Gurmeet Choudhary (born 22 February 1984) is an Indian actor and martial artist and born in Bhagalpur, Bihar. He is known for his portrayal of Rama in Ramayan, Maan Singh Khurana in Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi, and Yash Suraj Pratap Scindia in Punar Vivaah - Zindagi Milegi Dobara.
In 2012, Choudhary participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 and emerged as the winner. He also participated in Nach Baliye 6 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 and emerged as the 1st runner-up in both. He made his film debut with Fox Studio's psychological thriller and horror Khamoshiyan.
Early life and background Choudhary was born in Jairampur village in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The Gurmeet Choudhary Foundation launched a post-Covid specialised care centre at his hometown. His elder brother is a general physician in his hometown.
Personal life
On 15 February 2011, Choudhary married actress Debina Bonnerjee. On 4 October 2021, they married again.
On 3 April 2022, they had their first child, a girl, named Lianna Choudhary. On 11 November 2022, they had their second child, another girl, named Divisha Choudhary.
Career Choudhary first gained prominence through his portrayal of Rama in the 2009 television series Ramayan, opposite Debina Bonnerjee who played the role of Sita. Choudhary participated in the reality show Pati Patni Aur Woh with his then fiancée, Debina Bonnerjee who also played Sita in Ramayan. After this show, he played the role of a business magnate Maan Singh Khurana in Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi alongside Drashti Dhami. He played a lead role in the show Punar Vivah as Yash Sindhia, alongside Kratika Sengar.
Choudhary participated in and won the fifth season of the popular dance contest Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa with choreographer Shampa Sonthalia. He competed in the dance contest Nach Baliye 6 alongside his wife Debina Bonnerjee, his co-star from Ramayan, whom he had married in 2011, in which he finished as the first runner up. They were choreographed by Pratik Utekar. He participated in an action reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (season 5) where he was named the first runner-up.
Choudhary's first foray into the Bollywood film industry was in 2015 when he was cast as the character of Jaidev in the psychological thriller Khamoshiyan, produced by Fox Studios India and Vishesh Films.
He is also a trained martial artist. From August 2025 to November 2025, he participated in Colors TV's reality show, Pati Patni Aur Panga along with his wife, Debina Bonnerjee.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes 2015 Khamoshiyan Jaidev Dhanrajgir Mr. X Himself Song: "Alif Se" 2016 Wajah Tum Ho Advocate Ranveer Bajaj 2017 Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana Prince Veer 2018 Paltan Capt. Prithvi Singh Dagar2021The Wife Varun
Television Year Title Role Notes2004 Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Ballu 2006 Mayavi HiranyanTamil serial 2008–2009 Ramayan Lord Ram/ Lord Vishnu 2009 Pati Patni Aur Woh Contestant 2010–2011 Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi Maan Singh Khurana 2012 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 Contestant Winner 2012–2013 Punar Vivaah - Zindagi Milegi Dobara Yash Suraj Pratap Sindhia 2013 Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati Contestant 2013–2014 Nach Baliye 6 1st runner-up 2014 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 1st runner-up 2015 I Can Do That 2nd runner-up 2016 Box Cricket League 22025Pati Patni Aur PangaContestant1st runner-up 2025–2026Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment season 3
Web series Year Title Role Notes2024Commander Karan SaxenaKaran SaxenaYeh Kaali Kaali AnkheinGuru
Special appearances Year Title RoleRef.2004Yeh Meri Life HaiGurmeet 2010 BandiniHimself 2011 Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani Chotti Bahu – Sawar Ke Rang Rachi 2016 Diya Aur Baati Hum2021Meet: Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet
Music video appearances YearTitleSinger(s)Ref.2019"Intezaar"Asees Kaur, Arijit Singh2021"Bedardi Se Pyaar Ka"Jubin Nautiyal"Barsaat Ki Dhun""Mazaa"B Praak"Dil Galti Kar Baitha Hai"Jubin Nautiyal"Ravayatein"Siddharth Hazarika2022"Dil Pe Zakhm"Jubin Nautiyal"Tumse Pyaar Karke"Tulsi Kumar, Jubin Nautiyal"Kuch Baatein"Payal Dev, Jubin Nautiyal "Teri Galliyon Se"Jubin Nautiyal2023"Tere Mere"Asees Kaur, Stebin Ben
See also
List of Indian television actors List of Indian film actors
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