Akashdeep Saigal Explained

Akashdeep Saigal
Birth Date:29 October 1974
Birth Place:Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Othername:Sky
Occupation:Model, Actor
Yearsactive:1997–2017

Akashdeep Saigal is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television. He is best known for his portrayal of Ansh Gujral and Ekalavya Gujral in Star Plus's soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as well as participating in the reality show Bigg Boss 5 in which he became a finalist.[1]

Personal life

Saigal's father and older brother are lawyers. He also has a sister, Madhu Bhatia who lives in Dubai. During his modeling days he dated Madhu Sapre for 6 months, and Shazahn Padamsee for 3 years.He took the alias 'Sky' as it is how his close friends address him.He also dated Pooja Bedi for 3 years after they met on Bigg Boss 5

Career

Akash won the Gladrags Manhunt Contestant, supermodel of the year in 1998. The same year he appeared on the 1998 music video for Shweta Shetty's Deewane to Deewane Hain. He started his acting career with the film Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999). He made his debut on small screen with the popular serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on Star Plus.[2] He had participated in the first season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 1, a dance competition on Sony Entertainment Television.[3]

In 2009, he has played the role of the villain in Tamil language film Ayan.

Filmography

Television

Year Name Role Notes Ref
2004–2005 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Ansh Gujral
2006–2008Ekalavya Gujral
2005 Kkusum Trishul Kapoor [8]
Time Bomb 9/11 Usman Bin Laden
2006 Fear Factor India Contestant Finalist
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 15th Place[9]
2007–2008 Kuchh Is Tara Ranbir Nanda Lead role[10]
2008 Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki Supporting role
Kaho Na Yaar Hai Contestant
Comedy CircusAlong with Pervez Siddiqui
Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka TicketFinalist
2009 Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao Evicted Day 52[11]
2011 Finalist[12]
2011–2012 Bigg Boss 5 Finalist[13]
2017 Peer Muhammad [14]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardShowCategoryResult
2004Indian Telly AwardsKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiBest Actor in a Negative Role[15]
2005[16]
2007[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dare to play devil?, Mumbai Mirror. https://archive.today/20120903215311/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=add&sectid=12&contentid=2008040920080409024257818518e57a5&subsite= . 3 September 2012. Mumbaimirror.com. 2011-11-03.
  2. News: https://web.archive.org/web/20050507105401/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/12/16/stories/2004121600400300.htm . 7 May 2005 . Ansh... Knocked Off . The Hindu . 16 December 2004 . Sangeeta Barooah . Pisharoty . 30 July 2018 .
  3. News: https://web.archive.org/web/20080315220537/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/09/06/stories/2004090601680400.htm . 15 March 2008 . A finger in every pie . The Hindu . 6 September 2004 . Sangeeta Barooah . Pisharoty . 30 July 2018 .
  4. Web site: rediff.com, Movies: Supari is all about easy money. Rediff.com. 27 June 2024. 27 January 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20050127011609/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/may/02sld3.htm. live.
  5. Web site: First Look: Villain of Ayan mobbed!. Rediff. 28 June 2024. 7 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230307032037/http://movies.rediff.com/look/2009/mar/30/akashdeep-saigal-mobbed-in-tamil-nadu.htm. live.
  6. News: Movie Review: It doesn't get worse than Saltanat. Mohammad Kamran. Jawaid. 31 July 2014. DAWN.COM. 28 June 2024. 3 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190403203043/https://www.dawn.com/news/1122387. live.
  7. News: Meet the villains of Kavan!. Janani. K. 27 October 2016. Deccan Chronicle. 28 June 2024. 22 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171122132649/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/271016/meet-the-villains-of-kavan.html. live.
  8. Web site: Who is Akashdeep Saigal. 30 November 2011. 8 April 2024. 5 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221005011751/https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-tv-just-who-is-akashdeep-saigal/20111130.htm. live.
  9. News: . 12 October 2006 . Akashdeep leaves judges shell-shocked! . . Mumbai . . 7 April 2024 . 4 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240204041528/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/akashdeep-leaves-judges-shell-shocked/story-94EHsldWoira43ND4tG9bK.html . live .
  10. Web site: Kuchh Is Tara to go off air. 21 August 2008. 8 April 2024. 7 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230307032035/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/aug/21dimple.htm. live.
  11. Web site: The most controversial shows on TV. 6 October 2009. 24 October 2020. 26 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026170630/https://m.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-most-controversial-tv-show/20091006.htm. live.
  12. Web site: Akshdeep gives Endemol Zor ka Jhatka. 1 February 2011. 21 April 2024. 5 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221005011747/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Akshdeep-gives-Endemol-Zor-ka-Jhatka/articleshow/7402968.cms. live.
  13. Web site: Akashdeep Saighal to enter Bigg Boss tonight. 24 October 2011. 8 April 2024. 2 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221002191419/https://www.rediff.com/amp/movies/report/akashdeep-saighal-to-enter-bigg-boss/20111024.htm. live.
  14. Web site: Maharaja Ranjit Singh review: Nothing stands out, except a dry script, and a sad Akashdeep Saigal. 22 March 2017. 24 October 2020. 18 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210618090132/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/what%27s-hot/story/maharaja-ranjit-singh-review-nothing-stands-out-except-a-dry-script-and-a-sad-akashdeep-saigal-life-ok-lifetv-967015-2017-03-22. live.
  15. News: Telly awards 2004 Popular Awards nominees. 2013-12-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20131016123453/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k4/nominee.htm. 2013-10-16. dead.
  16. News: Telly awards 2005 Popular Awards winners. 2013-12-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20180917175616/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k5/winners.htm. 2018-09-17. dead.
  17. News: Telly awards 2007 Popular Awards nominees. 15 April 2021. 11 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180911073650/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k7/popular07.htm. dead.

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