Anas Rashid (born 31 August 1980/81) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television. He is known for portraying Prithviraj Chauhan in the historical drama Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan (2006–09) and later as Sooraj Rathi in the soap opera Diya Aur Baati Hum (2011–16), which ranked among the highest-rated Indian television series.
Early life Rashid was born on 31 August 1980 or 1981 in Malerkotla into a Muslim family. He has two brothers and two sisters. Rashid did his schooling from an Urdu Medium School and has done his post-graduation in psychology. He is a polyglot who fluents in Urdu, Punjabi, Arabic and Persian languages. Rashid is a well trained singer and also won the title of Mr. Punjab in 2004.
Career
Rashid made his screen debut with the Star Plus drama Kahiin To Hoga as Kartik Ahluwalia. He went on to feature in a supporting role in the drama Aise Karo Naa Vidaa. However, Rashid's breakthrough role was the portrayal of Prithviraj Chauhan, in the historical drama Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan on Star Plus, which made him a household name in India. Anas worked as the male lead in Diya Aur Baati Hum, where he portrayed the role of Sooraj Rathi. Rashid also marked his singing debut during his time in the series as well. Diya Aur Baati Hum ranked among the highest-rated Indian television serials. Rashid's performance in the series earned him wide recognition as well as several accolades. In 2018, he made his feature film debut in the Punjabi film Nankana starring Gurdas Maan.
Personal life Rashid married Heena Iqbal, a corporate professional from Chandigarh, on 10 September 2017. They have a daughter named Aayat Anas Rashid (born 11 February 2019), and a son named Khabib Anas Rashid (born 16 December 2020).
Filmography Television Year(s) Show Role Notes Ref 2006–2007 Kahiin To Hoga Kartik Ahluwalia Soap opera Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa Karan Sehgal Television series 2007–2009 Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan Prithviraj Chauhan / Surya Indian historical drama; also main role 2010 Aise Karo Naa Vidaa Prince Yashwardha Television series; also main role 2011–2016 Diya Aur Baati Hum Sooraj Rathi Television soap opera; also main role 2017 Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji Guest appearance
Film Year FilmRoleNotes 2018 NankanaHimselfPunjabi movie; also main role
Awards and nominations
Indian Telly Awards Year Category Nominated work Result2012Best Actor in a lead RoleDiya Aur Baati Hum Best Onscreen Couple (with Deepika Singh) 2013Best Actor in a lead Role Best Onscreen Couple (with Deepika Singh) 2014Best Actor in a lead Role 2015 Best Onscreen Couple (with Deepika Singh)
Lion Gold Awards Year Category Nominated work Result 2012 Best Onscreen Couple (with Deepika Singh) Diya Aur Baati Hum
Indian Television Academy Awards Year Category Nominated work Result2012Best Actor - JuryDiya Aur Baati Hum 2013Best Actor - Drama 2014Best Drama Actor Desh Ka Sitara – Best Actor (Popular)
Zee Gold Awards +YearCategoryNominated workResult2012Best Actor In A Lead Role (Male)Diya Aur Baati Hum Best Celebrity Jodi (with Deepika Singh)
Others accomplishments Awarded by UP Government Year Category Recipient Result 2015 Achievement in Acting Profession Anas Rashid
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