Vishal Singh (actor, born 1974)

Vishal Singh (born 16 January 1974) is an Indian television and film actor. He made his soap debut with science fiction series Indradhanush in 1989 along with Karan Johar. He is most known for his role as Sanju in the comedy series, Dekh Bhai Dekh He was seen as Naitik in the hit soap opera Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, airing on Star Plus.[2]

For the actor born in 1985, see Vishal Singh (actor, born 1985).

Vishal Singh
Born1974 (age 45–46)[1]
Occupation
  • Actor
  • model
Years active1982–present
Spouse(s)Adita Wahi

Career

Vishal Singh was born and brought up in Indore.[3] He made his acting debut as a child actor in the 1982 film Rajput. In 1989, Singh made his television debut as part of the cast of the television show Indradhanush on DD, which was directed by Anand Mahendroo. The story was of four boys and their school life. After this show, Anand Mahendroo selected Singh for Dekh Bhai Dekh. In the 90s he also played an important role of Bilal in the famous serial Gul Gulshan Gulfaam, directed by Ved Rahi. He had also appeared in the music videos Maikhane se Sharab se, by Pankaj Udhas, playing a drunkard and Sriram Iyer's Aisa Bhi Kabhi Hota Hai.

In 2011, he joined the cast of the TV series, Parvarrish - Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi, playing the role of a father as Jeet Ahuja.[1]

In 2016, he was finalized to portray the parallel lead role of Naitik Singhania in Star Plus's longest-running drama series Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[4] About joining the popular show, he said "I am very excited to play the role of Naitik. Men like him are rarely found today and nothing better than playing an ideal man on screen who can definitely set an example. He is the perfect husband, father and son."[5] In the show, he replaced actor Karan Mehra, who has played Naitik's character for almost seven years.

Television
YearShowRoleChannel
1988Mirza GhalibYoung Ghalib
1989IndradhanushDD National; all 13 episodes
1991Gul Gulshan GulfaamBilal
1993–1997Dekh Bhai DekhSanjay Dewan (Sanju)DD Metro, Sony TV
1997–1998GhutanAvinash
1998Saturday SuspenseEpisode 88Zee TV
2000 Rishtey - DishaZee TV
2002Dil Hai Ki Manta NahinAmitSony TV
2002Hum Hain Dilwale[6]AjaySony TV
2003KashmeerKinshuk KachrooStar Plus
2003 C.I.D.Naveen (Episode 273 & Episode 274) Sony TV; 2 episodes
2003 Krishna ArjunEpiside 51 - Episode 55Star Plus
2003–2004LipstickTarun SinghaniaZee TV
2004Dekho Magar Pyaar SeStar Plus
2004RoohRanjeet (Episode 7)Zee TV
2004-2005 Kabhi Haan Kabhi NaaDipankarZee TV
2005–2006Astitva...Ek Prem KahaniDr. Siddhant Awasthi (Sid)Zee TV
2005–2007Ek Ladki Anjaani SiYash MamuSony TV
2007 Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai Rajveer Star Plus
2007–2008BhabhiDr. Dev ThakralStar Plus
2008–2009Aathvaan Vachan[7]AadeshSony TV
2011–2013Parvarrish - Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi[8]Jeet AhujaSony TV
2016–2018Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiNaitik SinghaniaStar Plus

References
  1. "Want to be reel life father in real: Vishal Singh". NDTV. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  2. "'Dekh Bhai Dekh' Fame Vishal Singh Is the New Naitik of 'Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'". DailyBhaskar. 28 July 2016.
  3. "Dilli khana's the best: Vishal Singh". The Times Of India. 23 November 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
  4. "Is Vishal Singh the new Naitik in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  5. "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai gets a new Naitik, actor Vishal Singh makes a star entry, see pics". The Indian Express. 17 September 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  6. "Hum Hain Dilwale (Sony, Wednesdays, 20.00)". TheHindu. 15 March 2002.
  7. "Talking point: with vishal singh; Television's chocolate boy takes on another goody-goody role". TheIndianExpress. 25 August 2008.
  8. "I am an unmarried father of three kids: Vishal Singh". DailyBhaskar. 11 November 2011.
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