Nandish Singh Sandhu (born 25 December 1981) is an Indian actor, working in Hindi cinema and television. He is best known for starring in the notable soap opera Uttaran (2009–2012) as the lead, Veer Singh Bundela. Sandhu's other TV works include Phir Subah Hogi (2012), Beintehaa (2013), Grahan (2021) and Jubilee (2023). He made his Hindi film debut with a supporting role in Super 30 (2019).
Life and career Sandhu started his career with modelling.It feels good to be married: Nandish Sandhu – Times of India . Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2 March 2012). Retrieved on 2016-02-14. In 2007, he made his acting debut in the television show with Star Plus's Kasturi, where he played Raunak.I can't play an older character on TV: Nandish Sandhu – Times of India . Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (28 July 2012). Retrieved on 2016-02-14. and afterwards he appeared in several TV shows, where he played supporting role and cameo role.
In 2009, His first major breakthrough and official debut occurred in TV with the role of Veer Singh Bundela opposite Tina Dutta in Colors TV's Uttaran. It was his portrayal of Veer which garnered him household name and fame, earned widespread recognition and popularity, including several awards and nominations. Uttaran opened up newer international markets for Indian Television, The ratings of the show increased after his entry and his chemistry with Tina Datta was also highly applauded. He quit the show in 2012, when the show took 18 years leap.
In 2012, Sandhu featured in Zee TV's Phir Subah Hogi. In 2014, Sandhu played Lawyer Rehaan in Colors TV's Beintehaa. In 2015, he participated in Colors TV's stunt-action show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6 which was hosted by director Rohit Shetty and reached the semifinals. In the same year, he participated (along with his then-wife Rashami Desai) in the Star Plus's dance reality show Nach Baliye 7 emerging as runner-up.
Sandhu married his Uttaran co-star Rashami Desai on 12 February 2012 in Dholpur. In 2014, they announced their separation and they got divorced in 2015.
He turn producer a short film in 2016 named Girl in Red, he also acted in it. It was directed by Saurabh Verma. Girl in Red is now also available on MX Player, the film holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 15 reviews. Girl in red received mixed reviews by critics; Rahul of Film Companion says Saurabh Varma's short about a chain-smoking author battling a writer's block isn't a bad film. But often, this averageness is more disappointing because of what could have been. Then again in 2017, he co-produced another short film named The Gift starring Gul Panag, Kushal Punjabi and Mandira Bedi in lead, it's available on the streaming app Sony LIV since it is released.
In 2019, Sandhu was cast alongside Hrithik Roshan in Bollywood biopic movie Super 30 he played the role of Pranav Kumar, a brother of Anand Kumar. The film was released to commercial success, but received mixed reviews. He also starred in the 2019 movie Family of Thakurganj which was directed by Manoj Jha and written by Dilip Shukla. The film also starred Jimmy Shergill, Mahie Gill and Saurabh Shukla in key roles.
In 2021, Nandish played a supporting role in the Hotstar original series titled Grahan in the role of Kartik. The series starred Pawan Malhotra, Zoya Hussain, Wamiqa Gabbi and Anshumaan Pushkar in lead roles.
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Notes 2012Dabangg 2 Groom Special appearance 2016Girl in Red Aditya VermaShort film;also producer 2017The Gift Short film;producer only2019 Super 30 Family of Thakurganj Munnu
Television Year Title Role Notes 2007 Kasturi Raunak Singhaniya Khwaish Yasir Kayamath Saket Comedy Circus Contestant Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai Rahul Episode 23 2008 Shiv Episodes 118 & 119 Hum Ladkiyan Rahul 2009–2012 Uttaran Veer Singh Bundela 2009 Laughter Ke Phatke Contestant Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka 2010 Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega Kitchen Champion 42011Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4Guest Contestant 2011 Bigg Boss 5 Guest 2012 Phir Subah Hogi Thakur Aditya Singh 2013 Beintehaa Rehan Habeeb Khan 2014Encounter Inspector Sartaj Quereshi Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki 2 Contestant Box Cricket League 1 2015 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6 Nach Baliye 7 Darr Sabko Lagta Hai Rajinder/Raj Episodic role 2016 Box Cricket League 2 Contestant BCL Gujarat Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9Wild card entrant; not selected 2021Grahan Kartik Hotstar series 2022 Undekhi Samarth Sony Liv series 2023 Jubilee Jamshed Khan series 2026 Taskaree Ravinder Gujjar Netflix series
Music videos Year Title Artist 2015 "Teri Ek Hansee" Jubin Nautiyal2020"Chale Aao"Rhiti
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