Pulkit Samrat
{{short description|Indian actor (born 1988)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Pulkit Samrat
| image = Pulkit Samrat at the promotion of 'Fukrey'.jpg
| caption = Samrat promoting Fukrey in 2013
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|12|29|df=yes}}{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-pulkit-samrat-take-a-look-at-some-of-his-most-adorable-posts-with-kriti-kharbanda-3222584.html |title=Happy Birthday Pulkit Samrat: Take a Look at Some of His Most Adorable Posts with Kriti Kharbanda |work=News18 |access-date=29 December 2020}}
| birth_place = Delhi, India
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| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|model}}
| yearsactive = 2006–present
| spouse = {{plainlist|
- {{marriage|Shweta Rohira|2014|2015|end=divorce}}
- {{marriage|Kriti Kharbanda|2024}}
}}
}}
Pulkit Samrat (born 29 December 1983) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi films along with Hindi television.{{Cite web|title=Film and Television actor Pulkit Samrat's Biography|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/pulkit-samrat|work=Times of India|access-date=10 March 2022}} Best known for playing "Hunny" in the Fukrey film series, Samrat made his acting debut with the series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2006) and made his film debut with Bittoo Boss (2012). He is a recipient of an Indian Telly Award.{{Cite web|title=Pulkit is happy about his debut film "Bittoo Boss"; talks about his role|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/pulkit-is-happy-about-bittoo-boss-4017.html|work=India TV News|date=15 April 2012 |access-date=10 May 2013}}
Samrat had his first commercial success with Fukrey (2013). His highest grossing release came with Jai Ho (2014). This success was followed with a string of failures including Dolly Ki Doli (2015) and Sanam Re (2016), causing a setback. He later received praises for starring in Fukrey Returns (2017), 3 Storeys (2018) and Taish (2020). His highest grossing release came with Fukrey 3 (2023).
In addition to his acting career, Samrat is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products. Samrat is married to actress Kriti Kharbanda.{{cite web |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/videos/interviews/pulkit-samrat-his-diwali-memories-marriage-kriti-kharbanda-missing-her-year-574596 |title=Pulkit Samrat on his Diwali memories, marriage to Kriti Kharbanda & missing her this year |work=Pinkvilla |access-date=1 March 2021}}
Early life
Samrat was born on 29 December 1983{{cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-kriti-kharbanda-pens-a-heartfelt-note-for-boyfriend-pulkit-samrat-on-his-38th-birthday/407468/amp |title=Kriti Kharbanda Pens A Heartfelt Note For Boyfriend Pulkit Samrat On His 38th Birthday |work=Outlook |access-date=29 December 2021}} and brought up in a Punjabi family in Delhi, where his family has its real estate business. He studied at Manav Sthali School,{{Cite news| title = Salman bhai is my brother-in-law: Pulkit Samrat| url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Salman-bhai-is-my-brother-in-law-Pulkit-Samrat/etarticleshow/20393699.cms| date = 3 June 2013| access-date = 1 July 2013| archive-date = 8 June 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130608082643/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-03/news-interviews/39713536_1_salman-khan-pulkit-samrat-bittoo-boss| newspaper = The Times of India| url-status = live}} and completed his schooling from Montfort Senior Secondary School, Ashok Vihar, Delhi.
He joined an advertising course at Apeejay Institute of Design, Delhi. However, after studying for five months, he received a modelling assignment. Thereafter, he quit his education and shifted to Mumbai, where he joined an acting course run by Kishore Namit Kapoor.
