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Hemant Choudhary
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Hemant Choudhary is an Indian actor[1][2] who appears in Hindi serials, films and web series.
Key Information
Early life and career
[edit]Hemant Choudhary[3] was born in Godda, a small town in Jharkhand and brought up in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. He completed his later education in Delhi. He moved to Mumbai in the 90s to pursue a career as an actor in the Entertainment Industry. In the late 90s he acted in movies such as Border and Return of Jewel Thief.[4]
He is best known for his role of Raghunath Singh in Zee TV 's Jhansi Ki Rani.[5] He made his debut on television in 2001 with Zee TV 's Gharana in which he played the character of Rahul Somani. He has also starred in shows such as Siya Ke Ram,[6] Veer Shivaji, Thapki Pyar Ki,[7] Main Maike Chali Jaungi Tum Dekhte Rahiyo,[8] Namah Lakshmi Narayan,[9] Saath Saath Banayenge Ek Aashiyaan, Kumkum and Ek Ghar Banaunga.[10] He has appeared in films and web series such as Border, Azhar,[11] Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai and Aashram - Season 3.[12]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Return of Jewel Thief | Inspector | |
| 1997 | Border | P.D. Somesh Uttam | IAF Officer |
| 2002 | Bharat Bhagya Vidhata | Terrorist | Antagonist |
| 2005 | 71/2 Phere | TV Show Hero | Cameo |
| 2006 | Janani | ||
| 2010 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Vijay | Film Star |
| 2016 | Azhar | Samar | Ad Film Director |
| 2019 | Blank | Doctor | |
| 2023 | OMG 2 | Nagdev Sir | Biology Teacher |
| Deceptive Diva | D.D. | ShemarooMe Film | |
| 2024 | Chandu Champion | Brigadier at Secunderabad | |
| Maharaj | Shraddhalu | Netflix Film | |
| Dhaaak | Inspector Chatur Waghmare | Antagonist | |
| 2025 | Sarkari Baccha | Pandey Ji[13][14] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2003 | Gharana | Rahul Somani | Zee TV | Main Lead |
| 2001 | Kabhi To Milenge | Investigating Officer | Zee TV | |
| 2003–2004 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Inspector Ashutosh | StarPlus | |
| 2003–2006 | Kumkum | Inspector Bhupendra Singh | StarPlus | |
| 2004–2005 | Hey...Yehii To Haii Woh! | Babu Kamath | Star One | Main Antagonist |
| 2007–2008 | Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai | Khan Chacha | Zee TV | |
| 2007–2008 | Ardhangini – Ek Khoobsurat Jeevan Saathi | Onir Bhattacharya | Zee TV | Priyam's Uncle |
| 2008 | Saath Saath Banayenge Ek Aashiyaan | Ranjeet Singh | Zee TV | Uday's Father |
| 2009–2011 | Jhansi Ki Rani | Raghunath Singh | Zee TV | Commander-In-Chief of Jhansi |
| 2011–2012 | Veer Shivaji | Shyamraj Nikant Pant | Colors TV | Prime Minister in the court of Shivaji |
| 2013 | Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev | Prajapati Vishwaroop | Life OK | Guest Appearance |
| 2013 | Mahabharat | Guru Kripacharya | StarPlus | |
| 2013–2014 | Buddha | Mahamantri Udyan | Zee TV | |
| 2014 | Ek Ghar Banaunga | Shashikant Garg | StarPlus | Akash's Father |
| 2015 | Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap | Dondiya Thakur Sanda[15] | Sony Entertainment Television | |
| 2015–2016 | Siya Ke Ram | Kushadhwaja[16] | StarPlus | Sita's Uncle |
| 2016 | Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi | Dr Sinha[17] | Sony Entertainment Television | Guest Appearance |
| 2016–2017 | Thapki Pyar Ki | Naman Jaiswal[18][19] | Colors TV | Bihan's Uncle/Step Father |
