Sahil Uppal is an Indian actor known for his works in

Hindi Modern Standard Hindi (, ), commonly referred to as Hindi, is the Standard language, standardised variety of the Hindustani language written in the Devanagari script. It is an official language of India, official language of the Government ...

television series like ''

Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman EK, Ek or ek may refer to: Businesses and organizations * Eastern Kentucky Railway (with reporting mark EK), now-defunct railway * Eastman Kodak (formerly with NYSE ticker symbol EK), US-based photography company, formerly * Ek Commando Knife Co ...

'', ''

Shakti Shakti (Devanagari: शक्ति, IAST: Śakti; 'energy, ability, strength, effort, power, might, capability') in Hinduism, is the "Universal Power" that underlies and sustains all existence. Conceived as feminine in essence, Shakti refer ...

'', ''

Pinjara Khubsurti Ka ''Pinjara Khubsurti Ka'' () is an Indian Hindi-language television romantic drama series that aired from 24 August 2020 to 6 August 2021 on Colors TV for two seasons. Season 1 starred Riya Sharma and Sahil Uppal as Mayura Dubey and Omkar Shuk ...

'' and '' Pandya Store''.

Personal life

Sahil Uppal was born on 8 August 1990 in

Noida Noida (), short for New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (ISO: ), is a city located in Gautam Buddha Nagar district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. As per provisional reports of Census of India, the population of Noida in 2011 was ...

, India. He graduated from

Deshbandhu College Deshbandhu College () is a college established in 1952 and affiliated to University of Delhi. Deshbandhu College was established in 1953 by the Ministry of Rehabilitation, as a memorial to freedom fighter Deshbandhu Gupta. Academics Academic ...

Delhi Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, but spread chiefly to the west, or beyond its Bank (geography ...

. On 8 December 2022, Uppal married his longtime girlfriend, Aakriti Atreja in

Jaipur Jaipur (; , ) is the List of state and union territory capitals in India, capital and the List of cities and towns in Rajasthan, largest city of the north-western States and union territories of India, Indian state of Rajasthan. , the city had ...

Rajasthan Rajasthan (; Literal translation, lit. 'Land of Kings') is a States and union territories of India, state in northwestern India. It covers or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the List of states and union territories of ...

Career

Debut and breakthrough (2014–2018)

Uppal made his acting debut in 2014 with ''P.S. I Hate You'', where played Kabeer alongside

Chandni Bhagwanani Chandani Bhagwanani is an Indian television actress. She made her debut with '' Kohi Apna Sa'' and went on to replace Hansika Motwani in ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi''. She is best known for her roles of Amita in Sony TV's serial Amita Ka A ...

. He then appeared in '' Maharakshak Devi'' as Tiger in 2015. From 2015 to 2016 he played Aarav Seth in ''

Pavitra Bandhan ''Pavitra Bandhan – Do Dilon Ka'' (English:'' Sacred Bond - Of Two Hearts'') is an Indian soap opera created by Ekta Kapoor under her banner Balaji Telefilms and co-produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor. The show aired every Monday to Fri ...

''. He then portrayed Ajay Malhotra in the

supernatural thriller Thriller film, also known as suspense film or suspense thriller, is a broad film genre that evokes excitement and suspense in the audience. The suspense element found in most films' plots is particularly exploited by the filmmaker in this genre. ...

'' Brahmarakshas — Jaag Utha Shaitan'' in 2016. Uppal portrayed Kunal Singh Chauhan / Kunal Singhania opposite Sangeita Chauhan in ''

'' from 2016 to 2017. It was produced under the banner

Rajshri Productions Rajshri Productions is an Indian film production and distribution company based in Mumbai, India, established in 1947, which is primarily involved in producing Hindi films. History Rajshri Productions, the film production division of Rajshri, ...

. In 2018, he played Virat Chopra in '' Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morey'' alongside Yesha Rughani. The same year, he was seen as the antagonist Angraj Vyas opposite Sheen Das in '' Piyaa Albela''.

Further career and success (2019–present)

In 2019, he played Vedant Bansal in '' Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki'' alongside Rubina Dilaik. He was seen as Dilaik's obsessed lover. The same year the appeared in an episode of '' Laal Ishq'' with Urvashi Sharma. He also appeared in the music video 'Kyun' alongside Meenakshi Chaudhary. Uppal portrayed Omkar "Omi" Sanyal in ''

'' opposite Riya Sharma from 2020 to 2021. The show took a reincarnation leap in 2021, he then played Omkar Vashisht. The show ended in 2021. Uppal will next appear in the film ''First Second Chance'' alongside Devoleena Bhattacharjee and

Renuka Shahane Renuka Shahane (born 7 October 1966) is an Indian actress who is widely known for her work in the Hindi and Marathi films and several television productions. She is best known as the co-presenter of the Doordarshan TV show '' Surabhi'' (1993 ...

. He will also appear alongside

Antara Biswas Antara Biswas (born 21 November), known professionally as Monalisa, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Bhojpuri films and Hindi television. She participated as a contestant on '' Bigg Boss 10'' in 2016 and is best known for portraying ...

in Hungama Play's web series ''Challava''. In May 2023, he played the lead role Vedant Sinha in

Dangal TV Dangal TV is a Hindi language, Hindi general entertainment channel owned by Enterr10 Television Network. It was launched on 2009 as a Bhojpuri language, Bhojpuri-language movie channel but was converted into a Hindi entertainment channel. Its pr ...

's '' Jyoti... Umeedon Se Sajee''. From 2023 to 2024, Uppal has portrayed Yashodhan "Chiku" Pandya, in

StarPlus StarPlus is an Indian Hindi-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Viacom18 and Disney India. Its programming consists of family dramas, romantic comedies, youth-oriented realit ...

' popular show '' Pandya Store''.

Other work

Uppal emerged as the 2nd runner-up of Pantaloons Fresh Face contest in 2012. He has been part of many TVC and print campaigns including Big Bazar, Tata and Kingfisher beer.

Filmography

Television

Special appearances

Web series

Music videos

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Uppal, Sahil 1990 births Living people Male actors in Hindi television People from Noida 21st-century Indian male actors Indian male soap opera actors