Career
= Television career (2006-2008) =
Samrat moved to Mumbai in 2005,{{Cite news | title =Look who's on the big screen!| url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/article3300221.ece | work =The Hindu | date = 10 April 2012| access-date = 1 July 2013 }} and made his acting debut in 2006 with the long-running television show by Balaji Telefilms, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. He portrayed Laksh Virani opposite Mouni Roy and Tia Bajpai. This got him his first recognition,{{Cite web | title = Pulkit Samrat, Prachi Desa: TV actors finally crossover into Bollywood | url = http://ibnlive.in.com/news/pulkit-samrat-prachi-desa-tv-actors-finally-crossover-into-bollywood/399520-8-66.html | publisher = CNN-IBN | date = 17 June 2013 | access-date = 1 July 2013 | archive-date = 21 June 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621024432/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/pulkit-samrat-prachi-desa-tv-actors-finally-crossover-into-bollywood/399520-8-66.html | url-status = dead }} and he won Indian Telly Award for Fresh New Face - Male for his performance. Samrat quit the show in 2007.{{Cite web| title = I had got bored of my character in TV: Pulkit Samrat | url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/I-had-got-bored-of-my-character-in-TV-Pulkit-Samrat/articleshow/12596247.cms | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130701123821/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-09/news-interviews/31312272_1_character-new-avatar-big-screen | url-status = live | archive-date = 1 July 2013 | date =9 April 2012 | work = The Times of India | access-date = 1 July 2013 }}
In 2008, he appeared as a Contestant on Kaho Na Yaar Hai with Roy, marking his final television appearance.{{Cite web | title = What the heck, Pulkit? | url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/What-the-heck-Pulkit/articleshow/2630406.cms | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130701123827/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-12-19/tv/27972899_1_ekta-kapoor-pulkit-samrat-commitments | url-status = live | archive-date = 1 July 2013 | newspaper = The Times of India | access-date = 1 July 2013 }} In 2011, Samrat appeared as the lead in choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant's musical theatrical Taj Express.
= Film breakthrough and setback (2012–2016) =
Samrat made his film debut with romantic comedy Bitto Boss in 2012. He played the role of a wedding videographer from Punjab, alongside Amita Pathak.{{cite news | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Bittoo-Boss-wrapped-up-on-time-director-happy/Article1-790620.aspx | title=Bittoo Boss wrapped up on time, director happy | work=The Hindustan Times | date=3 January 2012 | accessdate=22 February 2012 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218072331/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Bittoo-Boss-wrapped-up-on-time-director-happy/Article1-790620.aspx | archivedate=18 February 2012}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/look-whos-on-the-big-screen/article3300221.ece|title=Look who's on the big screen!|last=Udasi|first=Harshikaa|date=10 April 2012|work=The Hindu|access-date=2 February 2020|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=2 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202152903/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/look-whos-on-the-big-screen/article3300221.ece|url-status=live}} Times of India noted, "With a character sketch, screen-name and styling so reminiscent of Ranveer Singh, debutant Pulkit Samrat has little scope to create his own identity. However, he pulls off the small-town-munda act with sincerity, and a natural ease."{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/bittoo-boss/movie-review/12653749.cms | title=Bittoo Boss: Movie Review | work=The Times of India| date=14 April 2012 | access-date=14 April 2012 | author=Mukherjee, Madhureeta}} He next played the lead role of Hunny in the ensemble comedy film Fukrey, opposite Priya Anand.{{Cite web | title = Scared to approach Delhi girls: Pulkit Samrat | url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/scared-to-approach-delhi-girls-pulkit-samrat/articleshow/20631250.cms | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621005136/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-18/news-interviews/40048024_1_delhi-boys-delhi-girls-ali-fazal | url-status = live | archive-date = 21 June 2013 | date = 18 June 2013 | work = The Times of India | access-date = 2 July 2013 }} The film emerged as a Sleeper hit.