Abhay Vakil (actor)
Abhay Vakil | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Abhay Vakil is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi-language television series.[1][2][3] He is best known for his roles in Silsila Pyaar Ka, Zaara, Paalkhi, Teen Bahuraaniyaan, Kaarthika, and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.[4][5][6][7] He has appeared in family dramas, teen shows, and anthology series.
Career
Abhay began his television career with a cameo in Kehta Hai Dil (2005) on Star Plus. He played Parth Agarwal in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (2003–2005) and starred as the lead in Kkehna Hai Kuchh Mujhko (2004).[8] He portrayed a double role as Pranjal and Daksh in Paalkhi (2005–2006) and played Aakash Rathod in Tujko Hai Salaam Zindgi (2007–2008).[9][2][10] He also appeared as Mahesh Gheewala in Teen Bahuraaniyaan (2007–2009) and as Abhishek in Kaarthika (2008–2009).[11][4] Vakil played Samar in Zaara (Sahara One, 2006–2008), one of his notable series.[12] He appeared in an episodic role as Onir in Teri Meri Love Stories (2012) and later portrayed Raunak Tiwari in Silsila Pyaar Ka (2016).[13][14]
Filmography
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kehta Hai Dil | Cameo appearance | Television debut |
| 2003–2005 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Parth Agarwal | |
| 2004 | Kkehna Hai Kuchh Mujhko | Lead role | |
| 2005–2006 | Paalkhi | Pranjal / Daksh | Dual role |
| 2006–2008 | Zaara | Samar | |
| 2007–2008 | Tujko Hai Salaam Zindgi | Aakash Rathod | |
| 2007–2009 | Teen Bahuraaniyaan | Mahesh Gheewala | |
| 2008–2009 | Kaarthika | Abhishek | |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Love Stories | Onir | |
| 2016 | Silsila Pyaar Ka | Raunak Tiwari |
References
- ^ "Abhay Vakil: I've lost out on roles due to favouritism, but I'm glad I still get calls for protagonist roles". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ a b "In conversation with Abhay Vakil". The Times of India. 2007-09-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ "Abhay Vakil gets injured on 'Silsila Pyaar Ka' set". The Indian Express. 2016-03-30. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ a b "First of Many: Arjun Bijlani revisits Kaarthika". The Indian Express. 2021-05-27. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - The Tribune Lifestyle". www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ Kumar, Rajeswari Pasara & K. Kalyan Krishna (2016-03-15). "Abhay Vakil to pile on 12 kgs post-leap | Abhay Vakil to pile on 12 kgs post-leap". www.asianage.com. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ "Toe much pain..." The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ "Abhay Vakil: I've lost out on roles due to favouritism, but I'm glad I still get calls for protagonist roles". The Times of India. 2021-06-09. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ "An alternative to saas-bahu soaps". Rediff. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ "Six new shows to explode on ZEE TV in July". Biz Asia Live. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "Teen Bahuraaniyaan' holds a special place in my heart: Amrapali Gupta". The Times of India. 2018-03-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ "Abhay leads Sahara One's Zaara!". www.tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ "Suits season 5, Khatron Ke Khiladi and more: 13 top TV shows 2016". Hindustan Times. 2016-01-01. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ^ "Paired to perfection | Paired to perfection". www.asianage.com. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
External links
- Abhay Vakil at IMDb