Naveen Kaushik
Naveen Kaushik | |
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| Born | New Delhi, India |
| Alma mater | Delhi University |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Organization | Mischief In Action[1] |
| Website | naveenkaushik |
Naveen Kaushik is an Indian actor and theatre artist who works in Hindi films and television.[2] He is best known for his roles in the comedy-drama Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009) and the spy-thriller Dhurandhar (2025).[2][3] He began his career in Delhi theatre in the late 1990s and later transitioned to Mumbai-based film acting. He is also associated with improvisational theatre as the founder of the improv group Mischief In Action.[4]
Early life and theatre career
Naveen Kaushik was born and raised in New Delhi, India.[2] He began acting while studying at Delhi University, which led him to join the acclaimed theatre group Act One in 2002, where he trained under N. K. Sharma. During his time with Act One, he performed in several theatre productions and worked extensively in street plays across India.
Kaushik is the founder of Mischief in Action, an improv acting group established in 2017, where he performs and conducts workshops aimed at developing improvisiational skills among actors.[5]
Career
Kaushik made his film debut with a supporting role in Dev. D. Upon relocating to Mumbai in 2009, he starred in the comedy-drama Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, his first major film role, alongside Ranbir Kapoor.[3] He went onto appear in YRF's television series Seven and the Amazon Prime web series Inside Edge.
In 2025, he played the role of Donga in the spy-thriller Dhurandhar, a role that marked a departure from his earlier "boss" portrayals.[6][7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year | Nitin Rathore | |
| 2012 | Kismat Love Paisa Dilli | Shishodiya | |
| Greater Elephant | Lord Shiva | ||
| 2013 | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Sumer Kashyap | |
| 2017 | Bank Chor | Ashutosh Sharma | |
| Guest iin London | Kaalia | ||
| 2018 | Missing | Shankar | |
| 2019 | Bully | Raman's father | Short film |
| 2022 | Tadka | Danny | |
| 2024 | Bad Newz | Sahil Singh | |
| 2025 | Dhurandhar | Donga | [8] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Seven - The Ashvamedha Prophecy | Asht | |
| 2016-2017 | Girl in the City | Rohan | |
| 2017 | Office vs Office | Manish | |
| 2017-2019 | Inside Edge | Joint Commissioner Rathore | |
| 2019 | Mr. Das | Amit Shukla | |
| 2024 | The Pickle Factory | Chandu |
References
- ^ "Mischief In Action". Mid Day.
- ^ a b c "THIS Delhi based theater artist starred with Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in 'Dhurandhar' but debuted with Ranbir Kapoor in 'Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year'". The Times of India. 16 December 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Rocket Singh". The New Indian Express. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ^ "Mischief In Action". Mid Day.
- ^ "Mischief In Action". Mid Day. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ Sampat, Shruti (12 December 2025). "Exclusive: Naveen Kaushik aka Donga in Dhurandhar: 'Finally the boss stereotype has been shattered'". Mid-Day. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ^ "Naveen Kaushik calls working with Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar a masterclass". Hindustan Times. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ^ "'Dhurandhar' actor Naveen Kaushik talks about similarities between Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor; says, 'They are not arrogant stars'". The Times of India. 14 December 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 December 2025.