Rajneesh Duggal
Rajniesh Duggal (born 19 November 1980) is an Indian model and an actor known for his roles in television and films. He is the winner of title Grasim Mr. India 2003 and Kingfisher 'Model of the Year' award.
Rajneesh Duggal

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- Name
- Rajniesh Duggal
- Born
- 19 November 1979
- Occupation
- * actor
- Nationality
- India.
- Languages
- Hindi.
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Rajniesh Duggal (born 19 November 1980) is an Indian model and an actor known for his roles in television and films. He is the winner of title Grasim Mr. India 2003 and Kingfisher 'Model of the Year' award.
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Rajneesh Duggal (born 1979) is an Indian actor and model. The actor was born in New Delhi. Languages used include Hindi.
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Biography
Biography
He made his Bollywood debut in the horror thriller 1920'. He participated in the reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5, emerging as the winner.

Rajneesh Duggal at the launch of '5th Jagran Film Festival Mumbai'
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Duggal at Audio release of 'Direct Ishq'
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Rajniesh Duggal • Born — 19 November 1979 • Occupation — * actor • Model • Years Active — 2008–present
Education
Education
Duggal graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Apeejay School of Management and a B.Com from Delhi University.
Career
Career
Duggal started his career as a model by winning the title of Mister India World. He has also done TV commercials and ad campaigns like Raymond suitings, Kit Kat, Monte Carlo, Wagon R, Yamaha, Videocon and Clinic All Clear. He made his acting debut in 2008 with Vikram Bhatt's horror thriller movie 1920, alongside Adah Sharma, where he played the lead role of Arjun Rathod, a man who vows to protect his possessed wife. In 2011, Duggal appeared in horror thriller Phhir. He portrayed the role of Kabir Malhotra, a doctor who is in the search of his missing wife. In 2012, Duggal appeared in supernatural thriller Dangerous Ishhq co-starring Karishma Kapoor and Jimmy Sheirgill. In 2014, Duggal played the role of Deepak in Rajshri Productions' Samrat & Co. In 2014, Duggal went on to become the winner of the television stunt reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 5. Duggal appeared in the music video "Mohabbat Barsa Dena Tu", alongside Surveen Chawla, from horror movie Creature 3D. In 2015, he played the lead role of Shravan in Bobby Khan's period thriller drama Ek Paheli Leela, co-starring Sunny Leone and Jay Bhanushali. He also appeared in Syed Ahmed Afzal's crime thriller Laal Rang as an inspector, co-starring with Randeep Hooda and Akshay Oberoi in 2016. He played the role of a young boy from Banaras in the romantic comedy Direct Ishq, portraying the role of a lover in Ek Paheli Leela alongside Sunny Leone. Duggall also did another movie with Leone Beiimaan Love where he played an obsessive lover. He gave a special appearance in Laal Rang, where he played S.P. Gajraj Singh character. In 2016, Duggall has played negative character in movies like Saansein, a supernatural thriller; and Wajah Tum Ho. In 2017, he helmed the role of a fearless warrior Varundev and Jaldev in the TV series Aarambh: Kahaani Devsena Ki. He played the role of Krishna for the TV series Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran for Colors in 2019-20.He was seen in Life OK's theatrical show Ramleela Ajay Devgn ke Saath as Lord Ram He was also featured in the video of the song by Bombay Vikings named Chodd Do Aanchal. Duggal has worked in limited series such as Aarambh. He was associated with the short film Fragile, which focuses on Fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition linked to autism, and was produced under the banner of Flow Like Water Films.
Personal life
Personal life
He is married to Pallavee Duggall, and the couple have a daughter named Teeyaa.
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2012 — Ramleela – Ajay Devgn Ke Saath — Rama • 2014 — Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 — Contestant — Winner • 2017 — Aarambh — Varun Dev • 2019–2020 — Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran — Lord Krishna • 2022 — Sanjog — Rajeev Kothari
Web series
Web series
• Year — Title — Role — Channel — Notes • 2023 — Inspector Avinash — Inspector Ranvijay Ahlawat — JioCinema • 2024 — Video Cam Scam — Sub Inspector Vinay Kumar — Epic On • 2024 — Postcards — Dr Siddharth Kapoor — Netflix — Global • 2025 — Exit — Ravi — Waves — Bestseller
Life and career
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Life and career
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1979
Rajneesh Duggal was born 19 November 1979.
