Dhairya Karwa Explained

Dhairya Karwa
Birth Place:Jaipur, Rajasthan
Birth Date:19 November 1990
Alma Mater:Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi
Occupation:Actor
Yearsactive:2019–present

Dhairya Karwa (born 19 November 1990) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. He made his acting debut with (2019), and has since played Ravi Shastri in 83 (2021) and an aspiring writer in Gehraiyaan (2022).[1] Karwa has since starred in the thriller series Gyaarah Gyaarah (2024).

Early life

Karwa was born on 19 November 1990 in Jaipur, Rajasthan.[2] [3] Karwa studied at Welham Boys’ School in Dehradun, where he was the school team’s Basketball captain and at Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.[4] Karwa played basketball for his college, and represented the Uttarakhand State team.[5] He worked as a data analyst in Gurugram, before becoming a model. He modeled for many brands like Star Movies and Kerala Tourism.[6]

Career

Karwa made his acting debut in 2019 with .[7] [8] He portrayed Captain Sartaj Singh Chandhok. The film was a box office success grossing ₹359.73 crore.[9] [10] The same year, he made his web debut with Made in Heaven portraying Samar Ranawat.[11] [12]

He next appeared in the 2020 short film Amritsar Junction. He portrayed a rioter in the film based on 1947 communal riots during the Partition of India.[13] In 2021, he appeared in Kabir Khan's sports film 83, where he portrayed cricketer Ravi Shastri.[14] [15] Despite the positive reviews, the film was unsuccessful at the Indian box office, it grossed ₹193.73 crore.[16] Karwan received moderately positive reviews for his performance.[17]

Karwan next portrayed an aspiringr write in Shakun Batra's Gehraiyaan, opposite Deepika Padukone.[18] [19] The film premiered on 11 February 2022 on Amazon Prime Video and received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. Pinkvilla noted, "Dhairya Karwa makes his presence felt enough while sharing screen space with Deepika."[20] While DNA India mentioned, "Karwa makes a solid impression by playing the ignorant partner."[21]

He next appeared alongside Tara Sutaria in Apurva.[22] Karwa has appeared in advertisements for Slice[23] and Shoppers Stop.[24]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRole NotesRef.
2019Captain Sartaj Singh Chandhok
2020Amritsar JunctionRioterShort film
202183Ravi Shastri[25]
2022GehraiyaanKaran Arora[26]
2023ApurvaSiddharth "Sid"[27]

