Aditya Rawal

Aditya Rawal (born 28 September 1993) is an Indian actor and writer who works in Hindi films. Born to actors Paresh Rawal and Swaroop Sampat, he started his career as a writer. Rawal made his film debut with Bamfaad and has since starred in Faraaz (2022), which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.

Early life and education Rawal was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) to actors Paresh Rawal and Swaroop Sampat. Rawal has a brother named Anirudh.

Rawal completed his graduation from Mumbai University, where he was the captain of the football team and has also went to the national camp. He pursued dramatic writing programme at the Tisch School of the Arts, New York. Rawal did an initiation course in theatre and performance at the London International School of Performing Arts.

Career Rawal started his career as a child artist in Ferrari Ki Sawaari. He then assisted on his father's film OMG – Oh My God!, both in 2012. Rawal then worked as a writer and wrote for Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat in 2019 and for his father's film Dear Father in 2022. He also wrote and acted in the 2017 short film "The Mailbox". Shubhra Gupta noted, "Aditya Rawal delivers a restrained, convincing performance." While, Anna MM Vetticad stated, "In Bamfaad Rawal reveals himself to be a natural actor with solid potential. His physique is also a pleasant change from the steady stream of star sons."

Rawal next made his web debut with Teerandaz in 2022, portraying a tribal archer. Saibal Chatterjee wrote, "Aditya Rawal is called upon to carry the weight of the story on his shoulders. He does his best, but the screenplay does not give an opportunity to breathe some life into the character and the plot." Rawal portrayed a college student turned terrorist in the 2022 film Faraaz alongside Zahan Kapoor. Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times noted, "Aditya Rawal's brutal portrayal as the brainwashed youth leaves you in awe. He delivers an impressive act. His character is far more layered than anyone else in the film."

In 2023, Rawal portrayed Chota Babban, a character based on Chhota Rajan in the web series, Bambai Meri Jaan. Zinia Bandyopadhyay of India Today termed him a "Surprise package", and added that his character may grow in the sequel

Filmography

Films Year Title Role Notes Ref.2012 Ferrari Ki Sawaari Young Dilip Dharmadhikari Child artist OMG – Oh My God! Assistant director 2017 The Mailbox Jay Short film 2020 Bamfaad Nasir JamalZEE5 film 2023 Faraaz Nibras 2026SubedaarPrincePrime Video film

Series Year Title Role Ref. 2022 Teerandaz Sarju 2023 Bambai Meri Jaan Chota Babban 2026DaldalSajid TBA

As writer Year Title Notes Ref. 2017 The Mailbox Short film 2019 Panipat Story and screenplay 2022 Dear Father Gujarati film 2023 Siachen Theatre play 2024 Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref.2024Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor Faraaz Best Male Debut