Biography & Overview
Samir Kochhar (also spelled Sameer Kochhar) is an Indian actor, model, and television presenter best known for hosting the pre-match and post-match Indian Premier League show *Extraaa Innings T20* on SET Max[1][4]. | He made his Bollywood debut with Mohit Suri's film *Zeher* in 2005 and has appeared in notable films such as *Jannat* (2008), *Chase* (2010), *Dangerous Ishhq* (2012), *Housefull 3* (2016), *Mango Dreams* (2016), *Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna* (2018), and *Jannat 3* (2025)[1][3]. | Kochhar starred in Netflix India's *Sacred Games* and played Mihir Jain in the 2024 Prime Video miniseries *Hustlers - Jugaad Ka Khel*[1]. | His television career includes hosting the Zoom talk show *Dangerous* (focused on sex) and appearing in the travel show *Haath Se Haath Mila* with Sugandha Garg[1]. | His television career includes hosting the Zoom talk show Dangerous and appearing in the travel show Haath Se Haath Mila with Sugandha Garg.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Samir Kochhar
- Birthplace
- New Delhi, India
- Date of Birth
- May 23, 1980
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
Education & Qualifications
Schools
J D Tytler School, Delhi
Family & Relationships
- Spouse / Partner
- Radhika Kochhar (m. 2010)
- Child
- Kabir (born April 2015)
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 11. Kochhar started his career by appearing in an AIDS awareness program on Doordarshan. | 2. He also featured in the travel show Haath Se Haath Mila with Sugandha Garg. | 3. His television debut was in the talk show Dangerous, focused on sex, aired on Zoom. | 4. Kochhar regularly plays for the Mumbai Tigers in the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL). | 5. In 2005, he was seen in Mohit Suri's film Zeher. | 6. He portrayed a Police Inspector in the 2008 film Jannat. | 7. Viewers of soap operas may recognize him from the show Bade Acche Lagte Hain. | 8. Kochhar appeared in the American drama film Mango Dreams in 2016, directed by John Upchurch. | 9. He is known among cricket fans for hosting the talk show Extra Innings T20 before and after every IPL match. | 10. He featured in the travel show *Haath Se Haath Mila* with Sugandha Garg[1]. | 11. Kochhar regularly plays for the Mumbai Tigers (now Mumbai Heroes) in the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL)[1].
