Aditya Pancholi is a popular Indian actor known for his roles in Hindi films. He is a versatile actor who has appeared in a variety of roles, ranging from negative to comic. He has also been a part of many controversies throughout his career. Let’s take a closer look at his life and career.
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Early Life and Education
Aditya Pancholi was born as Nirmal Pancholi on January 4, 1965, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He was raised in a family with a film background as his father, Rajan Pancholi, was a filmmaker. Aditya attended St. Joseph’s High School in Juhu, Mumbai, but information about his college education is not known.
Career
He made his acting debut in the film “Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha” in 1986. Since then, he has appeared in over 100 Hindi films, including “Kabzaa,” “Saathi,” “Aatish: Feel the Fire,” “Yes Boss,” and “Musafir,” to name a few. He has also acted in a few Telugu and Tamil films.
Physical Appearance
Aditya Pancholi stands tall at 6’3″ with a weight of 74 kg. He has a fit and lean physique, with a chest measuring 42 inches, waist measuring 36 inches, and biceps measuring 15 inches. He has grey eyes and black hair.
Personal Life
Aditya Pancholi is married to actress Zarina Wahab, and they have two children, a daughter named Sana and a son named Sooraj, who is also an actor. He has been linked to many actresses throughout his career, including Pooja Bedi and Kangana Ranaut.
Controversies
Aditya Pancholi has been involved in many controversies throughout his career. Some of the notable controversies include:
- Assaulting a bouncer of Sea Princess Hotel’s night club after he asked the DJ to play Bollywood numbers instead of English songs.
- Having a noisy argument with an airline crew member after the pilot said that due to bad weather, it will be difficult to land the destination of the flight, Goa.
- Having a couple of fights with his neighbors, which were recorded in CCTV footage.
- Actress Pooja Bedi accusing him of raping his 15-year-old maid.
- Slapping co-star Vije Bhatia on the sets of “Lakhon Hain Yahan Dilwale.”
Favourite Things
Aditya Pancholi’s favorite food is South Indian food.
Net Worth
Aditya Pancholi’s net worth is estimated to be around 20 crore INR.
Lesser Known Facts
- Aditya Pancholi smokes and drinks alcohol.
- Dev Anand had initially desired to cast cricketer Imran Khan for Aditya Pancholi’s role in “Aawal Number.”
- He met his wife Zarina Wahab on the sets of “Kalank Ka Tika.”
- He has a reputation for being an angry and controversial man in real life.
- While traveling on a train, a director was impressed with his personality and signed him for six video films.
- Despite being married, he dated actress Kangana Ranaut when she was new in Bollywood.
- Among all of his films, “Saathi” is considered to be his best ever.
- He is skilled in martial arts and dancing.
Conclusion
Aditya Pancholi is a talented actor who has appeared in many Hindi films. He has been a part of many controversies throughout his career, but he continues to remain a popular figure in the industry.
