Puneet Vashist (Puneet Vasishtha) is an Indian actor who mostly works in Bollywood films and Indian television. He is known for his supporting roles in the films Happy New Year, Josh, and Taal.
Wiki/Biography
Puneet Vashist was born on Sunday, April 4, 1976 (age 46 years; in 2022) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Aries. His native village is Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Puneet completed his schooling at St. Joseph, Juhu. He completed his studies at Mithibai College, Mumbai.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 7″
Weight (approx): 70 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements (approx): Chest 38″, Waist 32″, Biceps 14″
Family
Puneet Vashist belongs to a Brahmin family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name was Murari Lal, who later changed his name to Brahmachari for his acting career. Puneet’s father was born in Pakistan, but after the partition of India, he moved to Tarana, Madhya Pradesh.
Puneet Vashist’s father, Murali Lal Vashist
His mother’s name is Sunaina Vashist.
Puneet Vashist with his mother
He has a brother, Harsh Vashist, and a sister, Renu Sharma.
Puneet Vashist with his brother Harsh and his wife, Ritu Vashist
Wife & Children
Puneet Vashist is in a relationship with Chloe Papazahariakis, a girl from Adelaide, South Australia.
Puneet Vashist with Chloe Papazahariakis
Later, Puneet married her. Reportedly, the couple separated after several years of marriage.
Puneet Vashist is seen performing the wedding ceremony in the picture
Puneet Vashist with Chloe Papazahariakis
Career
Movie
In 1997, Puneet Vashist made his Bollywood debut with Himalayaputra. Next, she appeared in Aflatoon, starring Akshay Kumar. In 1999, he appeared in the film Taal and played the role of Shaukat. In 2000, he appeared in the film, Kya Kehna and played the role of Preity Zinta’s brother.
Poster of Puneet Vashist’s movie, Kya Kehna
Next, he appeared in the film Josh where he played the role of Ronnie.
A still from the movie Josh, featuring Puneet Vashist
In 2001, he appeared in the film Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai. In 2005, he played Rahul in the film Zehar, starring Emraan Hashmi. In 2006, he appeared in Fight Club and Fanaa. In 2014, he appeared in the movie Happy New Year and played the role of Pappu. In 2019, she was seen in the film Bagpat Ka Dulha.
Television
Puneet made his television debut with the serial Kkusum where he played the role of Anil Nagpal. Puneet is famous for playing negative roles in television shows. He has appeared in various TV shows like Kabir Vikram Gill in Koi Apna Sa on Zee TV (2001), Anupam in Kaahin Kisii Roz (2001) on StarPlus, Veeru in Kumkum– Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan (2002) on StarPlus, Harsh in Banoo Played Teri Dulhann (2006) on Zee TV, and Kanhaiya in Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah (2008) on Zee TV. She played a very important role as Karma in Jhansi Ki Rani (2011) on Zee TV. Puneet participated as a wild card contestant in Big Boss Season 9.
Puneet Vashist in Big boss house
Puneet portrays Mahadev in Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha.
Puneet Vashist in a still from Vikram’s show Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha
In 2017, he appeared as Daku in the show Tenali Rama on Sony SAB.
Singer
In June 2917, Puneet made his singing debut with the song Jab Hum Mile and released it on World Music Day. The song was written, composed, and sung by him. The song is directed by filmmaker Priyanka Raina, and shot on the beach of Juhu.
Controversy
Big Boss elimination
Puneet Vashist was kicked out of the show and blamed Salman Khan for being biased against him. Puneet made allegations against Salman that the winner of the show is decided by him in almost every season. In an interview, she revealed that she was boycotted by Colors channel and did not get a job.
Everything is finalized according to Salman. I am not saying the show is scripted but you really need to be in Salman’s good books to stay on this show. I don’t know why Salman doesn’t like me but it’s obvious! Maybe he couldn’t see my selling talent on the show”.
Sushant Singh Rajput Controversy
On June 30, Puneet shared a post on Facebook where he accused Sooraj Pancholi and Salman Khan of killing Sushant Singh Rajput. According to her post, Sooraj had an affair with Sushant’s manager Disha Salian, and she was pregnant with Sooraj Pancholi’s child. Sooraj forces Disha to abort the child, but she does not favor him. One day, Disha is talking to Sushant on the phone about her condition, and Sooraj arrives at her apartment. On the same day, Sushant got the news of Disha’s suicide after she allegedly jumped from her apartment building. Sushant knows the truth and wants to expose them. He discussed it with his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and his friend Sandeep Singh, but both told him to keep quiet about it. Sandeep, as Sooraj’s informer, informs him about Sushant’s intentions. So, they planned Sushant’s murder, and Sandeep Singh carried out his murder. Sooraj Pancholi and Disha Salian’s parents filed a separate police complaint against Puneet Vashist for posting defamatory posts against them on social media. On July 2, Puneet edited the post and added “advance” before it to imply that he didn’t post it. Puneet apologized for the post and said,
This post is not written by me but is a forwarded post that I share. I don’t know about the source of this post nor do I have any proof of all the claims. Who am I to accuse Sooraj of anything”.
Considers Bollywood actors ‘Not Nationalists’
Puneet Vashist, in an interview, called some Bollywood actors ‘Non-Nationalists’. He slammed actors like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Mahesh Bhatt, and Ekta Kapoor for having a strong relationship with Dawood Ibrahim. Puneet refers them as terrorists because they are actively involved with mafia gangsters.
Favourite
Facts/Trivia
- Puneet is paid Rs 2,50,000 per week for Bigg Boss Season 9.
- Puneet is often seen smoking and drinking alcohol with his friends.
Puneet Vashist is seen smoking in the picture
- Puneet’s mother likes to call him Hanuman.
- In an interview, Puneet revealed that he is a music composer, lyricist, choreographer, director, and writer, and as a music composer, he calls himself ‘Trishul Vasishtha’.
- Puneet is a big devotee of Lord Shiva.
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