Amit Varma (actor)
- This article is about the actor. For the writer, see Amit Varma.
| Amit Varma | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Amit Varma 6 October 1983 Mumbai, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
Amit Varma (born 6 October 1983) is an Indian television actor, best known for his role as Vishwamitra (aka Vish) Kelkar on the television show Hotel Kingston on Star One (Life Ok). He has played the role of a protagonist on four television shows and a film (Detective Nani). He has also acted as an antagonist in the film Kismat Konnection opposite Vidya Balan.
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 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, 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 | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2004 | Khichdi (Second season was known as Instant Khichdi) | Raju Parekh | Star Plus/STAR One |
| 2004 | Hotel Kingston | Vishwamitra "Vish" Kelkar | STAR One |
| 2005 | Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai | Rohan | Sahara One |
| 2008 | Annu Ki Ho Gayee Waah Bhai Waah | Ashu | STAR One |
| 2008 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Birju Mehta | Star Plus |
| 2012 | Saas Bina Sasural | Jai Malhotra | Sony Entertainment Television (India) |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Love Stories | Madhav | Star Plus |
| 2014 | Badi Door Se Aaye Hain | BAIR officer | Sab TV |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kismat Konnection | Karan | Released |
| 2006 | Detective Naani | Rohan | Released |
| 2014 | Singham Returns | Released |
Episodics
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aahat | Vikrant | Sony TV | |
| Man Mein Hai Visshwas | Akshat | Sony TV | |
| Mano Ya Na Mano | Ravikant | STAR One | |
| Shararat | Rocky | Star Plus | |
| Son Pari | Prince Charming | Star Plus | |
Music videos
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Challa |
| Koffee With Kishore--"Haan Pehli Baar" | |
| 2009 | Boondh by Rajshree Agarwal |