Gaurav Chopra Explained
Gaurav Chopra (born 4 April 1979)[1] is an Indian television actor. He is best known for starring on Uttaran and Sadda Haq as Raghuvendra Pratap Rathore and ProfAbhay Singh Ranawat respectively.[2] [3] He has appeared as a contestant on Bigg Boss 10.[4] [5] [6] [7] He has also acted in American film Blood Diamond, and appeared on the Georgian edition of international dance reality show Dancing with the Stars. He was last seen in ALT Balaji's web series titled Fourplay and Viu's Love Lust & Confusion.[8] [9] [10]
Early life
Chopra studied at St. Columba's School and graduated from National Institute of Fashion Technology in 2000.[11]
Career
In 2003, Chopra appeared in the Tamil film Ottran, and in 2004 he had an appearance in the TV serial Saara Akaash and Karma – Koi Aa Rahaa Hai Waqt Badalney on Star Plus. In 2006, acted in American film Blood Diamond, he was also a contestant in the reality TV dance show Nach Baliye 2, and in 2008 he participated in the first season of another dance show, Zara Nachke Dikha. In 2006, he also acted in the Hollywood movie Blood Diamond, and played Samay Khurana on Aisa Des Hai Mera. He played the grey character of Raghuvendra Pratap Rathore on the Colors TV soap opera Uttaran, and won the Colors Golden Petal Awards-Most Dumdar Personality in the year 2012 for this role. He was seen in the gangster film Rangdari, which was released in April 2013.
In April 2016, he participated in the Georgian edition of international dance reality show Dancing with the Stars,[12] [13] where he was chosen as a cultural ambassador.[14] After a sudden exit after 6 weeks, it was revealed that he left the show because of a prior commitment.[15] [16]
Later in 2016 he participated in the 10th season of Bigg Boss and was evicted on 1 January 2017.[17] In 2018, he played the role of a casanova in ALT Balaji's web series, Fourplay.[18]
Personal life
Chopra married Hitisha Cheranda, on 19 February 2018 in a private ceremony.[19] [20] They became parents of a boy in 2020.[21]
Filmography
Television
Films
Web series
Year | Film | Role |
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2018 | Fourplay | Bobby Bhushan Chawla |
2018 | Love Lust and Confusion | Rahil Khan |
2019 | Hello Mini | Aditya Grover | |
Dubbing roles
Live action films
Hollywood films
Film title | Actor | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
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[29] | | | Hindi | English | 2017 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2022 |
Jungle Cruise | Dwayne Johnson | Frank Wolff | Hindi | English | 2021 | | |
Indian films
Notes and References
- Web site: Happy Birthday, Gaurav Chopra! The Uttaran actor's experiments on Indian TV. 2018-04-04. India Today Dot Com. en. 2020-02-09. 24 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201321/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/happy-birthday-gaurav-chopra-the-uttaran-actor-s-experiments-on-indian-tv-1204559-2018-04-04. live.
- Web site: Gourav Chopra: Uttaran stopped being a challenge. Times of India. 9 July 2014. 10 August 2018. 23 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181223044028/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gourav-Chopra-Uttaran-stopped-being-a-challenge/articleshow/38015944.cms. live.
- News: Close to Real: Gaurav Chopra. The Hindu. 30 April 2015. Atreaya. Dhananjay. 10 May 2021. 10 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510012706/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/quick-five-gaurav-chopra/article7158928.ece. live.
- Web site: Gourav Chopra's profile. 17 October 2016. The Times of India. 21 October 2015. 4 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180904103651/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Bigg-Boss-10-contestant-Gourav-Chopras-profile-photos-and-videos/articleshow/54894869.cms. live.
- Web site: Bigg Boss 10 contestants: Gourav Chopra to be part of Salman Khan's show. 14 October 2016. 8 March 2018. 1 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201034139/http://www.financialexpress.com/entertainment/bigg-boss-10-contestants-gaurav-chopra-to-be-part-of-salman-khans-show/417894/. live.
- Web site: Gourav Chopra is OUT of BIGG BOSS 10; Brother Raghav confirms his EVICTION!. 1 January 2017. 8 March 2018. 11 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180911024157/https://www.abplive.in/television/gaurav-chopra-is-out-of-bigg-boss-10-brother-raghav-confirms-his-eviction-473469. dead.
- Web site: A part of me is still inside with Bani: Gourav Chopraa after getting evicted from Bigg Boss 10!. 1 January 2017. 8 March 2018. 3 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171203064755/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-a-part-of-me-is-still-inside-with-bani-gaurav-chopraa-after-getting-evicted-from-bigg-boss-10-2288904. live.
- Web site: Life comes full circle for former Bigg Boss contestant Gourav Chopra with Thor: Ragnarok. The Times of India. 3 November 2017. 10 August 2018. 21 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180821075629/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/life-comes-full-circle-for-former-bigg-boss-contestant-gourav-chopra-with-thor-ragnarok/articleshow/61484254.cms. live.
- Web site: Gourav Chopra Turns Desi 'Thor'. 2 November 2017. 10 August 2018. 10 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180810181334/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/gourav-chopra-turns-desi-thor/18701195. live.
- Web site: Gourav Chopra Talks About DUBBING For 'Thor Ragnarok' EXCLUSIVE Interview. 3 November 2017. 24 March 2018. 11 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180911024210/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/videos/gaurav-chopra-talks-about-dubbing-for-039thor-ragnarok039-exclusive-interview.html. dead.
- Web site: Gaurav Chopra: I went from St Columba's, a boys' school, to NIFT, a girls' planet!. Times of India. 6 December 2017. 20 February 2018. 7 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171207011542/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/gaurav-chopra-i-went-from-st-columbas-a-boys-school-to-nift-a-girls-planet/articleshow/61930778.cms. live.
