Praneet Bhat

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Praneet Bhat
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Born Praneet Bhat
(1980-09-26) 26 September 1980 (age 43)
Residence Mumbai, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Model, Actor, Engineer
Years active 2004-Present
Spouse(s) Kanchan Sharma Bhat (2015-present)

Praneet Bhat is an Indian television actor best known for his role as Shakuni in epic TV series Mahabharat (2013–2014).[1][2][3]

After completing his Mechanical Engineering from K.K. Wagh Engineering College, Bhat worked with a software company, Wipro.[4][5]

Bhat shifted to Mumbai in 2002,[5] and after modelling,[6] he started his television career in 2004,[5] and went on to appear on the television programs Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi, Hotel Kingston, Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai, Shhh..Phir Koi Hai and Kaajjal.

He played the geeky character Aditya in Geet (2010–2011). He appeared in the role of Shakuni in the mythological saga Mahabharat.[1] In September 2014, he became one of the contestants of eighth season of reality show Bigg Boss.[7]

In November 2015, he married hiss longtime girlfriend, Kanchan Sharma. His Mahabharat and Bigg Boss close friends attended the wedding.

Television

Year Show Role Source
2004 Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi Shefan
2007 Kaajjal Bunty
2008 Arslaan Shefan
2007 Dill mill gayye --

2011 Pilot Episode

Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon
2010–2011 Geet (TV series) Aditya
2012–2013 Suvreen Guggal – Topper of The Year Jolly
2013–2014 Mahabharat Shakuni
2014 Bigg Boss 8 Himself/contestant
2015 (June-July) Razia Sultan Kasbi Kalandar Lahhori

Awards

He won the 2014 Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role.[8][9]

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