Pankit Thakker

Pankit Thakker (born 14 March 1981) is an Indian actor who went to New York to learn the Meisner Technique of acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. He started his career in 2001 with Ekta Kapoor's extremely popular serial Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii, which originally aired on DD Metro, and later ran on Star Plus, DD National, and TV Asia.

Since then, he has appeared in popular shows on Indian Television. His roles as Harsh Bhatia in Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii, and Dr. Atul Joshi in Dill Mill Gayye on Star One have won him global appreciation.

Pankit Thakker gained international recognition for his critically acclaimed performance in the OTT movie Maaya Ka Moh (2024). The film itself received widespread praise, with reviewers noting his own performance.

Thakker's acting style is characterized by his ability to convey complex emotions through subtle expressions. His performances have been compared to those of Irrfan Khan, a renowned actor known for his nuanced portrayals. Thakker's recent body of work includes OTT films like Maaya Ka Moh(2024) and Divorce Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega(2024), as well as television shows such as Saru (2025) where he plays a central character with a tragic arc.

Early life Pankit Thakker was born in Mumbai, India, into a prominent business family. His father, a second-generation stockbroker, achieved significant success in his field. Thakker's family has a substantial global presence, with relatives in Australia, the United States, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Canada. This international exposure broadened his perspective.

Growing up, Thakker demonstrated a keen interest in acting. He earned recognition for his dramatic skills in school and actively participated in school plays, theatre, and dramas. Notably, Thakker made a deliberate decision in eighth standard to choose Hindi as a language subject over Gujarati, despite being a Gujarati himself. This choice reflected his early ambition to become an actor.

Personal life Pankit Thakker was born in Mumbai, India. He spent his formative years in Ahmedabad, where he completed his schooling and education. Thakker holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting from New York.

In his personal life, Thakker enjoys traveling and exploring new destinations. He is also an avid animal lover and shares his home with his pet cat, Whiskey.

Thakker has previously been in a long-term personal relationship, which has since come to an end. He is currently focused on his career and philanthropic endeavors.

Thakker is deeply committed to social causes and is a member of International Human Rights. He actively supports various charitable initiatives, preferring to contribute quietly without seeking publicity. Thakker currently resides in Mumbai, where he continues to pursue his acting career.

Television Year Serial Role Channel References Tamanna Dev DD National 2001–2002 Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii Harsh Bhatia Metro Gold 2002 Tu Kahe Agar Karan Zee TV 2002–2003 Kaagaz Kii Kashti Vikram Sahara One 2004 Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan Dhruv Zee TV 2005–2006 Special Squad Ajay Desai Star One Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Krishnakant "Krish" Wadhwa Star Plus 2006 India Calling Shanty Star One Twinkle Beauty Parlour Lajpat Nagar Amar Sony SAB Man Mein Hai Visshwas Rohit Sony Entertainment Television 2007–2010 Dill Mill Gayye Dr. Atul Joshi Star One 2011 Surya The Super CopSooraj Sony Entertainment Television Dharampatni Vipul NDTV Imagine 2013 Kis Din Mera Viyaah HowegaBablu Big Magic 2015 Yeh Hai AashiquiYash Bindass 2016–2017 Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant Dhyan Kant Life OK 2019 Tara From Satara Akhil Sawant Sony Entertainment Television Tujhse Hai Raabta Adinath Sayed Zee TV 2021 Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha Chetan Rawal Star Plus 2022 Bohot Pyaar Karte Hai Deep Malhotra Star Bharat 2022–2023 Janam Janam Ka Saath Vishwas Kunwar sa Dangal 2023–2024 Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka Akash Khurana Sony Entertainment Television 2025–2026 Saru Chandrakant Bajaj Zee TV

Awards Nominations Gold Award 2009 - Best Actor in a Comic Role as Atul Joshi for Dill Mill Gayye ITA Award 2015 - Best Actor in a Comic Role as Dhyan Kant for Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant Gold Award 2015 - Best Actor in a Comic Role as Dhyan Kant for Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant

Web series 2015 - Fear Files: Har Mod Pe Darr 2020 - Scam 1992 as Head of ANZ Grindlays Bank (cameo) 2024 - Divorce Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega Mr. Panchal,Owner of IBN NEWS Channel

Films 2001 - Tere Liye: directed by Sanjay Gadhvi 2010 - Zindagi Live 2024 - Maaya Ka Moh as Aakash who gets cheated on by his wife Maaya played by Priya Banerjee, directed by Ankush Bhatt