Rajat Tokas

Rajat Tokas born 19 July 1991 , is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television. Recognised for his portrayal of historic characters, Tokas is best known for his portrayal of Prithviraj Chauhan in Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan and Akbar in Jodha Akbar. His other notable work includes Dharam Veer and Naagin 3 and Chandra Nandhini . Tokas is a recipient of several accolades including one ITA Award and three Indian Telly Awards.

Career Debut and breakthrough (2005–2012) Tokas started his television career with show Bongo as Ashu on DD national. He then did many shows including Lighthouse for children, Jadui Chirag, Tarang, and Ye Hawayan. In 2005, he came to Mumbai with his father and bagged the role of Tantya, who was Sai Baba's brother, in Sai Baba.

In 2006, Tokas was selected by Sagar Arts to play his first lead role of young Prithviraj Chauhan in the series Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan for which he won best actor in ITA 2007.

In 2008 he was again selected by Sagar Arts to play Veer in the NDTV imagine show Dharam Veer.

In 2010-11, Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms chose Rajat to play the parallel lead in Tere Liye where he played the character of Robindo Ganguly. Later, he did episodic roles in Bandini and Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein.

Jodha Akbar and other success (2013–2019) In 2013, Tokas starred in the role of Mughal Emperor Jalaluddin Mohammed Akbar in the historical drama show Jodha Akbar. It aired from 18 June 2013 to 7 August 2015 on Zee TV and was produced by Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms. The show was a critical and commercial success amassing regularly high TV viewership ratings. Critics have praised the series for its acting, scope, soundtrack and production values. Tokas went on to win several awards for his performance including BIG Star Most Entertaining Television Actor - Male, Star Guild Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series, Boroplus Gold Award for Best Actor in Lead Role (Critics), and Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role.

In 2016, he played the negative role of Kabir (Icchadhari Nevla) in Naagin, a fantasy drama which was aired on Colors TV. Also in 2016 he was selected by Balaji Telefilms to play the lead role of Chandragupta Maurya in Star Plus show Chandra Nandini. He returned to reprise his role of Vikrant in 2019 in Naagin 3, again produced by Balaji Telefilms.

Early and personal life He studied in the Hope Hall Foundation School, R. K. Puram, Delhi and later on completed his graduation through distance mode.

On 30 January 2015, he married Shrishti Nayyar, a theatre actor.

Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2005 Sai Baba TantyaChild artist 2006–07 Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj ChauhanPrithviraj Chauhan 2008 Dharam Veer Veer 2010 Keshav Pandit Madhav Shastri 2010–11 Tere Liye Robindo Shekhar Ganguly 2013–15 Jodha Akbar Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar 2016 Naagin Ichhadhaari Nevla (Fake Kabir Oberoi) 2016–17 Chandra Nandini Chandragupta Maurya 2018–19 Naagin 3 Ichhadhaari Naag Vikrant

Special appearances Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2011 Bandini Krishna 2012 Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein Ankush Season 1, Episode 26

Awards Year Award Category Series Result 2007 7th Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor in Lead Role (Popular) Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan 7th Indian Telly Awards Best Child Artiste (Male) 7th Indian Telly Awards Dharti ka Sitara 2013 BIG Star Entertainment Awards Most Entertaining Television Actor (Male) Jodha Akbar 20147th Boroplus Gold Awards Best Actor in Lead Role (Critics) 13th Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role 9th Renault Star Guild Awards Best Actor in a Drama Series