Harshad Chopda
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Harshad Chopda (born 17 May 1983) is an Indian actor known for his performances on Hindi television. His work has earned him seven Indian Television Academy Awards, six of which are Best Actor Popular, in addition to three Indian Telly Awards and two Asian Viewers Television Awards.[1] Chopda is also one of the highest paid and most awarded actors in Indian television history.[2]
He made his acting debut in 2006 with the drama show Mamta and went onto feature in shows like Left Right Left and Amber Dhara. He received wider reach for his portrayal of Prem Juneja in Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil and Anurag Ganguly in Tere Liye. Chopda expanded his work profile by essaying Raghavendra "Raghav" Pratap Singh in Saubhagyavati Bhava and Sahir Azeem Chaudhary in Humsafars. He then established himself as a successful leading actor by playing Captain Aditya Hooda in Bepannah followed by Dr. Abhimanyu Birla in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Rishabh Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4.[3]
Early life
Chopda was born on 17 May 1983 in Gondia, Maharashtra.[4] His Marwari family has roots in the city of Balotra, which is located in the Barmer district of Rajasthan.[5] He finished his school education from Rabindranath Tagore School. Chopda then graduated in computer engineering from PES Modern College of Engineering, Pune.[6]
Career
Debut and breakthrough (2006–2017)
Chopda started his television career in 2006 with Zee TV's Mamta where he played Karan Srivastav.[7] From 2006 to 2007, he essayed the role of Cadet Ali Baig in SAB TV's Left Right Left.[8] This was followed by Sony TV's Amber Dhara where he portrayed Akshat Mehra opposite Kashmira Irani.[9]
From 2008 to 2010, he played Prem Juneja in Star Plus's Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil opposite Additi Gupta.[10] The show was a big success and broke records. From 2010 to 2011, Chopda essayed the role of Anurag Ganguly in Star Plus's Tere Liye opposite Anupriya Kapoor.[11] For it, he won the Indian Television Academy Award for GR8! Face of the Year and the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor In Leading Role Male Popular.
From 2011 to 2012, he portrayed Mohan Gala in NDTV Imagine's Dharampatni opposite Aasiya Kazi.[12] He followed it up in 2012 by playing Raghavendra Pratap "Raghav" Singh in Life OK's Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? opposite Sriti Jha.[13] From 2014 to 2015, he was seen portraying Sahir Azeem Chaudhary in Sony TV's Humsafars opposite Shivya Pathania.[14] He essayed the role of a frosty businessman with a past.[15]
In 2017, Chopda made his film debut in 2016 The End where he played Rahul. The movie also co-starred Priya Banerjee, Divyendu Sharma and Kiku Sharda.[16]
Bepannah and further success (2018–2024)
In 2018, he portrayed Aditya Hooda in Colors TV's Bepannah opposite Jennifer Winget.[17] The show made a successful debut, entering the list of top five Hindi language shows in its first week.[18] In their review, Times of India said, "Harshad Chopda is a complete natural and plays his part effortlessly."[19] On the other hand, India Today felt, "Harshad nails his character of Aditya with some black humour and hard-hitting one-liners."[20] For his portrayal, he won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor Popular.[21]
In 2020, he starred in Stebin Ben's song Juda Kar Diya opposite Erica Fernandes.[22] Chopda was also a part of the musical series Aakhiri Mulaqaat which spanned a total of four songs opposite Smriti Kalra.[23]
From 2021 to 2023, he played Dr. Abhimanyu Birla in Star Plus's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai opposite Pranali Rathod.[24] In the popular and long-running family drama, his role was that of a heart surgeon.[25] He was the lead of the third generation and won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor Popular four years in a row for it.[26]
BALH 4 and beyond (2025–present)
In 2025, Chopda portrayed Rishabh Kapoor, a businessman under an alias to get revenge for betrayal, in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4. He essayed the role opposite Shivangi Joshi.[27] He called the series a slow-burn: delicate, and deeply human with the concept of two unlikely people; both bruised by life, carrying silent scars who find themselves entangled in a relationship that neither of them saw coming.[28] He described his character as a mystery waiting to be solved or unsolved.[29]
Media image
Since 2017, Chopda has been placed on The Times of IndiaTemplate:'s Most Desirable Television Men list.[30] He was ranked 16th in 2017, 8th in 2018 and 8th in 2019.[31][32] In 2018, his on-screen pairing with Jennifer Winget in Bepannah, won them the title of Times of IndiaTemplate:'s Most Favourite Onscreen Jodi.[33] Chopda was also placed on Eastern EyeTemplate:'s 50 Most Sexiest Asian Men list. He was listed 19th in 2018 and 6th in 2019.[34] In 2023, he was placed at 30th in Eastern EyeTemplate:'s Top 50 Asian Stars of 2023 list.[35] In September 2023, he was reported to be one of the highest-paid actors on Hindi television.[2]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bondhu Amar | Joy | Bengali | |
| 2017 | 2016 The End | Rahul | Hindi | [36] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Mamta | Karan Srivastav | |
| 2006–2007 | Left Right Left | Cadet Ali Baig | [37] |
| 2007 | Amber Dhara | Akshat Mehra | [38] |
| 2008–2010 | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Prem Juneja | [39] |
| 2008 | Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki | Arjuna | [40] |
| 2010–2011 | Tere Liye | Anurag Ganguly | [41] |
| 2011–2012 | Dharampatni | Mohan Gala | [42] |
| 2012 | Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? | Raghavendra "Raghav" Pratap Singh | |
| 2014–2015 | Humsafars | Sahir Azeem Chaudhary | [43] |
| 2018 | Bepannah | Captain Aditya "Adi" Hooda | [44][45] |
| 2021–2023 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Dr. Abhimanyu "Abhi" Birla | [46][47] |
| 2025 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4 | Rishabh Kapoor | - |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Juda Kar Diya" | Stebin Ben | [49][50] | |
| 2021 | "Humsafar" | Suyyash Rai | Musical series: Aakhiri Mulaqaat | [51] |
| "Pyaar Ke Saleeqe" | Lakshay Chaudhary Aakanksha Sharma |
[52] | ||
| "Ghalat" | Himani Kapoor | [53] | ||
| "Aakhiri Mulaqaat" | Suyyash Rai | [54] |
Awards and nominations
Television awards
Other awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gold Glam and Style Awards | Most Fit Actor | Nominated | [69] |
| Most Stylish Actor | Nominated | |||
| TV Personality of the Year Male | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | Fitness Icon Male | Won | [70] | |
| Hotstepper Male | Nominated | |||
| Style Icon Male | Nominated |
See also
References
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External links
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