Dheeraj Dhoopar (born 20 December 1984) is an Indian actor and model who appears in Hindi television. He is best known for his portrayal of Prem Bharadwaj in Sasural Simar Ka and Karan Luthra in Kundali Bhagya for which he received several awards including Gold Awards and Indian Television Academy Awards for Best Actor Male (Popular).

Personal life

Dhoopar was born to Sushil Dhoopar on 20 December 1984. He belongs to a Punjabi Hindu family.

He married actress Vinny Arora on 16 November 2016 in Delhi. They first met on the sets of Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg. In April 2022, they announced that they were expecting their first child. On 10 August 2022, the couple had their first child, a boy.

Career Dhoopar started his career as a model and featured in over hundred commercials for brands like Maruti Suzuki, Parker, Dabur Honey, Samsung Galaxy, Videocon Mobile. Before venturing in acting, Dhoopar did an advanced course in fashion designing as well as worked as an airline cabin crew member.

Dhoopar made his television debut with Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg as Ansh. He also played Bhavesh Patel in Star Plus's Behenein, Sushant in Mrs. Tendulkar and Shikhar in Zindagi Kahe – Smile Please. He also made a cameo appearance in Sony TV's Kuch Toh Log Kahenge.

From 2013 to 2017, he portrayed Prem Bhardwaj in Colors TV's Sasural Simar Ka opposite Dipika Kakar. He also hosted the grand finale of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. From 12 July 2017 to 9 June 2022, he played the lead role of Karan Luthra in Zee TV's Kundali Bhagya opposite Shraddha Arya for 5 years.

In 2019, he also hosted Dance India Dance 7 but later quit.

In 2020, Dhoopar portrayed a cameo role of Cheel Akesh and Shakura respectively, opposite Hina Khan in Naagin 5.

In June 2022, Dhoopar quitted Kundali Bhagya To focus On New Projects and Parenthood . In July 2022, Dhoopar announced that he is participating in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 but walked out of the show in Week 4 owing to health and personal issues. From September 2022 to February 2023, he was seen in Colors TV's Sherdil Shergill as Rajkumar Yadav opposite Surbhi Chandna.

From September 2023 to December 2023, he portrayed Raghav, a grey character, in Star Bharat's Saubhagyavati Bhava: * Niyam Aur Shartein Laagu alongside Karanvir Bohra and Amandeep Sidhu.

From February 2024 to December 2024, he was seen in Rabb Se Hai Dua portraying the role of Subhaan Siddiqui opposite Yesha Rughani.

Media Dhoopar was ranked in The Times Most Desirable Men On TV at No. 12 in 2019, at No. 9 in 2020.

Dhoopar was ranked in The Times Most Desirable Men at No. 47 in 2019, at No. 45 in 2020.

Filmography Television Year Serial Role Notes Ref. 2009–2010 Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg Ansh Tripathi 2010–2011 Behenein Bhavesh Patel 2011 Mrs. Tendulkar Sushant Zindagi Kahe – Smile Please Shikhar 2012 Kuch Toh Log Kahenge Amar 2013–2017 Sasural Simar Ka Prem Bharadwaj 2014–2016 Box Cricket League Contestant 2 seasons 2016 Sohaagi Sindoor Dhruv2016Comedy Nights BachaoHimselfGuest 2017–2022 Kundali Bhagya Karan "TKL" Luthra 2017Entertainment Ki RaatHimselfGuest 2019 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Host Grand Finale DID: Battle Of The Champions 2 episodes Haiwaan: The MonsterUnnamedCameo2020Naagin 5Akesh/ShakuraCameo2021Indian Pro Music LeagueHimselfGuest 2022 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 Contestant 15th place 2022–2023 Sherdil Shergill Rajkumar Yadav 2023 Saubhagyavati Bhava: * Niyam Aur Shartein Laagu Raghav Jindal 2024 Rabb Se Hai Dua Subhaan "SS" Siddiqui 2026 Lock Upp 2: Sach Ya Saza Contestant 11th place

Music videos Year Title Singer(s) Ref.2020Viah Nai KaruanaAsees KaurMera Dil Mairien JamesHumko Tum Mil GayeNaresh Sharma and Vishal Mishra2021JogiyaShibani Kashyap2022KafanShekhar Khanijo Web series

+ Year Title Role Ref. 2023 Tatlubaaz Bulbul Tyagi

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Show Result Ref.2015 15th Indian Television Academy Awards Rishtey Naate Award Sasural Simar Ka 2018Gold Awards Best Actor Male (Popular)Kundali Bhagya Best Jodi (Popular) (with Shraddha Arya) 2019 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in Lead Role (Popular) Best Jodi (Popular) (with Shraddha Arya) Gold Awards Best Actor Male (Popular) Best Jodi (Popular) (with Shraddha Arya) 2020 Gold Glam and Style Awards Professional Glamorous Star (Male) TV 2022 21st Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor (Popular)Kundali Bhagya 22nd Indian Television Academy AwardsPopular Actor - DramaIconic Gold Awards Iconic Best tv Actor of the year Iconic Most Stylish TV Actor of the Year 2023 Television Personality of the Year

See also List of Indian television actors

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