Biography & Overview
Indian actor and television host who primarily works in Hindi television and web shows | Made his acting debut in 2009 with the TV serial Bandini | Gained wider recognition for his role as Arjun Digvijay Kirloskar in Pavitra Rishta (2011-2014) | Recipient of Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Gold Award for Best Anchor | Currently shooting for Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 in Cape Town, South Africa
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Rithvik Dhanjani
- Birthplace
- Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Date of Birth
- May 10, 1988
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Hobbies
- Travelling Dancing Shopping Watching Films Playing Musical Instruments
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Hair Color
- Black
Education & Qualifications
Highest Degree
Graduate
Colleges / Universities
City of London College, London
Family & Relationships
- Father
- Chandra Prakash Dhanjani
- Mother
- Name
- Sibling
- Heena Dhanjani
Career Milestones & Awards
Notable Works & Projects
Cartel Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani
Awards & Honors
Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Gold Award for Best Anchor (Super Dancer Chapter 2, 2017-2018)
Favorites & Preferences
Food
Butter Chicken Bhindi Chaat Cold Coffee Chocolates
Actor
Hrithik Roshan Ram Kapoor Ronit Roy
Actress
Kajol
Color
Red Black White
Film
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (American, 2008)
Destination
Dubai
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 11. Rithvik Dhanjani was born in India and spent most of his childhood in Dubai.
- 22. Since his college days, he has been involved in modeling and acting.
- 33. He worked as a theatre artist in Dubai for a few years before moving to Mumbai to pursue a career in the Indian entertainment industry.
- 44. Rithvik received 5000 INR for his first TV commercial advertisement.
- 55. In 2009, he got his big break in the TV serial ‘Bandini’ playing the role of Parth Shashank Mehta.
- 66. Despite being overweight earlier, he successfully transformed his body from fat to fit.
- 77. Rithvik Dhanjani has won two reality shows, ‘Nach Baliye Season 6’ (2013-2014 with Asha Negi) and ‘I Can Do That’ (2015).
- 88. Apart from acting, he is known for his hosting skills on various TV shows such as ‘India’s Best Dramebaaz’ and ‘Super Dancer Season 1’.
- 99. Rithvik is in a live-in relationship with actress Asha Negi, whom he met on the set of the TV serial ‘Pavitra Rishta’. Fans lovingly refer to them as “AshVik”.
- 1010. He always wears a locket of Jesus, which he considers his lucky charm.
- 1111. Rithvik Dhanjani is a passionate dog lover.
- 1212. He worked as a theatre artist and choreographer in Dubai before moving to Mumbai to pursue a career in the Indian entertainment industry.
- 1313. He choreographed actor Sonu Sood during his time in Dubai for the film City of Life.
- 1414. Despite being overweight earlier (around 113 kg), he successfully transformed his body from fat to fit.
- 1515. His biggest inspiration is his teacher Abhijit Das, under whom he continues to train.
- 1616. If he were not an actor, he would like to be a magician or choreographer.
