Himmanshoo A. Malhotra

Himanshu Ashok Malhotra (born 2 April 1982); also credited as Himmanshoo A. Malhotra is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi films and television. He is best known for his portrayal in the television series Bhagonwali – Baante Apni Taqdeer, Love Marriage Ya Arranged Marriage and Chikoo Ki Mummy Durr Kei, and the films Shershaah and Kesari Veer (2025). Malhotra won the dance reality show Nach Baliye 7 and later participated in stunt based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7.

Early life Malhotra was born on 2 April 1982 in Delhi to Ashok Malhotra (d. 2013) and Anju Malhotra. He has a younger brother Mohit Malhotra, who is also an actor.

Career Debut and success in television (2004–2015) Himanshu Ashok Malhotra first came to limelight when he was selected to participate in Zee TV's India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj in 2004, an all India talent hunt in acting and dance where he was amongst the top 6 contestants of the country. The actor is a popular face on Indian television as he has appeared in various shows like Hum Tum, Bindass Champ, Seven by Yashraj films, Shubh Kadam, Aap Ki Antara, Bhagonwali-Baante Apni Taqdeer, and Airlines. He was also seen in Sony's Love Marriage Ya Arranged Marriage as Anoop. Along with his recurring roles, he had special appearances in several shows like Star One's Horror Nights, Sony’s CID, Zee TV's Rab Se Sona Ishq, Yeh Hai Aashiqui on Bindass opposite Shivshakti Sachdev, Encounter on Sony TV and Fear Files on Zee TV. He also essayed an important role in Airlines on Star Plus. In 2015, He participated in Nach Baliye season 7 with his wife Amruta Khanvilkar and won the dance based reality show. He also joined the cast of Ek Nayi Ummeed Roshni as Dr. Sameer Purohit on Life Ok and acted as Milind Joshi in Star Plus’s famous show Chikoo Ki Mummy Durr Kei.

Expansion to films and streaming projects (2016–present) Malhotra started 2016 with Khatron Ke Khiladi 7. He then appeared in an episode of Darr Sabko Lagta Hai and played Abu Saleem in Gangster Ki Girlfriend. In the same year, Malhotra made his film debut with Wajah Tum Ho. The film failed at the box office. In 2017, he played Prem in Shankar Jaikishan 3 in 1.

From 2018 to 2019, Malhotra played Lord Vishnu in Paramavatar Shri Krishna and Zain Ashraf in Mariam Khan – Reporting Live opposite Sheena Bajaj. In 2019, he played Aarambh opposite Simran Sharma in the film Hum Chaar. Ramesh S from Rediff.com stated that he "lends decent support" to the film. In 2020, he played a doctor, Dr. Sanjay in Dil Jaise Dhadke... Dhadakne Do.

Malhotra portrayed Captain Rajeev Kapoor in Shershaah alongside Siddharth Malhotra, his first release of 2021. The film emerged as a major digital success and became the most-watched Indian film on Amazon Prime in India at the time of its release. He then played Shiva, Nikki's father in Nikki Aur Jadui Bubble. From 2021 to 2022, Malhotra played Milind Joshi opposite Paridhi Sharma, a couple searching for their lost daughter in Chikoo Ki Mummy Durr Kei. In 2022, he played king Veerapandiya Kattabomman in the series Swaraj.

Malhotra expanded to web series in 2023 with Mauka Ya Dhokha, where he played Amit. In 2025, he first appeared in the series Rana Naidu as Paritosh opposite Kriti Kharbanda. A critic of Bollywood Hungama felt he does "justice" to his role. He then played Rasool, a Tughlaq warrior in Kesari Veer, which underperformed at the box office.

Personal life Malhotra met actress Amruta Khanvilkar on the sets of India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj and they eventually began dating. After a decade relationship, Malhotra married Khanvilkar on 24 January 2015, in Delhi. That year, they both won the dancing reality show Nach Baliye season 7. Their relationship has been the subject of media attention in India. On this, Khanvilkar remarked, "I'm traditional in my approach. Himmanshoo and I go way back to a time before Instagram even existed, back in 2004, when we used to take pictures with a camera. We want to safeguard each other's identities and respect that."

Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2016 Wajah Tum Ho Karan Parekh 2019 Hum Chaar Aarambh 2021 Shershaah Captain Rajeev Kapoor 2023 Doosari Duniya Nikhil Short film 2025 Kesari Veer Rasool 2026The Two BoxesVedantShort film

Television Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2004 India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj Contestant 2007 Ssshhhh... Phir Koi Hai Rahil 2008 Champs Raj Kaisi Laagi Lagan Swayam 2009–2010 Aapki Antara Sameer Malhotra 2010 Seven Haryaksh Vashisht 2010–2012 Bhagonwali – Baante Apni Taqdeer Guddu Shukla 2012–2013 Love Marriage Ya Arranged Marriage Anup Sisodiya 2013 Rab Se Sohna Isshq Special appearance Fear Files 2014 Encounter Inspector Tilak Nambiyar Episode: "Ulhas and Urmila's Revenge" Yeh Hai Aashiqui Inspector Mayur Episode: "Love, Camera, Dhokha" 2014–2015 Airlines Rohit Mafatlal 2014 Box Cricket League Contestant 2015 Nach Baliye 7 Contestant Winner Ek Nayi Ummeed Roshni Dr. Sameer Purohit 2016 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 Contestant 15th place 2015–2016 Box Cricket League Contestant Season 2 2016 Darr Sabko Lagta Hai NirvaanEpisode: "Woh Kaun Thi?" Gangster Ki Girlfriend Abu Saleem 2017 Shankar Jaikishan 3 in 1 Prem 2018–2019 Paramavatar Shri Krishna Vishnu Mariam Khan – Reporting Live Zain Ashraf 2020 Dil Jaise Dhadke... Dhadakne Do Dr. Sanjay 2021 Nikki Aur Jadui Bubble Shiva 2021–2022 Chikoo Ki Mummy Durr Kei Milind Joshi 2022 Swaraj Veerapandiya Kattabomman

Web series Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2023 Mauka Ya Dhokha Amit 2025 Rana Naidu Paritosh Season 2