Vardhan Rajeev Puri

Vardhan 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

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

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

  • Ishaqzaade - 2012(FAKE)
  • Shuddh Desi Romance - 2013(FAKE)
  • Daawat-e-Ishq - 2014(FAKE)

Awards and nominations

  • 2019: Nominated for a Filmfare Awards for Best Male Actor(FAKE)

References

  1. ↑ "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. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sneak peek! What has Vardhan Puri been upto in London!". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
  3. ↑ Purkayastha, Pallabi Dey (28 November 2019). "Yeh Saali Aashiqui Movie Review : A dark, delectable love story". The Times of India.
  4. ↑ "'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.
  5. ↑ "Nominations for the 65th Filmfare Awards 2020 are out!". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ "Mogambo Amrish Puri lives on: A tribute". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "Hindi Scholar and writer Surendra Verma selected for Vyas Samman 2016". Jagran Josh. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
  10. ↑ "Vardhan Puri he has climbed the Bollywood ladder from the lowest rank..." Tribune India. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
  11. ↑ "Bollywood Model Vardhan Puri Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
  12. ↑ "Vardhan Puri's debut film Yeh Saali Aashiqui is a Super Hit on digital platforms". glamsham.com. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
  13. ↑ "Yeh Saali Aashiqui movie review: A dated, troubling film". The Indian Express. 2019-11-29. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
  14. ↑ Ramnath, Nandini. "'Yeh Saali Aashiqui' movie review: A deft psychological thriller with a gender twist". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
  15. ↑ "Yeh Saali Aashiqui trailer: Amrish Puri's grandson Vardhan makes film debut in this romantic thriller". Firstpost. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  16. ↑ 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.
  17. ↑ "Shekhar Kapur's daughter Kaveri and Vardhan Puri shoot for Kunal Kohli's film in London". Times of India. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
  18. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Kaveri Kapur and Vardhan Puri shoot for a romantic song in London". Mid-Day. Retrieved 2021-10-22.

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