Pearl V Puri (born 10 July 1989) is an Indian television actor. He is best known for playing Mahir Sehgal in Naagin 3 and Raghbir Malhotra in Bepanah Pyaar. He made his Hindi film debut in the 2023 film Yaariyan 2.
Early life Pearl V Puri was born on 10 July 1989 in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, into a Punjabi Khatri family to Vipin Puri and Pummy Puri. He has an elder sister Reet Vohra aka Quety Puri. Puri started his schooling at Maharishi Vidya Mandir Public School, Chhindwara. After a few years his family moved to Agra, Uttar Pradesh where he was enrolled at Raghendra Swarup Public School.
His father wanted him to join their family business but his mother supported his decision of becoming an actor. He began his career as a model and appeared in several commercials for various brands like Maruti Ritz, Fair One Cream, Pizza Hut.
Puri's father died in October 2020 following a heart attack.
Personal life Puri was in a 9 year-long relationship with a girl from Agra when he was in 10th standard. However the couple broke up after he left home to pursue his acting career.
Career 2013–2017: Initial struggles Puri made his acting debut on television as Ajay Tiwari in Dil Ki Nazar Se Khoobsurat (2013) on Sony TV. Following a cameo in Colors TV's Rangrasiya, he bagged his first leading role in the musical romantic drama Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil on Star Plus opposite Asmita Sood as Abeer Malhotra, a successful charming rockstar. Although the show ran for just 5 months, he gained recognition for his role as Abeer that earned him a Best Fresh New Face (Male) nomination at Indian Telly Awards. The show first aired on TV and later on Hotstar.
In 2016, Puri starred as Satyendra Sharma opposite Hiba Nawab in Swastik Pictures' Meri Saasu Maa on Zee TV. He next appeared as Arjun Shastri in Yash A Patnaik's fantasy TV series Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha (2016–2017) on Life OK.
2018–2021: Rise to prominence From 2018 to 2019, Puri had his breakthrough role in the starring role of Mahir Sehgal / Mihir Sippi in Ekta Kapoor's notable supernatural TV series Naagin 3 alongside Surbhi Jyoti, which earned him a household name. He won the Best Actor Male (Critics) category at Gold Awards and received nominations for Best Actor Male (Popular) and Best Onscreen Jodi (Popular) at Indian Telly Awards.
In 2019, Puri ventured into discography with Peerh Meri co-starring Anita Hassanandani. He participated in Khatra Khatra Khatra and the fifth season of Kitchen Champion on Colors TV. He also appeared in the fourth season of Box Cricket League.
Puri next reteamed with Ekta Kapoor for the romantic mystery thriller Bepanah Pyaar (2019–2020) on Colors TV, playing Raghbir Malhotra alongside Aparna Dixit and Ishita Dutta. In 2020, he appeared in the music videos Teri Aankhon Mein and Teri Aankhon Mein Dance Cover.Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: In late-2020, he was roped in opposite Nikki Sharma in Zee TV's Brahmarakshas 2, marking a hat-trick of his collaborations with Kapoor. However, the show culminated within five months due to low viewership.
2022–present: Film debut In 2023, Puri made his Bollywood debut with the film Yaariyan 2 co-starring Divya Khosla Kumar and Meezaan Jafri. However the film was a box office failure.
In the media In 2018, Puri was ranked first in Times of Indias Most Desirable Men on TV List.
Filmography Year Title Role Language Notes Ref. 2023 Yaariyan 2 Bajrang Das Khatri Hindi Bollywood Debut
Television Year Title Role Ref. 2013 Dil Ki Nazar Se Khoobsurat Ajay Tiwari 2014 Rangrasiya Samir 2015 Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil Abeer Malhotra 2016 Meri Saasu Maa Satyendra Sharma 2016–2017 Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha Arjun Shastri 2017 Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? 3 Sushant 2018–2019 Naagin 3 Mahir Sehgal/Mihir Sippi 2019 Kitchen Champion 5 Contestant Khatra Khatra Khatra Box Cricket League 4 2019–2020 Bepanah Pyaar Raghbir Malhotra 2020–2021 Brahmarakshas 2 - Jaag Utha Shaitaan Angad Mehra 2022 Naagin: Basant Panchami Special Mihir Sippi
Special appearances Year Title Notes Ref. 2015 Nach Baliye 7 Abeer Yeh Hai Mohabbatein Saath Nibhaana Saathiya Diya Aur Baati Hum Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Dosti... Yaariyan... Manmarziyan 2016 Kumkum Bhagya Satyendra Jamai Raja Sarojini - Ek Nayi Pehal 2017 Kalash - Ek Vishwaas Arjun 2018 Bigg Boss 12 Mahir 2019 Rising Star 3 Himself 2019 Dance Deewane 2 MTV Ace of Space 2 2020 Choti Sarrdaarni Raghbir Bahu Begum Bigg Boss 13
Music videos Year Title Singer(s)Ref.2019 Peerh MeriHimself2020 Teri Aankhon Mein Darshan Raval, Neha Kakkar2022Chaha Hai TujhkoSanjeev RathodHora NuHimself, Sara Gurpal2023AllahHimself
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Show Result Ref.2016Indian Telly AwardsBest Fresh New Face (Male)Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil2019High Rated Show (Popular)Naagin 3Best Onscreen Jodi (Popular)(With Surbhi Jyoti)Gold AwardsBest Actor Male (Critics)2020Gold Glam and Style AwardsStylish Actor (Male) – TV
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