Vardhan Rajeev Puri
Vardhan Puri[1] is an Indian actor. He mainly acts in Hindi movies.[2] He is the grandson of veteran actor Amrish Puri. He is known for his portrayal of Sahil Mehra and Surya Mehra in the 2019 romantic thriller Yeh Saali Aashiqui,[3][4] for which he received a nomination for a Filmfare Awards for Best Actor in 2019.[5]
Early life and career change
Puri was born in Mumbai to Rajeev Puri and Meena Puri. His grandfather Amrish Puri was a famous film and theater actor most well known for playing villainous roles in Punjabi, Hindi cinema as well as other Indian and international film industries.[6][7][8]
During his collage years, Puri used to perform as a theatre artist. He has worked in 90 plays like Surya Ki Antim Kiran Se Surya Ki Pehli Kiran Tak, written by the award-winning playwright Surendra Verma,[9] and Tughlaq. After completing his graduation, he started working as an assistant director for Yash Raj Films, contributing to movies like Ishaqzaade, Shudh Desi Romance and Daawat-e-Ishq.[10][11]
In 2019, Puri commenced his acting career with a romantic thriller Yeh Saali Aashiqui along with Shivaleeka Oberoi.[12] The film was directed by Cherag Ruparel[13] and written by Ruparel.[14] It was produced by Pen India Limited.[15]
In 2020, Puri was signed for a lead role by Vivek Agnihotri for the movie The Last Show, alongside Anupam Kher and Satish Kaushik.[16]
In 2021, he was cast as the lead in two other films titled Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story, a romantic film directed by Kunal Kohli and co-starring Kaveri Kapur, the daughter of Shekhar Kapur, and Aseq, a supernatural horror film helmed by Sarim Momin. The films were shot in the UK.[2][17][18]
Filmography change
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bumbhaiyya | Lead character | Short film |
| 2019 | Sanki | ||
| Yeh Saali Aashiqui | Lead character | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut | |
| By Invite Only | Television show | ||
| 2020 | The Last Show (Nautanki) | Lead character | |
| 2021 | Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story | Lead character | |
| 2021 | Aseq | Lead character |
As an assistant director change
- Ishaqzaade - 2012
- Shuddh Desi Romance - 2013
- Daawat-e-Ishq - 2014
Awards and nominations change
- 2019: Nominated for a Filmfare Awards for Best Male Actor
References change
- ↑ "90 थिएटर करने वाले अमरीश पुरी के पोते अब करेंगे बॉलीवुड डेब्यू, क्या बन पाएंगे अपने दादा जैसे?". Newstrend. 2019-10-05. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sneak peek! What has Vardhan Puri been upto in London!". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ↑ Purkayastha, Pallabi Dey (28 November 2019). "Yeh Saali Aashiqui Movie Review : A dark, delectable love story". The Times of India.
- ↑ "'Yeh Saali Aashiqui' review: Girl-meets-boy tale takes a dark turn, lead actors strike a confident pose". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ↑ "Nominations for the 65th Filmfare Awards 2020 are out!". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
- ↑ "La Familia: Amrish Puri's grandson Vardhan on late actor's love for Tom & Jerry; Talks about Mr India, DDLJ". Pnkvilla. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ↑ "Mogambo Amrish Puri lives on: A tribute". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ↑ "अमरीश पुरी के जीवन को करीब से जान पाएंगे उनके फैंस, पोते वर्धन ने की बायोपिक बनाने की तैयारी". TV9 Bharatvarsh (in Hindi). Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ↑ "Hindi Scholar and writer Surendra Verma selected for Vyas Samman 2016". Jagran Josh. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ↑ "Vardhan Puri he has climbed the Bollywood ladder from the lowest rank..." Tribune India. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ↑ "Bollywood Model Vardhan Puri Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ↑ "Vardhan Puri's debut film Yeh Saali Aashiqui is a Super Hit on digital platforms". glamsham.com. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ↑ "Yeh Saali Aashiqui movie review: A dated, troubling film". The Indian Express. 2019-11-29. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ↑ Ramnath, Nandini. "'Yeh Saali Aashiqui' movie review: A deft psychological thriller with a gender twist". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ↑ "Yeh Saali Aashiqui trailer: Amrish Puri's grandson Vardhan makes film debut in this romantic thriller". Firstpost. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
- ↑ Bhatnagar, Akash (10 May 2021). "Vardhan Puri On His The Last Show Co-stars Anupam Kher And Satish Kaushik: "It Felt Like I Was With Two 20-Year-Olds'-EXCLUSIVE". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ↑ "Shekhar Kapur's daughter Kaveri and Vardhan Puri shoot for Kunal Kohli's film in London". Times of India. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Kaveri Kapur and Vardhan Puri shoot for a romantic song in London". Mid-Day. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
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