Rohit Purohit Explained

Rohit Purohit
Birth Place:Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Nationality:Indian
Years Active:2009–present
Spouse:[1]

Rohit Purohit is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television. He made his acting debut with Shaurya Aur Suhani portraying Chitwan in 2009. Purohit is best known for his portrayal of Malik Altunia in Razia Sultan, Alexander in Porus, Ranvijay Shroff in Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji, Advait in Udaariyaan and Dr. Vikrant Saxena in Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii.[2] Currently he is playing the lead role of Armaan Poddar in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

Personal life

Purohit was born in Jaipur, Rajasthan.[3]

Purohit dated his Arjun co-actor Sheena Bajaj for six years. He married Bajaj on 22 January 2019 in Jaipur.[4]

Career

Purohit started his acting career with Shaurya Aur Suhani portraying Chitwan.[5] He then portrayed Marco D'Souza in an episode of Adaalat and portrayed Aryaman in Aise Karo Naa Vidaa.

Purohit went onto portray prominent role of Suraj Purohit in Sanskaar Laxmi, Bhadrasaal in Chandragupta Maurya,[6] Varun Kashyap / Rubber Man in Super Cops Vs Super Villains - Shapath, Karan in Arjun.[7] He then appeared in an episode of Encounter as Girish Sinha[8] and in an episode of Ishq Kills as Aryan.[9]

Purohit portrayed the lead role of Malik Altunia in Razia Sultan,[10] a major turning point in his career. He also portrayed Dara Shikoh in the documentary series Bharatvarsh.[11] He then portrayed Alexander in Porus and received praises for his role.[12]

Purohit portrayed the lead role of Ranvijay "RV" Shroff in Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji[13] and Dr. Vikrant Saxena in Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii.[14] He also appeared as a Contestant in Box Cricket League 3.[15]

Currently Purohit is playing Advocate Armaan Poddar in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[16]

Filmography

Television

Year Serial Role NotesRef.
2009 Shaurya Aur SuhaniChitwan
2010 Adaalat Marco D'SouzaGuest
Aise Karo Naa Vidaa Aryaman
2011 Sanskaar Laxmi Suraj Purohit
2011–2012 Chandragupta Maurya Bhadrasaal
2013 Super Cops Vs Super Villains - ShapathVarun Kashyap / Rubber Man[17]
2013–2014 ArjunKaranEpisode 129
2014 Encounter Girish Sinha[18]
Ishq Kills Aryan
2015 Razia Sultan
2016 Bharatvarsh Dara ShikohEpisode: "Story of Dara Shukoh"[19]
2017–2018 Porus Alexander[20]
2019 Dil Toh Happy Hai JiRanvijay "RV" Shroff
2021–2022 Dhadkan Zindaggi KiiDr. Vikrant Saxena[21]
2022–2023UdaariyaanAdvait Kapoor[22]
2023Gauna – Ek PrathaGaurav Shukla Lead Role
2024–present Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiAdvocate Armaan Poddar

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2018Asian Television AwardsBest Actor in a Supporting RolePorus[23]
2022Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor (Drama)Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii[24]

Notes and References

  1. News: Rohit Purohit and Sheena Bajaj are officially husband and wife . 2019-01-23 . Times of India . 2019-02-11.
  2. Web site: I don't have to wear lenses because of the color of my eyes. The Times of India.
  3. Web site: Rohit Purohit: This is the first time I have celebrated my birthday on the sets. 12 June 2018. Times Of India.
  4. Web site: TV actors Rohit Purohit and Sheena Bajaj tie the knot in Jaipur. The Indian Express. 24 January 2019.
  5. Web site: Exclusive! STAR Plus unveils the adventures of Shaurya Aur Suhani. 21 March 2019.
  6. Web site: Chandragupta Maurya comes to small screen. 2011-01-13. Zee News. en. 2019-08-25.
  7. News: DNA. 'Arjun — Har Gunah Ke Chakravyuh Ko Todne Aa Raha Hai'. 9 November 2014. 31 August 2012.
  8. News: Manoj Bajpayee to anchor TV series based on Mumbai's 35 encounters. The Times of India. 23 March 2014.
  9. Web site: Promo of Star Plus' new thriller 'Ishq Kills' . 20 February 2014 . https://archive.today/20140220100535/http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/in-video-promo-of-star-plus-new-thriller-ishq-kills . 20 February 2014 . dead .
  10. Web site: Exclusive! Shah Rukh Khan turns 'sutradhar' for 'Razia Sultan'. 16 September 2015. Indian Express.
  11. Web site: Anupam Kher will take you into the past with his new TV show Bharatvarsh. 18 August 2016 .
  12. Web site: Porus review: Thoroughly entertaining, if you love your history with masala. 28 November 2017. indiatoday.in.
  13. Web site: Dil To Happy Hai Ji promo: Jasmin Bhasin comes back with another happy-go- lucky character – watch video. Times Now. Anusha Iyengar. 18 December 2018. 15 January 2019.
  14. Web site: Deshpande . Rasika . 7 December 2021 . Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii First Episode Review: Additi Gupta makes a perfect TV comeback . . 19 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220129132924/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/dhadkan-zindaggi-kii-first-episode-review-additi-gupta-makes-perfect-tv-comeback-960198 . 29 January 2022 . live.
  15. Web site: Ekta Kapoor all set to launch biggest sport-reality show with 150 stars – Times of India ►. indiatimes.com.
  16. Web site: Garvita Sadhwani Replaces Pratiksha Honmukhe In Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai; All You Need To Know About Her; See Pics. 2024-03-18. The Times of India. en.
  17. Web site: Rohit Purohit returns to TV with Life OK's next?. https://archive.today/20140216154642/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-07/tv/34305826_1_rohit-purohit-small-screen-endemol-india. dead. 2014-02-16. The Times of India.
  18. Web site: Rohit Purohit quits Shapath, bags new show!. https://web.archive.org/web/20130927150139/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-05/tv/41092304_1_rohit-purohit-sanskaar-laxmi-sony-tv. dead. 2013-09-27. The Times of India.
  19. Web site: Why should I hide my green eyes: Rohit Purohit. https://archive.today/20140216154746/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-03/tv/30350729_1_positive-role-green-eyes-negative-roles. dead. 2014-02-16. The Times of India.
  20. Web site: Porus actor Rohit Purohit: I am also a dreamer like Alexander the Great. 3 January 2018. 20 November 2021.
  21. Web site: Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii's Rohit Purohit: It's a subtle show, unlike the larger than life dramas | TV - Times of India Videos. timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  22. News: What are Twinkle Arora and Rohit Purohit campaigning for on the sets of Udaariyaan? . 28 January 2023 . Telly Chakkar . en.
  23. Web site: 2018 Nominees. Asian Television Awards. en-US. 2019-01-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20181115000125/https://www.asiantvawards.com/nominees/2018-nominees/. 15 November 2018. dead.
  24. Web site: 22nd Indian Television Academy Awards Nominations - Vote Now. 9 September 2022. Indian Television Academy Awards.