Get to know the talented Indian actor Vishal Jethwa, known for his compelling roles in both television and film. This comprehensive biography covers his life, career, and more.
Wiki/Biography
Vishal Jethwa was born on Wednesday, July 6, 1994 (age 29 as of 2023), in Maharashtra, India. His zodiac sign is Cancer. He completed his schooling at Abhinav Vidya Mandir, Bhayandar, Maharashtra, and later graduated from Thakur College of Science & Commerce, Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’5″
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Hazel Green
Family
Vishal comes from a Gujarati family. His father, Naresh Jethwa, sadly passed away from a heart attack when Vishal was only 14. His mother is Preeti Jethwa. He has an older sister, Dolly Jethwa, and a younger brother, Rahul Jethwa. He’s incredibly close to his family, often mentioning his sister’s importance in his life.
He shared in an interview, “My sister is my life. She was my daddy’s favorite. He is no more now. But I make sure, she doesn’t miss my daddy. She is my favorite too. She is the one who clears all my confusion. Every small matter of my life is discussed with her. She is very precious and I am very thankful to God to give a sister like her.”
Career
Vishal’s career began with cameos in several TV serials in 2011, including “Parvarish,” “Hitler Didi,” “Bade Acche Lagte Hai,” and “Junoon.” He also appeared in episodes of “Savdhaan India,” “Confession,” and “Fear Files.”
His breakout role as a lead actor came in 2013 with Sony TV’s “Bharat Ka Veer Putra: Maharana Pratap,” where he played Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar. He went on to star in other notable shows like “Sankatmochan Hanuman” (2015), “Peshwa Bajirao” (2016), “Diya Aur Baati Hum,” and “Thapki Pyaar Ki” (2017). He even replaced Bhavesh Balchandani as Lord Krishna in “Chakradhari Ajaya Krishna.”
Before his big-screen debut in “Mardaani 2” (2019), he had cameo appearances in Bollywood films “Darr @ the Mall” (2014) and “Hindi Medium” (2017).
Favourite Things
Here are some of Vishal’s favorite things:
| Category | Favorite |
|---|---|
| Actress | Katrina Kaif |
| Actor | Hrithik Roshan |
| Cricketers | Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan |
| Singers | Sonu Nigam, Kirtidan Gadhvi, Honey Singh, Enrique Iglesias |
Facts/Trivia
- Before achieving fame, Vishal worked as a background dancer in the dance reality show “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs.”
- His family and friends call him Vishu.
- He enjoys dancing and singing.
- He’s fluent in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and English.
- He’s appeared in a commercial for Amul Kool.
- He was a member of the U-Star theatre group (2010-2012), mentored by Shoaib Khan.
- He’s won awards like the Lion Gold Awards and Mirage Entertainment Group Awards.
- He’s popular on social media platforms and often collaborates with other actors.
His role in “Mardaani 2” required intense emotional preparation. He described the process as painful, explaining his methods of channeling anger and aggression to portray the character accurately. His co-star, Rani Mukerji, praised his exceptional talent and predicted his rise to fame.
