People from Jammu and Kashmir have been making their presence felt in Bollywood and Indian television industry for a long time. Raj Kumar, Om Prakash, Vidyut Jamwal, Anupam Kher are some of the most prominent names. Jammu Virasat brings to you this curated article showing some popular faces of Indian TV, hailing from Jammu Kashmir:
Loveleen Kaur Sasan:
Loveleen Kaur Sasan was born into a Punjabi family in Jammu and Kashmir. She is popularly known as Paridhi for Saath Nibhana Saathiya. She has worked in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, Kitni Mohabbat Hain (Season 2), Anamika, Kya Huaa Tera Vaada, Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai and Love By Chance.
Sidhant Gupta:
He is mainly known for his role in Zee TV’s Tashn-e-Ishq as Kunj Sarna. He was also seen in Bang Bang Bangkok, Tutiya Dil and Badmashiyaan. His hometown is Jammu. He also represented Jammu & Kashmir in national level under-14 cricket, under-17 swimming and under-19 basketball.
Vineet Raina:
He was born in Kashmir and graduated in computer applications. He has worked in Maruti Udyog Company in Kashmir. He debuted with ‘Sati…. Satya Ki Shakti’. He became popular with the show ‘Maryada’ for the role of Krishna Singh. He has also worked in Vaidehi, Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai, Maayka, and Dhoop Mein Thandi Chhav…. Maa, Adaalat, Punar Vivah, Lapataganj, Udaan, Tum Hi Ho Bandhu Sakha Tumhi and Begusarai.
Ekta Kaul:
She was born in Jammu. She is famous for role of Suhani in Bade Acche Lagte Hain. She has also worked in Rab Se Sona Ishhq, Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Ek Rishta Aisa Bhi. She is currently working in Mere Angne Mein.
Shaheer Sheikh:
He was born in Bhaderwah district of Jammu region. He has completed his schooling from Jammu and Kashmir. He is best known for his role in Vir Mehra in Kya Mast Hai Life and as Anant Bajpai in Navya…Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal. He has also done the role of Nana Sahib in Jhansi Ki Rani and as Arjuna in Arjuna. He has also done Indonesian films. He is currently working on Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi playing the role of Dev Dixit.
Anjali Abrol:
She was born in Jammu. She is best known for the role of Rani in Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat for which she auditioned in Jammu. She has also worked in Chhajje Chajje Ka Pyar, Devon Ke Dev ….Mahadev, The Adventures of Hatim, Halla Bol and Badi Devrani.
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Raj Singh Arora:
He was born in Jammu. He is best known for the role as Yuvraj in Remix. He is currently seen in the role of Mihir Arora in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. He has also worked in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki, Four, Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Ek Thi Naayka.
Which is your favorite and do let us know other popular faces from Jammu & Kashmir in the comments below.