Abrar Qazi (born 3 August 1992) is an Indian television actor. He is best known for portraying Raghu Jadhav in Gathbandhan, Rudraksh Khurana and Samrat Chaudhary in Yeh Hai Chahatein, Rajvansh Malhotra in Kumkum Bhagya and Udayveer Jindal in Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad.
Early life Abrar Qazi was born on 3 August 1992 in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. He completed his schooling from Tyndale Biscoe School, Srinagar. Qazi graduated with a Bachelor in Business Administration degree from Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar and also holds a degree in Master of Arts in Journalism.
Abrar Qazi in his early days used to make films based on social issues with the help of his friends. During college days he would often copy the style of Shahrukh Khan and his classmates would call him by that name. He also worked as a Graphic Designer in a private company in his hometown but left the job in very less time to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.
Career Qazi made his film debut in 2018 with the role of Zaid in Laila Majnu, written by Imtiaz Ali and directed by Sajid Ali. In 2019, he appeared in the Amazon Prime Video spy thriller The Family Man as Kareem Bhat.
In January 2019, Qazi made his television debut in Gathbandhan on Colors TV, playing Raghu Jadhav, a gangster from Dombivli who falls in love with a police officer, played by Shruti Sharma. Following the show's end in November 2019, he was cast as rockstar Rudraksh Khurana in Yeh Hai Chahatein on StarPlus, opposite Sargun Kaur Luthra. He later portrayed Samrat Chaudhary in the same series until 2023. Show proved to be a turning point in his career, his performance and on-screen chemistry with Luthra were well-received, contributing to the show's popularity. In addition to television, he featured with Luthra in several advertisements between 2021 and 2022, including campaigns for Jeevansathi.com and Bru coffee.
In October 2023, Qazi joined Zee TV's Kumkum Bhagya following a 20-year narrative leap, portraying Rajvansh "RV" Malhotra opposite Rachi Sharma. He remained with the series until early 2025. In June 2025, Qazi began portraying Udayveer "UV" Jindal in Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad on StarPlus, opposite Afia Tayebali. The series is a Hindi adaptation of the Bengali drama Kothha and is produced by Prosenjit Chatterjee. The show ended in September 2025 following low TRPs.
Since June 2026, he is playing Sanjay in Zee TV's Tu Hi Re Dil Mein.
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Ref2018Laila MajnuZaid
Television Year Title Role Notes Ref 2019 Gathbandhan Raghu Jadhav Lead Role 2019–2022 Yeh Hai Chahatein Rudraksh "Rudra" Khurana 2022–2023 Samrat "Sam" Chaudhary2021Bhuvan GargCameo Role 2022 Ravivaar With Star Parivaar Contestant 2023–2025 Kumkum Bhagya Rajvansh "RV" Malhotra Lead Role 2025 Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad Udayveer "UV" Jindal2026-presentTu Hi Re Dil MeinSanjay Patel
Web series Year Title Role Ref.2019The Family ManKareem Bhat
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Show Result Ref.2019Gold AwardsBest Debut Male GathbandhanIndian Telly AwardsFresh New Face – Male2022Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor MaleYeh Hai Chahatein 2025 Indian Telly Awards Fan Favorite Star - Zee TV Kumkum Bhagya Fan Favorite Jodi (with Rachi Sharma)
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