Nikhil Dwivedi is an Indian actor and producer who works in Hindi cinema. He is best known for his role in television series Scam 1992 (2020). His other acting roles include My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (2008), Raavan (2010), Shor in the City (2011), Ankahi Kahaniya (2021). As a producer, he has produced films like Veere Di Wedding (2018) and Dabangg 3 (2019).
Nikhil Dwivedi | |
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Nationality | Indian |
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Years active | 2008-present |
Known for | My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (film), Raavan (2010 film), Shor in the City |
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Children | Shivaan Dwivedi |
Nikhil Dwivedi was born in a middle-class family in Kanpur. He worked for American Express Bank and before moving on to work for a consumer electronics shop. However, he gave up all of this to pursue acting in films.[1]
His first major role was as the title role in My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves in 2008, which was directed by E. Niwas and co-produced by Shahrukh Khan's Red Chillies production house. He went on to secure the role of Lakshman in Mani Ratnam's Raavan that also starred Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. His third film was Shor in the City, where he played the role of Ramesh alongside Tusshar Kapoor in the Balaji Telefilms production. Dwivedi's fourth venture "Hate Story" directed by Vivek Agnihotri has been hailed as a flop. His fifth film wasTamanchey in which he co-starred with Richa Chadha.
In 2018, he co produced his first film Veere Di Wedding with Ekta Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor. It was followed by Dabangg 3 (2019) which was co produced by Salman Khan. In 2019, he also produced television serial named Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran on Colors TV, which stars Rajneesh Duggal and Shiny Doshi in lead.
In 2020, he made his comeback as an actor after a six-year hiatus, he appeared in Sony LIV original series Scam 1992 directed by Hansal Mehta.
Dwivedi married model and actress Gaurie Pandit in early 2011 at a small ceremony.[2][3] The couple has a son, Shivaan.[4]
Year | Title | Actor | Producer | Notes |
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2008 | My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves | Yes | No | |
Khallballi: Fun Unlimited | Yes | No | Unreleased | |
2010 | Raavan | Yes | No | |
2011 | Shor in the City | Yes | No | |
Crackers | Yes | No | Voice | |
2012 | Hate Story | Yes | No | |
2014 | Tamanchey | Yes | No | |
2018 | Veere Di Wedding | No | Yes | |
2019 | Dabangg 3 | No | Yes | |
2021 | Ankahi Kahaniya | Yes | No | Netflix film |
Year | Title | Actor | Creator | Producer | Notes |
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2019-2020 | Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran | No | Yes | Yes | |
2020 | Scam 1992 | Yes | No | No | Sony Liv series |
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
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2009 | Filmfare Awards | Best Male Debut | My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves | Nominated | [5] |
2009 | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow - Male | Nominated | [6] | |
2012 | Breakthrough Performance - Male | Shor in the City | Nominated | [7] | |
2020 | ETC Bollywood Business Awards | The 100 Crore Club | Dabangg 3 | Won | [8] |