# Pearl V Puri

Pearl V Puri (born 10 July 1989) is an Indian television actor. He is best known for playing Mahir Sehgal in Naagin 3 and Raghbir Malhotra in Bepanah Pyaar. He made his Hindi film debut in the 2023 film Yaariyan 2.

## Early life

Pearl V Puri was born on 10 July 1989 in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, into a Punjabi Hindu Khatri family to Vipin Puri and Pummy Puri. He has an elder sister Reet Vohra aka Quety Puri. Puri started his schooling at Maharishi Vidya Mandir Public School, Chhindwara. After a few years his family moved to Agra, Uttar Pradesh where he was enrolled at Raghendra Swarup Public School.
His father wanted him to join their family business but his mother supported his decision of becoming an actor. He began his career as a model and appeared in several commercials for various brands like Maruti Ritz, Fair One Cream, Pizza Hut.
Puri's father died in October 2020 following a heart attack.

## Personal life

Puri was in a 9 year-long relationship with a girl from Agra when he was in 10th standard. However the couple broke up after he left home to pursue his acting career.

## Career
### 2013–2017: Initial struggles

Puri made his acting debut on television as Ajay Tiwari in Dil Ki Nazar Se Khoobsurat (2013) on Sony TV. Following a cameo in Colors TV's Rangrasiya, he bagged his first leading role in the musical romantic drama Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil on Star Plus opposite Asmita Sood as Abeer Malhotra, a successful charming rockstar. Although the show ran for just 5 months, he gained recognition for his role as Abeer that earned him a Best Fresh New Face (Male) nomination at Indian Telly Awards. The show first aired on TV and later on Hotstar.
In 2016, Puri starred as Satyendra Sharma opposite Hiba Nawab in Swastik Pictures' Meri Saasu Maa on Zee TV. He next appeared as Arjun Shastri in Yash A Patnaik's fantasy TV series Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha (2016–2017) on Life OK.

### 2018–2021: Rise to prominence

From 2018 to 2019, Puri had his breakthrough role in the starring role of Mahir Sehgal / Mihir Sippi in Ekta Kapoor's notable supernatural TV series Naagin 3 alongside Surbhi Jyoti, which earned him a household name. He won the Best Actor Male (Critics) category at Gold Awards and received nominations for Best Actor Male (Popular) and Best Onscreen Jodi (Popular) at Indian Telly Awards.
In 2019, Puri ventured into discography with Peerh Meri co-starring Anita Hassanandani. He participated in Khatra Khatra Khatra and the fifth season of Kitchen Champion on Colors TV. He also appeared in the fourth season of Box Cricket League.
Puri next reteamed with Ekta Kapoor for the romantic mystery thriller Bepanah Pyaar (2019–2020) on Colors TV, playing Raghbir Malhotra alongside Aparna Dixit and Ishita Dutta. In 2020, he appeared in the music videos Teri Aankhon Mein and Teri Aankhon Mein Dance Cover. In late-2020, he was roped in opposite Nikki Sharma in Zee TV's Brahmarakshas 2, marking a hat-trick of his collaborations with Kapoor. However, the show culminated within five months due to low viewership.

### 2022–present: Film debut

In 2023, Puri made his Bollywood debut with the film Yaariyan 2 co-starring Divya Khosla Kumar and Meezaan Jafri.

## In the media

In 2018, Puri was ranked first in Times of India's Most Desirable Men on TV List.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
| 2023 | Yaariyan 2 | Bajrang Das Khatri | Hindi | Bollywood Debut | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2013 | Dil Ki Nazar Se Khoobsurat | Ajay Tiwari |
| 2014 | Rangrasiya | Samir |
| 2015 | Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil | Abeer Malhotra |
| 2016 | Meri Saasu Maa | Satyendra Sharma |
| 2016–2017 | Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha | Arjun Shastri |
| 2017 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? 3 | Sushant |
| 2018–2019 | Naagin 3 | Mahir Sehgal/Mihir Sippi |
| 2019 | Kitchen Champion 5 | Contestant |
| 2019 | Khatra Khatra Khatra | Contestant |
| 2019 | Box Cricket League 4 | Contestant |
| 2019–2020 | Bepanah Pyaar | Raghbir Malhotra |
| 2020–2021 | Brahmarakshas 2 - Jaag Utha Shaitaan | Angad Mehra |
| 2022 | Naagin: Basant Panchami Special | Mihir Sippi |

### Special appearances

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2015 | Nach Baliye 7 | Abeer |
| 2015 | Yeh Hai Mohabbatein | Abeer |
| 2015 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | Abeer |
| 2015 | Diya Aur Baati Hum | Abeer |
| 2015 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Abeer |
| 2015 | Dosti... Yaariyan... Manmarziyan | Abeer |
| 2016 | Kumkum Bhagya | Satyendra |
| 2016 | Jamai Raja | Satyendra |
| 2016 | Sarojini - Ek Nayi Pehal | Satyendra |
| 2017 | Kalash - Ek Vishwaas | Arjun |
| 2018 | Bigg Boss 12 | Mahir |
| 2019 | Rising Star 3 | Himself |
| 2019 | Dance Deewane 2 | Himself |
| 2019 | MTV Ace of Space 2 | Himself |
| 2020 | Choti Sarrdaarni | Raghbir |
| 2020 | Bahu Begum | Raghbir |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 13 | Raghbir |

### Music videos

| Year | Title | Singer(s) |
| 2019 | Peerh Meri | Himself |
| 2020 | Teri Aankhon Mein | Darshan Raval, Neha Kakkar |
| 2022 | Chaha Hai Tujhko | Sanjeev Rathod |
| 2022 | Hora Nu | Himself, Sara Gurpal |
| 2023 | Allah | Himself |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
| 2016 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Fresh New Face (Male) | Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil | Nominated |
| 2019 | Indian Telly Awards | High Rated Show (Popular) | Naagin 3 | Won |
| 2019 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Onscreen Jodi (Popular) (With Surbhi Jyoti) | Naagin 3 | Nominated |
| 2019 | Gold Awards | Best Actor Male (Critics) | Naagin 3 | Won |
| 2020 | Gold Glam and Style Awards | Stylish Actor (Male) – TV | — | Won |