Amit Varma (actor)
Indian television actor (born 1984)
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Amit Varma is an Indian television actor, best known for his role as Vishwamitra (aka Vish) Kelkar on the television show Hotel Kingston on Star One. He has also acted in the film Kismat Konnection.
6 October 1984
Amit Varma | |
|---|---|
| Born | Amit Varma 6 October 1984 Mumbai, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
Early life
Varma was born and brought up in Mumbai. He attended Don Bosco School in Matunga and HMPS later in his school-life when he moved to Andheri. He has earned a B.A. degree from Mithibai College in Mumbai.
Career
Varma started his career as a stage actor. He participated in famous shows like Tash ke Patte, directed by Kader Khan. Later he decided to move on to modeling and Birla gave him his first break. After doing few more ads like Lifebuoy, VIP, Airtel and Close up, he got his first break on television in the comic show Khichdi on Star One for the character of Raju. However, it wasn't until a few more years that he was fully noticed, and finally got the role of Vish in Hotel Kingston, his first television show as a lead actor. This show not only brought him fame but it also created a "chocolate-boy image" of him, which is being associated with him till date. The actor made his debut in Tinsel town in 2008 with the movie Kismat Konnection, produced by Aziz Mirza, also starring Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Vishal Malhotra, Om Puri and Juhi Chawla. He was last seen in a Telefilm with Star Plus, Teri Meri Love Stories in 2012, where he played a Geek for PLaytime Creations (Paresh Rawal).
Filmography
Television
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002–2004 | Khichdi | Raju Parekh |
| 2004–2005 | Hotel Kingston | Vishwamitra (Vish) Kelkar |
| 2005 | Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai | Rohan |
| Instant Khichdi | Raju Parekh | |
| 2008 | Annu Ki Ho Gayee Waah Bhai Waah | Ashu |
| 2008–2010 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Birju Mehta |
| 2012 | Saas Bina Sasural | Jai Malhotra |
| Teri Meri Love Stories | Madhav | |
| 2014 | Badi Door Se Aaye Hain | BAIR officer |
| 2014–2015 | Box Cricket League 1 | Contestant[1] |
| 2017 | Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot | Lord Krishna |
| 2019 | Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran | Viprachitti |
| Laal Ishq | Shrey | |
| 2022–2024 | Wagle Ki Duniya - Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey | Nikesh "Nick" Agarwal |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kismat Konnection | Karan | |
| 2009 | Detective Naani | Rohan | |
| 2014 | Singham Returns | Mayank Anand |
Music videos
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Challa |
| 2009 | Boondh by Rajshree Agarwal |