Mrunal Jain (born 9 January 1985) is an Indian television and Bollywood film actor. He is best known for his role of Hiten, Sameer and Akash in the television series Bandini, Hitler Didi and Uttaran.
Mrunal Jain | |
|---|---|
 Jain at the Telly Calendar launch in 2015 | |
| Born | 9 January 1985 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse |
Sweety Jain (m. 2013) |
Career
editHe started his career with the role of Krishna in Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki. Later he appeared in Bandini as Hiten. He also acted in Hitler Didi as Sameer and Looteri Dulhan as Abhinav. He played the role of Akash Chatterjee in Uttaran opposite Tina Dutta. He was last seen playing the role of Raghav Patil in Bandhan as the lead opposite Chhavi Pandey.[1]
Personal life
editMrunal was born on 9 January 1985, in Pindwara and brought up in Mumbai. He is from a Jain family. He married Sweety Jain, whom he was introduced by a common friend of his and Sweety's family. The marriage took place on 13 July 2013 in Mumbai.[2][3]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Show | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki | Krishna | [4] | |
| 2009–2011 | Bandini | Hiten Dharamraj Mahiyavanshi | Lead | [5] |
| 2011 | Looteri Dulhan | Abhinav | Lead | [6] |
| 2011–2012 | Hitler Didi | Sameer Diwan | [7] | |
| 2013–2015 | Uttaran | Akash Chatterjee | Lead | [8] |
| 2014 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa | Himself | Guest | |
| 2014–2015 | Box Cricket League | Himself | Contestant | |
| 2015 | Bandhan | Raghav Patil | Lead | [9] |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League (Season 2) | Himself | Contestant | [10] |
| 2016–2017 | Nagarjuna- Ek Yoddha | Shankachurna/Rajbir | [11] | |
| 2017 | Cinta di Pangkuan Himalaya | Arman | ||
| 2018 | Laal Ishq Episode 5 | Harsh/Sooraj | Episodic | |
| Dil Hi Toh Hai | Arjun | |||
| 2022 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Dr. Kunal Khera | [12] | |
| 2024–present | Chaya Graha Rahu Ketu | Rahu |
Films
edit| Year | Film | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sab Kushal Mangal | Vishnu | [13] |
| 2021 | Sooryavanshi | Raza Hafeez | [14] |
References
edit- ^ "Mrunal Jain to play a college student". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
- ^ "Mrunal Jain: My wife is very loving". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ^ "Through thick and thin". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
- ^ "My weakness is my strength". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
- ^ "Uttaran and Bandini actor Mrunal Jain gives marriage tips to fans". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ^ "Mrunal Jain in Looteri Dulhan". The Indian Express. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
- ^ "Mrunal Jain in Hitler Didi". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
- ^ "Bonded with 'Uttaran' cast like family: Mrunal Jain". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Mrunal Jain to romance Chavi Pandey in Zee TV's Bandhan". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ^ "Cricket and controversies spice up 'BCL' season II". Mid-Day. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ^ "Mrunal Jain's wig woes!". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ Trivedi, Tanvi (4 August 2022). "Exclusive! Mrunal Jain to enter Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlataa Hai, actor returns to TV after 5 years". Times of India. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "Mrunal Jain is thrilled about Sab Kushal Mangal and Sooryavanshi; Deets inside". PinkVilla. 20 March 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "Was hoping people would see me on the big screen in Sooryavanshi last year: Mrunal Jain". Hindustan Times. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2022.