Sumeet Raghavan

Sumeet Raghvan
Raghvan in 2017
Raghvan in 2017
Born (1971-04-22) 22 April 1971 (age 55)
Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
OccupationsActor
Voice actor
Producer
Years active1986–present
Spouse
Chinmayee Surve
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(m. 1996)​
Websitesumeetraghvan.com

Sumeet Raghvan (born 22 April 1971) is an Indian film, television, and theatre actor and producer known for his roles in Wagle Ki Duniya - Nayi Peedi Naye Kissey, Hudd Kar Di, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo, Badi Doooor Se Aaye Hai, and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: Take 2. As a child actor, he played the role of Sudama in Mahabharat serial of B. R. Chopra. He Was Nominated at Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor for Ekda Kaay Zala.

Early life

Sumeet was born to Tamil father, R. Raghvan and a Kannadiga mother, Prema Raghvan.

Personal life

Sumeet is married to actor Chinmayee Surve. They have two children, Neerad and Deeya.

Theatre

Sumeet started his career with theatre in 1986. His play are Mala Bhet Havi Ho, Kabiracha Kay Karayacha, Rang Umaltya Manache, Jwalamukhi, Phakta Ekach Kaaran,Bomb-E-Merijaan, Lapandaav, Sakke Shejari, Lekure Udand Jhali, Ek Shunya Teen, Hamlet, Knock Knock Celebrity.

In 2026, Sumeet cofounded a theater production company, Natyaleela Theatres along his wife Chinmayee. He has produced and acted in Natyaleela Theatres' first Marathi Play ‘Hi Dosti Tutaychi Naay’ alongside Chinmayee. Sumeet And Chinmayee collaborated on a theatrical project together after almost 14 years.

Filmography

Television

YearShowRoleReference(s)/Note(s)
1987Faster FeneFaster Fene
1988–1990MahabharatYoung Sudama
1994–2000Tu Tu Main MainDriver
1997–1998 Ek Do Teen Various characters
1999Hudd Kar DiRaju
2000Rishtey Doctor Abhay VermaSegment "Khel Khel Mein"
2002–2005Sanjivani - A Medical BoonDr. Rajat Mehra
2002–2004Shubh Mangal SavadhanVinay Vanarveda
2004Bhagwan Bachaye InkoSid
2004–2006Sarabhai vs SarabhaiDr. Sahil Sarabhai
Nayesha Mazumdar Singh
2006Resham DankhMr. Shantanu Balraj
2008Paani PuriVikas Puri
Say Shava Shava Contestant Winner
2009Ghar Ki Baat HaiRajdip YagnikNominated Best Actor in a Comic Role at 8th Indian Telly Awards.
2009–2012Sajan Re Jhoot Mat BoloApoorva ShahWon Best Actor in a Comic Role Jury Award at Indian Telly Awards.
2009–2014Jay Hind!HostWeb Show
2010Jhalak Dikhhla Ja Season 4Host
2011 Star Ya Rockstar Contestant
2012The Late Night Show - Jitna Rangeen Utna SangeenHostWon Best Anchor Award at 12th Indian Television Academy Awards.
Golmaal Hai Bhai Sab Golmaal HaiHimselfGuest appearance
2013Nautanki: The Comedy TheatrePerformer
2014–2016Badi Door Se Aaye HainVasant Ghotala/9211Nominated Best Actor in a Comic Role at Indian Telly Awards
2015 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Vasant Ghotala/9211 Guest
2016 Raina Beeti Jaye- Jashn Host
2017Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Take 2Dr. Sahil SarabhaiWeb series
2018India Ke Mast KalandarHost
2021–2025 Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey Rajesh Wagle
2021 Ziddi Dil Maane Na Guest
2022;2023 Pushpa Impossible Guest
2026 Chumbak Dharmendra Kejriwal

Films

Raghavan (right) with Akshay Kumar (center) and Mona Singh (left) on sets of "Star Ya Rockstar"
Year Film Role Notes Ref(s)
2006 Ghoom Inspector Vijay Dikshit
2007 Saade Maade Teen Himself Cameo
2008 U Me Aur Hum Dr. Nikhil
2009 Firaaq Dr. Subhash
2010 My Name Is Khan Attacker
2011 Kucch Luv Jaisaa Shravan Saxena
2014 Holiday Sub Inspector Mukund Deshmukh
2015 Sandook Vamanrao Ashtaputre
2018 Aapla Manus Rahul Gokhale
Bucket List Mohan Sane
Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Shreeram Lagoo
2022 Ekda Kaay Zala Kiran
2025 Sangeet Manapmaan Chandravilas

Dubbing roles

Animated series

Program titleOriginal Voice(s)CharacterDub languageOriginal languageNumber of episodesOriginal airdateDubbed airdateNotes
AladdinJonathan Brandis and
Jeff Bennett		MozenrathHindiEnglish865 September 1994 – 25 November 1995
The Powerpuff GirlsTom KaneHIMHindiEnglish7811/18/1998-
3/25/2005		1999-2005Aired on Zee TV and Cartoon Network.
The BatmanKevin Michael RichardsonJokerHindiEnglish659/11/2004-
3/8/2008		Aired on Cartoon Network.

Live action films

Film titleActor(s)CharacterDub languageOriginal languageOriginal Year releaseDub Year releaseNotes
Blue StreakMartin LawrenceMiles Logan / Detective MaloneHindiEnglish19991999
Rush Hour 2Chris TuckerDetective James CarterHindiEnglish
Cantonese Chinese
Mandarin Chinese		20012001
Evolution Orlando Jones Professor Harry Block Hindi English
Shanghai NoonOwen WilsonRoy O'BannonHindiEnglish20002000
Shanghai KnightsOwen WilsonRoy O'BannonHindiEnglish20032003
Bad Boys IIMartin LawrenceDetective Marcus BurnettHindiEnglish20032003
Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsChristian CoulsonTom RiddleHindiEnglish20022003

See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ The show is a televised format of the Internet show "Jay Hind!".

References

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