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Wife: Hetal Upadhyay
Hometown: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Age: 47 Years

Amar Upadhyay

Bio/Wiki
Other nameAmarr H. Upadhyay [1]Twitter- Gargoti The Mineral Museum
Profession(s)Actor and Producer
Famous roleMihir Virani in the Hindi TV serial ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ (2000)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 178 cm
in meters- 1.78 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 10”
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutTV (Hindi; As an actor):: Dekh Bhai Dekh (1993) as Sahil Diwan
Amar Upadhyay in Dekh Bhai Dekh
Film (Hindi; As an actor): Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! (1998) as Ajay/Devdas
'Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!'
Film (Bhojpuri; As an actor): Dharam Veer (2008) as Veer
Dharam Veer
Film (Gujarati; As an actor): Aav Taru Kari Nakhu (2017) as Dushyant
'Aav Taru Kari Nakhu'
Film (Marathi; As an actor): Jayanti (2021) as Vikas Kukreja
'Jayanti' (2021)
Awards2001: Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor Popular for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
2002: Indian Telly Award for Best Television Personality for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
2002: Kalakar Award for Best Actor Popular for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
2018: Gold Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Saath Nibhaana Saathiya
2021: International Iconic Award for Most Bankable Star of the Year for Molkki
Amar Upadhyay holding his award
Personal Life
Date of Birth1 August 1976 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2023)47 Years
BirthplaceAhmedabad, Gujarat
Zodiac signLeo
SignatureAmar Upadhyay's signature
NationalityIndian
HometownAhmedabad, Gujarat
SchoolDhanamal High School, Mumbai, Maharashtra
College/University• Graduation in Chemical Engineering from Bombay Institute of Technology, Worli, Mumbai
• Film and Television Institute of India, Pune
Educational QualificationGraduation in Chemical Engineering [2]YouTube- Pinkvilla
EthnicityGujarati [3]The Tribune
Food HabitVegetarian [4]Mid-Day
Address5 BHK apartment in Re Classic 905/906, Versova, Andheri(W), Mumbai
ControversyCase Filed For Financial Fraud
Amar started a trading company named Mihir Virani Multi Trade Private Limited in Mumbai on 29 May 2003. Later, one of the investors in his company Harinarayan Soni made a profit of Rs 7 lakh on investing in the company for which Amar's company issued Soni a cheque which got bounced, and Soni filed a compaint of fraud against Amar. [5]Hindustan Times As per the media source,
"After the summon was issued, the Bangur Nagar police delivered it to Upadhyay’s Malad office. However, no one was present at the office to receive the document. Consequently, Upadhyay missed his first hearing, forcing the court to delay proceedings on the case. This will be the second summons for Upadhyay, and the cops will have to make a trip to the Bigg Boss house to deliver it.”
During an interview, Amar's PR team talked about the case. They said,
"To my knowledge, Amar resigned from the company on Dec 23, 2003. After making a clean exit, he has not been part of its transactions. Someone could be trying to make him a soft target in order to gain publicity. He is currently confined within the walls of the Bigg Boss House and is cut off from the world.”
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsVida Samadzai (rumoured; Afghan-American actress and model) [6]Bollywood Shaadis
Amar Upadhyay with Vida Samadzai
Marriage Date5 March 1999
Family
Wife/SpouseHetal Upadhyay
Amar Upadhyay with his wife
ChildrenSon- Aryaman Upadhyay
Amar Upadhyay with his son
Daughter- Chenab Upadhyay
Amar Upadhyay with his daughter
ParentsFather- Harshad Upadhyay (retired banker)
Amar Upadhyay with his father
Mother- Name Not Known
Amar Upadhyay with his mother
Favourites
Actor(s)Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan
Actress(es)Madhuri Dixit, Kajol
ColourYellow
FoodGoa, London

Amar Upadhyay

Some Lesser Known Facts About Amar Upadhyay

  • Amar Upadhyay is an Indian film & television actor and TV producer. He is the first actor who played the character of Mihir Virani in the Hindi TV serial ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ (2000).
  • He was born in Ahmedabad and brought up in Mumbai.

    Amar Upadhyay's childhood picture with his mother

    Amar Upadhyay’s childhood picture with his mother

  • When he was in class 10, he went to a shooting location where an advertisement for a biscuit brand was being shot. Somehow, the model who was supposed to feature in the ad could not make it to the shooting location. Then, the ad film director spotted Amar in the audience and asked him to appear in the ad film. Amar agreed to it, and he received Rs 1000 for it. [7]YouTube- Pinkvilla
  • Amar then worked as a model in various modelling assignments. He has also walked the ramp in many fashion shows.

    Amar Upadhyay in a fashion show

    Amar Upadhyay in a fashion show

  • One of his photos from his modelling assignments was published in Stardust magazine’s 1994 edition. The veteran Indian actress Jaya Bachchan spotted him in the magazine and offered him a role in the Hindi TV serial ‘Dekh Bhai Dekh.’
  • Amar was then offered cameo roles in a few Hindi TV serials like ‘Rajani’ (1994), ‘Saturday Suspense’ (1998), ‘Rishtey’ (2000), and ‘Mehndi Tere Naam Ki’ (2000).

    Amar Upadhyay as Akshat in Mehndi Tere Naam Ki

    Amar Upadhyay as Akshat in Mehndi Tere Naam Ki

  • In 2000, he got an offer to play the role of Mihir Virani in the popular Star Plus TV serial ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.’ Once, Saira Banu who is the wife of the legendary Indian actor Dilip Kumar invited him to their home. During an interview, while remembering that incident, Amar said,

    During Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi days, Saira (Banu) mam called me home to meet Dilip ji, as he liked my work. He told me if I carried characters home it would ruin my personal life. I learnt the lesson from a true master.”

