Gaurav Chopra
Gaurav Chopra | |
|---|---|
 Gaurav at Vogue Beauty Awards | |
| Born | 4 April 1979 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Voice acting |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse |
Hitisha Cheranda (m. 2018) |
| Partner(s) | Narayani Shastri (2004–2010) Mouni Roy (2010–2012) |
| Children | 1 |
Gaurav Chopra (born 4 April 1979)[1] is an Indian television actor. He is best known for starring on Uttaran and Sadda Haq as Raghuvendra Pratap Rathore and Prof Abhay Singh Ranawat respectively.[2][3] He has appeared as a contestant on Bigg Boss 10.[4][5][6][7] He has also acted in American film Blood Diamond, and appeared on the Georgian edition of international dance reality show Dancing with the Stars. He was last seen in ALT Balaji's web series titled Fourplay and Viu's Love Lust & Confusion.[8][9][10]
Early life
[edit]Chopra studied at St. Columba's School and graduated from National Institute of Fashion Technology in 2000.[11]
Career
[edit]In 2003, Chopra appeared in the Tamil film Ottran, and in 2004 he had an appearance in the TV serial Saara Akaash and Karma – Koi Aa Rahaa Hai Waqt Badalney on Star Plus. In 2006, acted in American film Blood Diamond, he was also a contestant in the reality TV dance show Nach Baliye 2, and in 2008 he participated in the first season of another dance show, Zara Nachke Dikha. In 2006, he also acted in the Hollywood movie Blood Diamond, and played Samay Khurana on Aisa Des Hai Mera. He played the grey character of Raghuvendra Pratap Rathore on the Colors TV soap opera Uttaran, and won the Colors Golden Petal Awards-Most Dumdar Personality in the year 2012 for this role. He was seen in the gangster film Rangdari, which was released in April 2013.
In April 2016, he participated in the Georgian edition of international dance reality show Dancing with the Stars,[12][13] where he was chosen as a cultural ambassador.[14] After a sudden exit after 6 weeks, it was revealed that he left the show because of a prior commitment.[15][16]
Later in 2016 he participated in the 10th season of Bigg Boss and was evicted on 1 January 2017.[17] In 2018, he played the role of a casanova in ALT Balaji's web series, Fourplay.[18]
Personal life
[edit]Chopra married Hitisha Cheranda, on 19 February 2018 in a private ceremony.[19][20] They became parents of a boy in 2020.[21]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Vineet Singh |
| 2004 | Saara Akaash | Abhay Singh Rathore |
| Lavanya | Sandy | |
| Ruby Duby Hub Dub | Ballu | |
| Vikraal Aur Gabraal | Vineet Singh | |
| Piya Ka Ghar | Prem | |
| Karma – Koi Aa Rahaa Hai Waqt Badalney | Gunshot | |
| 2004–2005 | Dil Kya Chahta Hai | Raghuveer Shetty |
| Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa | Kabir Jairath | |
| 2006 | Aisa Des Hai Mera [22] | Samay |
| Nach Baliye 2[22] | Contestant | |
| 2007–2008 | Left Right Left | Captain Abhimanyu Rai Chauhan |
| 2008 | Solhah Singaarr | Shiv Chopra |
| Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann | Kapil Singhania | |
| 2008–2009 | Pati Patni Aur Woh[23] | Contestant |
| 2009 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai | Yuvraj |
| 2010-2014 | Uttaran | Raghuvendra Rathore |
| 2010 | C.I.D. - Apaharan | Vikramjeet |
| 2011 | Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout | Contestant |
| 2011–2016 | Adaalat | Vishwajeet Ranawat |
| 2013–2016 | Sadda Haq | Abhay Singh Ranawat |
| 2015 | Doli Armaano Ki | Akash Kumar |
| Gulmohar Grand | Aniruddh Dutt | |
| 2016 | Dancing with the Stars Georgia | Contestant |
| 2016–2017 | Bigg Boss 10 | Contestant |
| 2017 | Savdhaan India | Host |
| 2019 | Aghori | Adhvik |
| 2020 | Sanjivani[24] | Navratan (NV) Singh |
| 2023 | Rana Naidu | Prince Reddy |
Films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ottran | Ghazi Baba | Tamil |
| 2006 | Ghoom | Balbir[25] | Hindi |
| 2006 | Blood Diamond | Journalist[23] | English |
| 2011 | Men Will Be Men | Jimmy[26] | Hindi |
| 2022 | Bachchan Pandey[24] | Bheema | Hindi |
| 2023 | Gadar 2[27] | Lt. Col. Devendra Rawat | Hindi |
| 2023 | Lakeerein[28] | Vivek Agnihotri | Hindi |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Fourplay | Bobby Bhushan Chawla |
| 2018 | Love Lust and Confusion | Rahil Khan |
| 2019 | Hello Mini | Aditya Grover |
Dubbing roles
[edit]Live action films
[edit]Hollywood films
[edit]| Film title | Actor | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thor: Ragnarok[29] | Chris Hemsworth | Thor | Hindi | English | 2017 | ||
| Avengers: Infinity War [29] | 2018 | ||||||
| Avengers: Endgame | 2019 | ||||||
| Thor: Love and Thunder[24] | 2022 | ||||||
| Jungle Cruise | Dwayne Johnson | Frank Wolff | Hindi | English | 2021 | ||
Indian films
[edit]| Film title | Actor | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberrt | Darshan Thoogudeepa Srinivas | Roberrt, who changes his identity as Raghav after the latter's demise | Hindi | Kannada | 2021 | 2021 | |
