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Rithvik Dhanjani
Dhanjani in 2023
Born (1988-11-05) 5 November 1988 (age 36)[1]
Alma materCity of London College, London
Occupations
  • Actor
  • television host
  • dancer
Years active2009-present
Known forPyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani
Pavitra Rishta
Super Dancer
Cartel
PartnerAsha Negi (2013-2020)[2]

Rithvik Dhanjani (born 5 November 1988) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television and web shows. He made his acting debut in 2009, portraying Parth in Bandini.[3] Dhanjani earned wider recognition with his portrayal of Arjun Digvijay Kirloskar in Pavitra Rishta. He is a recipient of one Indian Telly Award and Gold Award each, along with other nominations.[4][5]

Dhanjani had his first success with Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, where he was seen portraying Jay Khurana. His film debut Jo Hum Chahein (2011), failed to leave a mark. The year 2013, marked a turning point in his career when he turned host with Yeh Hai Aashiqui and his success there led to him hosting other shows including India's Next Superstars, Super Dancer, India's Best Dramebaaz and So You Think You Can Dance. He made his web debut with I Don't Watch TV (2016) and has been part of successful web series including XXX (2018) and Cartel (2021).

In addition to his acting career, Dhanjani has won reality shows such as Nach Baliye 6, with his then partner Asha Negi and I Can Do That.[6]

Early life

Dhanjani was born on 5 November 1988 in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh.[7] His family, who's Sindhi, moved to Dubai soon after he was born.[8][9] He has a younger sister named Heena Dhanjani.[10] He did his schooling in Dubai and complete his graduation from City of London College, London. In his college days, he was into acting, modeling and hosting shows.[11][12]

Later, Dhanjani got involved in theater for as long as two and a half years. After doing theatre and events in Dubai, he decided to shift to Mumbai to become an actor.[13] He then did an acting course from the Kishore Namit Kapoor Institute before entering the television industry.[13][14]

Career

Debut and early roles (2009–2012)

Dhanjani began his acting career with a cameo in Bandini in 2009, where he played Parth, a negative character.[15] He then portrayed supporting parts of Prithvi Pundir in Bairi Piya from 2009 to 2010[16] and Partho Rawal in Tere Liye in 2010.[17]

He had his big break with Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani where he played the antagonist, Jay Khurana from 2010 to 2011, who was a werewolf and in love with Sukirti Kandpal's character.[18][19] In 2011, he made his film debut with Jo Hum Chahein, portraying Akash. The film received mixed to negative reviews and was a box-office failure. He also worked in the short film, Aftermath portraying Ali.[20]

In June 2012 Rithvik entered Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 as wild card entry and became the second runner up.[21][22]

Establishment as an actor and presenter (2013-2019)

Dhanjani with Pavitra Rishta's team

Dhanjani's portrayal of Arjun Digvijay Kirloskar opposite Asha Negi in Balaji Telefilms's Pavitra Rishta proved as a major turning point in his career.[23] He portrayed the character from 2011 to 2014.[24][25] Dhanjani won Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance, along with various other nominations.[26]

In 2013, he hosted India's Best Dramebaaz with Ragini Khanna.[27][28] From 2013 to 2015, he hosted two seasons of Yeh Hai Aashiqui, which gained him further praises.[29][30] In 2013, he also portrayed Kabir, opposite Mihika Verma in an episode of Yeh hai Aashiqui.[31] In 2015, he and Negi recreated their love story in the final episode of Season 1.[32]

The same year, he participated in Nach Baliye 6 with his then partner Asha Negi and they emerged as the winners.[33][34] In 2014, he portrayed Vidhyut in MTV Fanaah.[35] In the same year, he participated in the dance reality show Dare 2 Dance and hosted the finale episode of India's Raw Star.[36][37] He hosted a variety of shows such as V Distraction and Nach Baliye 7 with Karan Patel.[38][39]

Dhanjani emerged as the winner of the stunt based reality show I Can Do That.[40] He has also hosted India's Best Dramebaaz (Season 2) the same year.[41] Dhanjani hosted four shows in 2016 including Pyaar Ki Yeh Kahani Suno,[42] So You Think You Can Dance, Man Vs. Job[43] and Super Dancer (Chapter 1). Dhanjani nade his web debut with I Don't Watch TV in 2016.[44]

In 2017, he first hosted Aye Zindagi and then participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 and ended at 7th place.[45] He also participated in Lip Sing Battle.[46] From 2017 to 2018, he hosted Super Dancer (Chapter 2), for which he won Gold Award for Best Anchor, and Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung.[47] He hosted, India's Next Superstars and India's Got Talent 8 in 2018.[48][49]

Dhanjani portrayed Shivam Chaturvedi, opposite Anita Hassanandani in Galti Se Mis-Tech.[50] It received positive reviews.[51] He portrayed Mayank in XXX, both in 2018.[52][53] He hosted Super Dancer Chapter 3 from 2018 to 2019.[54]

Expansion and career progression (2020-present)

Dhanjani participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India in 2020. He stood at 7th place and quit the show midway.[55] The same year, he appeared in Lockdown Rishtey, as a presenter.[56] He then appeared in Ladies vs Gentlemen as panelist.[57]

In 2021, He hosted Super Dancer 4.[58] Dhanjani next portrayed Abhay Angre opposite Monica Dogra in 2021 series Cartel.[59][60] Joginder Tuteja for ABP News noted, "Rithvik is a find. When Cartel begins, it takes time to adapt to his character and mannerisms. However as the series progresses, you get the ‘sur’ of him, something that unleashes big time towards the terrific climax."[61]

