Anuj Saxena
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Anuj Saxena | |
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| Born | 31 July 1967 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Film producer, Businessman, Doctor |
| Years active | 1993–2014 |
| Known for | |
| Spouse |
Ishmit Dhadial
(m. 2004; div. 2005) |
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Dr. Anuj Saxena (born 31 July 1967) is an Indian actor, film producer and businessman.[1][2]
Saxena made his acting debut in 1993 in the comedy TV series Dekh Bhai Dekh. He became famous for his role of Abhay Kapoor in Sony Entertainment Television's serial Kkusum and has appeared in sixteen TV serials including Kshitij, Karm and Aasmaan Se Aagay. His first film appearance was in Chase in 2010. In 2005, he launched his own production house, Maverick Productions.[1]
He married Ishmit Dhadial in 2004, but the couple divorced a year later in 2005.[3]
Saxena is also the COO of pharmaceutical company Elder Pharmaceuticals, and was involved in a cheque bounce and fraud case related to the company.[4] A bureaucrat, B.K. Bansal, investigating Elder Pharma fraud committed suicide in September 2016.[5] The company had tried to bribe him earlier.[5] Saxena is wanted by investigating agency CBI in the case,[6] and a non-bailable warrant was issued by court for him in October 2016.[7]
Television
[edit]| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kshitij | ||||
| 1993 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | Tiwari | DD Metro | Episodic Role |
| 1994–1995 | Aasmaan Se Aagay | Karan Vidyut | DD National | Lead Role |
| 1996 | Karm | Shiv Dhawan | Zee TV | |
| 1998 | Kora Kagaz | Dr. Deepak | Star Plus | Supporting Role |
| 2001–2002; 2003–2005 | Kkusum | Abhay Kapoor | Sony Entertainment Television | Lead Role |
| 2002 | Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | Jatin Wadhwa | Star Plus | Supporting Role |
| 2005–2006 | Manik | Negative Role | ||
| 2003 | Kucchh Pal Saath Tumhara[8] | Amit | Sahara One | Lead Role |
| 2003–2004 | Saara Akaash | Flight Lieutenant Karan Singh Rathore / ISI Agent Falaq | Star Plus | Negative Role |
| 2004–2005 | Prratima | Amol Roy | Sahara One | Lead Role |
| 2006 | Solhah Singaarr | Kumarvardhan Bharadwaj | Cameo Role | |
| 2006–2007 | Risshton Ki Dor | Suhas Abhayankar | Sony Entertainment Television | Lead Role |
| 2007 | Babul Ki Bitiya Chali Doli Saja Ke | Vikram Kapoor | Sahara One | Supporting Role |
| 2008 | Kuchh Is Tara | Abhay Kapoor (Episode 51) | Sony Entertainment Television | Episodic Role |
| 2012 | Pyaar Ya Dehshat | Host | Big Magic | Crime Show |
| 2013 | Devyani | Advocate Anuj Daftardari | Star Pravah | Supporting Role |
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Production house | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Chase | Sohail Ansari | Maverick Production | Lead Male |
| 2014 | Paranthe Wali Gali | Maulik | Chilsag Motion Pictures | Lead Male |
Producer
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Serial | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Kulvaddhu | Sony Entertainment Television |
| 2008–2009 | Sach Hue Sapne Mere | |
| 2012–2014 | Devyani | Star Pravah |
Films
[edit]| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Aloo Chaat | |
| House Full | Kannada film | |
| 2010 | Chase | |
| Dharmachakari | Gujarati film | |
| 2011 | Miley Naa Miley Hum |
Executive Producer
[edit]| Year | Documentary |
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| 2011 | Fables Of Birth |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Anuj Saxena Biography". Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ "Anuj Saxena keen on making a come back to TV". Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ "Going separate ways - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "Popular TV actor Anuj Saxena faces Rs 1.35 crore cheating charge". mid-day. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ a b "B K Bansal case: Court tells actor Anuj Saxena to surrender in 2 days". The Indian Express. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "TV actor Anuj Saxenas anticipatory bail plea rejected; court asks him to surrender in two days". India Today. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "CBI obtains NBW against TV actor Anuj Saxena". The Indian Express. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "Anuj Saxena opts out of Asha Parekh's Kucch Pal Saath Tumhara". Indian Television. 18 September 2003. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
External links
[edit]- Anuj Saxena at IMDb
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