| Bheemla Nayak | Konidela 'Pawan' Kalyan Babu | SI Bheemla Nayak | Hindi | Telugu | 2022 | 2022 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Happy Birthday, Gaurav Chopra! The Uttaran actor's experiments on Indian TV". India Today Dot Com. 4 April 2018. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "Gourav Chopra: Uttaran stopped being a challenge". Times of India. 9 July 2014. Archived from the original on 23 December 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ Atreaya, Dhananjay (30 April 2015). "Close to Real: Gaurav Chopra". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Gourav Chopra's profile". The Times of India. 17 October 2016. Archived from the original on 4 September 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 10 contestants: Gourav Chopra to be part of Salman Khan's show". 14 October 2016. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ "Gourav Chopra is OUT of BIGG BOSS 10; Brother Raghav confirms his EVICTION!". 1 January 2017. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ "A part of me is still inside with Bani: Gourav Chopraa after getting evicted from Bigg Boss 10!". 1 January 2017. Archived from the original on 3 December 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ "Life comes full circle for former Bigg Boss contestant Gourav Chopra with Thor: Ragnarok". The Times of India. 3 November 2017. Archived from the original on 21 August 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ "Gourav Chopra Turns Desi 'Thor'". 2 November 2017. Archived from the original on 10 August 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ "Gourav Chopra Talks About DUBBING For 'Thor Ragnarok' EXCLUSIVE Interview". 3 November 2017. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ "Gaurav Chopra: I went from St Columba's, a boys' school, to NIFT, a girls' planet!". Times of India. 6 December 2017. Archived from the original on 7 December 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ^ "Gaurav Chopraa Sways His Way into Hearts of Global Fans With 'Dancing with the Stars'". Mid Day. 3 May 2016. Archived from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Gaurav Chopraa is rocking Georgia with his superb dance moves". India Today. 19 April 2016. Archived from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "This 'Uttaran' Actor Has a Huge International Fan Following; Here's the Proof!". Daily Bhaskar. 5 April 2016. Archived from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "What is the reason behind Gaurav Chopraa's sudden exit from Dancing with the Stars?". India Today. 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Gaurav Chopra quits 'Dancing With the Stars' mid-way". The Times of India. 13 May 2016. Archived from the original on 19 August 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "BREAKING: Gaurav Chopra EVICTED from 'Bigg Boss 10'". Daily News and Analysis. 1 January 2017. Archived from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ^ "Gaurav Chopra plays a casanova in Four Play". Times of India. 2 December 2017. Archived from the original on 19 August 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Gaurav Chopra ties the knot with Hitisha Cheranda". The Indian Express. 20 February 2018. Archived from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ^ "Gaurav Chopra Ties The Knot With Hitisha Cheranda in a Private Wedding Ceremony". News 18. 21 February 2018. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ^ "Gaurav Chopraa and wife Hitisha Cheranda blessed with baby boy". India Today. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Gaurav Chopra dumped!". Mumbai Mirror. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ a b "TV actor Gaurav Chopra in another Hollywood movie". Hindustan Times. 4 September 2009. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ a b c "Gaurav Chopra opens up on the last two years being the 'worst phase' of his life: I still haven't recovered from the loss of my parents". Hindustan Times. 21 July 2022. Archived from the original on 12 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Now, MTV forays into 'fully faltoo' films". 22 May 2006. Archived from the original on 7 February 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ^ "Bonding time for Men Will Be Men cast". 24 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Gadar 2 Actor Gaurav Chopra On Climax Scene: "It Was Actually Very Dangerous"". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 12 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Lakeerein: After Gadar 2 Gaurav Chopra takes a strong stand against marital rape, reveals why it's important to stir debates and discussions around the topic; says, " It has been made with a lot of honesty and sincerity"". 27 October 2023. Archived from the original on 12 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ a b "Gaurav Chopra, who lent his voice for Thor, says he might just never stop dubbing". Hindustan Times. 10 May 2018. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
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