Gurmeet Choudhary Explained

Gurmeet Choudhary
Birth Date:22 February 1984[1]
Birth Place:Bhagalpur, Bihar
Years Active:2006present
Children:2

Gurmeet Choudhary born on 22 February 1984 is an Indian actor and martial artist and born in Bhagalpur, Bihar. He is known for his portrayal of Rama in Ramayan, Maan Singh Khurana in Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi and Yash Suraj Pratap Scindia in Punar Vivaah - Zindagi Milegi Dobara.[2] [3]

In 2012, Gurmeet participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 and emerged as the winner. He also participated in Nach Baliye 6 and and emerged as the 1st runner-up in both. He made his film debut with Fox Studio's psychological thriller and horror Khamoshiyan.[4]

Early life and background

Gurmeet was born in Jairampur village in Bhagalpur, Bihar. [5] The Gurmeet Choudhary Foundation launched a post-Covid specialised care centre at his hometown.[6] His elder brother is a general physician in his hometown.[7]

Personal life

On 15 February 2011, Choudhary married actress Debina Bonnerjee.[8] On 4 October 2021, they married again.[9] [10]

On 3 April 2022, they had their first child, a girl.[11] [12] On 11 November 2022, they had their second child, another girl.[13]

Career

Gurmeets first gained prominence through his portrayal of Rama in the 2009 television series Ramayan, opposite Debina Bonnerjee who played the role of Sita.[14] Choudhary participated in the reality show Pati Patni Aur Woh with his then fiancée, Debina Bonnerjee who also played Sita in Ramayan.[15] After this show, he played the role of a business magnate Maan Singh Khurana in Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi alongside Drashti Dhami. He played a lead role in the show Punar Vivah as Yash Sindhia, alongside Kratika Sengar.[16]

Gurmeet participated in and won the fifth season of the popular dance contest Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa with choreographer Shampa Sonthalia. He competed in the dance contest Nach Baliye 6 alongside his wife Debina Bonnerjee, his co-star from Ramayan, whom he had married in 2011, in which he finished as the first runner up.[17] They were choreographed by Pratik Utekar. He participated in an action reality show where he was named the first runner-up.[18] [19] [20]

Gurmeet Choudhary's first foray into the Bollywood film industry[21] was in 2015 when he was cast as the character of Jaidev in the psychological thriller Khamoshiyan, produced by Fox Studios India and Vishesh Films.

He is also a trained martial artist.[22]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015KhamoshiyanJaidev Dhanrajgir
Mr. XHimselfSong: "Alif Se"
2016Wajah Tum HoAdvocate Ranveer Bajaj
2017Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo DeewanaPrince Veer
2018PaltanCapt. Prithvi Singh Dagar
2021The WifeVarun

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa BandhanBallu
2006MayaviHiranyanTamil serial
2008–2009RamayanLord Ram/ Lord Vishnu
2009Pati Patni Aur WohContestant
2010–2011Geet – Hui Sabse ParayiMaan Singh Khurana
2012Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5ContestantWinner
2012–2013Punar Vivaah - Zindagi Milegi DobaraYash Suraj Pratap Sindhia
2013Nach Baliye Shriman v/s ShrimatiContestant
2013–2014Nach Baliye 61st runner-up
20141st runner-up
2015I Can Do That2nd runner-up
2016Box Cricket League 2
2024Commander Karan SaxenaKaran SaxenaTV series on Disney+Hotstar

Special appearances

Year Title RoleRef.
2004Yeh Meri Life HaiGurmeet
2010 BandiniHimself
2011 Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani
Chotti Bahu – Sawar Ke Rang Rachi
2016 Diya Aur Baati Hum
2021[23]