    The death episode of Mihir Virani in the TV serial is considered one of the iconic scenes in Hindi TV serials. However, the twist was not appreciated by the audience, and the fans of the TV serial started protesting in front of Balaji Telefilms (makers of the show). Reportedly, Amar used to receive fan mails and letters to reappear in the show. On huge fan request, Balaji Telefilms brought back the character in the TV serial, and it was for the first time in the Hindi TV serials that a character after the death sequence was brought back in the show. Later, Amar quit the TV show and was replaced by the Indian actor Inder Kumar and then Ronit Roy. In an interview, Amar talked about quitting the show. He said,

    When I left Kyunki, it was a hard decision, because I was loaded with so much work. I had three movies in hand and was lead in six projects. I shouldn’t have been so greedy as an actor. Today, I would have stuck to Kyunki and told them to wait. I didn’t sleep properly, which took a toll on my mind and body. I wasn’t able to give time to myself, forget family. Everyone was getting hassled, including my producers, since I couldn’t give them time for shoots. It was a big mess for dates. Some gave me an ultimatum and a few producers would have gone bankrupt if I left mid-way. I created a lot of mess concerning the dates.”

    In the interview, he also cleared that he did not have any tiff with the Indian producer Ekta Kapoor (co-founder of Balaji Telefilms). Amar said,

    The so-called tiff with Ekta Kapoor was exaggerated by the media as she offered me the role of Mihir again after 8-9 months, after Inder Kumar left the show. When he left, she came back to me again. At that time, I was still shooting my films. I was still not ready for that. I thought if I go back again, there will still be date problems. I told her to wait 3-4 months but she was not ready to wait. To show the world that there were no problems between us I did many cameo appearances in Balaji shows. Just to tell the world that we are okay.”

  • Amar then appeared in a few other Hindi TV serials like ‘Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand’ (2003), ‘Sapna Babul Ka…Bidaai’ (2009), ‘Saath Nibhaana Saathiya’ (2015), ‘Ishqbaaaz’ (2019), and ‘Molkki’ (2020).

    'Molkki' (2020)

    ‘Molkki’ (2020)

  • He has also appeared in a few Hindi TV shows such as ‘Bigg Boss 5’ (2011) and ‘Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawaazi Ki’ (2013). While he was in Bigg Boss house, his name was linked with his co-contestant Vida Samadzai. While commenting on their relationship in the Bigg Boss, another contestant Akashdeep Saigal (Sky) said,

    Jo aadmi (Amar) apni biwi aur bachchon ka nahin ho sakta… yahan par woh Vida (Samadzai) ke saath apne gulchhare uda raha hai… woh aadmi kiska ho sakta hai?… Usse pata nahin ke kaise dikhega woh wahan pe.”

    Amar Upadhyay in Bigg Boss 5 house

    Amar Upadhyay in Bigg Boss 5 house

  • Amar has acted in many Hindi films such as ‘Dahshat’ (2000), ‘Dhund: The Fog’ (2003), and ‘Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji’ (2003). However, the films failed to do well at the box office.

    'Dhund- The Fog' (2003)

    ‘Dhund- The Fog’ (2003)

  • He then appeared in the multi-starrer Hindi film ‘LOC Kargil’ (2003). While he was shooting for the film in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, he received the news of his mother’s demise. In an interview, while remembering that day, he said,

    It was a huge shock for me. I had lost the biggest support system of my life. I was completely broken. I had lost 8-10 kgs in 10 days due to depression. I said no to 6-7 films in that 1-2 months phase. I didn’t want to work. It was a very bad phase. My mother was my biggest strength. She supported me completely when everybody was against me, grandfather and others. My mother believed in me, I could do it. I could be an actor, I could grow into a nice actor. Mothers are nice. They always love you.”

    'LOC Kargil' (2003)

    ‘LOC Kargil’ (2003)

  • Amar has acted in a few Bhojpuri films like ‘Hum Bahubali’ (2008), ‘Tu Babuaa Hamaar’ (2008), and ‘E Rishta Anmol Baa’ (2009).

    'E Rishta Anmol Baa' (2009)

    ‘E Rishta Anmol Baa’ (2009)

  • In 2011, he started ‘Bharti Telecraft,’ a film production company.
  • He then acted in a few other Hindi films like ’13B’ (2009), ‘Kaagaz’ (2021), ‘Bob Biswas’ (2021), and ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ (2022).
  • He is a black belt in Taekwondo.

    Amar Upadhyay receiving a certificate in taekwondo

    Amar Upadhyay receiving a certificate in taekwondo

  • In an interview, Amar shared that he considered the Indian director Aanand Mahendroo his guru.
  • In his leisure time, he loves to travel, watch films, and read books. He has around 1000 books in his library at home.

    Amar Upadhyay while reading a book

    Amar Upadhyay while reading a book

  • Amar is an animal lover and owns a pet dog named Oreo.

    vAmar Upadhyay and his pet dog

    Amar Upadhyay and his pet dog

  • He is a religious person and has a deep faith in Lord Ganesha.

    Amar Upadhyay during Ganesh Chaturthi

    Amar Upadhyay during Ganesh Chaturthi

  • Amar has been featured on the cover page of a few magazines.

    Amar Upadhyay featured on a magazine cover

    Amar Upadhyay featured on a magazine cover