Lakshya Lalwani
Lakshya Lalwani | |
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Lakshya in 2024 | |
| Born | Laksh Lalwani 19 April 1996[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Laksh Lalwani (born 19 April 1996), known mononymously as Lakshya, is an Indian actor.[2] He played the titular warrior in the period drama series Porus (2017–2018) and made his feature film debut with a starring role in the action film Kill (2023) which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He has since starred as an aspiring actor in the satirical drama series The Ba***ds of Bollywood for Netflix.
Career
Early television career (2015–2018)
In 2015, Lakshya made his acting debut with the television series Warrior High.[3] He followed this with the role of Yuvraj Madhav Shekhawat/Krish in the supernatural series Adhuri Kahaani Hamari (2015–2016) and briefly appeared in Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya.[4]
In November 2016, Lakshya joined Ekta Kapoor's romantic drama series Pardes Mein Hai Meraa Dil (2016–2017) in the supporting role of Veer Mehra, which proved to be his first breakthrough.[5][6] He gained further attention for his portrayal of the titular warrior in the historical TV show Porus (2017–2018), which is among the most expensive Indian television shows in history.[7]
Film struggles and breakthrough (2019–present)
In 2019, Lakshya signed a three-film deal with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and was cast in two romances, Dostana 2 and Bedhadak which were both shelved due to issues during production.[8] Lakshya expressed the emotional toll the experience had on him and revealed his uncertainty about pursuing a career in films afterward.[9]
In 2024, Lakshya ultimately had his first film release with Dharma Productions' action film Kill, in which he played Amrit, a stoic army man who has to fight off dacoits in a running train. It premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival and was theatrically released the following year to largely positive reviews, emerging as his breakthrough role.[10] Barry Hertz of The Globe and Mail wrote that he "conjures the hero with frightening ferocity".[11] Kill emerged as a box-office success and, for his performance, Lakshya earned several Best Male Debut awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.[12][13]
The following year, Lakshya led the Netflix satirical drama series The Ba***ds of Bollywood directed by Aryan Khan, which opened to positive reception.[14] Sahir Avik D’Souza of The Quint was appreciative of his performance as an aspiring actor navigating the Hindi film industry, as well as his chemistry with co-star Sahher Bambba, but felt the supporting cast delivered stronger performances.[15] He will appear in the romance Chand Mera Dil opposite Ananya Panday.[16]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films or television productions that have not yet been released |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kill | Amrit Rathod | |
| 2026 | Chand Mera Dil † | TBA | Filming[17] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Warrior High | Parth Samthaan | |
| 2015–2016 | Adhuri Kahaani Hamari | Yuvraj Madhav Shekhawat,Krish Malhotra and Karan | |
| 2016 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Aarav Gaitonde | |
| 2016–2017 | Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil | Veer Mehra | |
| 2017–2018 | Porus | Porus | |
| 2025 | The Ba***ds of Bollywood | Aasmaan Singh | [14] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25th IIFA Awards | Star Debut of the Year (Male) | Kill | Won | [18] |
| Zee Cine Awards | Best Male Debut | Won | [19] | ||
| Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards | Best Male Debut | Won | [20] | ||
| 70th Filmfare Awards | Best Male Debut | Won | [13] |
References
- ^ "Laksh Lalwani : My 20th Birthday Is The Best Birthday Ever!". 18 April 2016. Archived from the original on 21 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ "Laksh Lalwani drops his surname - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ Sarkar, Prarthna (16 September 2015). "'Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan' actor Parth Samthaan thrown out of upcoming TV show for being unprofessional?". International Business Times. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ India-West, ARIELLE, Special to. "'Adhuri Kahani Hamari's' Laksh Lalwani: I Have Worked on My Voice". Archived from the original on 6 March 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Team, Tellychakkar. "Laksh Lalwani is back on the TV screen". Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ "Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil actor Laksh Lalwani doesn't mind playing second lead - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ "Porus actor Laksh Lalwani gets injured during a horse riding sequence - Times of India". The Times of India. 5 June 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Laksh Lalwani drops his surname - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ Singh, Simran. "Meet TV actor whose first two films got shelved, was 'desperate' for work, then became action star with..." DNA India. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (8 September 2023). "Karan Johar, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Nikhil Nagesh Bhat on Toronto Film 'Kill': 'Even 'John Wick' Gives You Some Respite, This Is Relentless'". Variety. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Hertz, Barry (5 July 2024). "Review: Spectacular, and spectacularly violent, Bollywood thriller Kill shoots for the, well, you know". The Globe and Mail.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (5 July 2024). "Kill Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ^ a b "70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 With Gujarat Tourism: Date, Venue and More". Filmfare. 23 September 2025.
- ^ a b Gupta, Hardika (18 September 2025). "The Ba***ds Of Bollywood Review: Aryan Khan's Debut Series Is Undeniably Watchable". NDTV. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ D’souza, Sahir Avik (18 September 2025). "Aryan Khan's 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', is Outrageous, and Outrageously Fun". TheQuint. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ^ "Ananya Panday, Lakshya to star in Karan Johar's Chand Mera Dil; makers reveal actors' first look". The Indian Express. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Lakshya shares glimpse from vanity van from the sets of Chand Mera Dil". Bollywood Hungama. 13 April 2025. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (9 March 2025). "Winners of the IIFA Awards 2025 2025 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ "Winners of the Zee Cine Awards 2025". Bollywoodhungama. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards 2025: Complete list of winners". www.msn.com. Retrieved 27 July 2025.