Television

YearTitleRole NotesRef.
2019Made in HeavenSamar RanawatEpisode: "A Royal Affair"[28]
2024Gyaarah GyaarahInspector/ ASI Shaurya Anthwal [29]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dhairya Karwa on life before Gehraiyaan: 'Kept giving auditions whenever I learnt about a film' . 1 February 2022 . The Indian Express . 31 January 2022 .
  2. Web site: Deepika Padukone sends birthday love to 'gentle soul' Dhairya Karwa; Wishes him super success and stardom . 20 November 2020 . Pinkvilla .
  3. News: Ananya Panday has the sweetest birthday wish for co-star Dhairya Karwa; shares a stunning picture . 20 November 2021 . Times of India . 19 November 2020 .
  4. News: Gehraiyaan actor Dhairya Karwa Interview! Says one faces rejections more than acceptance in Bollywood . 4 February 2022 . Times of India . 3 February 2022 .
  5. Web site: DHAIRYA KARWA, OF URI AND '83 FAME, SHARES HIS BASKETBALL JOURNEY . 19 December 2022 . Ekalavyas .
  6. Web site: Exclusive! Dhairya Karwa: From Data Analyst to Romancing Deepika Padukone . 6 February 2022 . The Quint . 5 February 2022 .
  7. News: A year after surgical strikes, Ronnie Screwvala announces URI starring Vicky Kaushal . The Indian Express . 18 November 2018.
  8. News: View picture: It's a wrap up for Yami Gautam and Vicky Kaushal's Uri . Pinkvilla . 18 November 2018 . 14 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180914111459/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/view-picture-it-s-wrap-yami-gautam-and-vicky-kaushal-s-uri-424921 . dead .
  9. Web site: 'URI - THE SURGICAL STRIKE. 5 March 2019. Box Office India. 20 February 2022.
  10. News: Sen . Raja . Uri review: Vicky Kaushal leads an efficient but unimpressive attack . 18 January 2019 . Hindustan Times.
  11. Web site: Farhan Akhtar unveils first look poster of web series Made In Heaven . The Indian Express . 17 January 2019 . 17 January 2019.
  12. Web site: Made In Heaven review: The best desi original by Amazon Prime, it unmasks the shiny lies of big fat Indian weddings . 8 March 2019 . Hindustan Times. 8 March 2019 .
  13. Web site: Amritsar Junction — a tale of courage during Partition riots . 24 March 2020 . Tribune India . en . 24 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211224145636/https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/bathinda/test-for-rimc-to-be-held-on-june-1-2-in-chandigarh-43840 . live.
  14. News: Ranveer Singh finds his Ravi Shastri in Dhairya Karwa . 26 December 2021 . The Times of India . 22 February 2019 . en . 24 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211224145636/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ranveer-singh-finds-his-ravi-shastri-in-dhairya-karwa/articleshow/68108248.cms . live.
  15. Web site: 1983 Cricket World Cup Movie: Who is playing whom in the Ranveer Singh-starrer . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190224174037/https://m.mid-day.com/articles/1983-cricket-world-cup-movie-whos-playing-who-in-the-ranveer-singh-starrer/20434182 . 24 February 2019 . 27 February 2019 . Mid Day.
  16. News: 83 Movie Review: FIVE reasons why you should not miss Kabir Khan's sports drama starring Ranveer Singh . 25 December 2021 . The Times of India . en . 25 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211225152519/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/83-five-reasons-why-you-should-not-miss-kabir-khans-sports-drama-starring-ranveer-singh/photostory/88444588.cms. live.
  17. Web site: Adarsh . Taran . 24 December 2021 . 83 Movie Review: 83 is a winner - on pitch, on screen too. . live . 25 December 2021 . Bollywood Hungama . en . 24 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211224181845/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/83/critic-review/83-movie-review/83-is-a-winner-on-pitch-on-screen-too/ .
  18. News: 'Ab toh title rakhlo': Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday, Deepika Padukone wrap the shoot of Shakun Batra's untitled next . Bollywood Hungama . 20 August 2021.
  19. News: Gehraiyaan teaser: Deepika Padukone-Siddhant Chaturvedi's passion throw Ananya Panday, Dhairya Karwa into the deep . 20 December 2021 . The Indian Express.
  20. Web site: Gehraiyaan Review: Deepika Padukone steers Shakun Batra's complex love drama remarkably . Pinkvilla . 12 February 2022 . 11 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220211161145/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/gehraiyaan-review-deepika-padukone-steers-shakun-batras-complex-love-drama-remarkably-1020231 . live .
  21. Web site: 'Gehraiyaan' movie review: Deepika Padukone, Ananya Panday starrer is too complicated for the masses . DNA India . 7 April 2022 . 5 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220405161608/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-gehraiyaan-movie-review-deepika-padukone-ananya-panday-siddhant-chaturvedi-film-is-not-everyone-s-cup-of-tea-2933566/amp. live.
  22. Web site: Apurva: Gehraiyaan actor Dhairya Karwa to star opposite Tara Sutaria in Star Studios and Cine1 Studios' edge-of-the-seat thriller . Bollywood Hungama . 10 November 2022 . 10 November 2022.
  23. Web site: Dhairya Karwa shares his experience of working with Katrina Kaif in an ad for Slice . Filmfare . 11 March 2022.
  24. Web site: WATCH! Shoppers Stop's #NayiDiwaliNayiSoch with Yami Gautam and Dhairya Karwa . Shoppers Stop - Youtube . 1 October 2022.
  25. News: Dhairya Karwa: It's challenging to play Ravi Shastri . 24 December 2021 . The Times of India . 15 April 2019 . en . 24 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211224202744/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/dhairya-karwa-its-challenging-to-play-ravi-shastri/articleshow/68874943.cms . live .
  26. Web site: Meet Dhairya Karwa, Deepika Padukone's co-star in 'Gehraiyaan' . DNA India . 28 January 2022.
  27. Web site: Dhairya Karwa to star opposite Tara Sutaria in Apurva, says 'thrilled to embark on this journey' . India Today . 10 November 2022 . 11 November 2022.
  28. Web site: Exclusive: In Bed With Dhairya Karwa: "I can't respond to a 'Hey' in DMs. Be original!" . Hindustan Times . 13 March 2022 . 13 March 2022.
  29. Web site: Here's all we know about Karan Johar, Guneet Monga's new project Gyaarah Gyaarah . 24 April 2024 . Filmfare . en.