Gaurav Prateek is an Indian actor, producer, poetry writer, radio jockey, television personality and entrepreneur, working primarily in the Hindi film and television industry. He is also a brand ambassador for several brands.
Wiki/Biography
Gaurav Purwar, also known as Gaurav Prateek, was born on Tuesday, September 18, 1990 in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh (age 33; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Gaurav Platek as a child
He received his schooling in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, where the family moved from Rewa after his father’s death. He studied engineering for a short period but no longer pursued his interest in acting. He holds a degree in Physiology from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
family
Gaurav Prateek belongs to a Hindu family from Rewa, Madhya Pradesh and settled in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
Parents and siblings
Gaurav Prateek’s father’s name is Ramesh Kumar Purwar. Gaurav died when he was five years old.
Gaurav Platek’s father
His mother’s name is Kiran Gupta. She served as secretary to the vice-chancellor of Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. He has a sister, Swati Gupta Porwal, who is married and settled in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Gaurav Prateek with his mother and sister
wife and children
As of January 2024, he is not married.
Profession
television
Gaurav made his debut in the television show Barrister Roy (2006-2007) aired on Doordarshan National (DD National). Around the same time, he appeared in the show Salaam UP aired on ETV UP. He also appeared in the TV series Solhah Singaarr (2006-2008), playing the role of Sameer. He played a negative role in the hit series Balika Vadhu (2008). He appeared in the TV series Adhikaar: Ek Kasam Ek Tapasya (2015) and Rajat Rekha: The Silver Lining (2017-2018), both aired on the Doordarshan National channel.
Gaurav Prateek stars in TV series Rajat Rekha “A Silver Lining”
Movie
Gaurav Prateek’s first Bollywood film was Pranali – The Tradition (2008).
Gaurav Prateek in the movie Pranali – The Tradition
Gaurav Prateek’s first starring role in Bollywood was “Rukke Padge” (2010), playing the character Prem.
Gaurav Prateek on the poster of the movie Rukke Padge
He played the lead role of Raaj Mathur in the film Pyaar Ki Miss Call (2013). He played the role of Vikas Patel in the film Hamein Haq Chahiye Haq Se (2017).
Gaurav Prateek on the poster of the movie Humein Haq Chahiye Haq Se
He played the supporting role of Diwakar in the film Mission Raniganj (2023) with actor Akshay Kumar.
Gaurav Prateek on the poster of the movie Mission Raniganj
Web series and music videos
He played notable roles in the web series Ehsaas (2021) and Ishq Ek Raaz (2022).
Gaurav Prateek appears on the poster of web series Ehsaas
He appeared in the music video Uff Teri Kya Baat Hai (2022).
Gaurav Prateek in music video Uff Teri Kya Baat Hai
entrepreneur
Gaurav Prateek is part of the apparel manufacturing business of leading brands like Westside, Pantaloons, Jashn and Myntra. He is also the owner of Gaurav Prateek Studios.
radio jockey
In 2016, he joined 2B Radio Private Limited as a radio jockey and wrote programs for Rubaru show along with Gaurav Prateek.
Gaurav Prateek and his colleagues at 2B Radio
Awards
- In 2004, he received the Governor’s Award from former Uttar Pradesh Governor Vishnu Kant Sastri for theater and cultural activities.
- In 2006, he received the Presidential Scout and Guide Award of India as the Presidential Scout among the Bharat Scouts and Guides.
Gaurav Prateek receives President’s Award of India
bicycle collection
Gaurav Prateek owns a Royal Enfield Classic 350.
Gaurav Platek and his bike
Favorites
- Movies: Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Titanic (1997), Notting Hill (1999), Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001), Veer-Zaara (2004)
Facts/Trivia
- Gaurav Prateek is fondly called Raja or Guddu by his friends and family.
- His hobbies are horse riding, singing, swimming and social work.
- He enjoys writing poetry and expressed in interviews his desire to publish his own literary works in the future.
- He has completed courses in Reiki, a form of alternative medicine.
Gaurav Prateek Reiki Course Certificate
- He has more than 120,000 followers on Instagram.
- He is a fitness enthusiast who adheres to diet and fitness.
- His favorite drink is green coffee.
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