Dhanjani in 2022, appeared in the short film, Arranged, portraying Tarun opposite Tridha Choudhury.[62] Praising his performance, Archika Khurana wrote, "Both, Tridha’s Richa and Rithvik’s Tarun are the most appealing and well-written characters of the film. Onscreen, they get along well, and their genuine and sincere performances contribute to the story's relatability."[63] The same year, he hosted Global Excellence Awards and Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.[64][65]

In 2023, Dhanjani appeared in an interactive film Lost and Found in Singapore opposite Apoorva Arora. It was released on MX Player. That year, he also appeared in an episode of the mini series Butterflies.[66]

Dhanjani began 2024 with the reality show Aapka Apna Zakir, where he appeared as a panel member.[67] Following this, he played Ved in the second season of Half Love Half Arranged opposite Maanvi Gagroo.[68] Bhawna Arya stated, "Rithvik's Ved has our heart, the innocence in his character is clearly intriguing and he plays his part flawlessly."[69]

Personal life

Dhanjani met actress Asha Negi on the set of Pavitra Rishta in 2011 and later they began dating.[70][71] Dhanjani and Negi parted ways in May 2020, after 7 years of relationship.[2][72]

Other work and public image

Dhanjani in 2015

Dhanjani along with his Cartel team, joined a project named, "JO FO MO" with a NGO to help the charity organizations raise funds for the migrant workers, during the COVID-19 pandemic.[73] He has ramp walked in the ITA Creators Walk in 2017[74] and has been the cover model for several magazines such as Zing Magazine and Gr8 Magazine, where he featured with Asha Negi.[75][76]

Dhanjani ranked 15th in 2013 in Eastern Eye's 50 Sexiest Asian Men list.[77] In the same list, he ranked 21st in 2014 and 20th in 2015.[78][79] In Times of India's Most Desirable Men on TV list, he was placed 13th in 2017.[80] Apart from acting, Dhanjani is an celebrity endorser for several brands and products, including Vivo. He also featured in Amazon Audible's ad film with Nakuul Mehta.[81] In 2024, Dhanjani started his own clothing line, named RDX.[82]

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2011 Jo Hum Chahein Aakash [83]
Aftermath Ali Short film
2022 Arranged Tarun [84]
2023 Lost and Found in Singapore Dhruv [85]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010–2011 Bandini Parth Shashank Mehta [86]
2009–2010 Bairi Piya Prithvi Pundir
2010 Tere Liye Partho Rawal
2010–2011 Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani Jeh Khurana [87]
2011–2014 Pavitra Rishta Arjun Digvijay Kirloskar [88]
2012 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 Contestant 2nd runner-up [89]
2013 India's Best Dramebaaz Host [90]
Yeh Hai Aashiqui Kabir Episode: "Lights, Camera, Heartbreak"
2013–2015 Host Episodes 14-94
2013–2014 Nach Baliye 6 Contestant Winner [91]
2014 MTV Fanaah Vidhyut [92]
India's Raw Star Host Finale episode
Dare 2 Dance Contestant [93]
2014–2015 Box Cricket League 1
2015 Yeh Hai Aashiqui Himself Episode: "Onscreen Offscreen" [94]
India Poochega Sabse Shaana Kaun? Contestant Episode 4 [95]
V Distraction Host [96]
Nach Baliye 7 [97]
Yeh Hai Aashiqui Siyappa Ishq Ka [98]
I Can Do That Contestant Winner [99]
2015–2016 India's Best Dramebaaz Host [100]
2016 Box Cricket League 2 Contestant [101]
Pyaar Ki Yeh Kahani Suno Host [42]
So You Think You Can Dance [102]
Man Vs. Job [43]
Super Dancer Chapter 1 [103]
2017 Aye Zindagi [104]
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 Contestant 7th place [105]
Lip Sing Battle
2017–2018 Super Dancer Chapter 2 Host
Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung
2018 India's Next Superstars [106]
India's Got Talent 8
2018–2019 Super Dancer Chapter 3
2020 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India Contestant 9th place [107]
2021 Super Dancer Chapter 4 Host
2023–2024 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 [108]
2024 Aapka Apna Zakir Rithvik [109]

Guest appearances

Year Title Role Ref.
2013 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke Himself
2014 MTV Webbed 2 [110]
India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj
Hum Hain Na
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 [111]
2015 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6
Kumkum Bhagya Arjun Kirloskar [112]
Jamai Raja Himself
2017 Bigg Boss 11
2018 Kaleerein
2020 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 [113]
2021 Meet: Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet [114]

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 I Don't Watch TV Himself [115]
Arre: Ho Ja Re-Gender Guest Special appearance [116]
2018 Galti Se Mis-Tech Shivam Chaturvedi
XXX Mayank Episode: "The Climax" [117]
2020 Lockdown Rishtey Rithvik [118]
Ladies vs Gentlemen Himself Panelist [119]
2021 Cartel Abhay Angre [120]
2022 Datebaazi Host [121]
2023 Butterflies 4 Gaurav Episode: "Kebab Mein Haddi"
2024 Half Love Half Arranged Ved Season 2 [68]

Accolades

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2012 Gold Awards Debut in a Lead Role - Male Pavitra Rishta Nominated [122]
2013 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Won [123]
Best Onscreen Couple (with Asha Negi) Nominated
Indian Television Academy Awards Gr8 Face of the Year Nominated [124]
Gold Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated [125]
Gold Best Onscreen Jodi (with Asha Negi) Nominated
2017 Best Anchor[a] Super Dancer 2 Won [126]
2022 Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards Super Stylish Host Nominated [127]
Indian Television Academy Awards Popular Actor - Host Super Dancer 4 Nominated [128]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Shared with Paritosh Tripathi

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