{{cite web|title=Fukrey Emerges A HIT|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5784&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=21 June 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130624231008/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5784&nCat=|archive-date=24 June 2013|url-status=dead}} Anupama Chopra wrote, "The characters and actors are a perfect match. Pulkit embodies the over-confident charmer Hunny."{{cite web|url = https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/anupama-chopra-s-review-fukrey/story-k3mtMtNAjrAlXYrn9wx75M_amp.html |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130618025537/https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/anupama-chopra-s-review-fukrey/story-k3mtMtNAjrAlXYrn9wx75M_amp.html |url-status = dead |archive-date = 18 June 2013 |title=Anupama Chopra's review: Fukrey |work=Hindustan Times|author=Anupama Chopra | date=15 June 2013|access-date=6 September 2016}}
In 2014, he had two releases. He first appeared in Jai Ho in the role of a Police Inspector.{{Cite web |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/watch-trailer-salman-khans-actionpacked-avatar-in-jai-ho/1206992/ |title=Watch trailer: Salman Khan's action-packed avatar in 'Jai Ho' – Indian Express |website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=19 January 2020}} It became his highest grossing release and collected {{INR|link=yes}}195.04 crore.{{cite web |url=http://ishare.rediff.com/video/entertainment/salman-khan-s-jai-ho-rights-sold-for-110-crore-highest-ever/9079789 |title=Salman Khan s Jai Ho Rights Sold For 110 Crore Highest Ever |website=Rediff.com |date=19 January 2014 |access-date=21 January 2014}}{{cite news |title=Movie Review by Anupama Chopra: Is Jai Ho even a film?|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/movie-review-by-anupama-chopra-is-jai-ho-even-a-film/story-q2WmY1115tBFWGkMr2hdYO.html |access-date=24 February 2021|work=Hindustan Times}} He next played the lead in O Teri, opposite Sarah Jane Dias.{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-s-new-act-playing-godfather-in-bollywood/article1-1135365.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131018055742/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-s-new-act-playing-godfather-in-bollywood/article1-1135365.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 October 2013|title=Salman Khan's new act: playing godfather in Bollywood|last=Singh|first=Prashant |date=15 October 2013|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=6 November 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-adopts-sister-s-o-teri/article1-1180153.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140205035052/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-adopts-sister-s-o-teri/article1-1180153.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 February 2014|title=Salman Khan 'adopts' sister's O Teri|newspaper=Hindustan Times|access-date=4 February 2014}} It met with negative reviews but Bollywood Hungama mentioned, "Pulkit Samrat is pitch-perfect in his part. He seems to be getting better with every film."{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/o-teri/critic-review/o-teri-movie-review/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140205035052/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/movie/o-teri/critic-review/o-teri-movie-review/|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 February 2014|title=O Teri Movie Review: Bollywood Hungama|newspaper=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=10 February 2015}}
In his first release of 2015, Samrat portrayed Inspector Robin Singh in Dolly Ki Doli opposite Sonam Kapoor.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Pulkit-Samrat-with-Sonam-Kapoor-in-Dolly-Ki-Doli/articleshow/31605796.cms|title=Pulkit Samrat with Sonam Kapoor in Dolly Ki Doli|author=Priya Gupta|date=8 March 2014|access-date=15 November 2014|archive-date=28 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228142033/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Pulkit-Samrat-with-Sonam-Kapoor-in-Dolly-Ki-Doli/articleshow/31605796.cms|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|title=Dolly Ki Doli Cast List {{!}} Dolly Ki Doli Movie Star Cast {{!}} Release Date {{!}} Movie Trailer {{!}} Review- Bollywood Hungama|website=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/dolly-ki-doli/cast/|access-date=14 March 2021|language=en}} Firstpost said, "Samrat's face is pretty enough, but has no expression and he does a godawful Haryanvi accent that's all the more jarring because Rao's is pitch perfect."{{Cite web|title=Dolly Ki Doli Movie Review: The film is fun but pretty Sonam Kapoor is plastic as usual|work=Firstpost|date=24 January 2015 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/dolly-ki-doli-review-the-film-is-fun-but-pretty-sonam-kapoor-is-plastic-as-usual-2060323.html/amp|access-date=28 January 2015|language=en}} He next appeared Bangistan with Riteish Deshmukh. It received negative reviews.