Avinesh Rekhi facts for kids

Avinesh Rekhi is a well-known Indian actor who stars in television shows. He is famous for his roles in popular series like Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji, and Choti Sarrdaarni. He has been acting since 2008 and has become a familiar face on Indian TV.

About Avinesh Rekhi

Early Life and Family

Avinesh Rekhi married his girlfriend, Raisa, on December 29, 2010. They had been together for eight years before getting married. Avinesh and Raisa are proud parents to two children, a son and a daughter.

Starting His Acting Journey

Avinesh Rekhi began his acting career in films. His first small role was in the 2008 movie Ru Ba Ru. He also appeared in the 2009 film Dil Bole Hadippa!. These early roles helped him gain experience in the acting world.

Television Roles

First TV Shows

Avinesh Rekhi's first big break on television came in 2012. He played the main character, Kabir Jaiswal, in the suspense show Chhal — Sheh Aur Maat on Colors TV.

In 2013, he took on the role of Sultan Kundra in another Colors TV show, Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon. From 2013 to 2014, he also played Neeraj Sachdeva in the show Main Naa Bhoolungi.

Historical and Episodic Roles

In 2015, Avinesh Rekhi got to play a very important historical character. He acted as the Mughal emperor Akbar in the show Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap on Sony Entertainment Television. This was a historical drama that showed a different side of his acting skills.

He also appeared in an episode of the show Darr Sabko Lagta Hai in 2016. This was a short role in a suspense series.

Major Breakthroughs

Avinesh Rekhi's career really took off with the show Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji. This show started in April 2017 on Star Plus. He played the main character, Uma Shankar Toshniwal, alongside actress Rhea Sharma. This role made him very popular.

From July 2019 to July 2021, Avinesh Rekhi starred in another hit show called Choti Sarrdaarni on Colors TV. He played Sarabjit Singh Gill, a lead role, with Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia. This show was also a big success and made him a household name.

More recently, he has continued to take on lead roles in shows like Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na (2021-2022), Ikk Kudi Punjab Di (2023-2024), and Udaariyaan (2024).

Filmography

Films

• Ru Ba Ru (2008)
• Dil Bole Hadippa! (2009)

Television Shows

• Chhal — Sheh Aur Maat (2012) as Kabir Jaiswal
• Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon (2013) as Sultan Kundra
• Main Naa Bhoolungi (2013–2014) as Neeraj Sachdev
• Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap (2015) as Akbar
• Darr Sabko Lagta Hai (2016) as Akash Kumar
• Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji (2017–2018) as Umashankar Toshniwal
• Choti Sarrdaarni (2019–2021) as Sarabjeet Singh Gill
• Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na (2021–2022) as Devraj Singh Rathore / Dakshraj Singh Rathore
• Ikk Kudi Punjab Di (2023–2024) as Ranjha Singh Atwal
• Udaariyaan (2024) as Sarabjeet Singh Aulakh