Kanwar Dhillon

Kanwar Dhillon (born 15 March 1993 ) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television. Dhillon is widely recognised for his portrayal of Shiva Pandya in Pandya Store and Sachin Deshmukh in Udne Ki Aasha. Dhillon is a recipient of several accolades including two Indian Telly Awards.

Dhillon made his acting debut with The Buddy Project, portraying Kunal in 2012. His first major appearance came with Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha 2, where he portrayed Aditya Vyas Bhatnagar. His other notable work include portraying Vidhaan Nayak in Do Dil Ek Jaan and Arjun Singh in Piya Rangrezz.

Early life and background Dhillon was born on 15 March 1993 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, into a Sikh Jat Punjabi family, to Deep Dhillon and Radha Dhillon. His father is a film and television actor, known for his work in Ghayal and Mahabharat. He has an elder brother named Karan Dhillon.

Career Debut and breakthrough (2012-2015)

Dhillon made his acting debut with The Buddy Project in 2012. He portrayed Kunal, a college student in the second season of the series. Dhillon's first major role was with his portrayal of Aditya Vyas Bhatnagar, a revengeful son in the second season of Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha in 2013, opposite Pallavi Gupta. The series proved as a major turning point in his career and became his breakthrough.

From 2013 to 2014, he portrayed Vidhaan Nayak in Do Dil Ek Jaan, opposite Shritama Mukherjee. In 2014, he portrayed Kartik, a criminal in Yeh Hai Aashiqui, opposite Mrinalini Tyagi and portrayed Varun Lal in an episode of Halla Bol, the same year. Dhillon portrayed Shivprasad Mishra, a family oriented man in Hum Hain Na opposite Pratyusha Banerjee, from 2014 to 2015. In 2015, he portrayed Lucky in an episode of Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya and appeared as a Guest on Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah.

Career progression (2016-2020) Dhillon portrayed Arjun Singh, post the leap in Piya Rangrezz from 2015 to 2016, alongside Gaurav S Bajaj and Narayani Shastri. In 2017, he portrayed the dual role of brothers Shiv Aggarwal and Om Aggarwal in Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee, opposite Tina Ann Philip. Shiv was a religious man, Om wanted to destroy his family. In the same year, he portrayed Surya in an episode of Aye Zindagi, alongside Aakanksha Singh.

In 2018, Dhillon first played for Kota Royals Rajasthan in Box Cricket League 3. He then portrayed Sangram in an episode of the series Laal Ishq, opposite Yashashri Masurkar. He next portrayed Samrat Murushottam Mittal, an obsessive lover in Internet Wala Love, opposite Tunisha Sharma. In 2020, he portrayed an army officer in the music video Yaad Baarish Mein, opposite Sonal Pradhan. From 2019 to 2020, Dhillon took a break from television due to his health issues. The show earned him wider recognition and praises. Dhillon was Nominated for ITA Award for Best Actor Popular and Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role nominations for his performance. In 2021, he also hosted Star Plus's special segment Pyar Ka Pehla Nasha, as Shiva with Kaushik. It featured the top ten romantic moments of the year 2021, starring couples of Star Plus's shows. In 2022, Dhillon reprised Shiva Pandya in the game show Ravivaar With Star Parivaar. He is currently playing the lead role of Sachin Deshmukh in Star Plus's serial Udne Ki Aasha opposite Neha Harsora.

Personal life In July 2022, Dhillon revealed that he has been dating his Pandya Store co-actor Alice Kaushik, since April 2021.

Of their relationship, Dhillon said, "It was a gradual process and not instant. We shared beautiful chemistry on screen, which eventually transformed into real chemistry. Unknowingly, we are similar to our characters — Shiva and Raavi. Finally, I found that there was more to our connection. Our bond strengthened when we shot through the second lockdown away from our families in Bikaner."

Injuries Dhillon suffered a leg fracture in December 2019, due to which he could not get any work during lockdown. In 2022, while shooting for Pandya Store, he had a dislocated shoulder, fracture and muscle tear.

Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 2012 The Buddy Project Kunal 2013 Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha 2 Aditya "Addu" Vyas Bhatnagar / Munna 2013–2014 Do Dil Ek Jaan Vidhaan Nayak 2014 Yeh Hai Aashiqui Kartik Episode: "Objection! I Love Him!" Halla Bol Varun Lal 2014–2015 Hum Hain Na Shivprasad "Bunty" Mishra 2015 Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya Lucky Season 6, Episode 9 2015–2016 Piya Rangrezz Arjun 2017 Aye Zindagi Surya Episode 13 Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee Shiv Aggarwal / Om Aggarwal 2018 Laal Ishq Sangram Episode: "Main Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga" Internet Wala Love Samrat Murushottam Mittal 2021–2023 Pandya StoreShiva Pandya 2022 Ravivaar With Star Parivaar Episodes 1/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16 2024–present Udne Ki Aasha Sachin "Sacha" Deshmukh

Special appearances Year Title Role 2014 Kaun Banega Crorepati Shivprasad "Bunty" Mishra 2015 Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah Himself 2021 Pyar Ka Pehla Nasha Shiva Pandya / Host 2024 Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si Sachin Deshmukh Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin Dil Ko Tumse Pyaar Hua Yeh Teej Badi Hai Mast Mast Hathi Ghoda Paalki Birthday Kanhaiya Laal Ki 2025Advocate Anjali Awasthi Jaadu Teri Nazar – Daayan Ka Mausam 2026 Shehzaadi... Hai Tu Dil Ki Mr. and Mrs. Parshuram Jhanak Sairaab Oh Humnava Tum Dena Saath Mera

Music videos Year Title Singer 2020 Yaad Baarish Mein Sonal Pradhan

Accolades + Year Award Category Work Result 2022 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor – Popular Pandya Store Popular Actor – Drama 2023 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a lead role Best Onscreen Couple (with Alice Kaushik) Fan Favourite Actor 2024 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor – Drama Udne Ki Aasha 2025 Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards Best Actor TV – Male Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role Best Onscreen Couple (with Neha Harsora) Fan Favorite Jodi (with Neha Harsora) Fan Favourite Star - Star Plus