Naveen Kaushik
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Naveen Kaushik | |
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 Naveen Kaushik cast as Donga, Rehman Dakait's right-hand man | |
| Born | New Delhi, India |
| Alma mater | Delhi University |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Organization | Mischief In Action[1] |
| Website | naveenkaushik |
Naveen Kaushik is an Indian actor and theatre artist who works in Hindi films and television.[2] He is best known for his roles in the comedy-drama Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009) and the spy action thriller Dhurandhar (2025).[2][3] He began his career in Delhi theatre in the late 1990s and later transitioned to Mumbai-based film acting. He is also associated with improvisational theatre as the founder of the improv group Mischief In Action.[4]
Naveen Kaushik was born and raised in New Delhi, India.[2] He began acting while studying at Delhi University, which led him to join the acclaimed theatre group Act One in 2002, where he trained under N. K. Sharma. During his time with Act One, he performed in several theatre productions and worked extensively in street plays across India.
Kaushik is the founder of Mischief in Action, an improv acting group established in 2017, where he performs and conducts workshops aimed at developing improvisiational skills among actors.[5]
Career
Kaushik made his film debut with a supporting role in Dev. D. Upon relocating to Mumbai in 2009, he starred in the comedy-drama Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, his first major film role, alongside Ranbir Kapoor.[3] He went onto appear in YRF's television series Seven and the Amazon Prime web series Inside Edge.
In 2025, he played the role of Donga in the spy-thriller Dhurandhar, a role that marked a departure from his earlier "boss" portrayals.[6][7]