Ankit Gupta is an Indian actor best known for his role as Fateh Singh Virk in the Hindi television show Udaariyaan (2021).
Wiki/Biography
Ankit Gupta was born on Sunday, November 6, 1988 (age 34 years; in 2022) in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Scorpio. He continued his studies at IPEC Engineering College, Ghaziabad.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements (approx): Chest: 38′ Waist: 28′ Biceps: 16′
Family
Parents & Siblings
Ankit Gupta’s father is a businessman. His mother’s name is unknown.
Ankit Gupta’s mother
He has a brother who works for an MNC.
Brother Ankit Gupta
Relationships/Affairs
Ankit is rumored to be dating Shanaya Khan.
Ankit Gupta with his ex-girlfriend
Career
Movie
In 2012, he made his debut with the film Tutiya Dil as Nalender Yadav.
‘Tutiya Dil’ movie poster
Television
Special Appearance
She made her television debut with a special appearance on the show Balika Vadhu (2012).
Collage of Ankit Gupta in the television show ‘Balika Vadhu’
He made several special appearances in the show including Oye Jassie (2013), Laal Ishq (2019), Namak Issk Ka (2021), and Parineetii (2022).
Ankit Gupta in the television show ‘Oye Jassie’
Television program
He appeared in the show Sadda Haq (2014) as Parth Kashyap.
Ankit Gupta in the television show ‘Sadda Haq’ (2014)
She appeared in the television shows Begusarai (2016), Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (2017), Mayavi Maling (2018), Kundali Bhagya (2020), and Bigg Boss 16 (2022).
Ankit Gupta in the television show ‘Kundali Bhagya’
Web Series
He made his OTT debut with the web series Illegal – Justice, Out Of Order (2020) as Neeraj Shekhawat.
Ankit Gupta in web series ‘Illegal – Justice, Out Of Order’
He appeared in the web series Bekaaboo (Season 2) (2021) and Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu (2021).
Ankit Gupta in web series ‘Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu’
Award
2021: International Icon Awards
Ankit Gupta poses with the International Icon Award
Bicycle Collection
Ankit Gupta poses on his bike
Salary
Ankit charges Rs.6-7 lakh per week for Bigg Boss 16.
Favourite
- Underwear brand: Tommy Hilfiger
- Vacation Destination: Goa, Switzerland
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include traveling, dancing, and the gym.
- Before becoming an actress, she did modeling in Delhi. He also used to earn money by teaching children in his neighborhood. At first, her parents were against her becoming a model, but later they agreed because she had a stable job that fed her.
- In 2009, he signed up for Elite after winning the IBIBO Eye Hunk Contest.
- Ankit has appeared in various TV commercials and has fronted ramps for brands including Airtel, Monte Carlo, Wagh Bakri tea, Hero Honda Chevrolet, Maruti Brezza, Himalaya Bleach, Rupa, FNL magazine and Lemon Mobile Twist Deo.
- According to him, he is a very private and quiet person.
- In an interview, she revealed that she was not treated well by the director during the shooting of the show ‘Balika Vadhu.’ In the interview, he further added,
My director won’t take my picture, only the assistant will. They would call me early in the morning and make me sit all day and maybe in the evening I would shoot a scene. My director will always be annoyed with me and I understand now. But at that time I didn’t understand why they behaved like that with me.”
- In 2018, to act in the show Mayavi Maling, he learned martial arts.
- In 2021, he was offered the lead role in the television show ‘Udaariyaan’ and he rejected the show three times before accepting it. In an interview, he talked about this and said,
Funny story I had said no to the show three times before agreeing. But I believe it was destined to happen. So my friends actually convinced me to do the show. Adding the charm of a hero with two heroines, who would deny such an opportunity? So I finally agreed to do the show.”
- He got a lot of fame with the serial ‘Udaariyaan’ and he got the hashtag ‘FaTejo’ because of his chemistry with his co-star Priyanka.
- In 2021, she appeared in the Punjabi song ‘Ladeya Na Kar.’
- He shoots for 14-16 hours a day and on Sundays too. He wants to rest on Sunday. In an interview, he said again,
Sunday should be a holiday (laughs). In India, nobody wants to work on Sunday, no matter what you do or where you are, Sunday is a different feeling. The second may be less working hours. A normal shift is for 12 hours, but we ended up shooting for 14-15 hours, but if I could, I would probably take it down to 8 hours.
- In 2022, he appeared as a contestant in the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss’ season 16 on Colors TV.
- In an interview, he revealed that he is afraid of lizards.
- In an interview, Ankit said, the longest he slept was 38 hours. In the interview, he further added,
When I’m not working, I like to catch up on my sleep which is sometimes elusive with all the work. I can sleep for hours. I think my personal best is 38 hours of continuous sleep in one go!! Apart from sleeping, I like to surf and hang out with friends in my spare time.”
- Ankit has a YouTube channel named ‘Ankit Gupta vlogs’ which has over 322K subscribers.
- He has his nickname tattooed on his wrist.
Ankit Gupta’s tattoo
- He is often spotted drinking alcohol at various events.
Ankit Gupta drinks beer
Categories: Biography
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