Gurmeet Choudhary is an Indian television actor. He came into spotlight after essaying the role of Lord Ram in the television show Ramayana. A participant of Mr. India, he is the winner of the title of Mr. Jabalpur. In 2015, he acted in a Bollywood film, Khamoshiyan. Gurmeet is a trained martial artist.
Early Life of Gurmeet Choudhary
He was born on 22nd February 1984 to a Bhumihar Brahmin family in Chandigarh. He was brought up in Jabalpur and Chennai. His father, Sitaram Chaudhary, is a retired subedar major from the Indian Army. His family is originally from Jairampur, Bihpur, Bhagalpur district, Bihar. He received his school education from Jabalpur.
Career of Gurmeet Choudhary
Gurmeet started his career with modelling. In his initial days, he worked in a South Indian television show titled "Maayavi" which was a huge hit down south. He was seen in a small role in the movie "Koi Aapsa", starring Aftab Shivdasani. He also tried his luck in a few music videos and few movies down south.
He came into limelight in 2008 after enacting the role of Lord Ram in the television show Ramayana. Next, he was seen in the role of a business magnate Maan Singh Khurana in the serial Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi followed by another show Punar Vivah.
He has also participated in several reality shows including Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 5, Nach Baliye 6 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (season 5). In Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 5, he participated with choreographer Shampa Sonthalia and was the winner of the show. In Nach Baliye 6, he participated with his wife Debina Bonnerjee in which he bagged the trophy of the first runner up. In Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (season 5), he went on to be the first runner up.
After tasting success in television industry, he appeared in a small but significant role in the 2015 Indian supernatural horror film, Khamoshiyan. In the movie, he portrayed the character of an industrialist named Jaidev.
Personal Life of Gurmeet Choudhary
Gurmeet tied the knot with Debina Bonnerjee, his co-star from Ramayan, in 2011.
Achievements of Gurmeet Choudhary
•He won the title of Mr. Jabalpur.
•He received an award from Anuvibha Sadhna Kendra Jaipur.
•He earned the New Talent award of the Best New Male Actor for his performance as Ram in The Ramayan.