Harshad Chopda (born 17 May 1983) is an Indian actor known for his performances on Hindi television. His work has earned him seven Indian Television Academy Awards, six of which are Best Actor Popular, in addition to three Indian Telly Awards and two Asian Viewers Television Awards. Chopda is also one of the highest paid and most awarded actors in Indian television history.
He made his acting debut in 2006 with the drama show Mamta and went onto feature in shows like Left Right Left and Amber Dhara. He received wider reach for his portrayal of Prem Juneja in Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil and Anurag Ganguly in Tere Liye. Chopda expanded his work profile by essaying Mohan Gala in Dharampatni , Raghavendra "Raghav" Pratap Singh in Saubhagyavati Bhava and Sahir Azeem Chaudhary in Humsafars. He then established himself as a successful leading actor by playing Captain Aditya Hooda in Bepannah followed by Dr. Abhimanyu Birla in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Rishabh Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4.
Early life and education Chopda was born on 17 May 1983 in Gondia, Maharashtra. His Marwari family has roots in the city of Balotra, which is located in the Barmer district of Rajasthan. He finished his school education from Rabindranath Tagore School. Chopda then graduated in computer engineering from PES Modern College of Engineering, Pune.
Career Debut and breakthrough (2006–2017) Chopda started his television career in 2006 with Zee TV's Mamta where he played Karan Srivastav. From 2006 to 2007, he essayed the role of Cadet Ali Baig in SAB TV's Left Right Left. This was followed by Sony TV's Amber Dhara where he portrayed Akshat Mehra opposite Kashmira Irani.
From 2008 to 2010, he played Prem Juneja in Star Plus's Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil opposite Additi Gupta. The show was a big success and broke records. From 2010 to 2011, Chopda essayed the role of Anurag Ganguly in Star Plus's Tere Liye opposite Anupriya Kapoor. For it, he won the Indian Television Academy Award for GR8! Face of the Year and the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor In Leading Role Male Popular.
From 2011 to 2012, he portrayed Mohan Gala in NDTV Imagine's Dharampatni opposite Aasiya Kazi. He followed it up in 2012 by playing Raghavendra Pratap "Raghav" Singh in Life OK's Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? opposite Sriti Jha. From 2014 to 2015, he was seen portraying Sahir Azeem Chaudhary in Sony TV's Humsafars opposite Shivya Pathania. He essayed the role of a frosty businessman with a past.
In 2017, Chopda made his film debut in 2016 The End where he played Rahul. The movie also co-starred Priya Banerjee, Divyendu Sharma and Kiku Sharda.
Bepannah and further success (2018–2024) In 2018, he portrayed Aditya Hooda in Colors TV's Bepannah opposite Jennifer Winget. The show made a successful debut, entering the list of top five Hindi language shows in its first week. In their review, Times of India said, "Harshad Chopda is a complete natural and plays his part effortlessly." On the other hand, India Today felt, "Harshad nails his character of Aditya with some black humour and hard-hitting one-liners." For his portrayal, he won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor Popular.
In 2020, he starred in Stebin Ben's song Juda Kar Diya opposite Erica Fernandes. Chopda was also a part of the musical series Aakhiri Mulaqaat which spanned a total of four songs opposite Smriti Kalra.
From 2021 to 2023, he played Dr. Abhimanyu Birla in Star Plus's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai opposite Pranali Rathod. In the popular and long-running family drama, his role was that of a heart surgeon. He was the lead of the third generation and won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor Popular four years in a row for it.
BALH 4 and beyond (2025–present) In 2025, Chopda portrayed Rishabh Kapoor, a businessman under an alias to get revenge for betrayal, in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4. He essayed the role opposite Shivangi Joshi. He called the series a slow-burn: delicate, and deeply human with the concept of two unlikely people; both bruised by life, carrying silent scars who find themselves entangled in a relationship that neither of them saw coming. He described his character as a mystery waiting to be solved or unsolved..In 2026, Chopda participated in Netflix based reality series Lock Upp 2: Sach Ya Saza and voluntarily walked out of the competition in the sixth week while placed 8th, rather than being eliminated.
Media image Since 2017, Chopda has been placed on The Times of Indias Most Desirable Television Men list. He was ranked 16th in 2017, 8th in 2018 and 8th in 2019. In 2018, his on-screen pairing with Jennifer Winget in Bepannah, won them the title of Times of Indias Most Favourite Onscreen Jodi. Chopda was also placed on Eastern Eyes 50 Most Sexiest Asian Men list. He was listed 19th in 2018 and 6th in 2019. In 2023, he was placed at 30th in Eastern Eyes Top 50 Asian Stars of 2023 list. In September 2023, he was reported to be one of the highest-paid actors on Hindi television.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Language Ref 2015 Bondhu Amar Joy Bengali 2017 2016 The End Rahul Hindi
Television Year Title Role Ref(s) 2006 Mamta Karan Srivastav 2006–2007 Left Right Left Cadet Ali Baig 2007 Amber Dhara Akshat Mehra 2008–2010 Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Prem Juneja 2008 Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki Arjuna 2010–2011 Tere Liye Anurag Ganguly 2011–2012 Dharampatni Mohan Gala 2012 Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? Raghavendra "Raghav" Pratap Singh 2014–2015 Humsafars Sahir Azeem Chaudhary 2018 Bepannah Captain Aditya "Adi" Hooda 2021–2023 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Dr. Abhimanyu "Abhi" Birla 2025 Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4 Rishabh Kapoor2026 Lock Upp 2: Sach Ya Saza Contestant (8th place)
Music videos Year Title Singer(s) Notes Ref(s)2020"Juda Kar Diya"Stebin Ben2021"Humsafar"Suyyash RaiMusical series: Aakhiri Mulaqaat "Pyaar Ke Saleeqe"Lakshay ChaudharyAakanksha Sharma"Ghalat"Himani Kapoor"Aakhiri Mulaqaat"Suyyash Rai
Awards and nominations
Television awards Year Award Category Work Result Ref.2008Indian Telly AwardsFan Favorite ActorKis Desh Mein Hai Meraa DilIndian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor Drama PopularGold AwardsBest Actor in a Lead Role2010Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor Drama JuryTere LiyeIndian Television Academy AwardsFace of the YearIndian Telly AwardsFan Favorite Actor2011Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor Drama PopularGold AwardsBest Actor in a Lead Role2018Gold AwardsBest Actor in a Lead RoleBepannahBest Onscreen JodiIndian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor Drama PopularAsian Viewers Television AwardsMale Actor of the Year2019Lions Gold AwardsBest Actor PopularIndian Telly AwardsFan Favorite ActorFan Favorite JodiIndian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor Drama PopularAsian Viewers Television AwardsMale Actor of the Year2021Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor Drama PopularYeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai2022Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor Drama Popular2023Iconic Gold AwardsBest Actor Television PopularIndian Telly AwardsFan Favorite ActorFan Favorite JodiIndian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor Drama PopularBest Actor Drama Jury2024Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons AwardsBest Actor TV MaleIndian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor Drama Popular2025Lions Gold AwardsBest Actor PopularBade Achhe Lagte Hain 4Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor Drama Popular
Other awards Year Award Category Result Ref.2019Gold Glam and Style AwardsMost Fit ActorMost Stylish ActorTV Personality of the Year Male2020Fitness Icon MaleHotstepper MaleStyle Icon Male
See also List of Indian television actors List of Hindi television actors
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