Name- Pulkit Samrat
Date of Birth- 29 December 1983
Age- 38 years (as in 2021)
Religion- Hinduism
Nationality- Indian
Mother- Deepa Samrat
Father- Sunil Samrat
Sister– N/A
Brother- Ullas Samrat
Marital Status/Marriage- Unmarried
Wife- N/A
Son- N/A
Daughter- N/A
Height- 5’8 approx.
Net Worth- $2Million approx.
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Pulkit Samrat Biography
The actor who made his mark in the television industry and then moved to silver screen with the dream of becoming a big star. He is none other than Pulkit Samrat. From starting his journey as Lakshya Virani from Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi to doing the main lead roles on big screen, he have achieved a lot in his career. He proved that when you have dedication to achieve something and you work for it, you can achieve it easily. The actor have made his place in the industry and is here to stay.
Here we’ve shared a detailed Pulkit Samrat biography, love story, family details, career, facts and more things related to him for his fans. So without any delay lets’ start!
Who is Pulkit Samrat?
Pulkit Samrat is an Indian film and television actor and a model who is known for his work in mainstream Hindi industry. He made his big screen debut with movie Bittoo Boss but shot to fame for his role as “Honey” from hit movie Fukrey. He moved to Mumbai in 2005 with a dream of becoming an actor. Just like many newcomers, he also had his own shares of struggle. He came with the intention to make his name in the industry and that is why he never said no to whatever opportunity came in front of him. From working in a popular saas bahu saga to taking the big decision of leaving it in only 1 year to make his career on big screen, he never feared to take risk. Slowly and steadily, he made his way on the silver screen and have made his place here in the industry.
Pulkit Samrat Family
He was born in Delhi, India into a middle class Punjabi family. His father name is Sunil Samrat and mother name is Deepa Samrat. He has a brother named Ullas Samrat. He shares close bond with his family and often shares lovely pictures with them on his social media account.
Pulkit Samrat Wife
He was married to TV producer Shweta Rohira. They started dating when he was just a television star. The two of them were very madly in love and stuck by each other during thick and thin. They were so serious for their relationship that after dating for quite a long time, the two took their relationship to next level and tied the knot on 3rd November 2014. But things changed within a year of their marriage and they decided to part their ways. This came as a shock to everyone as the couple did not even celebrate their first anniversary. Initially, Shweta blamed Pulkit’s family for their separation.
He then dated his co-star Yami Gautam for about 2 years. They met each other on the sets of their movie Sanam Re and fell in love with each other. Though after dating for a while, they decided to part their ways.
Pulkit Samrat Girlfriend
He is dating actress Kriti Kharbanda. They have worked together in movies Veeray Ki Wedding and Pagalpanti. Started with being co-stars to good friends to lovers, the couple have enjoyed every phase with each other. They often share their cute romantic pictures on social media giving major couple goals to everyone out there. Even their families have approved of their relationship and they are living together in Mumbai with their handsome pooch. The marriage is still not on the cards for them as they are focusing more on their careers at this point of time.
Pulkit Samrat Career
In 2005, he moved to Mumbai and made his television debut with popular serial “Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi” as Lakshya Virani. Though he quit the show after 1 year to move to big screen.
In the year 2011, he appeared in Vaibhavi Merchant’s musical theatrical Taj Express as the main lead. Then finally in 2012, he made his big screen debut with movie Bitto Boss. The movie didn’t do good business at the box office but he got much appreciation for his role in the movie.
It was 2013 when he got his career’s turning role with movie Fukrey, produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. The movie was loved by the audience and his role too, was well accepted by critics & everyone. There is no looking back for him since then.
Since then, he worked in number of movies including Jai Ho, O Teri, Dolly Ki Doli, Sanam Re, Fukrey Returns, among many others. With his hard work and dedication for acting career, he successfully cemented his place in the industry.
Facts About Pulkit Samrat
Have a look at some of the lesser known facts about him:
- Apart from acting, he is also into levitation, mind reading & cards.
- He made his acting debut with television serial Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Lakshya Virani. His performance in the show was appreciated and he won The Indian Telly Award & Favorite Naya Sadasya at Star Parivaar Awards.
- Before Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, he was offered Goswami’s Sixxer but the serial got shelved due to some reasons.
- After he signed the serial Sixxer, he was offered a show named Pyaar Ke Do Naam Ek Radha Ek Shyaam but since he was bound by a contract with Goswami, he had to turn down that offer.
- Later when he quit Balaji Telefilms serial, another new actor named Yash Pandit replaced him in the show.
- In the year 2011, he appeared as lead in popular choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant’s musical theatrical titled Taj Express.
- Before taking acting as a full time passion, he used to walk the ramp as a model and had signed up with agency Elite Model Management.
- After making a good name on the small screen, he then moved to big screen to spread his charm with Bollywood movie Bittoo Boss in 2012. Though the movie failed to impress the audience but his work was appreciated by many.
- He desires to work with filmmakers Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ram Gopal Varma.
- He considers actor Salman Khan and Ronit Roy as his mentor. Smrity Irani as his inspiration.
- To sharpen and learn more about acting techniques, he went to popular Kishore Namit Kapoor’s acting school.
Final Words
The young, high-spirted actor who has worked in small screen before becoming an amazing actor on the silver screen, Pulkit Samrat. He has done some good works in movies and have made a huge followers base from around the world.
