Television Male Actor
Sharad Malhotra is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi television and films. He made his acting debut in 2004 with the role of Prince Goldy in "Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag." However, his breakthrough came with the role of Maharana Pratap Singh in the TV show "Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap." He gained further popularity for his portrayal of Rishi Singh Bedi in "Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki" and Veeranshu Singhania in "Naagin 5."
Malhotra was born on January 9, 1983, in Kolkata. He completed his B.Com from St. Xavier's College. Apart from acting, he is passionate about kickboxing, horse riding, and swimming.
In his personal life, Malhotra dated actress Divyanka Tripathi for seven years before their breakup in 2015. He then dated actress Pooja Bisht for almost two years before their split in 2018. He married Ripci Bhatia on April 20, 2019.
Malhotra's career began with modeling and acting workshops. He participated in India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj in 2004 and made his acting debut the same year. He gained recognition for his role in "Banoo Main Teri Dulhann" in 2006. After taking a break from TV, he attended the New York Film Academy in 2009. In 2012, he made his film debut in "From Sydney with Love."
His breakthrough came in 2014 with the role of Maharana Pratap in the historical drama "Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap." He also appeared in the dance reality show "Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan" in 2010. Malhotra returned to television with the lead role in "Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki" in 2016.
In addition to his television career, Malhotra has appeared in Hindi films such as "My Father Godfather" and "Ek Tera Saath" in 2016. He has also been featured in music videos, including "Paas Baitho Na," "Bepanah Pyar," and "Beypanah Ishq."
In 2020, he joined the cast of "Naagin 5" and portrayed the character of Veeranshu Singhania, marking his first negative role. He garnered acclaim for his performance in the show.
Malhotra has been recognized for his work and received awards, including the IWMBuzz Award for Trendsetter of the Year in 2021. He was also ranked number 7 in The Times Most Desirable Men on TV in 2020.
In 2023, he was honored with the Best Foreign Actor award at the Blue Star Awards in Vietnam for his role in "Naagin 5."