Bollywood Male Actor
Madhur Mittal, an Indian actor born on February 20, 1991, gained early fame by winning the reality-based dance show "Boogie Woogie" in 1997. After moving to Mumbai, he acted and danced in charity shows, cultural events, and film-award ceremonies. As a child actor, he appeared in well-known Hindi films such as "One Two Ka Four," "Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye," and "Say Salaam India." He also appeared in various TV shows like "Shaka Laka Boom Boom," "Kasauti Zindagi Ki," "Jalwa," "Chamatkar," "Prithviraj Chauhan," and "Dastak."
His breakthrough role came in the film "Slumdog Millionaire," where he portrayed Salim Malik. To prepare for the role, Madhur spent time with "gangsters" in Mira Road to understand their mindset. Director Danny Boyle suggested he watch "The Godfather" to get into the character's mentality. Madhur also underwent physical changes, such as growing long hair, increasing skin tan, and losing weight to accurately portray Salim.
For his outstanding performance in "Slumdog Millionaire," Madhur Mittal received accolades and nominations, including the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. He continued to make a mark in the entertainment industry, playing roles in the TV series "Kidnap and Ransom" and the Disney film "Million Dollar Arm."
In 2017, Madhur garnered positive reviews for his role as a villain in the film "Maatr." In 2020, he appeared in the web series "High" on the OTT platform MX Player, earning praise for his performance.
Throughout his career, Madhur Mittal has showcased his versatile acting skills and garnered international attention for his compelling portrayals on screen.