Vishal Jethwa Explained
Vishal Jethwa (born 6 July 1994) is an Indian television and film actor. He is known for portraying Akbar on Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap which aired on Sony TV,[2] and Sunny in Mardaani 2.[3]
Early life
Jethwa is a Gujarati.[4] He was born to Naresh and Preeti Jethwa on 6 July 1994.[5] He completed his graduation from Thakur College of Science and Commerce.[6]
Career
Vishal started his acting career in 2013 by landing a lead role of Akbar on Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap.[7] In 2015, he was roped in to play Bali in Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman.[8] In 2016, he landed an important role of a terrorist on Diya Aur Baati Hum as Chota Packet.[9] In the same year, he bagged the role of Nasir on Peshwa Bajirao.[10] In August 2017, he replaced actor Bhavesh Balchandani to play the role of Krishna on Chakradhari Ajay Krishna.[11] He also has appears in Colors TV's Thapki Pyar Ki as Prince and Ghatotkacha that will air on Life OK.[12]
In his Hindi film debut, Jethwa was cast as the main antagonist in the 2019 film Mardaani 2. His performance was well received by the critics and the audience.[13]
In 2022, he featured in Disney+ Hotstar's medical thriller series Human alongside Shefali Shah and Kirti Kulhari.[14] [15] Later that year, he played the title role in Revathi's slice of life drama film, Salaam Venky, co-starring Kajol, Rajeev Khandelwal, Rahul Bose, Prakash Raj and Aahana Kumra.[16] [17]
In May 2023, Jethwa played a pivotal role in Vidyut Jammwal's IB71.[18] He also featured as Hassan Ali, in Tiger 3.
Filmography
Films
Television
Music videos
Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- News: PHOTOS: Bali aka Vishal Jethwa of 'Sankat Mochan…' celebrates his birthday with on screen villain . https://web.archive.org/web/20190604163526/https://daily.bhaskar.com/news/ENT-TV-photos-bali-aka-vishal-jethwa-of-sankat-mochan-celebrates-his-birthday-with-on-s-5043903-PHO.html . 4 June 2019 . 4 June 2019 . . 6 July 2015 . hi.
- News: Farzeen . Sana . 14 December 2019 . All that you need to know about Vishal Jethwa . The Indian Express . 15 August 2021.
- News: Vishal Jethwa on prepping for Mardaani 2: I used to lock myself up in my house for hours . India Today . ANI . 18 December 2019 . 16 March 2020.
- News: Diwali special: In Pics: Maharana Pratap fame, Vishal Jethwa makes a unique rangoli. 22 October 2014. 17 March 2018. Kiran Jain. Daily Bhaskar.
- Web site: Rakhi Special: Vishal Jethwa aka Maharana Pratap gifts gold pendant to his sister. Kiran Jain. Daily Bhaskar. 12 August 2014. 17 March 2018.
- News: Vishal Jethwa Facts: Some interesting facts about Mardaani 2 villain . 17 October 2020 . The Live Mirror . 12 December 2019.
- Web site: In Pics: Meet Badshah Akbar aka Vishal Jethwa from Maharana Pratap. Kiran Jain . Daily Bhaskar. 11 July 2014. 17 March 2018.
- Web site: Child actor Vishal Jethwa to play Bali in 'Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman'. Kiran Jain . Daily Bhaskar. 10 May 2015. 17 March 2018.
- Web site: If You Think 'Diya Aur Baati Hum' Is Going off Air? Wait, till You Know about the New Entry!. Kiran Jain . Daily Bhaskar. 12 August 2016. 17 March 2018.
- Web site: Vishal Jethwa to play Bajirao's rival in 'Peshwa Bajirao'. Neha Maheshwri . Times of India. 1 November 2016. 17 March 2018.
- Web site: Vishal Jethwa to play Lord Krishna on TV show. IANS. Times of India. 11 August 2017. 17 March 2018. Indo-Asian News Service.
