Puneet Vasishtha is an Indian actor who works mainly in Bollywood films and Indian television industry. He is known for his supporting roles in the films Happy New Year, Josh and Tarr.
Wiki/Biography
Puneet Vashist was born on Sunday, April 4, 1976, in Mumbai (46 years old; as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Aries. His hometown is Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Puneet completed his schooling from St. Joseph’s High School, Juhu. He graduated from Mithibai College, Mumbai.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Weight (approximately): 70kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): Chest 38″, Waist 32″, Biceps 14″
family
Puneet Vashist was born into a Brahmin family.
Parents and siblings
His father’s name was Murari Lal, who later changed his name to Brahmachari for his acting career. Puneet’s father was born in Pakistan, but after the partition of India, he moved to Tarana in Madhya Pradesh.
Puneet Vashist’s father Murali Lal Vashist
His mother’s name is Sunaina Vashisht.
Puneet Vashisht and his mother
He has a brother Harsh Vashist and a sister Renu Sharma.
Puneet Vashist with his brother Harsh and wife Ritu Vashist
wife and children
Puneet Vashist is in a relationship with Chloe Papazahariakis, a girl from Adelaide, South Australia.
Puneet Vashist and Chloe Papazahariakis
Later, Puneet married her. The couple reportedly separated after a few years of marriage.
Puneet Vashist is pictured performing wedding rituals
Puneet Vashist and Chloe Papazahariakis
Profession
Movie
In 1997, Punit Vashisht made his Bollywood debut with “Himalayan Putra”. He will next be seen in Akshay Kumar starrer Aflatoon. In 1999, he starred in the movie “Taal” as Shaukat. In 2000, he appeared in the movie “Kya Kehna” and played the role of Preity Zinta’s younger brother.
Poster of Puneet Vashist movie Kya Kehna
Next, he appeared in the movie Josh, in which he played the role of Ronnie.
Stills from the movie Josh, starring Puneet Vashist
In 2001, he starred in the movie “Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai”. In 2005, he played the role of Rahul in the film Zehar starring Emraan Hashmi. In 2006, he appeared in “Fight Club” and “Fanaa.” In 2014, he starred in the movie “Happy New Year” as Pappu. In 2019, he starred in the film Bagpat Ka Dulha.
television
Puneet made his television debut in the TV series Kkusum, in which he played the role of Anil Nagpal. Puneet is known for playing negative roles in television shows. He has appeared in various television shows such as Kabir Vikram Gill in Zee TV’s Koi Apna Sa (2001), Anupam in Kaahin Kisii Roz (2001) on StarPlus, Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa on StarPlus Veeru in Bandhan (2002), Harsh in StarPlus, Banoo Main Teri Dulhann (2006) on Zee TV and Kanhaiya in Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah (2008) on Zee TV. He played the crucial role of Karma in Zee TV’s Jhansi Ki Rani (2011). Puneet participated in Big Boss Season 9 as a wild card contestant.
Puneet Vashisht at the Big Boss house
Punit plays the role of Mahadev in “Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha”.
Puneet Vashist in “Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha” stills
In 2017, he played the role of Daku in Sony SAB’s show Tenali Rama.
singer
In June 2017, Punit made his debut with the song “Jab Hum Mile”, which was released on World Music Day. This song was written, composed and sung by him. The song was directed by filmmaker Priyanka Raina and shot in the beach suburb of Juhu.
dispute
Big Boss Elimination
Puneet Vashist was eliminated from the show and accused Salman Khan of being biased against him. Puneet blamed Salman, who predetermined the show’s winner almost every season. In an interview, he revealed that he was boycotted by the Colors channel and did not find a job.
Salman says everything is finalized. I’m not saying this show is scripted, but you do need to stay within Salman’s good book to stay afloat in this show. I don’t know why Salman doesn’t like me, but it’s obvious! Maybe he doesn’t see my talent in the show”.
Sushant Singh Rajput Controversy
On June 30, Punit shared a post on Facebook accusing Sooraj Pancholi and Salman Khan of murdering Sushant Singh Rajput. According to his post, Sooraj was having an affair with Sushant’s manager Disha Salian and she was pregnant with Sooraj Pancholi’s child. Suraj forces Disha to have an abortion, but Disha disapproves. One day, while Disha was talking to Sushant on the phone about her situation, Suraj came to her apartment. On the same day, Sushant learned that Disha had committed suicide by jumping from an apartment building. Sushant knows the truth and wants to expose them. He discussed the matter with his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and friend Sandeep Singh, but they both told him to keep quiet about the matter. Sandeep acted as Sooraj’s informant and told him about Sushant’s intentions. So, they planned to murder Sushant and Sandeep Singh carried out his murder. The parents of Sooraj Pancholi and Disha Salian separately filed a police complaint against Puneet Vashist for publishing defamatory posts against them on social media. On July 2, Puneet edited the post and added “retweet” in front of it to imply that he did not post it. Punit apologized for the post and said:
This article was not written by me, but a post I forwarded. I have no idea of the source of this article or any evidence for all of the accusations. Who am I to blame Sooraj? ”
Calls Bollywood actors ‘non-nationalist’
Punit Vashisht in an interview called some Bollywood actors “non-nationalist”. He slammed actors like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Mahesh Bhatt and Ekta Kapoor for being close to Dawood Ibrahim. Punit calls them terrorists as they are actively involved in the mafia gang.
Favorites
Facts/Trivia
- Punit was paid Rs 2,50,000 per week for Big Boss Season 9.
- Puneet was often spotted smoking and drinking with his friends.
Punit Vashisht can be seen smoking in the photo
- Puneet’s mother affectionately called him Hanuman.
- Puneet revealed in an interview that he is a music composer, lyricist, choreographer, director and writer and as a music composer he calls himself ‘Trishul Vasishtha’.
- Puneet is a devout devotee of Lord Shiva.
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