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Date of birth02/05/1990
Age29 (as in 2019)
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India
ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Marital statusUnmarried
FamilyFather - Rajeev Amrish Puri; Mother - Meena Puri; Grandfather - Amrish Puri; Sister - Sachi Puri (Dermatologist)
Vardhan Puri Biography
Indian actor and theatre artist Vardhan Puri, grandson of veteran actor Amrish Puri, began training in performance as a child and moved from extensive work
Early life and backgroundVardhan Puri was born Harshvardhan Puri on 2 May 1990 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Raised in a family with deep ties to Indian cinema, he grew up in the city he still calls home. He completed his schooling at Jamnabai Narsee School and went on to graduate in Business Management from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics.
From a very young age Vardhan was exposed to the stage. He began receiving formal theatre and acting training at about five years old under the guidance of Satyadev Dubey. That early immersion in dramatic arts included both onstage roles and backstage work; as a teenager he earned his first theatre role after years of assisting with stage tasks.
Career
Vardhan’s background is rooted in theatre. He has participated in more than ninety plays and received training from several notable theatre practitioners, including Athar Nawaz, Neeraj Kabi, Vidur Chaturvedi, Mujeeb Khan, and Faezeh Jalali. Those experiences shaped his acting craft well before he transitioned to film.
Before making his acting debut on the big screen, Vardhan worked behind the camera as an assistant director. His assistant-directing credits include work with Habib Faisal on Daawat-e-Ishq and Ishaqzaade, and with Maneesh Sharma on Shudh Desi Romance. That period gave him a practical education in film production alongside his theatrical foundation.
In 2019 Vardhan made his Bollywood acting debut in the film Paagal, a musical romantic thriller produced by Jayantilal Gada. He appeared opposite Shivaleeka Oberoi. Vardhan has described that film as an ode to his grandfather and a milestone that connected his family legacy to his own career.
Public profile
Vardhan is best known publicly as the grandson of Amrish Puri, the celebrated actor who loomed large in his life. He has spoken openly about the close relationship he shared with his grandparents and the influence his grandfather had on him. Growing up, Vardhan would spend time with his grandfather watching films late into the night and trying on his grandfather’s wig and oversized shoes as a child.
His tastes and influences bridge classic and contemporary cinema. He cites Charlie Chaplin as a major influence and has named films such as The Godfather and The Shawshank Redemption among his favourites. He also admires performance and direction in Indian cinema, listing his grandfather’s works like Virasat and Mr. India among his cherished films. His favourite directors include Shyam Benegal and Govind Nihalani.
Personal life
Vardhan stands approximately 178 cm (5'10") tall and his listed weight is about 65 kg (143 lbs). His bodily measurements and physical features include black eyes and black hair. He is unmarried. His parents are Rajeev Amrish Puri and Meena Puri, and he has a sister, Sachi Puri, who is a dermatologist.
He follows Hinduism and enjoys writing and watching movies in his leisure time. Vardhan has described his grandfather as a central figure in his life and has marked significant family anniversaries and remembrances with public tributes.
Latest updates
As of 2019 Vardhan’s most prominent screen credit is his debut lead role in Paagal. Prior to that film he accumulated significant theatre experience and practical filmmaking knowledge through assistant-directing roles. He continues to be identified with both his theatre roots and the cinematic legacy of his family.
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Recent Work
Bollywood debut; musical romantic thriller produced by Jayantilal Gada, co-starring Shivaleeka Oberoi
2019Career Highlights
- Grandson of veteran actor Amrish Puri
- Trained in theatre from age five under Satyadev Dubey
- Participated in over ninety plays
- Assistant director on Daawat-e-Ishq, Ishaqzaade and Shudh Desi Romance
- Bollywood acting debut in Paagal (2019)
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