- Web site: Gaurav Chopraa Sways His Way into Hearts of Global Fans With 'Dancing with the Stars'. 3 May 2016. Mid Day. 5 March 2018. 5 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180305202434/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/gaurav-chopraa-sways-his-way-into-hearts-of-global-fans-with-dancing-with-the-stars/17190178. live.
- Web site: Gaurav Chopraa is rocking Georgia with his superb dance moves. 19 April 2016. India Today. 5 March 2018. 5 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180305142856/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/gaurav-chopraa-is-rocking-georgia-with-his-superb-dance-moves-dancing-with-the-stars-318795-2016-04-19. live.
- Web site: This 'Uttaran' Actor Has a Huge International Fan Following; Here's the Proof!. 5 April 2016. Daily Bhaskar. 5 March 2018. 5 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180305202414/https://daily.bhaskar.com/news/ENT-TV-did-you-know-that-gaurav-chopra-has-a-huge-international-fan-following-heres-the-5291604-PHO.html. live.
- Web site: What is the reason behind Gaurav Chopraa's sudden exit from Dancing with the Stars?. 14 May 2016. India Today. 5 March 2018. 5 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180305145913/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/why-did-gaurav-chopra-quit-dancing-with-the-stars-midway-georgia-tv-india-dance-reality-show-323507-2016-05-14. live.
- Web site: Gaurav Chopra quits 'Dancing With the Stars' mid-way. 13 May 2016. The Times of India. 5 March 2018. 19 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180819061135/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gaurav-Chopra-quits-Dancing-With-the-Stars-mid-way/articleshow/52254197.cms. live.
- Web site: BREAKING: Gaurav Chopra EVICTED from 'Bigg Boss 10'. Daily News and Analysis. 1 January 2017. 20 February 2018. 20 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180220161902/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-breaking-gaurav-chopra-evicted-from-bigg-boss-10-2288246. live.
- Web site: Gaurav Chopra plays a casanova in Four Play. Times of India. 2 December 2017. 4 March 2018. 19 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180819155739/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gaurav-Chopra-plays-a-casanova-in-Four-Play/articleshow/45350570.cms. live.
- Web site: Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Gaurav Chopra ties the knot with Hitisha Cheranda. The Indian Express. 20 February 2018. 20 February 2018. 20 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180220101832/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/gaurav-chopra-marriage-5071001/. live.
- Web site: Gaurav Chopra Ties The Knot With Hitisha Cheranda in a Private Wedding Ceremony. News 18. 21 February 2018. 3 March 2018. 3 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180303225720/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/gaurav-chopra-ties-the-knot-with-hitisha-cheranda-in-a-private-wedding-ceremony-1667277.html. live.
- Web site: Gaurav Chopraa and wife Hitisha Cheranda blessed with baby boy. India Today. 30 September 2020. 29 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929232619/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/gaurav-chopra-and-wife-hitisha-cheranda-blessed-with-baby-boy-1721738-2020-09-14. live.
- Web site: Gaurav Chopra dumped!. Mumbai Mirror. 14 March 2023. 14 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230314094114/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/gaurav-chopra-dumped/articleshow/15643079.cms. live.
- Web site: TV actor Gaurav Chopra in another Hollywood movie. 4 September 2009. Hindustan Times. 13 March 2023. 13 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230313150121/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/tv-actor-gaurav-chopra-in-another-hollywood-movie/story-6gnUHfGAyslR3eotrpEENL.html. live.
- Web site: Gaurav Chopra opens up on the last two years being the ‘worst phase’ of his life: I still haven’t recovered from the loss of my parents. 21 July 2022. Hindustan Times. 12 January 2024. 12 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112175750/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/gaurav-chopra-opens-up-on-the-last-two-years-being-the-worst-phase-of-his-life-i-still-haven-t-recovered-from-the-loss-of-my-parents-101658385847883.html. live.
- News: Now, MTV forays into 'fully faltoo' films. 22 May 2006. 6 February 2019. 7 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190207021504/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/now-mtv-forays-into-fully-faltoo-films/story-CCCwkmMhqt0A5hVztBpDjL.html. live.
- Web site: Bonding time for Men Will Be Men cast. The Economic Times - The Times of India. 24 April 2011. 14 March 2023. 14 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230314094949/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/bonding-time-for-men-will-be-men-cast/articleshow/8065059.cms. live.
- Web site: Gadar 2 Actor Gaurav Chopra On Climax Scene: "It Was Actually Very Dangerous". NDTV.com. 12 January 2024. 12 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112174858/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/gaurav-chopra-opens-up-on-physical-training-he-underwent-for-his-role-in-gadar-2-4359567. live.
- Web site: Lakeerein: After Gadar 2 Gaurav Chopra takes a strong stand against marital rape, reveals why it's important to stir debates and discussions around the topic; says, “ It has been made with a lot of honesty and sincerity”. 27 October 2023. The Economic Times - The Times of India. 12 January 2024. 12 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112175400/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/lakeerein-after-gadar-2-gaurav-chopra-takes-a-strong-stand-against-marital-rape-reveals-why-its-important-to-stir-debates-and-discussions-around-the-topic-says-it-has-been-made-with-a-lot-of-honesty-and-sincerity/articleshow/104734839.cms. live.
- Web site: Gaurav Chopra, who lent his voice for Thor, says he might just never stop dubbing. 10 May 2018. Hindustan Times. 14 March 2023. 14 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230314092811/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/gaurav-chopra-who-lent-his-voice-for-thor-says-he-might-just-never-stop-dubbing/story-lcfxQHiUOZUBat20h59zTN.html. live.