Vishwajeet Pradhan is an Indian actor. He is known for his work in Hindi films and TV series.
Wiki/Biography
Vishwajeet Pradhan was born on Saturday 11 September 1965.58 years old; As of 2023) is located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Childhood photos of Vishwajeet Pradhan
He was born in St. Petersburg, Meerut. I went to school at St. Mary’s Academy. He received his law degree from Allahabad University.
physical appearance
Height (approx.): 6′ 0″
Hair Color: black
Eye Color: black
family
parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
He married Sonalika Pradhan in 2000. She is a fashion designer and event director. Together they had two children, daughter Dhruvika Pradhan and son Ojasvi Pradhan.
Vishwajeet Pradhan with his wife and son.
Vishwajeet Pradhan with his daughter
job
theater
Vishwajeet Pradhan started participating in theater during his college days. He performed with Naseeruddin Shah in the 1991 play ‘Julius Caesar’. He received great appreciation for his performance in the play ‘Kothri No.42’.
Vishwajeet Pradhan (right) in a still from the play ‘Kothri No.42’
television
Vishwajeet Pradhan made his television debut in 1988 with the TV series ‘Fauji’, which aired on DD National. I played the role of N/Sub. Yasin Khan in TV series.
TV series ‘Fauzy’ poster
In 1989, he essayed the role of Joseph in the TV series ‘Indradhanush’, which aired on DD National. After appearing in the TV series ‘Indradhanush’ in 1989, he took a break from the television industry for almost two decades. However, he returned to TV in 2010 with the TV series ‘Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?’ On Star Plus. He played the role of SSP Brahmanand Jakhar in the StarPlus TV series.
Vishwajeet Pradhan in a still from the TV series ‘Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?’
His performance as Kalavati/Thakur Rudra Pratap The TV series ‘Ek Boond Ishq’ (2013) received great appreciation from viewers. The TV series was broadcast on the Life OK channel.
Vishwajeet Pradhan as Kalavati in a still from TV series ‘Ek Boond Ishq’
He essayed the role of Mahamatya Kaikala in the historical comedy-drama TV series ‘Tenali Rama’ (2017), which aired on Sony SAB. In 2023, he appeared as Maharaj Daksha in the TV series ‘Shiv Shakti – Tap Tyaag Tandav’, which aired on Colors TV.
Vishwajeet Pradhan as Maharaj Daksha in a still from TV series ‘Shiv Shakti – Tap Tyaag Tandav’
movie
Hindi
Vishwajeet Pradhan made his Bollywood debut playing the role of a commando in the film ‘Prahaar’ (1991). In 1998, he played a supporting role as Tony in the film ‘Duplicate’ starring Shah Rukh Khan.
Poster for the movie ‘Duplicate’
He appeared as a police chief in the 2000 film ‘Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’. In 2006, he played the role of Dilawar Khan in the film ‘Umrao Jaan’. He received rave reviews for his role as a Pakistani captain in the 2014 film ‘Kaya Dilli Kaya Lahore’.
Vishwajeet Pradhan in a still from the movie ‘Kya Dilli Kya Lahore’
He has appeared in films such as ‘Karz: The Burden of Truth’ (2002), ‘Andaaz’ (2003), ‘Zeher’ (2005), ‘No Problem’ (2010), ‘Bbuddah… He has appeared in several films including ‘Hoga Terra Baap’ (2011), ‘Class of 83’ (2020), and ‘Radhe’ (2021).
english
In 1989, he appeared in the TV movie ‘In Which Annie Gives it Those Ones’, written by Arundhati Roy and Arjun Raina. In 2014, Pradhan appeared as an actor in the American film ‘Positive’ directed by Shams Charania. He played the role of a fashion photographer in the movie.
web series
The actor played the role of Sampat in all three seasons of the crime thriller web series ‘Aarya’ (2020-2024) starring Sushmita Sen. The web series premiered on OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar.
Web series ‘Ariya’ poster
Awards
won
- Best Actors of the Decade – Top 25 Indian Honor Awards Film & TV 2021
- 2021 Most Versatile Actor Award
Vishwajeet Pradhan after winning the Most Versatile Actor Award.
Facts/Quiz
- He wanted to become an actor since he was young.
- In an interview, he revealed that after completing his schooling in Meerut, his parents sent him to Prayagraj to prepare for the IAS exam, but he got into theater there and eventually got a chance to work in the TV series ‘Fauji’.
- While filming the movie ‘No Problem’ (2010), an actor caught fire while filming an action scene in the middle of the ocean. The production crew initially thought it was part of the scene, but later realized it was an accident. Actor A suffered multiple burns on his legs due to this fire.
- Pradhan met with another mishap in 2010 when he was shot dead while shooting the climax scene of the film ‘Rakta Charitra’. The explosion was so strong during filming that he suffered a major injury to his chin and had to have surgery.
- In November 2023, the actor was featured in the cover story of WKND magazine.
Vishwajeet Pradhan on the cover of WKND magazine
- His favorite American TV series are ‘The Big Bang Theory’ (2007) and ‘Game of Thrones’ (2011).
