Akash Singh Rajput
Akash Singh Rajput | |
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| Born | 25 September 1992 Madhya Pradesh, India |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Parent | Govind Singh Rajput (father) |
| Website | https://akashsinghrajput.in |
Akash Singh Rajput (born 25 September 1992) is an Indian actor and social activist best known for his work in television, and web series.[1][2][3] He gained recognition for his roles in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017),[4] Sony TV’s historical drama Porus and web series Mirzapur and Aashram.[5][6][7] His father, Govind Singh Rajput, is an indian politician.[8]
Early life and education
[edit]Akash Singh Rajput was born on 25 September 1992 in Madhya Pradesh, India, into a political family. His father, Govind Singh Rajput, is a politician and cabinet minister in Government of Madhya Pradesh.[9][10]
Career
[edit]Acting
[edit]Akash began his career with television, making his debut in the show Karmaphal Daata Shani on Colors TV.
His breakthrough came in 2017 with a supporting role in the Bollywood film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, where he played a journalist. The same year, he gets wider recognition for his portrayal of Alexander’s general, Hephaestion, in Sony TV’s historical series Porus.[11]
In 2018, he appeared in Amazon Prime’s hit crime thriller Mirzapur as Dara.[12] He later joined Prakash Jha’s web series Aashram as Rocky, a role that became one of his most notable performances. The success of the series led to multiple seasons, with Ashram 4 in production.[13]
Filmography
[edit]- Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017) as Journalist
- Karmaphal Daata Shani (Debut)
- Porus (2017–2018) as Hephaestion
- Mirzapur (2018) as Dara
- Aashram (2020–present) as Rocky
Music videos
[edit]Awards and recognition
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "I have utmost respect for all actors who work on TV: Akash Singh Rajput". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "TV is full of drama, says actor Akash Singh Rajput". The Tribune. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "From reel life to real-life hero: Meet Akash Singh Rajput, a youth icon for the youngsters of Madhya Pradesh". ANI News. 24 March 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "Sagar's Akash Singh in role of reporter in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha". Nai Dunia. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "Akash Singh Rajput is excited to be part of the next season of Aashram, feels OTT..." India Forums. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "Akash Singh Rajput is ready to rock as Rocky in Aashram 3". DNA India. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "Akash Singh Rajput". Filmibeat. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "Govind Singh Rajput". OneIndia. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "Govind Singh Rajput". OneIndia. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "Key candidates: Govind Singh Rajput". India TV News. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "India's most expensive TV show Porus: ₹500 crore budget, more than Baahubali, Brahmastra, Kanguva, Singham Again". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "Mirzapur fame Akash Singh Rajput creates history, planted more than 10 lakh trees, fans said real hero". NDTV. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "Akash Singh Rajput returns as Rocky in Aashram 4: 'Wherever I go, people recognise me'". Koimoi. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "Actor-turned-singer Akash Singh Rajput's song 'Insta Reels' is taking the internet by storm". MP Breaking News. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ "Harbhajan Singh praises the youth icon of MP, Akash Singh Rajput, for hosting the world's biggest cricket tournament in Surkhi". MSN. Retrieved 3 April 2025.