| 2017 | Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee | Nandalal Agarwal[20][21] | StarPlus | Shiv's Uncle |
| 2018 | Vighnaharta Ganesha | Prajapati Daksh [22] | Sony Entertainment Television | Guest Appearance |
| 2018 | Paramavatar Shri Krishna | Lord Parashurama[23] | &TV | Guest Appearance |
| 2018–2019 | Main Maike Chali Jaungi Tum Dekhte Rahiyo | Gauri Shankar Surana | Sony Entertainment Television | Samar's Father |
| 2019 | Namah Lakshmi Narayan | Lord Brahma[24] | StarPlus | Also Narrator |
| 2021 | Kundali Bhagya | Yashvardhan Raichand [25] | Zee TV | Sonakshi's Father |
| 2022 | Parineetii | Devraj Malhotra | Colors TV | |
| 2024 | Doree | Veerendra Singh | Colors TV | |
| 2024 | Kumkum Bhagya | Amar Dayal | Zee TV | Jaiswal’s political Rival |
| 2024-Present | Udne Ki Aasha | Joy | StarPlus | Riya’s father, Paresh’s Rival |
| 2025 | Rishton se Bandhi Gauri | Kuldeep Pratap Singh Bundela | Sun Neo tv | Rudra, Virendra and Vijender's father |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Streaming Platform | Production House | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Aashram | I.G. Sumit Chauhan | MX Player | Prakash Jha Productions | Season 3 |
| 2023 | Puraani Havveli Ka Rahasya | Mukesh Gupta | Alt Balaji | Main Lead | |
| 2023 | Taali (TV series) | Sanjeev Mittal | JioCinema | GSEAMS
Triple Ace Entertainments jio studio's |
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| 2023 | Bambai Meri Jaan | Nasir’s Father | Amazon Prime Video | Excel Entertainment |
Music video
[edit]| Year | Album | Label | Singer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mere Bhole Nath | T-Series | Jubin Nautiyal | Main Protoganist |
References
[edit]- ^ "TV gives you financial security, but there's no growth as an actor: Hemant Choudhary". The Times Of India. 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Hemant Choudhary". NETTV4U.
- ^ "'My confidence is my strength': Hemant Choudhary". The Statesman. 26 March 2022.
- ^ "'Taali, OMG 2 actor Hemant Choudhary: 'An average actor may survive in TV, never in films'". Hindustan Times. 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Hemant Choudhary to play Kripacharya". Tellychakkar. 19 November 2013.
- ^ "Siya Ke Ram:Everything You Want To Know About The Show". Times of India. 16 November 2015.
- ^ "Hemant Choudhary to enter Thapki Pyar Ki'". Times Now. 3 September 2016.
- ^ "Checkout the real name and age of Main Maike Chali Jaungi star cast". Bollywood Papa. 29 September 2018.
- ^ Neha Maheshwari (30 October 2019). "Hemant Choudhary to play Lord Brahma in 'Namah'". Times of India.
- ^ "Ek Ghar Banaunga is an important show for me - Hemant Choudhary". Tellychakkar. 16 February 2014.
- ^ "Hemant Chaudhary's 'Azhar' tale". Tellychakkar. 14 May 2016.
- ^ "'The Actor In Me Wants To Do More:' Hemant Choudhary On Shifting His Focus From TV To Web". The Times of India. 19 June 2023.
- ^ "Sarkari Baccha". BookMyShow. 28 February 2025.
- ^ "Sarkari Baccha Release Date 2025: Everything About Trailer, Cast, Plot Expectations and More". TechnoSports. 19 February 2025.
- ^ "Hemant Choudhary and Deeksha Kanwal Sonalkar to enter Sony TV's Maharana Pratap". Tellychakkar. 7 April 2015.
- ^ "Hemant Choudhary in Star Plus Siya Ke Ram". Tellychakkar. 16 November 2015.
- ^ "Hemant Choudhary to enter Sony TV's Kuch Rang Pyar Ke..." Tellychakkar. 7 March 2016.
- ^ "Hemant Choudhary to enter Colors' Thapki Pyar Ki". Tellychakkar. 14 August 2016.
- ^ "New entry in Colors' 'Thapki Pyaar Ki'". Times of India. 15 August 2016.
