Gurmeet Choudhary

Gurmeet Choudhary
Choudhary in 2017
Born (1984-02-22) 22 February 1984 (age 42)
Jairampur, Bihar, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • martial artist
Years active2004–present
Notable work
Spouse
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(m. 2011)​
Children2

Gurmeet Choudhary (born 22 February 1984) is an Indian actor and martial artist who primarily works in Hindi films and television. Choudhary is best known for his portrayal of Rama in Ramayan, Maan Singh Khurana in Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi and Yash Pratap Scindia in Punar Vivaah - Zindagi Milegi Dobara. In 2012, Choudhary participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 and emerged as the winner. He also participated in Nach Baliye 6 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5, emerging as the 1st runner-up, at both shows. He made his film debut with Khamoshiyan.

Early life and background

Choudhary was born on 22 February 1984,in Jairampur, Bhagalpur, Bihar. The Gurmeet Choudhary Foundation launched a post-Covid specialised care centre at his hometown. His elder brother is a general physician in his hometown. Choudhary is also a trained martial artist.

Career

Choudhary in 2013

Choudhary first gained prominence through his portrayal of Rama in the 2009 television series Ramayan, opposite Debina Bonnerjee who played the role of Sita. Choudhary participated in the reality show Pati Patni Aur Woh with his then fiancée, Debina Bonnerjee who also played Sita in Ramayan. After this show, he played the role of a business magnate Maan Singh Khurana in Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi alongside Drashti Dhami. He played a lead role in the show Punar Vivah as Yash Sindhia, alongside Kratika Sengar.

Choudhary participated in and won the fifth season of the popular dance contest Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa with choreographer Shampa Sonthalia. He competed in the dance contest Nach Baliye 6 alongside his wife Debina Bonnerjee, his co-star from Ramayan, whom he had married in 2011, in which he finished as the first runner up. They were choreographed by Pratik Utekar. He participated in an action reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (season 5) where he was named the first runner-up.

Choudhary's first foray into the Bollywood film industry was in 2015 when he was cast as the character of Jaidev in the psychological thriller Khamoshiyan, produced by Fox Studios India and Vishesh Films.

In 2025, Choudhary participated in Colors TV's reality show, Dhammal with Pati Patni Aur Panga – Jodiyon Ka Reality Check along with his wife, Debina. The couple emerged as the first runner up of the series.

Personal life

Choudhary with his wife Debina Bonnerjee

Choudhary met actress Debina Bonnerjee in 2004. Following a long relationship, the couple got married on 15 February 2011. On 3 April 2022, they had their first daughter, Lianna. On 11 November 2022, they had another daughter, Divisha.

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Khamoshiyan Jaidev Dhanrajgir
Mr. X Himself Song: "Alif Se"
2016 Wajah Tum Ho Advocate Ranveer Bajaj
2017 Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana Prince Veer
2018 Paltan Capt. Prithvi Singh Dagar
2021 The Wife Varun
2026 Tum Mere Ho (2026) Akash

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Ballu
2006 Mayavi Hiranyan Tamil serial
2008–2009 Ramayan Lord Ram/ Lord Vishnu
2009 Pati Patni Aur Woh Contestant
2010–2011 Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi Maan Singh Khurana
2012 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 Contestant Winner
2012–2013 Punar Vivaah - Zindagi Milegi Dobara Yash Suraj Pratap Sindhia
2013 Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati Contestant
2013–2014 Nach Baliye 6 1st runner-up
2014 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 1st runner-up
2015 I Can Do That 2nd runner-up
2016 Box Cricket League 2
2025 Pati Patni Aur Panga Contestant 1st runner-up
2025–2026 Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment season 3

Web series

Year Title Role Notes
2024 Commander Karan Saxena Karan Saxena
Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Guru

Special appearances

YearTitleRole Ref.
2004 Yeh Meri Life Hai Gurmeet
2010 Bandini Himself
2011 Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani
Chotti Bahu – Sawar Ke Rang Rachi
2016 Diya Aur Baati Hum
2021 Meet: Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet

Music video appearances

Year Title Singer(s) Ref.
2019 "Intezaar" Asees Kaur, Arijit Singh
2021 "Bedardi Se Pyaar Ka" Jubin Nautiyal [citation needed]
"Barsaat Ki Dhun" [citation needed]
"Mazaa" B Praak
"Dil Galti Kar Baitha Hai" Jubin Nautiyal
"Ravayatein" Siddharth Hazarika
2022 "Dil Pe Zakhm" Jubin Nautiyal
"Tumse Pyaar Karke" Tulsi Kumar, Jubin Nautiyal
"Kuch Baatein" Payal Dev, Jubin Nautiyal
"Teri Galliyon Se" Jubin Nautiyal [citation needed]
2023 "Tere Mere" Asees Kaur, Stebin Ben

See also

References

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