{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/bangistan-teaser-poster-out/15441179 |title='Bangistan' teaser poster out! - Entertainment |publisher=Mid-day.com |date= 11 July 2014|accessdate=12 November 2015}}{{cite web|author=Patrick Frater |url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/bollywoods-bangistan-to-shoot-in-poland-1201160820/ |title=Bollywood's 'Bangistan' to Shoot in Poland |publisher=Variety |date=22 April 2014 |accessdate=12 November 2015}} Samrat had two releases in 2016 too, both opposite Yami Gautam. He first appeared in Sanam Re,{{cite web |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/pulkit-samrat-shoots-sanam-re-in-ladakh_1616968.html |title=Pulkit Samrat shoots 'Sanam Re' in Ladakh}}{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/last-schedule-of-sanam-re-to-be-shot-in-calgary/ |title=Last schedule of Pulkit Sanrat and Yami Gautam's 'Sanam Re' to be shot in Calgary |date=10 August 2015 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=15 February 2016}} and next appeared in Junooniyat.{{Cite web |title=Pulkit Samrat, Yami Gautam and 'Junooniyat' crew get gheraoed in Kashmir |work=Daily News & Analysis |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-pulkit-samrat-yami-gautam-and-junooniyat-crew-get-gheraoed-in-kashmir-2043432 |accessdate=22 September 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/10517 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160520113114/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/10517 |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 May 2016 |title=Junooniyat brings back Pulkit Samrat and Yami Gautam after Sanam Re |website=Bollywood Hungama |accessdate=1 September 2016}} Both these films received negative reviews and were box-office failures.{{Cite web |title=Junooniyat: Pulkit Samrat chooses film over honeymoon |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Junooniyat-Pulkit-Samrat-chooses-film-over-honeymoon/articleshow/45002223.cms |access-date=22 September 2015}}
= Recent work and expansion (2017-present) =
Samrat's career marked a turning point in 2017 when he starred in the second instalment of Fukrey titled Fukrey Returns. The film was a box office success.{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/fukrey-sequel-announced-pulkit-varun-sharma-richa-chadha-ali-fazal-will-be-back|title=Fukrey sequel announced: Pulkit, Varun Sharma, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal will be back|publisher=indianexpress.com |date=30 January 2016 |access-date=30 January 2016}}{{Cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-worldwide-collections-day-wise-break-fukrey-returns/ |title = Box Office: Worldwide collections and day wise break up of Fukrey Returns :Bollywood Box Office - Bollywood Hungama| website=Bollywood Hungama |date = 9 December 2017}} News 18 mentioned that Samrat portrays the "same old confident Hunny" well.{{cite news |last1=Tulsiani |first1=Kriti |title=Fukrey Returns Movie Review: Fukrey Was Fresh; The Sequel Is Only Stale |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/fukrey-returns-movie-review-fukrey-was-fresh-the-sequel-is-only-stale-1598661.html |access-date=13 February 2021 |work=News18 |date=4 May 2018 |language=en}} In 2018, Samrat first played Veer Arora in the romantic comedy Veerey Ki Wedding opposite Kriti Kharbanda.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/veerey-ki-wedding-trailer-pulkit-samrat-and-kriti-kharbandas-film-is-meh-1807446|title=Veerey Ki Wedding Trailer: Pulkit Samrat And Kriti Kharbanda's Film Is Meh|author=Divya Goyal|work=NDTV|date=1 February 2018|access-date=20 February 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytsHyHD_vWs |title=Official Trailer: Veerey Ki Wedding |publisher=YouTube}} Hindustan Times wrote, "Pulkit Samrat as always, portrays himself as an extension of Salman Khan. He appears comfortable displaying his brawn and swag but emotes poorly, making no impact at all."{{Cite web|title=Veerey Ki Wedding movie review: Pulkit Samrat, Kriti Kharbanda's archaic and tiresome affair |access-date=4 March 2018 |work=Hindustan Times |date=3 March 2018 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/veerey-ki-wedding-movie-review-pulkit-samrat-kriti-kharbanda-s-archaic-and-tiresome-affair/story-0To4dERj40DJpS8qighxgK_amp.html}} Later that year, he played Vilas Naik in the independent drama film 3 Storeys.{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/3-storeys-teaser-richa-chadha-pulkit-samrat-sharman-joshi-renuka-shahane-farhan-akhtar-watch-video-4972103/ |title=3 Storeys teaser: Farhan Akhtar's next production venture uncovers stories hidden inside a chawl |date=7 December 2017 |work=The Indian Express|access-date=25 January 2018 |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/after-the-success-of-fukrey-returns-excel-to-start-the-year-with-3-storeys/18955190 |title=After the success of Fukrey Returns, Excel to start the year with 3 Storeys |date=19 January 2018 |work=mid-day|access-date=25 January 2018 |language=en}} Times of India mentions that Samrat is "competent" in his role,{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/3-storeys/movie-review/63215681.cms |title=3 Storeys Movie Review: It cleverly demonstrates the art of skillfully telling a story wherein all the loose ends of a plot are tied together into a neat whole|work=The Times of India}}
