Pankit Thakker

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Pankit Thakker (born 14 March 1981)[1] is an Indian actor who went to New York to learn Meisner Technique of acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. He started his career in 2001 with Ekta Kapoor's extremely popular serial Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii, which originally aired on DD Metro, and later ran on Star Plus, DD National, and TV Asia.

Since then, he has done some of the most popular shows on Indian Television. His roles as Harsh Bhatia in Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii, and Dr. Atul Joshi in Dill Mill Gayye on Star One have garnered a lot of global appreciation.[2]


Pankit Thakker gained international recognition for his critically acclaimed performance in the OTT movie Maaya Ka Moh (2024). The film received widespread acclaim globally, with several notable publications praising Thakker's portrayal of Akash.

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Early life

Pankit Thakker was born in Mumbai, India, into a prominent business family. His father, a second-generation stockbroker, achieved significant success in his field. Thakker's family has a substantial global presence, with relatives in Australia, the United States, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Canada. This international exposure broadened his perspective.

Growing up, Thakker demonstrated a keen interest in acting. He earned recognition for his dramatic skills in school and actively participated in school plays, theatre, and dramas. Notably, Thakker made a deliberate decision in eighth standard to choose Hindi as a language subject over Gujarati, despite being a Gujarati himself. This choice reflected his early ambition to become an actor.




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Personal life

Pankit Thakker was born in Mumbai, India. He spent his formative years in Ahmedabad, where he completed his schooling and education. Thakker holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting from a prestigious institution in New York.

In his personal life, Thakker enjoys traveling and exploring new destinations. He is also an avid animal lover and shares his home with his pet cat, Whiskey.

Thakker has previously been in a long-term commitment, which has since come to an end. He is currently focused on his career and philanthropic endeavors.

Thakker is deeply committed to social causes and is a member of International Human Rights. He actively supports various charitable initiatives, preferring to contribute quietly without seeking publicity.

Thakker currently resides in Mumbai, where he continues to pursue his acting career.


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Television

Year Serial Role Channel References
Tamanna Dev DD National
2001–2002 Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii Harsh Bhatia Metro Gold [8]
2002 Tu Kahe Agar Karan Zee TV
2002–2003 Kaagaz Kii Kashti Vikram Sahara One
2004 Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan Dhruv Zee TV
2005–2006 Special Squad Ajay Desai Star One
Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Krishnakant "Krish" Wadhwa Star Plus
2006 India Calling Shanty Star One
Twinkle Beauty Parlour Lajpat Nagar Amar Sony SAB
Man Mein Hai Visshwas Rohit Sony Entertainment Television
2007–2010 Dill Mill Gayye Dr. Atul Joshi Star One
2011 Surya The Super Cop Sooraj Sony Entertainment Television
Dharampatni Vipul NDTV Imagine
2013 Kis Din Mera Viyaah Howega Bablu Big Magic
2015 Yeh Hai Aashiqui Yash Bindass
2016–2017 Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant Dhyan Kant Life OK [9]
2019 Tara From Satara Akhil Sawant Sony Entertainment Television
Tujhse Hai Raabta Adinath Sayed Zee TV
2021 Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha Chetan Rawal Star Plus [10]
2022 Bohot Pyaar Karte Hai Deep Malhotra Star Bharat [11]
2022–2023 Janam Janam Ka Saath Vishwas Kunwar sa Dangal
2023–2024 Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka Akash Khurana Sony Entertainment Television
2025–present Saru Chandrakant Bajaj Zee TV

Awards

Nominations

Web series

Films

  • 2001 - Tere Liye: directed by Sanjay Gadhvi
  • 2010 - Zindagi Live
  • 2024 - Maaya Ka Moh as Aakash who gets cheated on by his wife Maaya played by Priya Banerjee, directed by Ankush Bhatt

Upcoming Films

  • 2024 - Moh Maaya(tentative title):

Director - Ankush Bhatt Producer - Shobhna Desai, Ankush Bhatt


  • 2024 - Dill Bill:

Director - Chintan Shah Producer - Karma Media

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