- ^ "Unlike my on-screen persona, I endorse the message given out in Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee – Hemant Choudhary". Tellychakkar. 9 March 2017.
- ^ "'International Actress' to be paired opposite Kanwar Dhillon in 'Nastik'!". India Forums. 29 September 2016.
- ^ "Hemant Choudhary to enter Sony TV's Vighnaharta Ganesh". IWMBUZZ. 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Hemant Choudhary's 'Parashuram act' in &TV's Paramavatar Shri Krishna". IWMBUZZ. 12 May 2018.
- ^ "Zalak Desai and Hemant Choudhary in Star Plus' Namah". Tellychakkar. 21 June 2019.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE! KRPAB Actor Hemant Choudhary to ENTER Zee TV's Kundali Bhagya". Tellychakkar. 27 July 2021.
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[edit]Hemant Choudhary
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Early life
Upbringing
Hemant Choudhary was born on June 5, 1981, in Godda, a small town in Jharkhand, India.[1] He grew up in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.[4] In the mid-1990s, Choudhary relocated to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting.[5]Education
Hemant Choudhary completed his schooling in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, before pursuing higher education in Delhi.[5] Choudhary has a passion for performing arts, which influenced his entry into the entertainment industry.[6]Personal life
Marriage
Hemant Choudhary is married to Jyotika Jha Choudhary, a Mumbai-based professional fashion designer with a background in classical Kathak dance.[7] She is also a trained singer, painter, and poet, and won the "Timeless Beauty" title at the Mrs. India Pride of Nation 2021 pageant.[7] The couple's relationship has been marked by mutual professional support, with Jyotika crediting Hemant for providing stability during her career pursuits in the arts and fashion.[7] Their marriage has contributed to his personal equilibrium, allowing him to balance demanding roles in film and television. In interviews, Jyotika has highlighted Hemant's role as a steadfast partner in her creative endeavors.[7] They have two children, details of which are covered in the family section.Family
Hemant Choudhary and his wife Jyotika Jha Choudhary form the foundation of a close-knit family unit, with two children: a son named Siddhid Choudhary and a daughter named Dishti Choudhary.[8] The family resides in Mumbai, aligning with Choudhary's professional commitments in the entertainment industry.[7]Filmography
Films
Hemant Choudhary made his debut in Bollywood with the 1994 romantic drama Yeh Dillagi, directed by Naresh Malhotra, where he portrayed Devesh in a supporting capacity.[9][10] He also appeared in the 1994 action film Betaaj Badshah, directed by Iqbal Bhatia, in an uncredited supporting role.[11] In 1996, he featured in the action thriller Return of Jewel Thief, directed by Ashok Tyagi (formerly credited to T.P. Aggarwal), portraying Ram Sethi, a bar tender, in a supporting capacity.[12][6] In 1997, he appeared in the war drama Border, directed by J.P. Dutta, playing the role of P.D. Somesh Uttam (credited as Sumesh), an Indian Air Force officer, contributing to the film's depiction of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War and its military themes.[13][14] In 2006, Choudhary appeared in the drama Janani. Choudhary took on the character of Actor Vijay in the 2010 crime drama Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, directed by Milan Luthria, a film exploring the underworld dynamics of 1970s Mumbai.[15] He played a supporting role as an ad film director named Samar in the 2016 biographical sports drama Azhar, directed by Mohit Suri, which chronicles the life of cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin.[16] In 2019, he portrayed a doctor in the thriller Blank.[11] In 2022, Choudhary featured in a supporting role in the biographical drama Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, centered on the life of the eponymous sex worker and activist in Mumbai's red-light district.[17][18] Choudhary delivered a key supporting performance as Mr. Nagdev, the biology teacher, in the 2023 comedy-drama OMG 2, directed by Amit Rai, addressing themes of sex education and mythology in Indian society.[19][2] In 2024, he played the role of Shraddhalu in the historical drama Maharaj, directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra.[11] Also in 2024, Choudhary portrayed a Brigadier in the biographical sports drama Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan.[11] In the 2024 action film Dhaaak, directed by Anees Barudwale, he portrayed Inspector Chatur Waghmare in a narrative involving crime and pursuit.[20][21] Choudhary is set to appear in the upcoming 2025 comedy Sarkari Baccha, directed by Suryakant Tyagi and Daanish Siddiqui, in the role of Pandeyji.[22][23]Television
