Simba Nagpal (born 25 September 1996) is an Indian actor and model who predominantly works in Hindi television. He is best known for starring as Virat Singh in Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (2020–2021) and Rishabh Gujral in Naagin 6 (2022). He also participated in Bigg Boss 15 (2021).
Early life and education Nagpal was born on 25 September 1996 in Delhi, India. He completed his secondary education in Sushant School of Art and Architecture. He later completed his bachelor's in Ansal University, Gurgaon.
Career Nagpal made his first appearance in the reality show MTV Splitsvilla 11 in 2018 as a contestant and finished in 8th place. In 2019, he auditioned for another reality show, MTV Roadies, but didn't make it through the culling round. Later that same year, Nagpal made his acting debut with a leading role as Virat Singh in Colors TV's soap opera Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, opposite Jigyasa Singh.
After the show ended in 2021, he participated in Colors TV's reality show Bigg Boss 15, where he finished in 16th place. However, his instincts in the house were praised by host Salman Khan, who commented, "You're moving ahead with dignity and in a dignified way".
In 2022, Nagpal joined the Balaji Telefilms thriller supernatural franchise Naagin for its sixth season, where he portrayed Rishabh Gujral in Naagin 6 opposite Tejasswi Prakash. Initially, the show received criticism because of its storyline, however, it later won hearts, particularly for the chemistry between the lead pair, and gained better ratings. In December 2022, he quit the show after the leap.
From September 2023 to February 2024, he was seen as Jay Khurana opposite Shivangi Joshi in Sony TV's Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka.
Filmography Television Year Title RoleNotes Ref.2018Splitsvilla 11Contestant8th place 2020–2021 Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki Virat Singh 2021Bigg Boss 15Contestant16th place 2022 Naagin 6 Rishabh Gujral/Shakti Gujral Dance Deewane Juniors 1HimselfGuestSaavi Ki SavaariRishabh GujralSpecial appearance 2023–2024 Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka Jay Khurana 2025 Sajan Ji Ghar Aaye Family Kyun Sharmaye Aman Sinha
Music videos Year Title Singer Ref.2022I SwearShibani KashyapSohneaHimanshu Jain2023MurshidaArijit SinghMunda Ho Gaya PagalDev Negi2025Ishq NaiyoPrateek Gandhi
See also List of Indian television actors
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