Pankit Thakkar is an Indian actor. He is known for playing the role of Chetan Rawal in the Hindi television show Aapki Nazaron Ne Samjha (2021).
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Wiki/Biography
Pankit Thakkar was born on Thursday, 14 March 1981 (age 42 years; as in 2022) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. His zodiac sign is Pisces. Pankit holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre, New York.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
Pankit Thakkar belongs to a Gujarati family.
parents and siblings
Pankit’s father, late Jagdish Thakkar, was a stockbroker. Pankit’s father passed away in 2021. Talking about his father’s death in an interview, he said,
Professionally 2021 was a very good year for me, but personally I suffered a setback because I lost my father. This year will always make me feel like a huge loss that cannot be compensated. I really loved my father and he was the only support in my life, who encouraged me to keep moving forward. I am grateful to all my friends and family who stood by me during those difficult times when I lost my father.
There is not much information about Pankit’s mother and siblings.
wife and children
In September 2000, Pankit Thakkar married Indian television actress Prachi Kovaly Thakkar. After almost fifteen years of dating, Pankit Thakkar announced their separation through an interview. He quoted,
I am waiting for the pandemic to end so that I can file for divorce. We have been living separately since 2015 and now both of us find ourselves in a better place and happy situation in life. We still respect each other and things are very clear between us. We have mutually decided to remain responsible towards our son. And I have no objection to his living with his mother. I lost my mother when I was very young and I understand how important a mother is in a child’s life. We are filing our divorce by mutual consent.
he adds,
I always respect him for who he is. But sometimes things are not in our hands. We tried our best to stay together but we failed and finally we found peace in living apart. I fell in love with her and married her going against my family because she was eight years older than me and I was just 21 at that time. I was at the peak of my career and I believed that this was the right time when God was giving me everything I wanted.
Pankit Thakkar with his ex-wife
There is not much information about Pankit Thakkar’s son.
Pankit Thakkar with his ex-wife and son
relationships/affairs
Reportedly, it was rumored that Pankit Thakkar was dating an Indian television actress Vahbiz Dorabjee. It was also speculated that the reason behind Vahbiz’s divorce from her ex-husband Vivian Dsena was her relationship with Pankit. However, Pankit’s wife Prachi Thakkar has denied reports of her husband dating Vahbiz Dorabji. He quoted,
My husband has no role in the divorce of Vahbiz-Vivian. I know my man and if he had eyes for another woman, our marriage would not have lasted 17 years. I don’t want to comment on Vahbiz, but reading such stories is really disturbing. We both are trying to work on our marriage by keeping these baseless rumors aside.
Pankit Thakkar with Vahbiz Dorabji
livelihood
acting
In 2001, Pankit Thakkar debuted with the popular Hindi TV serial ‘Kabhi Sautan Kabhi Saheli’, in which he played the role of Harsh. He talked about the television show and its director Ekta Kapoor during an interview. He quoted,
Whatever I am today, I am because Ekta Kapoor noticed me and gave me a chance to start my career as a hero, and I hope to work with Ekta in one of her shows in the coming future. Will do. In all the roles I have played so far, I have been able to garner praise and appreciation as an actor, and I am grateful to all the producers I have worked with who have given me diverse roles and have enjoyed playing them. Have trusted my abilities to. ,
Pankit Thakkar in the television show Kabhi Sautan Kabhi Saheli (2001)
Some of her other Hindi TV shows are Tu Kahe Agar (2002), Tum Bin Jaoon Kahaan (2003), Special Squad (2004), Kumkum – Ek Pyaara Sa Bandhan (2002), India Calling (2005), and Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant ( 2016). During an interview he shared his experience of playing different characters in television shows. He said,
By the grace of God, the audience has liked the way the story has progressed and the journey of my character. I have got amazing response to the show, usually people are labeled as a romantic actor, or an intense actor or a soft guy or a macho guy. Fortunately, I have been able to break that barrier and have played all roles on television, romance, comedy, action in a career spanning 20 years.
Pankit Thakkar in Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant (2016)
He then appeared as lead character in some television shows including Dil Mil Gaye (2007), Dharampatni (2011), and Aapki Nazaron Ne Samjha (2021). In an interview, while talking about his character in Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha, he said,
Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha, I have a writer-supported role in the show and my character is a very integral part of the story. The show is high concept and not the kind of story you often see on Indian television. I am glad that producers Sonali and Aamir Jaffer have chosen me for this special role, and I can’t thank them enough.”
Pankit Thakkar in the television show Aapki Nazaron Ne Samjha (2021)
entrepreneur
In 2017, Pankit Thakkar established his own production company known as Thakkar Multimedia Group.
Facts/General Knowledge
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- Pankit Thakkar said in an interview that his year of birth has been misrepresented on the internet. He quoted,
I don’t understand who gave this wrong description and I don’t know how to get it out. Due to incorrect birth years available online, people probably think I am 59 years old when I am 41 years old! I don’t know why no one checks facts with actors before putting things online.
he adds,
People who have known me for many years know my age and I don’t need to explain it to them. But there are many young producers and casting agents who have entered the industry and when they search online, they see this description and they want to give me grandfather roles. There may be other people who don’t contact me even after searching about me online because they think I wouldn’t fit into their role.
- He has a tattoo on his right hand that reads ‘One Man Army’.
Pankit Thakkar’s tattoo
- Pankit Thakkar likes to drink alcohol sometimes. In an interview he said,
This Valentine’s Day, I plan on taking a beautiful bath, cooking myself my favorite meal, having a nice bottle of wine, and lighting candles on the table while reading my book. To reaffirm that I love myself and that my well-being is now my priority. I’m not in a relationship and that’s okay
- In an interview, Pankit had revealed that he was struggling with depression due to his overweight. He said,
The depression I felt during my rough years was hard to overcome, and for me, my weight and my sadness were very much intertwined. If someone had asked me if I would change five years of my life to be thinner, I probably would have said yes. I probably would have given up even more years than that. I would have done almost anything so I could join the people who take pills (tried it), exercise freaks (bought everything), go on crazy diets (been there) and do whatever else in the hopes that It may work for them. ,
- Pankit is fond of gym.
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