Praneet Bhatt
Biography
Praneet Bhat is an Indian television actor best known for his role as Shakuni in epic TV series Mahabharat (2013–2014). After completing his engineering , Bhat worked with a software company, Wipro. Bhat shifted to Mumbai in 2002, and after modelling,[6] he started his television career in 2004, and went on to appear on the television programs Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi, Hotel Kingston, Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai, Shhh..Phir Koi Hai and Kaajjal. He played the geeky character Aditya in Geet (2010–2011). He appeared in the role of Shakuni in the mythological saga Mahabharat. In September 2014, he became one of the contestants of eighth season of reality show Bigg Boss. In November 2015, he married his longtime girlfriend, Kanchan Sharma. His Mahabharat and Bigg Boss close friends attended the wedding. He is currently portraying a negative role in Star Plus's Rishton Ka Chakravyuh.
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 2013, 16 episodes • as Shakuni
Mahabharat is a 2013 drama TV series on Star Plus based on Indian legendary epic of the same name. It has been produced by Swastik Pictures and features actors such as Saurabh Raj Jain as Lord Krishna, Shaheer Sheikh as Arjuna, Pooja Sharma as Draupadi, Aham Sharma as Karna and Arav Chowdhary as Bhishma Pitamah. The producers had creative associations with writer Salim Khan, author Devdutt Pattanaik, designer Bhanu Athaiya, music directors Ajay-Atul and Ismail Darbar, action director Ram Shetty and set designer Omang Kumar. The casting of the show is done by Sahil Ansari, Mahesh Chandra Bhatt, Arun Mitra. It started broadcasting on 16 September 2013.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Shahastra Ravan
'Shrimad Ramayan' brings to life the timeless Hindu epic, the Ramayana, with a deep commitment to authenticity, cultural reverence and contemporary sensibility. The epic narrative of the Ramayana is rooted in the two words, 'Ram' and 'Ayana.' 'Ram' represents the human incarnation of Lord Vishnu, while 'Ayana' signifies a journey. Thus, the Ramayana unfolds through the voyage of Ram, a mortal who ascended to become Purushottam, the paragon among men, transcending his own inherent limitations.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as King Darius III
The story of Indian warrior Porus and his life especially the Battle of the Hydaspes with the Great Alexander.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A man seeks refuge in a remote Indian mountain mansion, fleeing his past. He discovers the house harbors sinister secrets, pain, and terror ready to torment him.
Drama Series - 2006, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
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