Amol Parashar
Biography
Amol Parashar was born on September 17, 1986, in New Delhi, India. He pursued mechanical engineering at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. After completing his studies, he briefly worked at ZS Associates before deciding to follow his passion for acting. This bold career shift marked the beginning of his journey in the entertainment industry.
Career Highlights
Amol made his acting debut in 2009 with the film Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, where he portrayed the character Sai. His breakthrough came with the web series TVF Tripling (2016), where he played Chitvan Sharma, a role that earned him widespread recognition and several accolades, including the Best Actor (Comedy) Award at the iReel Awards 2019.
He has since showcased his versatility through various roles in both films and digital platforms. Notable performances include:
Films:
Traffic (2016) – A Hindi remake of the Malayalam film, where he starred alongside Manoj Bajpayee.
Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare (2020) – A film that delves into the lives of two cousins navigating their desires and aspirations.
Sardar Udham (2021) – He portrayed the legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in this critically acclaimed film directed by Shoojit Sircar.
Cash (2021) – A comedy film where he played Armaan Gulati, marking his first lead role.
Web Series:
Home (2018) – A family drama on ALTBalaji, where he portrayed Vansh Sethi.
Feels Like Ishq (2021) – An anthology series on Netflix, where he featured in the episode "Save the da(y)te."
Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai (2021) – A horror-comedy series on Disney+ Hotstar.
Beyond acting, Amol has also ventured into writing, contributing dialogues for the film Jackpot (2013).
Awards and Recognition
Amol's performances have garnered critical acclaim and several awards, including:
Best Actor (Comedy) Award at News18 India's iReel Awards 2019 for TVF Tripling.
Best Actor in a Comic Role at IWM India Awards 2019 for TVF Tripling.
Power Performer of the Year at IWM India Awards 2019.
Most Promising Actor of the Year by Iconic Achievers Awards 2019.
Perfect Versatile Actor of 2020 at the Perfect Achievers Awards by Perfect Woman Magazine.
Iconic Rising Star Actor of the Year at the Iconic Gold Awards 2021.
Industry No.1 Award for Films in 2022 by Herald Global.
Most Loved Actor on OTT 2022 by 9 Planets.
OTT Star of the Year 2022 at the Celebrity Icon Awards presented by the Governor of Maharashtra.
