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Rajniesh Duggal is an Indian film and television actor, as well as a model. He won the title of Grasim Mr. India 2003 and represented India at the Mr. International 2003 pageant held in London, where he was named the 1st runner-up. In 2005, Duggal received the Kingfisher 'Model of the Year' award. He made his Bollywood debut in the horror thriller 1920,[1] directed by Vikram Bhatt. In 2014, he participated in the reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5, where emerged as the winner.[2]
Rajniesh Duggal | |
|---|---|
 Duggal in 2011 | |
| Born | 19 November 1979 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse |
Pallavee Duggal (m. 2010) |
| Children | Teeyaa Duggal |
Career
editDuggal started his career as a model by winning the title of Mister India World.[3] He also did several TV commercials and ad campaigns like Raymond suitings, Kitkat, Monte Carlo, Wagon R, Yamaha, Videocon and Clinic All Clear.[4]
He made his acting debut in 2008 with Vikram Bhatt's horror thriller movie 1920,[5] alongside Adah Sharma, where he played the lead role of Arjun Rathod, a man who vows to protect his possessed wife.[6] In 2011, Duggal appeared in his next horror thriller Phhir, where he collaborated with Bhatt and Sharma for the second time. He portrayed the role of Kabir Malhotra, a doctor who is in the search of his missing wife (played by Roshni Chopra). In 2012, Duggal appeared in Bhatt's supernatural thriller Dangerous Ishhq co-starring Karishma Kapoor and Jimmy Sheirgill.[7] In 2014, Duggal played the role of Deepak in Rajshri Productions' Samrat & Co.
In 2014, Duggal went on to become the winner of the television stunt reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 5.
Duggal appeared in the music video "Mohabbat Barsa Dena Tu", alongside Surveen Chawla, from Bhatt's horror movie Creature 3D. In 2015, he played the lead role of Shravan in Bobby Khan's period thriller drama Ek Paheli Leela, co-starring Sunny Leone and Jay Bhanushali. He also appeared in Syed Ahmed Afzal's crime thriller Laal Rang as an inspector, co-starring with Randeep Hooda and Akshay Oberoi in 2016.
Duggal played a young boy from Banaras in the romantic comedy Direct Ishq, with Arjun Bijlani playing the other lead. At the same time, he portrayed the role of a lover in Ek Paheli Leela alongside Sunny Leone. Duggall and Leone went on to do another film together titled Beiimaan Love where he played an obsessive lover.
He also did a special appearance in Laal Rang, where he played S.P. Gajraj Singh.
In 2016, Duggall had two more releases: Saansein, a supernatural thriller; and Wajah Tum Ho, a crime thriller where he played a negative character.
In 2017, he helmed the role of a fearless warrior Varundev and Jaldev in the TV series Aarambh: Kahaani Devsena Ki. He then played the role of Krishna for the mega TV series Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran for Colors in 2019-20.
He also did Life OK's theatrical show Ramleela Ajay Devgn ke Saath as Lord Ram[8][9] He also featured in the video of the song by Bombay Vikings named Chodd Do Aanchal.
Duggal has been working on a limited series, Aarambh.
Personal life
editDuggal graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Apeejay School of Management and a B.Com from Delhi University.[10]
He is married to Pallavee Duggall,[11] and the couple have a daughter named Teeyaa.[12]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1920 | Arjun Rathod | Debut Film | [13] |
| 2011 | Phhir | Kabir Malholtra | [14] | |
| Be Careful | Sameer Malhotra | [15] | ||
| 2012 | Dangerous Ishq | Rohan | [16] | |
| This Weekend | Ajay | [17] | ||
| 2013 | Main Krishna Hoon | Himself | Special appearance in "Govinda Aala Re" song | [18] |
| 2014 | Samrat & Co. | Deepak Khurana | [19] | |
| Spark | Arjun | |||
| Creature 3D | Himself | Special appearance in "Mohabbat Barsa Dena Tu" song | [20] | |
| 2015 | Ek Paheli Leela | Shravan | ||
| 2016 | Laal Rang | SP Gajraj Singh | ||
| Direct Ishq | Vickky Shukla | |||
| Beiimaan Love | Raj | |||
| Wajah Tum Ho | Rahul Oberoi | |||
| Saansein | Abhay | |||
| 2018 | Udanchhoo | Vikram | ||
| Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle | Dev | |||
| 2019 | Mushkil | Abeer | ||
| 2022 | Khalli Billi | Rohit | [21] | |
| Bal Naren | [22] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ramleela – Ajay Devgn Ke Saath | Rama | |
| 2014 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 | Contestant | Winner |
| 2017 | Aarambh | Varun Dev | |
| 2019–2020 | Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran | Lord Krishna | |
| 2022 | Sanjog | Rajeev Kothari | [23] |
| 2024 | Shri Ramayan Katha | Abhishek Singh |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Inspector Avinash | Inspector Ranvijay Ahlawat | JioCinema | |
| 2024 | Video Cam Scam | Sub Inspector Vinay Kumar | Epic On | |
| 2024 | Postcards | Dr Siddharth Kapoor | Netflix |
References
edit- ^ "1920: a scary love story". Hindustan Times. 23 October 2007. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ NDTV (26 May 2014). "Rajniesh Duggal Wins Khatron Ke Khiladi". Archived from the original on 20 July 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Models are spoilt like anything: Rajniesh Duggall". Mid-day.com. 13 August 2012. Archived from the original on 29 May 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "'A female fan tried to kiss me on the lips'". Hindustantimes.com. 2 September 2008. Archived from the original on 29 May 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Rajniesh Duggall's ready for any test!". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 12 May 2008. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Fame sometimes hinders growth: Rajniesh Duggall". Hindustantimes.com. 29 April 2012. Archived from the original on 29 May 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "4 looks of Karisma and Rajniesh in 'Dangerous Ishq' - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ Tejashree Bhopatkar. "Rajniesh Duggall as Ram, Richa Pallod as new sita of Ram Leela". The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Rajniesh Duggall wants to do intense love stories". Movies.ndtv.com. 26 October 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Rajniesh Duggall Biography, Profile". entertainment.oneindia.in. Archived from the original on 29 May 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "I'm constantly on cloud 9: Rajniesh". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 25 March 2009. Archived from the original on 31 December 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "'I don't mind getting up to change nappies'". Hindustantimes.com. 20 June 2010. Archived from the original on 29 May 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Rajniesh Duggall: From right to left". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 27 November 2008. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "I never get intimidated: Rajniesh Duggall". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 10 May 2012. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Rajniesh Duggall the prankster". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 17 October 2011. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Look who's playing Karisma Kapoor's lover?". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2 August 2011. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Kaatu Puli - Tamil Movie Reviews, Cast & Crew, Story & Synopsis". entertainment.oneindia.in. 17 February 2012. Archived from the original on 29 May 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Rajniesh shoots a 'dahi handi' song for animation movie". Hindustantimes.com. Archived from the original on 29 May 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Post 'Khatron...', Rajniesh eyes 'quality work'". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 26 May 2014. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "IMDB".
- ^ "Rajneesh Duggal Movies: Latest and Upcoming Films of Rajneesh Duggal | eTimes". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ "Bal Naren Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes", The Times of India, retrieved 21 October 2022
- ^ Maheshwri, Neha. "Exclusive! Rajniesh Duggall to make his daily soap debut with Sanjog - Times of India". The Times of India.
External links
edit- Rajniesh Duggall at IMDb
- Rajneesh Duggal on IMDb at the Wayback Machine (archived 2016-03-23)
- Rajneesh Duggal at Bollywood Hungama at the Wayback Machine (archived 2016-03-04)