His only release in 2019 was Anees Bazmee's Pagalpanti, alongside Kharbanda.{{cite news |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/john-abraham-anil-kapoor-ileana-dcruz-kriti-kharbanda-to-start-shooting-for-pagalpanti-in-london/articleshow/67966665.cms |title=John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Ileana D'Cruz, Kriti Kharbanda, Pulkit Samrat to start shooting for Pagalpanti in London |work=Mumbai Mirror India Times |date=13 February 2019 |access-date=5 June 2019}} Bollywood Hungama mentions, "Pulkit Samrat tries his best but doesn’t succeed in giving the performance that his character demanded."{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/pagalpanti/critic-review/pagalpanti-movie-review/|title=Pagalpanti Movie Review: Fails to raise the desired amount of laughs due to lazy writing|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=22 November 2019}} In 2020, he starred as Sunny Lalwani in the thriller drama film Taish directed by Bejoy Nambiar, which was released on ZEE5 on 29 October 2020.{{Cite web|title=Pulkit Samrat decodes movie plus series format of 'Taish'|url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2020/10/29/ent19-interview-samrat.html|access-date=31 October 2020|website=The Week|language=en}}{{cite news |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/bejoy-nambiars-taish-to-premiere-on-zee5-in-october/1944764 |title=Bejoy Nambiar's Taish to premiere on ZEE5 in October |publisher=Outlook India |access-date=28 September 2020}} Times of India noted, "Pulkit Samrat’s put in some serious efforts to render justice to Sunny’s trauma-fuelled anger; he is good when he’s mad and unconvincing when he’s happy, and that’s a problem."{{cite web |title=Taish Movie Review: Taish is timely, stylish and has an important life lesson to impart |website=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/taish/ottmoviereview/78932333.cms}} Scroll cited, "Pulkit Samrat and Harshvardhan Rane swagger about and clench fists and jawlines."{{cite web |title='Taish' review: Web series explores the importance of anger management |url=https://scroll.in/reel/977029/taish-review-web-series-explores-the-importance-of-anger-management |website=Scroll.in|access-date=31 October 2020}}
Samrat had only one release in 2021, the nature film Haathi Mere Saathi where he portrayed the second lead.{{Cite news |title='Haathi Mere Saathi' completes second schedule |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/haathi-mere-saathi-completes-second-schedule/articleshow/64455673.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180906073033/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/haathi-mere-saathi-completes-second-schedule/articleshow/64455673.cms |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 September 2018 |access-date=9 August 2018}}{{Cite web |date=3 September 2021 |title=Rana Daggubati's Haathi Mere Saathi to premiere on TV on September 18 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rana-daggubati-s-haathi-mere-saathi-to-premiere-on-tv-on-september-18-1848771-2021-09-03 |access-date=3 September 2021 |website=India Today}} The film received negative reviews.{{Cite web |last=VERMA |first=SUKANYA |date=20 September 2021 |title=Haathi Mere Saathi Review: It completely neglects the message of saving our elephants |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/haathi-mere-saathi-review/20210920.htm |website=Rediff}}
Samrat will next appear in the third instalment of Fukrey titled Fukrey 3.{{cite web |title=Exclusive - Pulkit Samrat-starrer Fukrey 3 goes on floors, Varun Sharma shares update |website=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/pulkit-samrat-starrer-fukrey-3-goes-on-floors-varun-sharma-shares-update-1920392-2022-03-03 |access-date=4 March 2022}} He will also appear in Suswagatam Khushamadeed opposite Isabelle Kaif.{{cite web |title=Pulkit Samrat signs two movie deal with a production house, first of which is Suswagatam Khushamadeed |access-date=10 June 2020 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=9 June 2020 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/pulkit-samrat-signs-two-movie-deal-production-house-first-suswagatam-khushamadeed/}}
Personal life
