebdaa06626027f19d0f|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/368547/nitin-sahrawat-lashes-out-ex-wife-vaishnavi-claims-domestic-violence-be-false|title=Nitin Sahrawat lashes out on ex-wife Vaishnavi; claims domestic violence allegations to be false!|last=Deshpande|first=Rasika|work=Pinkvilla|date=14 December 2016|accessdate=3 July 2018|archive-date=17 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217025823/http://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/368547/nitin-sahrawat-lashes-out-ex-wife-vaishnavi-claims-domestic-violence-be-false|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/physical-abuse-made-me-file-for-divorce-says-cid-actress-vaishnavi-dhanraj/articleshow/56013145.cms|title=Physical abuse made me file for divorce, says CID actress Vaishnavi Dhanraj|last=Bajwal|first=Dimple|work=The Times of India|date=16 December 2016|accessdate=25 December 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/cid-actress-vaishnavi-dhanraj-domestic-violence-abuse-badly-beaten-husband-lifetv/1/829950.html|title=CID actress Vaishnavi Dhanraj opens up on domestic abuse, says she was badly beaten by former husband|last=Singh|first=Anvita|work=India Today|date=8 December 2016|accessdate=25 December 2016}}

Sahrawat has conceived and implemented the Atal Indian Project, which aims at creating multiple nature reserves or urban forests called Atal Vatikas, in Indian cities. Color coordinated avenue tree plantation in the urban centers of India, is another stated mission of the project. In August 2018, the capital of the Indian state of Uttarakhand became the first city to support the Atal Indian project.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/tv-actors-campaign-to-bring-colour-to-doon-localities/articleshow/65328399.cms|title=TV actor's campaign to bring colour to Doon localities|date=2018-08-09|work=Times of India|access-date=2018-08-19}}{{Cite news|url=http://epaper.amarujala.com/dc/20180811/08.html?format=img&ed_code=dc|title=TV actor to plant trees in Dehradun|date=2018-08-11|work=Amar Ujala|access-date=2018-10-06}}

Sahrawat is also a patron of the Patriot Dogs campaign, which rehabilitates service dogs from the Indian Army, police and paramilitary forces, post their retirement from the call of duty.{{Cite web|url=http://www.strays.in/index.php/2017/04/patriotdogs/|title=PatriotDogs has the best sportsmen, filmstarts and personalities support dog|date=2018-04-06|work=Straysin|access-date=2018-08-19|archive-date=19 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180819182105/http://www.strays.in/index.php/2017/04/patriotdogs/|url-status=dead}} Over the years Sahrawat has collaborated with the government in the form of his Public Service Films and TV commercials. These include causes like Family Planning in India,{{cite web |url=http://www.afaqs.com/advertising/creative_showcase/?id=37556&media=TV |title=Freedom 5 |publisher=afaqs.com |author=Adbhakti |date=3 September 2012 |accessdate=23 February 2014 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304123839/http://www.afaqs.com/advertising/creative_showcase/?id=37556&media=TV |url-status=dead }} Public Safety{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZJestC-pMU |title=Mumbai Police- Nitin Sahrawat Film |publisher=afaqs.com |author=Frowning Buddha|date=3 September 2012 |accessdate=23 February 2014}} and World Heart Federation.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAZ1cten4to |title=Saffola – Heart Day |publisher=.youtube.com |author=risingsunrsf|date=1 May 2012 |accessdate=23 February 2014}}

Atal Indian is a social movement, focused on providing practical solutions to the challenges faced by the rapidly urbanizing India. It is dedicated to the 10th Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee according to its mission statement. Atal Indian's primary activities include ecocentric projects like Atal Vatika, aimed at betterment of the quality of life of the Indian citizens, in sync with the available natural resources around them.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/tv-actors-campaign-to-bring-colour-to-doon-localities/articleshow/65328399.cms|title=TV actor's campaign to bring colour to Doon localities|date=2018-08-09|work=Times of India|access-date=2018-08-19}}

It strives for the creation of 'Green' smart cities, and modifying the existing Indian population centers, with nature being the core and the unifying essence. A sustainable city which is in sync with its natural resources, provides an ideal foundation for comprehensive growth of its denizens.{{Cite news|url=https://epaper.amarujala.com/dl/20181005/12.html?format=img&ed_code=dl|title=Letting go of the glamour of Mumbai, he created a heaven of trees|date=2018-10-05|work=Amar Ujala|access-date=2018-10-06}}

Atal Indian was conceived by Nitin Sahrawat in 2016.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/160591/mumbai-nitin-sahrawat-dehradun-mini-forest|title=This Man Left Mumbai for a Drive & Ended up Making a Mini-Forest in Dehradun|date=2018-10-01|work=The Better India|access-date=2018-10-06}} In 2016, Sahrawat started a pilot project to create an urban forest, and Avenue (landscape) tree plantation in Dehradun, when he personally dug out fifty pits, and planted Gulmohar and Saraca asoca trees, protecting them with tree guards which had been granted by the city council. In two years time, this pilot project proved to be successful enough for Sahrawat to decide on replicating this project in other Indian cities. He has collaborated with the administration of the Indian state of Uttarakhand, and has pledged his support for the Rispana Rejuvenation project of the Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat.{{Cite news|url=http://epaper.amarujala.com/dc/20180811/08.html?format=img&ed_code=dc|title=TV actor to plant trees in Dehradun|date=2018-08-11|work=Amar Ujala|access-date=2018-10-06}}

Atal Urban Rejuvenation Project aims at inculcating landscape architecture at the local resident welfare association level in the cities and villages of India, through the participation of the local population. It aims at better coordination between the RWAs and the administrative bodies, for providing a uniform look to the entire city, brought about by colour coordinated Avenue tree plantation drives, covering the entire city.

An integral part of this project is the waterfront development of the Urban riverside, and creation of greenways. Nature can be used to provide important services for communities by protecting them against flooding or excessive heat, or helping to improve air, soil and water quality. More green space around one's house is associated with better mental health.{{cite journal |author1=Bos, E.H.|author2=van der Meulen, L.|author3=Wichers, M.|author4=Jeronimus, B.F.| year = 2016 | title = A Primrose Path? Moderating Effects of Age and Gender in the Association between Green Space and Mental Health | journal = International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health | volume = 13 | pages = 492 | doi=10.3390/ijerph13050492 | issue=5| pmc=4881117 | pmid=27187428 |doi-access=free}} Also, an availability of green space in neighbourhoods helps the senior citizen segment of the population by encouraging increased physical activity, which results in healthier and longer lifespans.{{cite journal | author = Gong Y., Gallacher J., Palmer S., Fone D. | year = 2014 | title = Neighbourhood green space, physical function and participation in physical activities among elderly men: the Caerphilly Prospective study | journal = The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity | volume = 11 | issue = 1| page = 40 | pmid = 24646136 | doi = 10.1186/1479-5868-11-40 | pmc = 3994572 | doi-access = free }}

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