Vishal Singh

Vishal Singh (born 16 January 1974)

Career Vishal Singh was born and brought up in Mumbai. He appeared as a child actor in the 1982 film Rajput. In 1989, Vishal made his television debut as part of the cast of the television show Indradhanush on DD, which was directed by Anand Mahendroo. The story was of four boys and their school life. After this show, Anand Mahendroo selected Vishal for Dekh Bhai Dekh. In the 90s he also played an important role of Bilal in the famous serial Gul Gulshan Gulfaam, directed by Ved Rahi. He also appeared in the Close Up ad and music videos Maikhane se Sharab se, by Pankaj Udhas, Sriram Iyer's Aisa Bhi Kabhi Hota Hai Suchitra Krishnamurthy's Dum Tara and Jagjit Singh's Tumse Bichad Ke.

In 2011, he joined the cast of the TV series, Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi, playing the role of a father as Jeet Ahuja.

In 2016, he was finalized to portray the parallel lead role of Naitik Singhania in Star Plus's longest-running drama series Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. About joining the popular show, he said "I am very excited to play the role of Naitik. Men like him are rarely found today and nothing better than playing an ideal man on screen who can definitely set an example. He is the perfect husband, father and son." In the show, he replaced actor Karan Mehra, who has played Naitik's character for almost seven years.

Television Year Serial Role Notes 1988 Mirza Ghalib young Ghalib 1989 Indradhanush Unnamed 1991 Gul Gulshan Gulfaam Bilal 1993–1997 Dekh Bhai Dekh Sanjay "Sanju" Dewan 1997–1998 Ghutan Avinash 1998 Saturday Suspense 2000 Ghunghat Ke Pat khol Groom Rishtey Unnamed 2002 Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin Amit Hum Hain Dilwale Ajay 2003 Kashmeer Kinshuk Kachroo CID Naveen Episodic role Krishna Arjun Inspector Episodic role 2003–2004 Lipstick Tarun Singhania 2004 Dekho Magar Pyaar Se Rooh Ranjeet Episodic role 2004–2005 Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa Deepankar 2005 Ayushmaan Aryan Hotel Kingston Rajesh 2005–2006 Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani Dr. Siddhant "Sid" Awasthi 2005–2007 Ek Ladki Anjaani Si Yash 2007 Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai Rajveer 2007–2008 Bhabhi Dr. Dev Thakral 2008–2009 Aathvaan Vachan Aadesh 2011–2013 Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi Jeet Ahuja 2016–2018 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Naitik Singhania

Awards

Gold Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role as Naitik Singhania – Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2017)