Sahil Uppal
{{short description|Indian television actor (born 1990)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Sahil Uppal
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|08|08|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
|alma mater = Deshbandhu College, Delhi
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| occupation ={{hlist|Actor|model}}
| years_active = 2014–present
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| spouse = {{marriage|Aakriti Atreja|2022}}
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Sahil Uppal is an Indian actor known for his works in Hindi television series like Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman, Shakti, Pinjara Khubsurti Ka and Pandya Store.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/nagpur-jaisi-garmi-nahi-dekhi/articleshow/58913673.cms|title=Nagpur jaisi garmi nahi dekhi: Sahil Uppal |work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-05-10}}
Personal life
Sahil Uppal was born on 8 August 1990 in Noida, India. He graduated from Deshbandhu College, Delhi.{{Cite web|title=Sahil Uppal Birthday: The actor receives gift from an anonymous person!|work=Tellychakkar|date=8 August 2017|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/sahil-uppal-receives-gift-anonymous-person-his-birthday-170808%3famp}}
On 8 December 2022, Uppal married his longtime girlfriend, Aakriti Atreja in Jaipur, Rajasthan.{{Cite news|last=Maheshwari|first=Neha|date=15 November 2022|title=Exclusive! Saahil Uppal will have a destination wedding on December 8 in Jaipur|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-saahil-uppal-will-have-a-destination-wedding-on-december-8-in-jaipur/articleshow/95507435.cms|access-date=8 December 2022|work=TOI|language=en}}
Career
=Debut and breakthrough (2014–2018)=
Uppal made his acting debut in 2014 with P.S. I Hate You, where played Kabeer alongside Chandni Bhagwanani.{{Cite web|title='PS I Hate You' actors talks about one thing they 'hate' about themselves|date=4 December 2014|work=Times Of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ps-i-hate-you-actors-talks-about-one-thing-they-hate-about-themselves/articleshow/45306719.cms}} He then appeared in Maharakshak Devi as Tiger in 2015. From 2015 to 2016 he played Aarav Seth in Pavitra Bandhan. He then portrayed Ajay Malhotra in the supernatural thriller Brahmarakshas — Jaag Utha Shaitan in 2016.
Uppal portrayed Kunal Singh Chauhan / Kunal Singhania opposite Sangeita Chauhan in Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman from 2016 to 2017. It was produced under the banner Rajshri Productions.{{Cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/ek-shringaar-swabhimaan-review-the-show-is-engaging-and-fast-paced-keeping-you-hooked-to-the-screen/|title=Ek Shringaar Swabhimaan Review: The show is engaging and fast-paced keeping you hooked to the screen|last=Iyengar|first=Anusha|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-14}}
In 2018, he played Virat Chopra in Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morey alongside Yesha Rughani.{{Cite web|title=Sahil Uppal to enter Jeet Gayi Toh Piyaa Morre as Devi's friend|date=12 February 2018|work=Times Of India|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sahil-uppal-to-enter-jeet-gayi-toh-piyaa-morre/articleshow/62891219.cms}} The same year, he was seen as the antagonist Angraj Vyas opposite Sheen Das in Piyaa Albela.{{Cite web|title=Sahil Uppal to play the negative lead on Piyaa Albela!|work=India Forums|date=29 May 2018|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/sahil-uppal-is-the-new-entrant-on-piyaa-albela_131158%3fmode=amp}}
=Further career and success (2019–present)=
In 2019, he played Vedant Bansal in Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki alongside Rubina Dilaik. He was seen as Dilaik's obsessed lover.{{Cite web|title=Saahil Uppal: My character in 'Shakti' was originally a cameo, but I am grateful that people have liked me as an anti-hero|work=Times Of India|date=21 August 2019|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/saahil-uppal-my-character-in-shakti-was-originally-a-cameo-but-i-am-grateful-that-people-have-liked-me-as-an-anti-hero/articleshow/70770784.cms}} The same year the appeared in an episode of Laal Ishq with Urvashi Sharma.{{Cite web|title=After Shakti, Saahil Uppal bags Laal Ishq with Urvashi Sharma|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/news-digital/exclusive-sahil-uppal-joins-the-cast-of-lakshmi-r-iyers-short-film-first-second-chance/2021/08/31/amp|date=21 October 2019|work=IWM Buzz}} He also appeared in the music video 'Kyun' alongside Meenakshi Chaudhary.