Music videos

YearTitleSinger(s)Ref.
2019IntezaarAsees Kaur, Arijit Singh[24]
2021Bedardi Se Pyaar KaJubin Nautiyal
Barsaat Ki Dhun
MazaaB Praak[25]
Dil Galti Kar Baitha HaiJubin Nautiyal[26]
RavayateinSiddharth Hazarika
2022Dil Pe ZakhmJubin Nautiyal[27]
Tumse Pyaar KarkeTulsi Kumar, Jubin Nautiyal[28]
Kuch Baatein[29]
Teri Galliyon SeJubin Nautiyal[30]
2023Tere MereAsees Kaur, Stebin Ben[31]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Happy Birthday Gurmeet Chaudhary: A look at his most romantic pictures with wife Debina Bonnerjee. News 18. 24 August 2021. 24 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210824192512/https://www.news18.com/amp/photogallery/movies/happy-birthday-gurmeet-choudhary-a-look-at-his-most-romantic-pictures-with-wife-debina-bonnerjee-3460151.html. live.
  2. Web site: Ramayan 2008: Gurmeet Choudhary reveals how eating olives instead of berries landed him in the hospital. . 16 June 2020. 16 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200616054014/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ramayan-2008-gurmeet-choudhary-reveals-how-eating-olives-instead-of-berries-landed-him-in-the-hospital/articleshow/76393266.cms. live.
  3. Web site: How Gurmeet Choudhary came to Debina Bonnerjee's rescue on the sets of 'Ramayan'. . 16 June 2020. 24 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200524044859/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/how-gurmeet-choudhary-came-to-debina-bonnerjees-rescue-on-the-sets-of-ramayan/articleshow/75887965.cms. live.
  4. Web site: I want to be a Bollywood star: Gurmeet Choudhary – The Times of India . Timesofindia.indiatimes.com . 2014-02-01 . 2014-05-28 . 11 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180911083627/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/I-want-to-be-a-Bollywood-star-Gurmeet-Choudhary/articleshow/29665822.cms . live .
  5. Web site: अपने गांव भागलपुर पहुंचे गुरमीत चौधरी, तस्वीरें शेयर कर लिखा ये इमोशनल नोट. 22 October 2021. www.abplive.com. 14 November 2021. 19 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221019053528/https://www.abplive.com/states/bihar/gurmeet-choudhary-in-his-village-jairampur-bhagalpur-with-wife-debina-shares-photo-with-emotional-note-1985848. live.
  6. Web site: Gurmeet Choudhary's foundation opens the first ever post COVID centre. The Times of India. 14 November 2021. 19 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221019232132/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/gurmeet-choudharys-foundation-opens-the-first-ever-post-covid-specialised-care-centre-at-his-hometown-bihar/articleshow/83670681.cms. live.
  7. Web site: I am proud of my doctor brother working in Bihar but worried too: Gurmeet. 22 July 2020. Hindustan Times. 14 November 2021. 15 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221015124434/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/i-am-proud-of-my-doctor-brother-working-in-bihar-but-worried-too-gurmeet/story-6oM6cxUsKDqzhkZDDPcocN.html. live.
  8. Web site: Gurmeet Choudhary-Debina Bonnerjee Marry Again But This Time In Bengali Tradition View Pics . 2022-04-05 . www.india.com . en . 14 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221014194923/https://www.india.com/entertainment/tv-news-gurmeet-choudhary-debina-bonnerjee-marry-again-this-time-bengali-tradition-view-pics-5021897/ . live .
  9. Web site: Debina Bonnerjee And Gurmeet Choudhary "Finally" Have A Bengali Wedding, 10 Years After They Got Married . 2022-04-05 . NDTV.com . 26 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231026084410/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/debina-bonnerjee-and-gurmeet-choudhary-finally-have-a-bengali-wedding-10-years-after-they-got-married-2563438 . live .
  10. Web site: Gurmeet Choudhary-Debina Bonnerjee renew their vows in Bengali wedding in Kolkata . 2022-04-05 . India Today . en . 8 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221208003239/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/gurmeet-choudhary-debina-bonnerjee-renew-their-vows-in-bengali-wedding-in-kolkata-1861053-2021-10-05 . live .
  11. Web site: 5 April 2022 . Debina Bonnerjee-Gurmeet Choudhary welcome baby girl, share her first video: 'With utmost gratitude…' . 5 April 2022 . . en . 26 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221126221726/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/debina-bonnerjee-gurmeet-choudhary-welcome-baby-girl-share-first-video-with-utmost-gratitude-7851952/ . live .
  12. Web site: 4 April 2022 . Debina Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary become parents to baby girl, share first glimpse of child. . 5 April 2022 . . en . 8 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221208110523/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/debina-bonnerjee-and-gurmeet-choudhary-become-parents-to-baby-girl-share-first-glimpse-of-child-watch-video-101649051887736.html . live .
  13. Web site: Debina Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary bring their new born daughter home with a cute surprise; see pics. The Economic Times - The Times of India. 5 March 2023. 5 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230305192640/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/debina-bonnerjee-and-gurmeet-choudhary-bring-their-new-born-daughter-home-with-a-cute-surprise-see-pics/articleshow/95578609.cms. live.
  14. Web site: Exclusive - Gurmeet and I would actually fight about who would get into the makeup seat first, so the other could catch up on some sleep: Debina Bonnerjee. . 16 June 2020. 12 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200612002743/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-gurmeet-and-i-would-actually-fight-about-who-would-get-into-the-makeup-seat-first-so-the-other-could-catch-up-on-some-sleep-debina-bonnerjee/articleshow/76306731.cms. live.
