Abhishek Chauhan
Indian film and web-series actor (born 1991)
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Abhishek Chauhan (born 14 October 1991) is an Indian actor and former theatre artist who works primarily in Hindi-language web series and films.[1]
Abhishek Chauhan | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 14, 1991 Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India |
| Alma mater | Hindu College, University of Delhi |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Notable work | Cubicles, Undekhi, Asur 2, Bahut Hua Samman, Kill, Mast Mein Rehne Ka |
Early life and education
Chauhan was born in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and attended Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in Delhi, where he first acted on stage.[2] He studied history at Hindu College while performing with repertory groups such as Tadpole Repertory and Actor Factor Theatre Company.[citation needed] After completing a one-year diploma at The Drama School Mumbai under coach Saurabh Sachdeva, he relocated to the city in 2017 to pursue screen acting.[3]
Career
2015–2018: Web-series debut and theatre work
Chauhan made his on-screen debut as Nihal in the college comedy Baked (2015) while assisting directors behind the camera. During this period, he collaborated with theatre groups like FATS (For Arts’ Sake) and Kaivalya Plays, performing in productions such as Shikhandi.
2019–2021: Breakthrough with Cubicles
Cubicles gave Chauhan his breakthrough; reviewers praised his “endearing” performance as a relatable corporate newcomer.[4] He followed this with roles in the Disney+ Hotstar heist comedy Bahut Hua Samman (2020) and SonyLIV’s thriller Undekhi (2020).
2022–present: Film roles
In 2023, Chauhan joined the second season of Asur as its adult antagonist.[5] He earned acclaim for Dharma Productions’ action thriller Kill (2024), training for four months in martial arts.[6]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bahut Hua Samman | Fundoo | Film debut |
| 2023 | Mast Mein Rehne Ka | Nanhe Gupta | |
| 2024 | Kill | Viresh | NSG commando role |
Web series
Stage credits
- The Boy Who Stopped Smiling (2016)
- Kaise Karenge? (2017)
- The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (2022 adaptation)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | FOI Online Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | Cubicles | Nominated |
| 2024 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Mast Mein Rehne Ka | Nominated |
| 2024 | Times of India OTT Awards | Acting Excellence (Male) | Kill | Nominated |