Aditya Rawal

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Aditya Rawal
Born (1993-09-28) 28 September 1993 (age 30)
Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
Alma mater University of Mumbai
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
Years active2012–present
Parents

Aditya Rawal (born 28 September 1993) is an Indian actor and writer who works in Hindi films. Born to actors Paresh Rawal and Swaroop Sampat, he started his career as a writer. Rawal made his film debut with Bamfaad (2020) and has since starred in Faraaz (2022), which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Rawal was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) in a Brahmin family to actors Paresh Rawal and Swaroop Sampat. [3] While his father is a recipient of a National Film Award, his mother is the winner of Miss India 1979. [4] [5] Rawal has a brother named Anirudh. [6]

Rawal completed his graduation from Mumbai University, where he was the captain of the football team and has also went to the national camp. [7] [3] He pursued dramatic writing programme at the Tisch School of the Arts, New York. Rawal did an initiation course in theatre and performance at the London International School of Performing Arts. [8]

Career

Rawal started his career as a child artist in Ferrari Ki Sawaari . He then assisted on his father's film OMG – Oh My God! , both in 2012. Rawal then worked as a writer and wrote for Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat in 2019 and for his father's film Dear Father in 2022. He also wrote and acted in the 2017 short film "The Mailbox". [8]

Rawal made his acting debut with the 2020 film Bamfaad . He portrayed a Muslim teenager opposite Shalini Pandey. [9] The Indian Express noted, "Aditya Rawal delivers a restrained, convincing performance." Firstpost stated, "In Bamfaad Rawal reveals himself to be a natural actor with solid potential. His physique is also a pleasant change from the steady stream of star sons." [10] [11]

Rawal next made his web debut with Aar Ya Paar in 2022, portraying a tribal archer. NDTV wrote, "Aditya Rawal is called upon to carry the weight of the story on his shoulders. He does his best, but the screenplay does not give an opportunity to breathe some life into the character and the plot." [12] [13] Rawal portrayed a college student turned terrorist in the 2022 film Faraaz alongside Zahan Kapoor. [14] Hindustan Times noted, "Aditya Rawal's brutal portrayal as the brainwashed youth leaves you in awe. He delivers an impressive act. His character is far more layered than anyone else in the film." [15]

In 2023, Rawal portrayed Chota Babban, a character based on Chhota Rajan in the web series, Bambai Meri Jaan . [16] India Today termed him a "Surprise package", and added that his character may grow in the sequel [17]

Filmography

Films

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2012 Ferrari Ki Sawaari Young Dilip DharmadhikariChild artist
OMG – Oh My God! —Assistant director [18]
2017The MailboxJayShort film
2020 Bamfaad Nasir Jamal [19]
2023 Faraaz Nibras [20]

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2022 Aar Ya Paar Sarju [21]
2023 Bambai Meri Jaan Chota Babban [22]

As writer

YearTitleNotesRef.
2017The MailboxShort film
2019 Panipat Story and screenplay [23]
2022 Dear Father Gujarati film
2023Siachen Theatre play [24]
2023Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai [25]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2024 Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor Faraaz Nominated [26] [27]
Best Male Debut Won

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