Salil Acharya
Indian actor (1980)
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Salil Acharya is an Indian male actor, VJ, radio jockey[1] and television host.[2][3][4] Acharya made his Bollywood debut in Mohit Suri's 2007 film Awarapan. He is also a radio jockey for Radio City 91.1, a film critic for BBC Asian Network and a VJ at B4U. He is currently working for Sony Pictures Networks India where he is the host of WWE Sunday Dhamaal. He visited New Orleans to be a part of WrestleMania 34 and hosted a special program Namaste Wrestlemania which aired on Sony Ten.
Social initiatives and image
Acharya has been involved in various community and social awareness initiatives through his platform at Radio City. In 2021, he supported the "Mission Green Mumbai" campaign, a partnership that collected over 41,000 mango seeds for distribution to rural farmers in Maharashtra.[5] In November 2021, he co-hosted the "Chillar Party" event alongside colleagues, including RJ Palak, to mark Children's Day and promote youth engagement in Mumbai.[6] He has frequently spoken on the role of radio in driving social change and hyperlocal cultural integration.[7]
Beyond his broadcasting career, Acharya is recognized as a fitness enthusiast. His transition from a VJ to a fitness figure has been profiled by several media outlets, focusing on his lifestyle and health advocacy within the entertainment industry.[8][9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Awarapan | Ronnie | Nominated, Stardust Best Male Debut Award |
| 2013 | Aashiqui 2 [10] | Aryan | |
| 2014 | 3AM | Cyrus | |
TV
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–present | WWE Sunday Dhamaal | Host | |
| 2008 | Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket | Host | |
| 2007 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Billy Thakral | Special appearance |
| 2006 | Kasturi | Nikhil | |
| Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai | Parallel lead | ||
| Kkavyanjali | Sandeep | ||
| 2005 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Prem (Fake) / Rahul | |
| Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | |||
| 2004 | Ye Meri Life Hai | Kushaan | Main role |
| Shararat | The Prince | 1 episode | |
