Vishwajeet Pradhan is an Indian actor. He is famous for his work in Hindi films and TV series.
Wiki/Biography
Vishwajeet Pradhan was born on Saturday, September 11, 1965 in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh (age 58; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Vishwajeet Pradhan’s childhood photos
He attended St. Mary’s College, Meerut. He received his law degree from Allahabad University.
appearance
Height (approximately): 6′0″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
He married Sonalika Pradhan in 2000. She is a fashion designer and event director. They have two children, daughter Dhruvika Pradhan and son Ojasvi Pradhan.
Vishwajeet Pradhan with wife and son
Vishwajeet Pradhan and his daughter
Profession
theater
Vishwajeet Pradhan started acting in theater during his college days. In 1991, he acted in the play Julius Caesar with Naseeruddin Shah. He was highly appreciated for his performance in the drama Kothri No.42.
Vishwajeet Pradhan (right) in a still from the drama “Kothri No.42”
television
Vishwajeet Pradhan made his television debut in 1988 with the TV serial “Fauji”, which aired on DD National. He plays the role of N/Sub. Yasin khan in tv series.
TV series “Faji” poster
In 1989, he tried out for the role of Joseph in the television serial “Indradhanush” aired on DD National. He plays the role of SSP Brahmanand Jakhar in the StarPlus TV show “Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?” In 2010.
Vishwajeet Pradhan stars in the TV series “Maryada: Raijin Kabu Thak?” 》(Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?) stills
He received huge appreciation from the audience for his role as Kalavati/Thakur Rudra Pratap in the TV series “Ek Boond Ishq” (2013). The TV series is broadcast on Life OK channel.
Vishwajeet Pradhan as Kalavati in stills of TV series Ek Boond Ishq
He played the role of Mahamatya Kaikala in the historical comedy TV series Tenali Rama (2017) aired on Sony SAB. In 2023, he played the role of Maharaj Daksha in the TV series “Shiv Shakti – Tap Tyaag Tandav” aired on Colors TV.
Vishwajeet Pradhan plays Maharaj Daksha in stills from TV series Shiv Shakti – Tap Tyaag Tandav
Movie
Hindi
Vishwajeet Pradhan made his Bollywood debut with the film Prahaar (1991), playing the role of a commando. In 1998, he played the supporting role of Tony in the movie “Replica” starring Shah Rukh Khan.
Movie “Replica” poster
He played the role of a police chief in the 2000 film “Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani”. In 2006, he played the role of Dilawar Khan in the film “Umrao Jaan”. He received huge acclaim for his role as the captain of Pakistan in the 2014 film Kya Dilli Kya Lahore.
Stills of Vishwajeet Pradhan in the movie “Kya Dilli Kya Lahore”
He has appeared in many films, including “Karz: The Burden of Truth” (2002), “Andaaz” (2003), “Zeher” (2005), “No Problem” (2010), “Bbuddah…Hoga Terra Baap” ( 2011), Class of ’83 (2020) and Radhe (2021).
English
In 1989, he starred in the TV series “In Which Annie Gives it those Ones” written by Arundhati Roy and Arjun Raina. In 2014, Pradhan acted as an actor in the American film “Positive” directed by Shams Charania. He plays a fashion photographer in the film.
web series
The actor played the role of Sampat in all three seasons of the Sushmita Sen-starrer crime thriller web series Aarya (2020-2024). The web series premiered on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar.
Poster of web drama “Aarya”
Awards
won
- Top 25 Indian Celebrity Awards 2021 Best Film and TV Actor of the Decade
- 2021 Most Versatile Actor Award
Vishwajeet Pradhan wins the Most Versatile Actor Award
Nominate
- In 2014, he won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Villain Actor for his performance in the TV series “Ek Boond Ishq”
- In 2014, he won the Indian Television Award for Best Actor in a Villain for his performance in the TV series “Ek Boond Ishq”
- In 2014, he won the Indian Television Awards (Jury) for Best Actor in a Villain for his performance in the TV series “Ek Boond Ishq”
Facts/Trivia
- He wanted to be an actor since he was a child.
- He revealed in an interview that after completing his studies in Meerut, his parents sent him to Prayagraj to prepare for the IAS exam, but there he started working in theater and eventually got a chance to work in the TV series Fauji.
- He was away from the television industry for nearly two decades after appearing in the TV series “Indradhanush” in 1989. However, he returned to television in 2010 with the TV series “Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?” On Star Plus.
- During the filming of the film No Problem (2010), the actor was burned by fire while filming an action scene in the sea. At first, staff thought it was part of the scene, but later realized it was an accident. The actor suffered multiple burns on his legs due to the fire.
- In 2010, Pradhan met with another mishap while shooting for the climax scene of the film Rakta Charitra, in which he was supposed to be shot dead. The explosion during filming was so powerful that he suffered a large gash on his jaw that required surgery to repair.
- In November 2023, the actor appeared in the cover story of WKND magazine.
Vishwajeet Pradhan on the cover of WKND magazine
- His favorite American TV series are The Big Bang Theory (2007) and Game of Thrones (2011).
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