Samrat married his girlfriend Shweta Rohira on 3 November 2014. Rohira is a rakhi-sister to actor Salman Khan.{{cite news|last=Sarkar|first=Prarthna|date=4 November 2014|title=Entertainment Celebrity 'Fukrey' Actor Pulkit Samrat Weds Salman Khan's Sister ShwetalsRohira|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/fukrey-actor-pulkit-samrat-weds-salman-khans-sister-shweta-rohira-photos-613001|url-status=live|access-date=2 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141206045107/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/fukrey-actor-pulkit-samrat-weds-salman-khans-sister-shweta-rohira-photos-613001|archive-date=6 December 2014}} Khan was also involved in the promotion of Pulkit Samrat's debut film.{{Cite web|author=Subhash K Jha|date=19 April 2012|title=Why Salman is promoting Bitto Boss' Pulkit Samrat|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/why-salman-is-promoting-bitto-boss-pulkit-samrat/20120419.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726164002/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/why-salman-is-promoting-bitto-boss-pulkit-samrat/20120419.htm|archive-date=26 July 2013|access-date=1 July 2013|publisher=Rediff.com Movies}}{{Cite web|date=9 April 2012|title=Pulkit Samrat feeling blessed to get Salman's support|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pulkit-samrat-feeling-blessed-to-get-salmans-support/934423/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011183637/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/pulkit-samrat-feeling-blessed-to-get-salmans-support/934423|archive-date=11 October 2020|access-date=1 July 2013|work=The Indian Express}} The couple separated in November 2015.{{Cite web|title=Pulkit Samrat separates from wife Shweta Rohira|date=24 November 2015 |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/everyone-including-salman-khan-has-been-supporting-me-post-my-separation-with-pulkit-says-shweta-rohira/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125154416/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/everyone-including-salman-khan-has-been-supporting-me-post-my-separation-with-pulkit-says-shweta-rohira/|archive-date=25 January 2016|access-date=31 January 2016}} Samrat then dated actress Yami Gautam, his co-star in Sanam Re, but the couple eventually broke up in 2018.{{Cite news |date=23 March 2018 |title=Yami Gautam-Pulkit Samrat's ugly split: Here's what exactly happened |work=DNA India |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-yami-gautam-pulkit-samrat-s-ugly-split-here-s-what-exactly-happened-2596597 |access-date=20 December 2018}}
Samrat met actress Kriti Kharbanda in 2018 and they eventually started dating in 2019. The couple has worked together in the films — Veerey Ki Wedding, Pagalpanti and Taish.{{cite news |title=Kriti Kharbanda says she's dating Pulkit Samrat, says she wanted her parents to know first |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/kriti-kharbanda-admits-she-s-dating-pulkit-samrat-says-she-wanted-her-parents-to-know-first/story-HXmvjvEL9Y5KipWcgOz8YP.html |access-date=9 April 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |date=18 November 2019 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Raghuvanshi |first1=Aakanksha |title=Pulkit Samrat's birthday wish for girlfriend Kriti Kharbanda is all about "Balcony dates and campfire movie nights" |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/pulkit-samrats-birthday-wish-for-girlfriend-kriti-kharbanda-is-all-about-balcony-dates-and-campfire-movie-nights-2317737 |access-date=29 October 2020 |publisher=NDTV}} After being in a relationship for five years, the couple got engaged in 2024.{{cite news |title=Exclusive - Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda are now engaged, pics from roka ceremony out |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/pulkit-samrat-and-kriti-kharbanda-are-now-engaged-pics-from-roka-ceremony-out-2495282-2024-01-30 |access-date=31 January 2024 |work=India Today |language=en}}{{cite news |title=Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat wedding: Here’s a look at their love story, net worth and more |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/kriti-kharbanda-and-pulkit-samrat-wedding-heres-a-look-at-their-love-story-net-worth-expensive-assets-and-more/3426880/lite/ |access-date=15 March 2024 |work=Financial Express |language=en}} He married Kharbanda in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony, on 15 March 2024, in Manesar, Haryana.{{cite news |title=Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat tie knot, share first pics from wedding: ‘Through the low and high, it’s only you’ |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kriti-kharbanda-and-pulkit-samrat-tie-knot-share-first-pics-from-wedding-101710575873341-amp.html |access-date=16 March 2024 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en}}{{cite news |title=Pulkit Samrat-Kriti Kharbanda are now married. Couple shares first wedding pics |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/pulkit-samrat-kriti-kharbanda-married-couple-wedding-pics-2515434-2024-03-16 |access-date=16 March 2024 |work=India Today |language=en}}
