Ritvik Sahore (born 14 September 2000) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi films and web shows. He made his acting debut with Ferrari Ki Sawaari (2012), for which he received Screen Award for Best Child Artist nomination. Sahore is best known for his portrayal of Omkar Singh Phogat in Dangal (2016), Aakash in Laakhon Mein Ek (2017), Kunal Marathe in Indori Ishq (2021) and Rajat Bakshi in Flames (2018).
Sahore's other notable work include the film, Gauru: Journey of Courage (2018) and the web series, Escaype Live and Ishq Express both (2022).
Early life Ritvik Sahore was born on 14 September 2000 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and grew up in the Goregaon area of the city. His parents are Rajesh Sahore and Monica Sahore. He is from a middle-class family from Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Career Sahore made his acting debut with Ferrari Ki Sawaari in 2012. He portrayed Sharman Joshi's son in the film. Times of India stated, "Young Ritvik, like a true captain, holds the team together. This little stock of talent is so natural and expressive, he’ll bowl you over." He next portrayed Omkar Singh Phogat, Aparshakti Khurana's younger version in the 2016 film Dangal, which is the highest grossing Indian film.
He did a cameo role of Atul Nadar in the TV series The Good Karma Hospital. The same year, he made his web debut with Laakhon Mein Ek, portraying Akash in the first season of the series. Praising his performance, Mid Day wrote, "Sahore is a treat to watch as he depicts the frustration of a youngster who is a victim of insurmountable expectations."
2018 marked a turning point in Sahore's career. He portrayed the lead in the award-winning film, Gauru: Journey of Courage. He received wide attention with his portrayal of Rajat Bakshi in Flames opposite Tanya Maniktala. The first season released in 2018, second season in 2019. He received praises for his performance. The series renewed for a third season in 2022.
In 2018, he too starred as Ishaan in Awkward Conversations with Parents, opposite Ahsaas Channa. In 2019, he appeared in the short film To Remember Me By. While In 2020, he starred in Awkward Conversations with Girlfriend, a sequel to Awkward Conversations with Parents, opposite Rashmi Agdekar and in the short film, The Twist opposite Gayatri Salkar.
In 2021, Sahore received praises for his portrayal of Kunal Marathe opposite Vedika Bhandari in Indori Ishq. Times of India praised his performance and mentioned, "Sahore's portrayal of a happy-go-lucky man Kunal, is captivating, making the viewers love his character. Kunal’s transformation from a sweet romantic boy to a brooding man, is convincing. The same year, he appeared as Young Matsya in Matsya Kaand.
Sahore had five releases in 2022. He first appeared in Campus Diaries portraying Abhilash. He next portrayed Sachin in Bro-Founders, a mini-series. Sahore then portrayed Nilesh Sonawane aka Aamcha Spider in Escaype Live. News 18 wrote, "Ritvik Sahore as Aamcha Spider, is effortless". Sahore next portrayed Aarav Agarwal opposite Gayatri Bhhardwaj in Ishq Express. Times of India noted, "Both Ritvik Sahore and Gayatri Bhardwaj give delightful performances. Ritvik is convincing as a small-town lad who is unsure of what he wants to do with his life". He then portrayed Finolex founder Pralhad P. Chhabria in the award winning short film, Pralhad.
In June 2023, he was seen in Manish Tiwary's Chidiakhana alongside Avneet Kaur.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes Ref.2012Ferrari Ki SawaariKayoze "Kayo" Rustom Deboo2016DangalTeenage Omkar Singh Phogat2018Gauru: Journey of CourageGauru2019To Remember Me ByAnand SehgalShort film2020The TwistShlok2022PralhadPralhad P. Chhabria2023ChidiakhanaSooraj
Television Year Title Role Notes Ref.2017The Good Karma HospitalAtul NadarSeason 1; English series
Web series Year Title Role Notes Ref.2017Laakhon Mein EkAakashSeason 12018-2023FlamesRajat "Rajjo" Bakshi4 seasons2018Awkward Conversations with ParentsIshaan 2 seasons2020Awkward Conversations with GirlfriendIshaan Best FriendsNikhil2021Indori IshqKunal MaratheMatsya KaandYoung Matsya 2022Campus DiariesAbhilashEscaype LiveNilesh Sonawane / Aamcha SpiderBro-FoundersSachinIshq ExpressAarav Agarwal 2023–presentHighway LoveKartik2024–presentJamnapaarShanky Bansal
Music video appearances Year Title Singer Ref.2019"Let's Crack It - Student Anthem"Naezy, Dub Sharma2020"Yeh Saari Baat"Rochak Kohli
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.2013Screen AwardsBest Child ArtistFerrari Ki Sawaari2017China International Children's Film FestivalBest PerformanceGauru: Journey of Courage2018IReel AwardsBest Actor (Drama)Laakhon Mein Ek2020Mumbai International Film FestivalBest ActorTo Remember Me By202221st Indian Television Academy AwardsPopular Actor – OTTIndori Ishq22nd Indian Television Academy AwardsCampus DiariesEscaype Live2024Filmfare OTT AwardsBest Actor in a Series (Male): DramaJamnapaar
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