Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/03/1981
Age45 years
BirthplaceMumbai

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Indian actor known for versatile roles in Hindi television
Trained in Meisner Technique at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, New York
Born in Mumbai, spent formative years in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Comes from a prominent business family with global presence in Australia, United States, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Canada

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
Chest42 inches
Waist14 inches
Biceps34 inches

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityNeighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, New York
Educational QualificationMaster of Fine Arts in Acting (1998-1999)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesTravelling, Reading Books
TattooOn his right hand: One Man Army with Ying-Yang
LanguagesEnglish, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi
InterestsSnooker player, animal lover

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Prachi Kowli (TV actor)
  • Vahbiz Dorabjee (TV actor)
Marriage Date12/09/2000 (divorced in 2024)

Family

FatherJagdish Thakker (stockbroker
MotherDeceased
Siblings1 (younger sister)
SpousePrachi Thakker
ChildrenSon - Rakshan Thakker

Career

Debut
TVKabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii (2001) as Harsh Bhatia
FilmTere Liye (2001); supporting role
Notable TV Shows
  • Tu Kahe Agar (2002)
  • Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan (2002)
  • Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan (2003)
  • Special Squad (2004)
  • India Calling (2005)
  • Dill Mil Gaye (2007) as Dr. Atul Joshi
  • Dharampatni (2011)
  • Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant (2016)
  • Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha (2021)
Notable Films
  • Zindagi Live (2010)
  • Scam 1992 (2020) as Head of ANZ Grindlays Bank (cameo)
  • Divorce Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2024) as Mr. Panchal, Owner of IBN NEWS Channel
ProductionEstablished Thakker Multimedia Group in 2017; directed 'Showbiz With Vahbiz'

Favourites

ActorAmitabh Bachchan
CuisineGujarati

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Pankit Thakker shifted from Ahmedabad to Mumbai in 1998 to pursue acting with only Rs 2000.
2. In January 2000, he joined CINTAA.
3. His favorite performance is in 'Special Squad' (2004).
4. He has acted in Hindi TV serials like 'Tu Kahe Agar' (2002), 'Dill Mil Gaye' (2007), 'Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan' (2002), 'India Calling' (2005), and 'Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant' (2016).
5. Pankit Thakker was part of the 2010 Hindi film 'Zindagi Live.'
6. In 2015, he was seen in 'Fear Files: Har Mod Pe Darr.'
7. By February 2017, he lost over 21 kg through regular gym visits, sharing his transformation on social media with the caption, 'Not everything you lose is a loss.'
8. His production house, 'Pankit Thakker Multimedia Group,' was established in 2017, through which he directed 'Showbiz With Vahbiz.'
9. He portrayed the Head of ANZ Grindlays Bank in the web series 'Scam 1992' in 2020.
10. Pankit Thakker indulges in alcohol occasionally.
11. He is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi.
12. A skillful snooker player, he enjoys the game.
13. Pankit Thakker has a soft spot for animals.
14. He owns a pet cat named Whiskey.
15. Joined CINTAA in January 2000.
16. Felt lucky to be relaunched in a doctor role in 'Dill Mil Gaye' after his debut in 'Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii,' describing the experience as life-changing.
17. Lost over 21 kg through regular gym visits by February 2017, sharing his transformation on social media with the caption, 'Not everything you lose is a loss.'
18. Occasionally indulges in alcohol.
19. Skilled snooker player.
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