Uppal portrayed Omkar "Omi" Sanyal in Pinjara Khubsurti Ka opposite Riya Sharma from 2020 to 2021.{{Cite web|title=Saahil Uppal: It was challenging to play Omkar in Pinjara Khubsurti Ka|work=Times Of India|date=26 July 2021|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/hl-saahil-uppal-it-was-challenging-to-play-omkar-in-pinjara-khubsurti-ka/articleshow/84730748.cms}} The show took a reincarnation leap in 2021, he then played Omkar Vashisht. The show ended in 2021.{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/a-reincarnation-track-to-be-introduced-in-pinjara-khubsurti-ka-the-show-will-swap-time-slots-with-bawara-dil/articleshow/83600713.cms |title= A reincarnation track to be introduced in Pinjara Khubsurti Ka; the show will swap time slots with Bawara Dil|work= timesofindia|access-date=17 June 2021}}
Uppal will next appear in the film First Second Chance alongside Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Renuka Shahane.{{Cite web|title=Exclusive: Sahil Uppal joins the cast of Lakshmi R Iyer’s short film First Second Chance|date=31 August 2021|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/news-digital/exclusive-sahil-uppal-joins-the-cast-of-lakshmi-r-iyers-short-film-first-second-chance/2021/08/31/amp|work=IWM Buzz}} He will also appear alongside Antara Biswas in Hungama Play's web series Challava.{{Cite web|title=Exclusive: Monalisa and Sahil Uppal in Hungama Play’s next Challava|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/news-digital/exclusive-monalisa-and-sahil-uppal-in-hungama-plays-next/2021/12/01/amp|date=1 December 2021|work=IWM Buzz}} In May 2023, he played the lead role Vedant Sinha in Dangal TV's Jyoti... Umeedon Se Sajee.
From 2023 to 2024, Uppal has portrayed Yashodhan "Chiku" Pandya, in StarPlus' popular show Pandya Store.{{Cite news|last=Maheshwari|first=Neha|date=2 September 2023|title=Exclusive! Sahill Uppal on joining Pandya Store: It’s different from shows that resort to gimmicks more than emotions|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-sahill-uppal-on-joining-pandya-store-its-different-from-shows-that-resort-to-gimmicks-more-than-emotions/articleshow/103312250.cms|access-date=5 September 2023|work=The Times of India|language=en}}
Other work
Uppal emerged as the 2nd runner-up of Pantaloons Fresh Face contest in 2012. He has been part of many TVC and print campaigns including Big Bazar, Tata and Kingfisher beer.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/noida/sahil-uppal-noida-gave-me-my-first-break/articleshow/63926240.cms|title=Sahil Uppal on his early days: Noida gave me my first break |work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-05-10}}
Filmography
= Television =
| class="wikitable"
! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes ! Ref(s) |
| 2014
| P.S. I Hate You | Kabeer | | |
| 2015
| Tiger | |url=https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/maharakshak-devi/cast/785066/ |title=Maharakshak Devi: Meet the cast of superhero show|access-date=2019-09-21|publisher=TV Guide }} |
| 2015–2016
| Aarav Seth | | |
| 2016
| Ajay Malhotra | |
| 2016–2017
| Kunal Singh Chauhan / Kunal Singhania | |
| rowspan="2"|2018
| Virat Chopra | | |
| Piyaa Albela
| Angraaj Vyas | | |
| rowspan = "2" | 2019
| Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Vedant Bansal | | |
| Laal Ishq
| Nikat | Episode: Paatal Ke Danav | |
| 2020–2021
| rowspan="2"|Pinjra Khoobsurti Ka | Omkar "Omi" Shukla | rowspan = "3" | Lead Role |title= Sahil Uppal talks about his character in Colors' Pinjra Khubsoorti Ka |work= Tellychakkar|access-date=26 August 2020}} |
| 2021
| Omkar Vashisht | |
| 2023
| Vedant Sinha | |
| 2023–2024
| Yashodhan "Chiku" Pandya | Supporting Role | |
| 2024–2025
| Gagan | Lead Role | |
== Special appearances ==
| class="wikitable"
! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes ! Ref. |
| 2017
| Kunal Singh Chauhan | | |
| rowspan="2"|2020
| Omkaar Sanyal | | |
| Shaandar Ravivaar
| Himself | | |
| 2021
| Omkaar Sanyal | | |
= Web series =
| class="wikitable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes ! Ref(s) |
|---|
| rowspan="2"|2022
| First Second Chance | Ajit Kulkarni | |
| Hasratein
| Atul | Episode: "Shararat Bai" |
| 2023
| Fuh se Fantasy | Raunak | Episode: "Celebrity Love" | |
= Music videos =
| class="wikitable" |
| Year
! Title ! Singer(s) ! Label ! Ref(s) |
|---|
| 2019
|Kyun |Jyotica Tangri, Sushant (Rinkoo) |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Instagram|saahiluppal0808}}
- {{IMDb name|id=9577428}}
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Category:Male actors in Hindi television