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Rajneesh Duggal was born in New Delhi.
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New Delhi.
Birth place
Films
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. • 2008 — 1920 — Arjun Rathod — Debut Film • 2011 — Phhir — Kabir Malholtra • Be Careful — Sameer Malhotra • 2012 — Dangerous Ishq — Rohan, Iqbal, Ali and Raj Dutt — Quadruple roles • This Weekend — Ajay • 2013 — Main Krishna Hoon — Himself — Special appearance in "Govinda Aala Re" song • 2014 — Samrat & Co. — Deepak Khurana • Spark — Arjun • Creature 3D — Himself — Special appearance in "Mohabbat Barsa Dena Tu" song • 2015 — Ek Paheli Leela — Shravan • 2016 — Laal Rang — SP Gajraj Singh • Direct Ishq — Vickky Shukla • Beiimaan Love — Raj • Wajah Tum Ho — Rahul Oberoi • Saansein — Abhay • 2018 — Udanchhoo — Vikram • Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle — Dev • 2019 — Mushkil — Abeer • 2022 — Khalli Billi — Rohit • Bal Naren • 2025 — Udaipur Files — IB officer Ishwar Singh
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Awards
He is a winner of title Grasim Mr. India 2003. and represented India at the Mr. International 2003 pageant held in London, where he was named the 1st runner-up. In 2005, Duggal received the Kingfisher 'Model of the Year award.
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- 1.1920: a scary love story. Hindustan Times. 2007-10-23.
- 2.NDTV. Rajniesh Duggal Wins Khatron Ke Khiladi. 26 May 2014.
- 3.Oneindia. Rajniesh Duggall Biography, Profile. Oneindia Entertainment.
- 4.Mid-day.com. Models are spoilt like anything: Rajniesh Duggall. 13 August 2012.
- 5.Hindustantimes.com. 'A female fan tried to kiss me on the lips'. 2008-09-02.
- 6.Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Rajniesh Duggall's ready for any test!. 2008-05-12.
- 7.Hindustantimes.com. Fame sometimes hinders growth: Rajniesh Duggall. 2012-04-29.
- 8.4 looks of Karisma and Rajniesh in 'Dangerous Ishq' - Indian Express. archive.indianexpress.com.
- 9.Tejashree Bhopatkar. Rajniesh Duggall as Ram, Richa Pallod as new sita of Ram Leela. The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- 10.Movies.ndtv.com. Rajniesh Duggall wants to do intense love stories. 2012-10-26.
- 11.Fragile: Celebrities Show Solidarity, Give Voice to Fragile X Syndrome Through Short Film. bollyy.com.
- 12.Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. I'm constantly on cloud 9: Rajniesh. 2009-03-25.
- 13.Varma, Lipika. It's celebration time now: Rajneesh Dugga on winning 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' season 5 It's celebration time now: Rajneesh Dugga on winning 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' season 5. www.deccanchronicle.com. 2014-05-26.
- 14.Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Rajniesh Duggall: From right to left. 2008-11-27.
- 15.Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. I never get intimidated: Rajniesh Duggall. 2012-05-10.
- 16.Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Rajniesh Duggall the prankster. 2011-10-17.
- 17.Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Look who's playing Karisma Kapoor's lover?. 2011-08-02.
- 18.Oneindia. Kaatu Puli - Tamil Movie Reviews, Cast & Crew, Story & Synopsis. 2012-02-17.
- 19.Hindustantimes.com. Rajniesh shoots a 'dahi handi' song for animation movie.
- 20.Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Post 'Khatron.', Rajniesh eyes 'quality work'. 2014-05-26.
- 21.IMDB. IMDb.
- 22.Rajneesh Duggal Movies: Latest and Upcoming Films of Rajneesh Duggal eTimes. The Times of India.
- 23.Bal Naren Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos eTimes. The Times of India.
- 24.Maheshwri, Neha. Exclusive! Rajniesh Duggall to make his daily soap debut with Sanjog - Times of India. The Times of India.
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