Namik Paul (actor)

Namik Paul
Born 19 September
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
India
Residence Mumbai, Maharashtra
Occupation Actor, Model
Years active 2015–present
Known for Shravan Malhotra, Shiv
Notable work Ek Duje Ke Vaaste, Ek Deewaana Tha
Height 6'4 ft (193 cm)
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Namik Paul (pronounced as Naamik) is an Indian television actor and former model.[1] He is well known for playing the role of Shravan Malhotra in the Indian daily soap Ek Duje Ke Vaaste[2][3] and he has been awarded for the Best Jodi Critics at Lions Gold Awards.[4][5] He subsequently appeared in Befikre Belgium Ke,[6][7] The Trip,[8] in an Anthology series Aye Zindagi and in Ek Deewaana Tha.[9][10]

Early life and background

Namik hails from Dehradun, Uttarakhand. His father is a retired IAS Officer and his mother is a lawyer and human rights activist. He has one elder sister who is working as a High Court Lawyer in Chandigarh. Paul did his schooling in Dehradun and completed in Woodstock School, Mussoorie (boarding school). For his higher education, he went to Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, United States and took economics and mathematics as his major subjects.[11]

Career

Namik Paul started his career as a journalist with NDTV 24x7 and later he started modeling too.[12] He first appeared onscreen as Ahsaan in the 4th season of Qubool Hai on Zee TV in 2015. He made a debut in a leading role as Shravan Malhotra in Ek Duje Ke Vaaste aired on Sony TV in 2016.[13][14][15] Paul did a travel show Befikre Belgium Ke of Saas Bahu aur Betiyaan segment on Aaj Tak.[16][17] A few Bollywood moments were also recreated in some locations. Paul was also seen in a web series, The Trip on Bindass TV.[18] He hosted the TV Show Aye Zindagi. Paul is now seen in the romantic thriller Ek Deewaana Tha on Sony TV as Shiv/Krish Khanna.[19][20][21] which was formerly aired on Filmazia in Pakistan.

Television

Year Show Role Note Ref(s)
2015 Qubool Hai – 4th Season Ahsaan Supporting role [22]
2016 Ek Duje Ke Vaaste Shravan Malhotra Lead role [23]
2016 Befikre Belgium Ke Host Travel show [24][25]
2016–2017 The Trip Adil Malik Web show [26][27]
2017 Aye Zindagi Host Anthology series
2017-2018 Ek Deewaana Tha Shiv Kapoor/Krish Khanna Lead role

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2016 Indian Television Personality of 2016 Indian Television Personality 2016 Ek Duje Ke Vaaste Nominated[28]
2017 Lions Gold Awards 2017 Best Jodi – Critics (Shared with Nikita Dutta) Won[29][30]
2018 Zee Gold Awards Best Jodi
(with Donal Bisht)		 Ek Deewaana Tha Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Pal, Divya (7 August 2016). "Meet Namik Paul, the New Angry Young Man of Indian TV". CNN-News18. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  2. ↑ "Ek Duje Ke Vaaste". The Times Of India. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  3. ↑ "Namik Paul is my selfie stick: Nikita Dutta". Indianexpress.com. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  4. ↑ "23rd Lions Gold Awards: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Govinda, Bollywood and TV Celebs Glam up the Event". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  5. ↑ Nagarathna (5 January 2017). "Lions Gold Awards: EDKV's Namik Paul-Nikita Dutta, Beyhadh's Kushal Tandon & Others Shine". Filmibeat. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  6. ↑ "Belgium Ke Befikre: Namik Paul and Lovey Sasan's explore the streets of Antwerpen". Indiatoday.in. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  7. ↑ "Namik Paul And Lovey Sasan Go 'Befikre' In Flanders – Belgium For A TV Series". Fuzion Productions. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  8. ↑ "TV's heartthrob Namik Paul to romance Lisa Hayden in 'The Trip'". The Times Of India. 27 December 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  9. ↑ Keshri, Shweta. "Ek Deewana Tha to Ishq Mein Marjawan: Romantic thrillers are the flavour of the season". indiatoday.in. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  10. ↑ http://topindianshows.in/ek-deewana-tha-sony-tv-casts-timings-promo-story/
  11. ↑ Banerjee, Urmimala (19 September 2016). "7 clicks of birthday boy Namik Paul that will make go weak in your knees!". bollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  12. ↑ Pal, Divya (7 August 2016). "Meet Namik Paul, the New Angry Young Man of Indian TV". CNN-News18. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  13. ↑ "- TV hunk Namik Paul talks Facebook, fans and fab abs". Telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  14. ↑ Gulvadi, Dhrithi (10 May 2016). ""I don't think that a relationship is made in heaven", says Namik Paul". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  15. ↑ S., RAVI (18 October 2016). "Rising in love". Thehindu.com. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  16. ↑ "Belgium Ke Befikre: Namik Paul and Lovey Sasan's explore the streets of Antwerpen". Indiatoday.in. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  17. ↑ "Namik Paul And Lovey Sasan Go 'Befikre' In Flanders – Belgium For A TV Series". Fuzion Productions. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  18. ↑ "TV's heartthrob Namik Paul to romance Lisa Hayden in 'The Trip'". The Times Of India. 27 December 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  19. ↑ Khandual, Sangita. "Here's Why Urban Viewers Can Set Sony TV As Their Favourite Channel In Coming Days!". Fuzion Productions. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  20. ↑ Iyengar, Anusha. "Ek Deewaana Tha promo: Namik Paul is out to ruin Donal Bisht and Vikram Singh Chauhan's romance in this horror love story". bollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  21. ↑ grinellj. "Sony Launches Two New Shows Ek Deewana Tha and Haasil". urbanasian.com. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  22. ↑ "PICS: Namik Paul of 'Ek Duje Ke Vaaste' is the new hottie in town". Indiatimes.com. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  23. ↑ "Ek Duje Ke Vaaste". The Times Of India. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  24. ↑ "Belgium Ke Befikre: Namik Paul and Lovey Sasan's explore the streets of Antwerpen". Indiatoday.in. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  25. ↑ "Namik Paul And Lovey Sasan Go 'Befikre' In Flanders – Belgium For A TV Series". Fuzion Productions. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  26. ↑ "Ek Duje Ke Vaaste". The Times Of India. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  27. ↑ "Namik Paul is my selfie stick: Nikita Dutta". Indianexpress.com. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  28. ↑ "VIVIAN DSENA VOTED AS INDIAN TV PERSONALITY 2016 – Top 30 finalists of TV Personality 2016". Sabras Radio. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  29. ↑ "23rd Lions Gold Awards: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Govinda, Bollywood and TV Celebs Glam up the Event". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  30. ↑ Nagarathna (5 January 2017). "Lions Gold Awards: EDKV's Namik Paul-Nikita Dutta, Beyhadh's Kushal Tandon & Others Shine". Filmibeat. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
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