Hemant Choudhary began his television career in the early 2000s, debuting with a supporting role in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on Star Plus (2000–2008).[2] Over the years, he became known for portraying authoritative and historical figures in Hindi serials broadcast on major channels such as Zee TV, Colors TV, and Star Plus. He starred as Inspector Bhupendra in Kumkum on Star Plus (2002–2009).[6] He played a supporting mythological role in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev on Life OK (2011–2014).[1] One of his breakthrough roles was as Raghunath Singh, the Senapati (commander-in-chief) of Jhansi, in the historical drama Ek Veer Stree Ki Kahaani... Jhansi Ki Rani on Zee TV (2009–2010). In this production by Contiloe Entertainment, Choudhary depicted the loyal military leader supporting Rani Lakshmibai during her early life and battles, appearing across the series' 200+ episodes. Choudhary continued with historical themes in Veer Shivaji on Colors TV (2011–2012), where he played Shyamraj Nilkanth Pant, the Prime Minister in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's darbar.[24] Produced by Voom Voom Creations, the serial chronicled Shivaji's life, with Choudhary's character serving as a key advisor in court proceedings and strategic decisions throughout its run of over 300 episodes. He debuted with the lead role of Rahul Somani in the Zee TV serial Gharana (2001–2003).[10] In the mythological series Siya Ke Ram on Star Plus (2015–2016), Choudhary portrayed Kushadhwaja, the warrior king and younger brother of Raja Janak, making him Sita's uncle. This role in the 2015 production by Triangle Film Company highlighted family dynamics in Mithila, with Choudhary appearing in approximately 89 episodes focused on the Ramayana narrative from Sita's perspective.[25] Shifting to family drama, Choudhary essayed the role of Naman Jaiswal, the uncle and stepfather to the protagonist Bihan, in Thapki Pyar Ki on Colors TV (2016–2017).[26] As a patriarchal figure in the Jaiswal family, his character navigated interpersonal conflicts and alliances, contributing to the serial's storyline across its extended run produced by Dhaval Gada. Choudhary later appeared in a recurring role in Kundali Bhagya on Zee TV (2017–present).[2] Choudhary's later television work included the role of Gauri Shankar Surana, a family elder and husband to Rama, in Main Maike Chali Jaungi Tum Dekhte Rahiyo on Star Plus (2018–2019).[27] In this social comedy-drama produced by Shoonya Square Productions, he appeared throughout the series, emphasizing themes of marital relations and family humor over its 400+ episodes.Web series
Hemant Choudhary has expanded his career into digital platforms, appearing in several notable web series that showcase his versatility in supporting roles across genres like crime drama and biography.[28] His web series debut came with the third season of the crime drama Aashram, directed by Prakash Jha, where he portrayed the determined Inspector General Sumit Chauhan, an antagonist figure pursuing the corrupt Baba Nirala. Released on MX Player in 2022, the series explores themes of power and deception in a fictional ashram empire.[29] In 2023, Choudhary took on a supporting role as Sanjeev Mittal in Taali, a biographical series directed by Ravi Jadhav, streaming on JioCinema. The show chronicles the life of transgender activist Gauri Sawant, with Choudhary's character contributing to the narrative of advocacy and personal transformation.[30][31] Later that year, he appeared in the crime thriller Bambai Meri Jaan, directed by Shujaat Saudagar, on Amazon Prime Video, playing Nasir's Father in a story inspired by 1990s Mumbai underworld dynamics. His portrayal adds depth to the family elements amid the rising gang conflicts.[32]Music videos
Hemant Choudhary has appeared sparingly in music videos, with his sole known acting role in the devotional genre as of 2025. This contrasts with his more extensive work in films, television, and web series, where such short-form musical appearances remain rare for him.[33]| Year | Song Title | Artist/Singer | Label/Platform | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mere Bhole Nath | Jubin Nautiyal | T-Series / YouTube | Main Protagonist |