Ali Merchant
Ali Merchant is an Indian actor and DJ. He has appeared in several well-known television serials, including Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki, Amber Dhara and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. In 2010 he appeared as a guest contestant in Colors' popular show Bigg Boss 4.
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Born | Ali Merchant 13 December 1984 Mumbai, India |
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Years active | 2006-present |
Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
Career
At the age of 17, Merchant won the Mr. Bombay title. He started his television acting career with the popular television Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii after playing the role of Bharat. He gained recognition by appearing in the television serials Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai, and Amber Dhara. After these roles, he played roles in the serials Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat and Do Hanson Ka Jodaa. In an episode of Yeh Hai Aashiqui he played the character Rudra, who reaches Mumbai in search of better future but ends up falling in love. He starred opposite Ruchi Savarn.[1][2] He also played the role of Rituraj in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
Television
Year | Serial | Role | Channel |
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2006 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Jauhar | Rahul (Episode 1) | STAR One |
2007 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Terrace | Inspector (Episode 18) | |
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Senapati | Rajkumar Aditya Singh (Episode 25) | ||
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Jai Maa Durga | Narendra (Episode 35) | ||
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Baat Ek Raat Ki | Karan (Episode 40) | ||
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Karvachauth | Sandeep (Episode 52) | ||
2007–2008 | Amber Dhara | Akshat | Sony Entertainment Television |
2008 | Rubi | Kunal Oberoi | |
2009 | Ghar Ek Sapna | Ansh Verma | Sahara One |
2009 | Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar | Rajveer | |
2009-2010 | Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | Kunwar Angad | |
2010 | Bandini | Vishal Mehra | |
2010 | Aahat - Rengti Chudail | Vishal | Sony TV |
2009-2011 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Rituraj | Star Plus |
2010 | Do Hanson Ka Jodaa | Rishi | |
2010 | Bigg Boss (Season 4) | Himself | Colors TV |
2011 | Looteri Dulhan | Ronit | |
2013 | Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath | Anuj/Ajay | |
2013 | Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki | Himself | |
2014 | Fear Files | Vishesh | Zee Tv |
2016 | Sadda Haq (Season 2) | Nirmaan |
References
- "Ali Merchant: Coming back to TV is like rejuvenation for me". The Times of India. 29 June 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- "It's great to be back on TV: Ali Merchant". The Indian Express. Mumbai. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.