Sharad Malhotra is an Indian television actor. He rose to fame after playing the role of mentally challenged man “Sagar Pratap Singh” in Zee TV’s show “Banoo Main Teri Dulhann”.
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Sharad Malhotra was born on January 9, 1983 in a middle-class family in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (36 years old in 2019). He attended St. Xavier’s College School, Kolkata, where he pursued B.Com (Honours). He has been fascinated by models since he was a child. At the age of 20, Sharad won the “Kolkata Face of the Year” competition.
Sharad Malhotra childhood photos
In 2004, he won the ‘Zee Cinestar Ki Khoj’ award in Kolkata, which paved the way for him to enter the television industry.
appearance
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 65kg
Eye color: dark brown
Hair color: black
Body Measurements: Chest 40 inches, Waist 30 inches, Biceps 14
family, caste and wife
Sharad Malhotra belongs to a Hindu Kshatriya family with roots in Kolkata. Not much is known about his parents. Sharad has a sister named Reema Pawar.
Sharad Malhotra and his father
Sharad Malhotra and his mother
Sharad Malhotra and his sister
Sharad met Divyanka Tripathi on the sets of an talent show and the two became close while shooting for the show Banoo Main Teri Dulhann. They dated for 9 years, but their relationship ended due to marriage commitments.
Sharad Malhotra and Divyanka Tripathi
Sharad also dated splitsville contestant Pooja Bisht for a while, but their relationship ended after Pooja accused him of cheating on her.
Sharad Malhotra and Pooja Bisht
Sharad Malhotra’s wife Ripci Bhatia is a fashion designer in Mumbai.
Sharad Malhotra and wife Ripci Bhatia
He married her on April 21, 2019.
Profession
Sharad started his career in the TV series “Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag”, in which he played the role of “Prince Goldy”. After filming his first series, he took a four-month break and went to Los Angeles to study acting at the New York Film Academy. In 2006, he made a cameo appearance in Kabhie To Nazar Milao. In the same year, he played the role of a mentally disturbed man “Sagar Pratap Singh” in the TV series “Banoo Main Teri Dulhann”. His character was beloved by audiences and he has since become a household name.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeESwpgxn2s
Next, he auditioned for the role of ‘Maharana Pratap’ in the historical drama ‘Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap’. Sharad auditioned 5 times before being cast for the role. He even learned martial arts and horseback riding after being chosen to star in the show.
Sharad Malhotra as Maharana Pratap
In 2016, he played a dual role in Colors TV’s Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4exs1D_jLXM
In 2012, he made his debut in Bollywood with the movie “Sydney with Love”.
He is also a part of the team “Kolkata Baabu Moshayes” in the MTV Box cricket league.
Sharad Malhotra and his BCL team
dispute
In May 2018, when Sharad Malhotra ended his 2-year-long relationship with then-girlfriend Pooja Bisht, she accused him of cheating on her. The actress also said that Sharad had ended the relationship on the behest of his mother and astrologer.
Awards
- Won the Indian Television Award for “Best On-Screen Couple” (2007) with Divyanka Tripathi for the TV show “Banoo Main Teri Dulhann”
- TV show “Banoo Main Teri Dulhann” won the Telly Award for “Best Actor (Critics)” in India (2007)
- TV show “Banoo Main Teri Dulhann” won Zee Gold Award for “Golden Debut (Male)” (2007)
- Zee Rishtey Award for “Favorite Pati Patni” (2007) with Divyanka Tripathi for TV show “Banoo Main Teri Dulhann”
- TV show “Banoo Main Teri Dulhann” won the Telly Award for “Best Actor (Popular)” in India (2008)
- TV show “Banoo Main Teri Dulhann” won the Karaka Award for “Best Actor” (2008)
car collection
Sharad owns a Mercedes-Benz.
Sharad Malhotra in front of his car
favorite thing
- Food: Tandoori Chicken, Dal Makhani, Lebanese Cuisine, Watermelon Feta Salad
Sharad Malhotra enjoys watermelon and feta salad
- Movie: Dilwale Dulhaniya Lejayange
- Song: Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayal Aata Hai by Mukesh
- Restaurants: Mista Bhaji, Papa Pancho, Mumbai
- Travel destination: San Francisco, Sanazal
fact
- His hobbies include traveling, martial arts, reading and collecting watches.
Sharad Malhotra loves reading
- He prefers to drink.
Sharad Malhotra sitting with a glass of wine
- Sharad lives in a 1-BHK apartment in Versova, Mumbai.
Sharad Malhotra’s residence in Mumbai
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- Sharad would have been a director or a cricketer if not an actor.
Sharad Malhotra plays cricket
- Malhotra is an avid dog lover and has a pug named Musky.
Sharad Malhotra and his pet dog
- He likes to play guitar.
- He was an ardent follower of Lord Ganesha.
Sharad Malhotra- Follower of Ganesh Ji
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