Ali Merchant

Ali Merchant is an Indian actor and DJ. He has appeared in several well-known television serials, including Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki, Amber Dhara and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. In 2010 he appeared as a guest contestant in Colors' popular show Bigg Boss 4.

Ali Merchant
Ali at ITA awards
Born
Ali Merchant

(1984-12-13) 13 December 1984
Mumbai, India
Occupation
  • ACTOR
  • DJ
  • record producer
Years active2006-present
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)

Career

At the age of 17, Merchant won the Mr. Bombay title. He started his television acting career with the popular television Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii after playing the role of Bharat. He gained recognition by appearing in the television serials Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai, and Amber Dhara. After these roles, he played roles in the serials Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat and Do Hanson Ka Jodaa. In an episode of Yeh Hai Aashiqui he played the character Rudra, who reaches Mumbai in search of better future but ends up falling in love. He starred opposite Ruchi Savarn.[1][2] He also played the role of Rituraj in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

Personal life

Merchant grew up into Muslim family in Mumbai, India.

Television
Year Serial Role Channel
2006Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - JauharRahul (Episode 1)STAR One
2007Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - TerraceInspector (Episode 18)
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - SenapatiRajkumar Aditya Singh (Episode 25)
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Jai Maa DurgaNarendra (Episode 35)
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Baat Ek Raat KiKaran (Episode 40)
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - KarvachauthSandeep (Episode 52)
2007–2008Amber DharaAkshatSony Entertainment Television
2008RubiKunal Oberoi
2009Ghar Ek SapnaAnsh VermaSahara One
2009Saat Phere: Saloni Ka SafarRajveer
2009-2010Raja Ki Aayegi BaraatKunwar Angad
2010BandiniVishal Mehra
2010Aahat - Rengti ChudailVishalSony TV
2009-2011Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiRiturajStar Plus
2010Do Hanson Ka JodaaRishi
2010Bigg Boss (Season 4)HimselfColors TV
2011Looteri DulhanRonit
2013Hum Ne Li Hai- ShapathAnuj/Ajay
2013Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi kiHimself
2014Fear FilesVisheshZee Tv
2016Sadda Haq (Season 2)Nirmaan

References
  1. "Ali Merchant: Coming back to TV is like rejuvenation for me". The Times of India. 29 June 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  2. "It's great to be back on TV: Ali Merchant". The Indian Express. Mumbai. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
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