Parvin Dabas (born 12 July 1974) is an Indian actor,

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and

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, who works predominantly in

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and English language films.

Early life

Parvin Dabas was born on 12 July 1974. His family is from

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, Outer Delhi. He studied in Modern School

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and then in

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Career

Dabas made his film debut in the 1999 film '' Dillagi'' and played a key role in the

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film '' Ayyappantamma Neyyappam Chuttu'' along with ''

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'' the following year. His first major movie as an actor was ''

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'' directed by

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and he has since appeared in many

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films, including ''Tumse Milkar'' with Reshmi Ghosh. He later starred in films such as '' The Hero: Love Story of a Spy'', ''

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'' and ''

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'' for which he won acclaim. In 2005 he made a guest appearance (as Sudhanshu) in

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TV serial aired on

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in an episode directed by

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. He directed his first film '' Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande'' which released on 19 August 2011. He won a Bronze Palm Award at the 2011 Mexico International Film Festival and a Silver Remi Award at the Worldfest Houston 2011 (Houston International Film Festival). The film was selected for the Indian Panorama section of the International Film Festival of India 2011, held in Goa from 23 November to 3 December. In February 2020 he launched the Pro Panja League tournament with Mr Kiren Rijuju (Sports Minister) and Olympic Boxing Star, Vijender Singh, launching it. The first full season with 6 teams of the Pro Panja League was held between 28 July – 13 August 2023 and was telecast live on Sony Sports Network, DD Sports and Fancode. Actor and Business Entrepreneur Mr. Suniel Shetty came onboard as a minority stakeholder of the Pro Panja League in August 2023.

Personal life

Dabas is also a trained

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and underwater photographer. He married actress

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on 23 March 2008. They had a son, Jaiveer, on 11 April 2011. On 27 September 2016 they had their second child, Dev. The family lives in

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. Parvin dabas got an accident on 21st September 2024 and was admitted to the ICU at Holy Family Hospital, Bandra.

Filmography

Television

* ''Hostages'' (2019)

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* ''

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'' (2005)

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(season 2) (2023)

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Awards and nominations

References

External links

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