Abhishek Nigam (born 13 September 1997) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television. He is known for portraying Akbar in Akbar – Rakht Se Takht Ka Safar, Veer Nanda in Hero – Gayab Mode On and Ali Baba in Ali Baba: Ek Andaaz Andekha.
Early life
Nigam was born and raised in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. His father, Ramvir Tokas, died during Nigam's childhood, he was raised under the care of his mother. He also has a younger brother, Siddharth Nigam, who is a well-known actor. He completed his early education at Delhi Public School (DPS), Prayagraj, before moved to Pune for higher studies. There, he earned a master's degree in law from New Law College. Later, he relocated to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting.
Career Abhishek Nigam made his film debut in 2015 with the short documentary India’s Daughter, which marked his first screen appearance. In 2017, he made his television debut with Akbar – Rakht Se Takht Ka Safar. In the same year, he played supporting roles in Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi, Chandra Nandini, and Paramavatar Shri Krishna.
In October 2019, Nigam launched the music label Bon Bros Records with his brother, Siddharth. Under the label, he directed several music videos, including Attachment, Tu Mera Bhai Hai, and Hasdi Reya Kar. Later, he ventured into lyricism and music composition with the song Meri Hai Maa.
In December 2019, Nagam debuted in Bollywood with Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat, where he played Vishwasrao Peshwa. From 2020 to 2021, he portrayed the role of Veer "Hero" Nanda in SAB TV's Hero – Gayab Mode On, opposite Yesha Rughani and Tunisha Sharma. In 2023, he replaced Sheezan Khan as the titular character in the second season of Sony SAB's Ali Baba. Later that year, he played Chirag, a nerd, in Amazon miniTV's anthology series Jab We Matched. In 2024, he starred in Sony TV's Pukaar – Dil Se Dil Tak.
Media image In August 2022, Nigam was named one of 75 cultural ambassadors by the Ministry of Culture to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence.
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Notes Ref.2019PanipatVishwasrao PeshwaDebut
Television Year Title Role Notes Ref.2017Akbar – Rakht Se Takht Ka SafarAkbarMere Sai - Shraddha Aur SaburiYoung Sai BabaCameoChandra NandiniRajkumar BhadraketuRecurring roleParamavatar Shri KrishnaTeenage KrishnaCameo2019Ace of Space 2HimselfEpisode 722020–2021Hero – Gayab Mode OnVeer Nanda/Hero2023Ali Baba: Ek Andaaz AndekhaAli BabaJab We MatchedChiragEpisode 1: "Dating Algorithm"2024Pukaar – Dil Se Dil TakSagar Maheshwari
Music videos Year Title Singer(s) Refs2020Sun Le SaathiyaStebin BenTu Mera Bhai HaiRavish KhannaTere Hi Ghar KeYasser DesaiDil KaheMeri Hai MaaTarsh2021Hasdi Reya KarGurnazarTum BinPalak MuchhalLockdown Main Mora SaiyaanAntara Mitra, Kettan SinghMajnuSukriti Kakar, Prakriti Kakar, Mellow D2022HeeriyeAbhi DuttYeh AdahStebin Ben2023Meri AashiquiSaaj BhattBurqaSalman Ali
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref.202221st Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor (Popular)Hero – Gayab Mode OnNickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards IndiaFavourite Sibling Jodi (With Siddharth Nigam)22nd Indian Television Academy AwardsPopular Actor (Drama)Hero – Gayab Mode On
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