Pankit Thakker (born 14 March 1981) is an Indian actor who went to New York to learn Meissner Technique of acting from Neighborhood Playhouse School of The Theatre. He started his career in 2001 with Ekta Kapoor's extremely popular serial ''

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'' which originally aired on

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, and later ran on

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, and TV Asia. Since then he has done some of the most popular shows on Indian Television. His roles of Harsh Bhatia in ''

'', and Dr. Atul Joshi in ''

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'' on

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have garnered a lot of global appreciation. Pankit Thakker gained international recognition for his critically acclaimed performance in the OTT movie Maaya Ka Moh (2024). The film received widespread acclaim globally, with several notable publications praising Thakker's portrayal of Akash. References:

Early life

Pankit Thakker was born in Mumbai, India, to a prominent business family. His father, a second-generation

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, achieved significant success in his field. Thakker's family has a substantial global presence, with relatives in Australia, the United States, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Canada. This international exposure broadened his perspective. Growing up, Thakker demonstrated a keen interest in acting. He earned recognition for his dramatic skills in school and actively participated in school plays, theatre, and dramas. Notably, Thakker made a deliberate decision in eighth standard to choose Hindi as a language subject over Gujarati, despite being a Gujarati himself. This choice reflected his early ambition to become an actor.

Personal life

Pankit Thakker was born in Mumbai, India. He spent his formative years in Ahmedabad, where he completed his schooling and education. Thakker holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting from a prestigious institution in New York. In his personal life, Thakker enjoys traveling and exploring new destinations. He is also an avid animal lover and shares his home with his pet cat, Whiskey. Thakker has previously been in a long-term commitment, which has since come to an end. He is currently focused on his career and philanthropic endeavors. Thakker is deeply committed to social causes and is a member of International Human Rights.He actively supports various charitable initiatives, preferring to contribute quietly without seeking publicity. Thakker currently resides in Mumbai, where he continues to pursue his acting career.

Television

Awards

Nominations

* Gold Award 2009 - Best Actor in a Comic Role as Atul Joshi for ''

* ITA Award 2015 - Best Actor in a Comic Role as Dhyan Kant for ''

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'' * Gold Award 2015 - Best Actor in a Comic Role as Dhyan Kant for ''Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant''

Web series

*2015 - Fear Files: Har Mod Pe Darr *2020 - ''

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'' as Head of ANZ Grindlays Bank (cameo) *2024 - '' Divorce Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega'' Mr. Panchal,Owner of IBN NEWS Channel

Films

*2001 - Tere Liye: directed by Sanjay Gadhvi *2010 - Zindagi Live *2024 - '' Maaya Ka Moh'' as Aakash who gets cheated on by his wife Maaya played by Priya Banerjee, directed by '' Ankush Bhatt''

Upcoming Films

*2024 - Moh Maaya(tentative title): Director - Ankush Bhatt Producer - Shobhna Desai, Ankush Bhatt *2024 - Dill Bill: Director - Chintan Shah Producer - Karma Media

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Thakker, Pankit Living people Indian male television actors 1981 births