Vardhan Rajeev Puri

Vardhan Puri is an Indian actor. He mainly acts in Hindi movies. He is the grandson of veteran actor Amrish Puri. He is known for his portrayal of Sahil Mehra and Surya Mehra in the 2019 romantic thriller Yeh Saali Aashiqui, for which he received a nomination for a Filmfare Awards for Best Actor in 2019.

 Early life and career 
Puri was born in Mumbai to Rajeev Puri and Meena Puri. His grandfather Amrish Puri was a famous film and theater actor most well known for playing villainous roles in Punjabi, Hindi cinema as well as other Indian and international film industries. 

During his collage years, Puri used to perform as a theatre artist. He has worked in 90 plays like Surya Ki Antim Kiran Se Surya Ki Pehli Kiran Tak, written by the award-winning playwright Surendra Verma, and Tughlaq. After completing his graduation, he started working as an assistant director for Yash Raj Films, contributing to movies like Ishaqzaade, Shudh Desi Romance and Daawat-e-Ishq.

In 2019, Puri commenced his acting career with a romantic thriller Yeh Saali Aashiqui along with Shivaleeka Oberoi. The film was directed by Cherag Ruparel and written by Ruparel. It was produced by Pen India Limited.

In 2020, Puri was signed for a lead role by Vivek Agnihotri for the movie The Last Show, alongside Anupam Kher and Satish Kaushik.

In 2021, he was cast as the lead in two other films titled Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story, a romantic film directed by Kunal Kohli and co-starring Kaveri Kapur, the daughter of Shekhar Kapur, and Aseq, a supernatural horror film helmed by Sarim Momin. The films were shot in the UK.

 Filmography 
YearFilmRoleNotes2014BumbhaiyyaLead characterShort film2019SankiYeh Saali AashiquiLead characterNominated - Filmfare Award for Best Male DebutBy Invite OnlyTelevision show2020The Last Show (Nautanki)Lead character2021Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love StoryLead character2021AseqLead character

 As an assistant director 

 Ishaqzaade - 2012(FAKE)
 Shuddh Desi Romance - 2013(FAKE)
 Daawat-e-Ishq - 2014(FAKE)

 Awards and nominations 

 2019: Nominated for a Filmfare Awards for Best Male Actor(FAKE)

 References 

 Other websites 


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Category:Year of birth missing (living people)
Category:Actors from Mumbai