Media image
Apart from acting, Samrat is an endorser for several brands and products including Coca-Cola and Bella Vita Organic.{{Cite web|title=Exclusive - Pulkit Samrat has joined the cola endorsement brigade |work=Mid Day|access-date=11 October 2013|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/Pulkit-Samrat-has-joined-the-cola-endorsement-brigade-235523}}{{Cite web|title=Bella Vita Organic collaborates with Kajal Aggarwal, Pulkit Samrat and Sanjana Sanghi as part of the BVO #CelebSquad|access-date=18 April 2022|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/bella-vita-organic-collaborates-with-kajal-aggarwal-pulkit-samrat-and-sanjana-sanghi-as-part-of-the-bvo-celebsquad/2495131/lite/|work=Financial Express}} He is the brand ambassador of Pebble watches alongside Kriti Kharbanda.{{Cite web|title=Pebble Loops in Bollywood stars Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat as brand ambassadors ahead of the festive season|work=ANI News|access-date=26 October 2021|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/pebble-loops-in-bollywood-stars-kriti-kharbanda-and-pulkit-samrat-as-brand-ambassadors-ahead-of-the-festive-season20211025134713/}} Samrat became the first Bollywood actor to bag an ad in Pakistan.{{Cite web|title='Fukrey' fame Pulkit Samrat in a Pakistani brand ad campaign; first actor to do so |work=Indian Express|date=5 May 2015 |access-date=15 October 2015|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/pulkit-samrat-in-a-pakistani-brand-ad-campaign/lite/}} He has subsequently featured in the Times of India's Most Desirable Men List. Samrat ranked 48th in 2019 and 23rd in 2020.{{Cite web|title=The Times 50 Most Desirable Men 2019: Shahid Kapoor tops, check complete list|work=Times of India|access-date=25 August 2020|url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/celeb-themes/times-50-most-desirable-men-2019/articleshow/77689965.cms}}{{Cite web|title=The Times Most Desirable Man of 2020: Sushant Singh Rajput - Philosopher, dreamer, charmer|work=Times of India|access-date=5 June 2021|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-times-most-desirable-man-of-2020-sushant-singh-rajput-philosopher-dreamer-charmer/articleshow/83239123.cms}}
Filmography
= Films =
| class="wikitable"
|+Key | style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes ! class ="unsortable"| Ref. |
|---|
| 2012
!scope="row"| Bittoo Boss | Bittoo Boss | | |
| 2013
!scope="row"| Fukrey | Vikas Gulati "Hunny" | |
| rowspan="2" | 2014
!scope="row"| Jai Ho | Inspector Abhay Rajput | | |
| scope="row"| O Teri
| Prantabh Pratab (PP) | | |
| rowspan="2" | 2015
! scope="row"| Dolly Ki Doli | Inspector Robin Singh | |
| scope="row" | Bangistan
| Praveen Chaturvedi / Allahrakha Khan | | |
| rowspan="2" | 2016
! scope="row" | Sanam Re | Akash Bill | | |
| scope="row" | Junooniyat
| Captain Jahan Bakshi | | |
| rowspan="1" | 2017
! scope="row"| Fukrey Returns | Vikas Gulati "Hunny" | | |
| rowspan="2" | 2018
! scope="row"|Veerey Ki Wedding | Veer | | |
| scope="row"| 3 Storeys
| Vilas Naik | | |
| rowspan="1" | 2019
!scope="row"|Pagalpanti | Chandrakanth "Chandu" | |
| rowspan="1" | 2020
!scope="row" |Taish | Sunny Lalwani | |
| 2021
!scope="row"|Haathi Mere Saathi | Shankar | | |
| 2022
!scope="row"|Phone Bhoot | Hunny | Cameo appearance | |
| 2023
!scope="row"|Fukrey 3 | Vikas Gulati "Hunny" | |
| 2025
| {{Pending film|Suswagatam Khushmadeed}} | Aman Sharma | Post-production |
| TBA
| {{Pending film|Rahu Ketu}} | {{TableTBA}} | Filming |
= Television =
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes ! class ="unsortable"| Ref. |
|---|
| 2006–2007
| Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Laksh Virani | |
| 2008
| Contestant | Episode 6 |{{Cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/2008/01/14/star-plus-launches-kaho-na-yaar-hai-1200310474.html|title=Star Plus launches 'Kaho Na Yaar Hai'|last=|first=|date=14 January 2008|website=Oneindia|language=en|access-date=11 April 2020}} |
| 2019
| rowspan="2"| Made in Heaven | rowspan="2"|Sarfaraz Khan | Episode: "Star Struck Lovers" |
| 2023
| Episode: "Love story" | |
| TBA
| {{Pending film|Glory}} | {{TableTBA}} | Completed |
Awards and nominations
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| Year
! Award ! Category ! Work ! Result ! Ref. |
|---|
| 2006
|Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi |{{won}} |
References
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