  15. Web site: Gurmeet Choudhary chants 'Om' mantra to drive away lockdown anxiety. . 16 June 2020. 4 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604191312/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/gurmeet-choudhary-chants-om-mantra-to-drive-away-lockdown-anxiety/articleshow/76192110.cms. live.
  16. Web site: The Six Pack Ram Gurmeet Choudhary. 18 October 2014. 22 May 2017. 3 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170603063845/http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/the-six-pack-ram-gurmeet-choudhary/story-klXw565hmCQhzETHVKM7HP.html. live.
  17. News: Richa Barua, TNN. All work, no honeymoon: Gurmeet, Debina. 2011-02-17. 2013-09-15. 3 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140103071942/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-17/tv/28554179_1_debina-bonnerjee-reality-show-honeymoon. The Times of India. dead.
  18. Web site: Gurmeet Choudhary Khatron ke khiladi Season 5 Contestants, Participants . Colors.in.com . 2014-05-28 . 21 July 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150721172610/http://colors.in.com/in/khatronkekhiladi/contestant/gurmeet-choudhary-572.html . dead .
  19. Web site: Gurmeet- Debina join Khatron Ke Khiladi gang . The Indian Express . 2014-02-12 . 2014-05-28 . 20 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180920083937/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/gurmeet-debina-join-khatron-ke-khiladi-gang/ . live .
  20. Web site: Gurmeet becomes Runner up in Fear Factor- Khatron Ke Khiladi season 5 . . 25 May 2014 . 22 October 2014 . 19 November 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141119135314/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/Rajniesh-Duggall-wins-Fear-Factor-Khatron-Ke-Khiladi-season-5/photostory/35610828.cms . live .
  21. Web site: Gurmeet Choudhary on bagging his first Bollywood film: It was Mukesh Bhatt's wife, who first spotted me on TV playing Ram in Ramayan. . 16 June 2020. 17 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517231958/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/gurmeet-choudhary-on-bagging-his-first-bollywood-film-it-was-mukesh-bhatts-wife-who-first-spotted-me-on-tv-playing-ram-in-ramayan/articleshow/75760475.cms. live.
  22. News: Mumbai Mirror. 8 years since samosas: Gurmeet Choudhary. 2013-02-28. 2013-09-15. 3 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203052357/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-28/fitness/34749095_1_gurmeet-choudhary-martial-arts-punar-vivaah. The Times of India. dead.
  23. Web site: Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee to perform on Zee TV's Meet. 2022-02-06. Tribuneindia News Service. en. 21 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220921193612/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/gurmeet-choudhary-and-debina-bonnerjee-to-perform-on-zee-waali-diwali-meet-ke-ghar-332372. live.
  24. Web site: Song 'Intezaar' Sung By Arijit Singh, Asees Kaur Hindi Video Songs - Times of India. 2022-02-06. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. en. 28 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220928114402/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/latest-hindi-song-intezaar-sung-by-arijit-singh-asees-kaur/videoshow/72019297.cms. live.
  25. Web site: Mazaa gets a thumbs up. 2022-02-06. Tribuneindia News Service. en. 22 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220922081528/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/mazaa-gets-a-thumbs-up-218191. live.
  26. Web site: 2021-09-25. जुबिन नौटियाल-मौनी रॉय का गाना 'दिल गलती कर बैठा है' रिलीज होते ही हुआ वायरल, देखें VIDEO. 2022-02-06. News18 हिंदी. hi. 22 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220922060000/https://hindi.news18.com/news/entertainment/youtube-jubin-nautiyal-mouni-roy-song-dil-galti-kar-baitha-hai-release-today-3765109.html. live.
  27. Web site: Gurmeet Choudhary, Arjun Bijlani reunite for 'Dil Pe Zakhm' - Times of India. 2022-02-06. The Times of India. en. 22 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220922130923/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/gurmeet-choudhary-arjun-bijlani-reunite-for-dil-pe-zakam/articleshow/89140259.cms. live.
  28. Web site: 2022-02-01. टी-सीरीज का नया गाना 'तुमसे प्यार करके' हुआ रिलीज, तुलसी कुमार और जुबिन नौटियाल ने दी है आवाज. 2022-02-02. TV9 Hindi. hi. 20 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172054/https://www.tv9hindi.com/entertainment/ott/new-song-t-series-new-song-tumse-pyaar-karke-released-tulsi-kumar-and-jubin-nautiyal-have-given-voice-1037588.html/amp. live.
  29. Web site: Gurmeet Choudhary, Muskaan Sethi's love song 'Kuch Baatein' out . 2022-03-11 . Free Press Journal . en . 22 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922010139/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/watch-gurmeet-choudhary-muskaan-sethis-love-song-kuch-baatein-sung-by-payal-dev-out . live .
  30. Web site: Gurmeet Choudhary-Arushi Nishank's Teri Galliyon Se song gets love from fans . 2022-08-23 . Zee News . en . 23 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220823130336/https://zeenews.india.com/music/gurmeet-choudhary-arushi-nishank-s-teri-galliyon-se-song-gets-all-the-love-from-fans-watch-2498808.html . live .
  31. News: DRJ Records releases 'Tere Mere' by Javed-Mohsin featuring Gurmeet Choudhary & Tridha Choudhary . The Times of India . 2023-03-20 . 0971-8257 . 20 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230320192332/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/drj-records-releases-tere-mere-by-javed-mohsin-featuring-gurmeet-choudhary-tridha-choudhary/articleshow/98754136.cms?from=mdr . live .