# Gurmeet Choudhary

Gurmeet Choudhary (born 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.
In 2012, Gurmeet participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 and emerged as the winner. He also participated in Nach Baliye 6 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 and emerged as the 1st runner-up in both. He made his film debut with Fox Studio's psychological thriller and horror Khamoshiyan.

## Early life and background

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

## Personal life

On 15 February 2011, Choudhary married actress Debina Bonnerjee. On 4 October 2021, they married again.
On 3 April 2022, they had their first child, a girl. On 11 November 2022, they had their second child, another girl.

## 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. Choudhary participated in the reality show Pati Patni Aur Woh with his then fiancée, Debina Bonnerjee who also played Sita in Ramayan. 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.
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. They were choreographed by Pratik Utekar. He participated in an action reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (season 5) where he was named the first runner-up.
Gurmeet Choudhary's first foray into the Bollywood film industry 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.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2015 | Khamoshiyan | Jaidev Dhanrajgir | |
| 2015 | Mr. X | Himself | Song: "Alif Se" |
| 2016 | Wajah Tum Ho | Advocate Ranveer Bajaj | |
| 2017 | Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana | Prince Veer | |
| 2018 | Paltan | Capt. Prithvi Singh Dagar | |
| 2021 | The Wife | Varun | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | Ballu | |
| 2006 | Mayavi | Hiranyan | Tamil serial |
| 2008–2009 | Ramayan | Lord Ram/ Lord Vishnu | |
| 2009 | Pati Patni Aur Woh | Contestant | |
| 2010–2011 | Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi | Maan Singh Khurana | |
| 2012 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 | Contestant | Winner |
| 2012–2013 | Punar Vivaah - Zindagi Milegi Dobara | Yash Suraj Pratap Sindhia | |
| 2013 | Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati | Contestant | |
| 2013–2014 | Nach Baliye 6 | Contestant | 1st runner-up |
| 2014 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 | Contestant | 1st runner-up |
| 2015 | I Can Do That | Contestant | 2nd runner-up |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League 2 | Contestant | |
| 2024 | Commander Karan Saxena | Karan Saxena | TV series on Disney+Hotstar |
| 2024 | Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein | Guru | Netflix |

### Special appearances

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2004 | Yeh Meri Life Hai | Gurmeet |
| 2010 | Bandini | Himself |
| 2011 | Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani | Himself |
| 2011 | Chotti Bahu – Sawar Ke Rang Rachi | Himself |
| 2016 | Diya Aur Baati Hum | Himself |
| 2021 | Meet: Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet | Himself |

### Music videos

| Year | Title | Singer(s) |
| 2019 | Intezaar | Asees Kaur, Arijit Singh |
| 2021 | Bedardi Se Pyaar Ka | Jubin Nautiyal |
| 2021 | Barsaat Ki Dhun | Jubin Nautiyal |
| 2021 | Mazaa | B Praak |
| 2021 | Dil Galti Kar Baitha Hai | Jubin Nautiyal |
| 2021 | Ravayatein | Siddharth Hazarika |
| 2022 | Dil Pe Zakhm | Jubin Nautiyal |
| 2022 | Tumse Pyaar Karke | Tulsi Kumar, Jubin Nautiyal |
| 2022 | Kuch Baatein | Payal Dev, Jubin Nautiyal |
| 2022 | Teri Galliyon Se | Jubin Nautiyal |
| 2023 | Tere Mere | Asees Kaur, Stebin Ben |