Rithvik Dhanjani

Actor, TV Host

Indian Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, TV Host
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/11/1988
Age37 years
BirthplaceMandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Bio/Wiki

Indian actor and television host who primarily works in Hindi television and web shows
Made his acting debut in 2009 with the TV serial Bandini
Gained wider recognition for his role as Arjun Digvijay Kirloskar in Pavitra Rishta (2011-2014)
Recipient of Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Gold Award for Best Anchor

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack
Chest40 inches
Waist32 inches
Biceps16 inches

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeCity of London College, England
EducationGraduate
Acting InstituteKishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute, Mumbai

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Dancing
  • Shopping
  • Watching Films
  • Playing Musical Instruments
ChildhoodSpent majority of childhood in Dubai before moving to Mumbai for entertainment career
InterestsDog lover, wears a locket of Jesus as lucky charm

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsAsha Negi (Actress)
Partner (live-in)Asha Negi (Actress, 2013-2020)

Family

FatherChandra Prakash Dhanjani
MotherName
SiblingsHeena Dhanjani

Career

Debut
FilmJo Hum Chahein (2011)
TVBandini (2009)
ReligionHinduism
Caste/EthnicitySindhi
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Notable TV Shows
  • Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani (2010-2011)
  • Pavitra Rishta (2011-2014)
  • India's Best Dramebaaz (2013)
  • Nach Baliye 6 (2013-2014, winner with Asha Negi)
  • Super Dancer (Chapter 1, 2, and subsequent seasons)
  • India's Next Superstars (2018)
  • India's Got Talent 8 (2018)
Reality Show Wins
  • Nach Baliye Season 6 (2013-2014 with Asha Negi)
  • I Can Do That (2015)
Web DebutI Don't Watch TV (2016)
Web SeriesCartel
Reality Show ParticipationFear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 (7th place, 2017)
Awards
  • Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • Gold Award for Best Anchor (Super Dancer Chapter 2, 2017-2018)

Favourites

Favourite Food(s)
  • Butter Chicken
  • Bhindi
  • Chaat
  • Cold Coffee
  • Chocolates
Favourite CuisineMughlai
Favourite Actor(s)
Favourite ActressKajol
Favourite Colour(s)
  • Red
  • Black
  • White
Favourite Brand(s)
  • H&M
  • Zara
Favourite DestinationDubai
Favourite FilmThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button (American, 2008)
Favourite Designer(s)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rithvik Dhanjani was born in India and spent most of his childhood in Dubai.
2. Since his college days, he has been involved in modeling and acting.
3. He worked as a theatre artist in Dubai for a few years before moving to Mumbai to pursue a career in the Indian entertainment industry.
4. Rithvik received 5000 INR for his first TV commercial advertisement.
5. In 2009, he got his big break in the TV serial ‘Bandini’ playing the role of Parth Shashank Mehta.
6. Despite being overweight earlier, he successfully transformed his body from fat to fit.
7. Rithvik Dhanjani has won two reality shows, ‘Nach Baliye Season 6’ (2013-2014 with Asha Negi) and ‘I Can Do That’ (2015).
8. Apart from acting, he is known for his hosting skills on various TV shows such as ‘India’s Best Dramebaaz’ and ‘Super Dancer Season 1’.
9. Rithvik is in a live-in relationship with actress Asha Negi, whom he met on the set of the TV serial ‘Pavitra Rishta’. Fans lovingly refer to them as “AshVik”.
10. He always wears a locket of Jesus, which he considers his lucky charm.
11. Rithvik Dhanjani is a passionate dog lover.
12. He worked as a theatre artist and choreographer in Dubai before moving to Mumbai to pursue a career in the Indian entertainment industry.
13. He choreographed actor Sonu Sood during his time in Dubai for the film City of Life.
14. Despite being overweight earlier (around 113 kg), he successfully transformed his body from fat to fit.
15. His biggest inspiration is his teacher Abhijit Das, under whom he continues to train.
16. If he were not an actor, he would like to be a magician or choreographer.
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