- Web site: 13 December 2019. Mysterious villain revealed, Vishal Jethwa plays the baddie. 15 August 2021. Hindustan Times. en.
- News: Vishal Jethwa says preparing for his Mardaani 2 role of rapist was painful . Hindustan Times . ANI . 17 December 2019 . 22 November 2023.
- News: Sen . Srijita . 13 January 2022 . Actor Vishal Jethwa Recalls Being Scared of Talking to Shefali Shah During Human Shoot . News18 . 28 September 2023.
- News: Actor Vishal Jethwa talks about support both his directors provided on sets of 'Human' . National Herald . 10 January 2022 . 28 September 2023.
- News: Das . Tina . 9 December 2022 . Revathi's Salaam Venky a celebration of human spirit. Kajol-Vishal Jethwa pairing unmissable . ThePrint . 28 September 2023.
- News: Kothwani . Hiren . 10 December 2022 . 'Salaam Venky' movie review: Emotional, not a sob fest . Mid-day . 10 December 2022.
- News: 'IB71' Trailer: Vidyut Jammwal brings secret mission that was hidden for 50 years . ThePrint . ANI . 24 April 2023 . 24 April 2023.
- News: 8 March 2022 . Women's Day 2022: Upcoming movies helmed by Mollywood female filmmakers . en . The Times of India . 12 May 2022.
- News: Trailer Of IB71 Out: Watch Vidyut Jammwal's Mission Possible To Save India . 24 April 2023 . News18 . 24 April 2023.
- News: Yadav . Monica . 25 October 2021. EXCLUSIVE: Mardaani 2 breakout star Vishal Jethwa signs Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Tiger 3 . . 9 November 2021.
- News: Enemies turn friends on the sets of Maharana Pratap . 9 November 2021 . The Times of India . 21 May 2014.
- News: Vishal Jethwa - Profile . the Times of India . 9 November 2021.
- News: 'अकबर\' के बाद अब \'बाली\' के रोल में दिखाई देंगे विशाल जेठवा. https://web.archive.org/web/20211109134258/https://www.bhaskar.com/news/ENT-TV-vishal-jethwa-to-play-bali-in-sankatmochan-mahabali-hanuman-4989535-NOR.html . 9 November 2021 . Dainik Bhaskar . 9 November 2021.
- Web site: 16 December 2019. ये है फिल्म 'मर्दानी-2' का खूंखार विलेन, तस्वीरों में देखें इनका रियल लाइफ जलवा. 9 November 2021. News18 हिंदी. hi.
- News: Vishal Jethwa to be seen in Ek Duje Ke Vaste . 9 November 2021 . The Times of India . 12 February 2016.
- News: Gupta . Apoorva . Singh . Shalu . Meet Vishal Jethwa, the mysterious villain in Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 2 . 28 September 2023 . India TV News . 13 December 2019 . en.
- News: Bhavesh Balchandani OUT and Vishal Jethwa IN as Lord Krishna on TV show . ABP News . IANS . 12 August 2017 . 9 November 2021.
- News: 29 December 2021. Shefali Shah, Kirti Kulhari and Vishal Jethwa come together for medical thriller Human. 29 December 2021. Tribune. en.
- Vishal Jethwa all set for a romantic role . 25 June 2021 . Filmfare . 7 April 2021.
- News: Filmfare 2020 Full Winners' List: Gully Boy Sweeps All Major Awards; Rest Gets Distributed Among Uri, Article 15 India.com . 28 September 2023 . India.com . 16 February 2020 . en.
- Web site: List of awards won by Mardaani 2 & Cast. 15 August 2021. www.yashrajfilms.com.
- Web site: Zee Cine Awards 2020 . ZEE5 . 28 September 2023.
- Web site: IIFA - International Indian Film Academy - 2020. 15 August 2021. IIFA - International Indian Film Academy. en.
- Filmfare OTT Awards 2022 . Filmfare . 4 December 2022.