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Abhishek Nigam
Nigam in 2019
Born	Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2017–present
Known for	Hero – Gayab Mode On Ali Baba: Ek Andaaz Andekha Pukaar – Dil Se Dil Tak
Relatives	Siddharth Nigam (brother)

Abhishek Nigam is an Indian actor who primarily works in the Hindi television industry. He is known for his roles as Veer Nanda in Hero – Gayab Mode On, Ali Baba in Ali Baba: Ek Andaaz Andekha, and Sagar Maheshwari in Pukaar – Dil Se Dil Tak. In 2019, he appeared in the historical film Panipat, portraying Vishwasrao Peshwa.

Early life

Nigam was raised in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. He has a younger brother, Siddharth Nigam, who also is an actor.

He completed his early education from DPS Public School, Allahabad. Later, he moved to Pune for higher studies and pursued a master's degree in law from New Law College. He then moved to Mumbai to pursue acting.

Career

In 2017, he made his television debut with Akbar - Rakht Se Takht Ka Safar. In the same year, he played supporting roles in Mere Sai - Shraddha Aur Saburi, Chandra Nandini, and Paramavatar Shri Krishna.

In October 2019, he launched the music label "Bon Bros Records" with his brother Siddharth Nigam. Under the label, he directed several music videos, including 'Attachment', 'Tu Mera Bhai Hai', and 'Hasdi Reya Kar'. Later, he ventured into lyric writing and music composition with the song 'Meri Hai Maa'.

In December 2019, he made his Bollywood debut with Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat. From 2020 to 2021, he portrayed the role of Veer "Hero" Nanda in SAB TV's Hero – Gayab Mode On opposite Yesha Rughani and Tunisha Sharma.

In 2023, he replaced Sheezan Khan to portray the titular role of Ali Baba in the second season of Sony SAB's Ali Baba. Later that year, he played Chirag, a nerdy character, in Amazon miniTV's anthology series Jab We Matched. Since May 2024, he is appearing in Sony TV's Pukaar – Dil Se Dil Tak, alongside Sayli Salunkhe and Anushka Merchande.

Media

In August 2022, on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence, the Ministry of Culture recognized 75 Cultural Ambassadors, among whom Nigam was selected as one.

Filmography

Films

Television

Music videos

Awards and nominations

References

1. "Siddharth Nigam joins brother Abhishek Nigam in Hero – Gayab Mode On". www.mid-day.com. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
2. "A look at Abhishek Nigam's 5 best performances". PINKVILLA. 16 January 2023. Archived from the original on 24 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
3. "Actor Abhishek Nigam 'Mostly Performs Own Stunts'". News18. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
4. Bureau, ABP News (15 May 2017). "PICS: 'Ashoka' Siddharth Nigam's 'look alike' brother Abhishek Nigam is TV's new 'Akbar'! Did you know?". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 17 August 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
5. "Abhishek Nigam excited to play teenage Krishna". Business Standard. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
6. IANS (1 June 2017). "Abhishek Nigam excited to play teenage Krishna". The Statesman. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
7. "Abhishek Nigam undergoes rigorous training for Hero Gayab Mode On". India Today. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
8. "Abhishek Nigam: Hero Gayab Mode On is a wholesome entertainer". The Indian Express. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
9. "Abhishek Nigam open up about replacing Sheezan Khan in Ali Baba: 'Comparisons are normal and inevitable'". Hindustan Times. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
10. "Abhishek Nigam reveals if taking up Alibaba transformed him as a person". PINKVILLA. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
11. "Abhishek Nigam plays nerdy guy in 'Jab We Matched'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
12. "Abhishek Nigam says Pukaar is a break for him from fantasy shows, larger-than-life characters: 'I'm trying to keep...'". DNA India. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
13. "Abhishek Nigam joins Pukaar-Dil Se Dil Tak; talks about his role". PINKVILLA. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
14. "75 young cultural ambassadors of India". Moneycontrol. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
15. "Abhishek Nigam Makes Bollywood Debut With 'Panipat'". news.abplive.com. 6 November 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
16. "Abhishek Nigam who made his TV debut with 'Akbar-Rakht se Takht ka Safar', seen in the web show 'Jab We Matched'". Outlook India. 19 February 2023.
17. Service, Tribune News. "Abhishek to play young Sai Baba". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
18. "Abhishek Nigam excited to play teenage Lord Krishna". Zee News. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
19. "Ace Of Space Season 2 Episode 72". www.voot.com. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
20. "Abhishek Nigam speaks on Hero- Gayab Mode On "Hero's character came to me naturally". Business Upturn. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
21. "Abhishek Nigam replaces Sheezan Khan as Ali Baba. Watch new promo". India Today. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
22. "Jab We Matched trailer out. Abhishek Nigam, Priyank Sharma, Jasmin Bhasin, Shivangi Joshi come together for romantic anthology". India Today. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
23. "Abhishek Nigam roped in as lead for TV show 'Pukaar Dil Se Dil Tak'". India Today. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
24. "The 22nd ITA Awards". Indian Television Academy. Retrieved 27 September 2022.

External links

• Abhishek Nigam at IMDb
• Abhishek Nigam at Bollywood Hungama

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• India
• Television

• Media from Commons
• Data from Wikidata

• 1997 births
• Living people