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Quick Info

Date of birth21 February 1990

Age36 years

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActor, Assistant Film Director

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother - Bhagyashree Raje Patwardhan; Father - Himalaya Dasani; Sister - Avantika Dasani

Abhimanyu Dasani Biography

Actor Abhimanyu Dasani launched his film career with Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota and is the son of actress Bhagyashree.

Early life and background
Abhimanyu Dasani was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra on 21 February 1990 into a family with ties to the Indian film industry. His mother is veteran actress Bhagyashree Raje Patwardhan and his father is entrepreneur Himalaya Dasani. He grew up in Mumbai and completed his schooling at Jamnabai Narsee School before graduating in finance from Mithibai College.

His maternal family includes a lineage linked to the former rulers of Sangli; his maternal grandfather is Vijay Singhrao Madhavrao Patwardhan. Abhimanyu’s upbringing combined exposure to his mother’s acting background with an education that led him initially toward business and finance.

Career
Dasani’s entry into films combined both behind-the-camera and on-screen experience. As a teenager he began working at about 16 and undertook a number of business ventures — from event management and a football turf to a scrap metal resale shop, a martial arts centre and trading imported electronic wheelchairs — before committing to acting full time.

He gained early industry experience assisting director Rohan Sippy on the 2011 film Dum Maaro Dum and later on Nautanki Saala. After formal acting training at the New York Film Academy and the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in California, and additional study at Anupam Kher’s acting institute, Dasani made his acting debut in the 2018 film Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota in the role of Surya.

For that debut he trained in martial arts for several months and performed his own stunts in the film. His work in Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota was recognised with the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut in 2020. Since then he has appeared in other Bollywood titles including Nikamma and Aankh Micholi.

Public profile
Dasani keeps a public image that emphasizes fitness, discipline and a hands-on approach to roles. He follows a strict workout regimen and is known to be a bike enthusiast and an animal lover, particularly fond of dogs. Colleagues have described him as hardworking and down-to-earth; one co-star noted he did not carry the behaviour often associated with star children and mentioned his patience and dedication.

Personal notes about his choices and habits that have been shared publicly include an interest in travel, football and films. He has said he enjoys actors such as Mark Wahlberg, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, Amitabh Bachchan and Denzel Washington, and films like A Wednesday and The Departed among his favourites.

Public image and training
Dasani’s training background — a finance degree followed by formal acting programs abroad and at prominent Indian institutes — shapes the way he presents himself professionally: prepared, trained and willing to perform physically demanding work. His commitment to doing his own stunts in his debut underlined an early determination to build credibility as an actor rather than rely solely on family connections.

Latest updates
Abhimanyu remains unmarried and continues to work in Hindi films. Recent credits listed include the features Nikamma and Aankh Micholi following his award-winning debut. He continues to be associated publicly with fitness and motorcycling, and maintains an active social media presence where he shares professional and personal interests.

Overall, Abhimanyu Dasani’s profile is that of a Mumbai-born actor who transitioned from business ventures and assistant-directing roles into a film acting career supported by formal training and noted for a physically committed debut performance.

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Recent Work

Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota

Feature film debut in which he played Surya and performed his own stunts.

2018
Nikamma

Bollywood film credit following his debut.

Aankh Micholi

Bollywood film credit following his debut.

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Career Highlights

  1. Assisted Rohan Sippy on Dum Maaro Dum (2011) and Nautanki Saala.
  2. Made acting debut as Surya in Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota (2018).
  3. Won Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut (2020).
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Abhimanyu Dasani born?

Abhimanyu Dasani was born on 21 February 1990.

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Abhimanyu Dasani is known for actor, Assistant Film Director.

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Abhimanyu Dasani's marital status is listed as Unmarried.