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Vikas Bhalla
Born	May 27, 1973 (age 36); India
Occupation	Actor, Singer
Years active	1995- present

Vikas Bhalla (born: May 27, 1973) is an Indian actor and singer, who is best known for his role in the TV serial, Shanno Ki Shaadi, which aired on STAR Plus and Tum Bin Jaaon Kahan.^[1].

[edit] Early life and education

Born in 1973, he studied at Bombay Scottish School and after that he did his B.Com. from Narsee Monjee College, Mumbai. He trained in Hindustani classical music under Pandit Jialal Vasant at the age of 11 to 12 and later under Guru Iqbal Gill.^[2]^[3]

[edit] Career

Bhalla made his acting debut in the film, Sauda (1995), in which he was the lead actor opposite actress Neelam Kothari. The film failed to do well at the box office. Bhalla acted in more lead roles, but his films flopped, so he became a supporting actor. He moved into television with Apne Paraye with Rajesh Khanna, and followed it up with the successful "Shanno Ki Shaadi" co-starring Divya Dutta ^[4].

He has also pursued a singing career, and released albums like, Awaara, Dhuan, "Mehak Teri" and Saajish, and also sang two songs for film Marigold (2007), with music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. He also appears in television serials, like Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin (2003) and Karishma The Miracle of Destiny.^[5]^[6].

[edit] Personal life

He is married to Punita, who is the daughter of actor, Prem Chopra, and the couple have two children ^[1]

[edit] Filmography

Sauda (1995)
Taaqat (1995) - Ak'Lakh
Jeeo Shaan Se (1997)
Dil Ke Jharoke Main (1997) - Vijay Rai
Ek Phool Teen Kante (1997)
Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi (1998)
Shikaar (2000) - Karan Nath
"Karishma: A Miracle of Destiny" (2003) TV mini-series
Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan (2003) TV series
"Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin" (2003) TV series - CJ Oberoi
Miit (2003) TV series
Pyaar Mein Twist (2005) - Rajiv Khurrana
Ankahee (2006) - Rohit Verma
Marigold (2007) - Raj Sondi
Chooriyan (2007)

[edit] References

^ ^a ^b "Vikas Bhalla praises his better half". The Times of India. 18 May 2007. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2058228.cms. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
^ "Vikas Bhalla". April 3, 2006. http://www.televisionpoint.com/tvgrapevine/view.php?id=1144078703. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
^ "Face Off with Vikas Bhalla". Indian Express. 03 February 1998. http://www.indianexpress.com/ie/daily/19980203/03450884.html. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
^ "Vikas Bhalla: Touching". Screen. October 24, 2003. http://www.screenindia.com/old/archive/archive_fullstory.php?content_id=6504. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
^ Filmography Bollywood Hungama.
^ "Vikas Bhalla returns to singing". 2007-09-19. http://www.nowrunning.com/news/bollywood/vikas-bhalla-returns-to-singing/12035/p-all/story.htm. Retrieved 4 August 2009.

[edit] External links

Vikas Bhalla at the Internet Movie Database

[to-0] "Vikas Bhalla praises his better half". The Times of India. 18 May 2007. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2058228.cms. Retrieved 4 August 2009.

[1] "Vikas Bhalla". April 3, 2006. http://www.televisionpoint.com/tvgrapevine/view.php?id=1144078703. Retrieved 4 August 2009.

[2] "Face Off with Vikas Bhalla". Indian Express. 03 February 1998. http://www.indianexpress.com/ie/daily/19980203/03450884.html. Retrieved 4 August 2009.

[3] "Vikas Bhalla: Touching". Screen. October 24, 2003. http://www.screenindia.com/old/archive/archive_fullstory.php?content_id=6504. Retrieved 4 August 2009.

[4] Filmography Bollywood Hungama.

[5] "Vikas Bhalla returns to singing". 2007-09-19. http://www.nowrunning.com/news/bollywood/vikas-bhalla-returns-to-singing/12035/p-all/story.htm. Retrieved 4 August 2009.

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