Gurfateh Singh Pirzada (born October 29, 1996) is a Hindi film and web series actor from India.
Gurfateh Pirzada — Key Facts & Archival Overview
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Gurfateh Singh Pirzada (born October 29, 1996) is a Hindi film and web series actor from India. In 2018, he made his acting debut with Friends in Law. Pirzada has since appeared in the films Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele (2019) and Guilty (Netflix) (2020). He was seen in the teen drama Netflix series Class in 2023.
Childhood and family
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Pirzada was born in a Sikh family on October 29, 1996, in Chandigarh, India, to an agriculturist and realtor father Gurlal Pirzada and a housewife mother Paramjit Kaur Pirzada. Mehreen Pirzada, his sister, is also an actress.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Friends in Law | Aakash |
| 2019 | Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele | Akshay Mittal |
| 2020 | Guilty | Vijay Pratap Singh |
| 2022 | Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva | Sher |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Class | Neeraj Kumar Valmiki |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mehendi | Dhvani Bhanushali, Vishal Dadlani |
| 2023 | Bairiya | Arijit Singh |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Supporting Actor: Web Original Film | Guilty | Nominated |
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Fateh |
| Profession(s) | Actor & Model |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters-185 cm in meters- 1.85 m in feet & inches- 6’ 1” |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Short Film: Bewajah (2017) Feature and Web Film: Guilty (2020) as 'Vijay' |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 29 October 1996 (Tuesday) |
| Age (as in 2022) | 26 Years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Delhi, India |
| School | Pathways World School Aravali, Gurugram with an International Baccalaureate Diploma |
| College/University | • Shobit University, Meerut • The Jeff Goldberg Studio, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | • Graduation from Shobit University, Meerut • Diploma in Method Acting from The Jeff Goldberg Studio, Mumbai |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Reading, and Playing Sports |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Gurlal Pirzada (Agriculturist) Mother- Paramjit Kaur Pirzada |
| Siblings | Sister- Mehreen Kaur Pirzada |
| Favourite Things | |
| Cuisine | Italian, Indian |
| Model | Jhatalekha Malhotra |
| Web Series | Narcos |
| Film(s) | Into the Wild (2007), 2 States (2014), Ramleela (2013) |
| Book(s) | “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Gurfateh Singh Pirzada
- Initially, he wanted to become a cricketer. During his school days, he was even a district-level cricket player.
- After a few years of self-introspection, at the age of 17, he decided to become an actor.
- At the age of 17, he began his career as a model, making his appearance in various advertisements and ramp shows.
- In 2014, he moved to Mumbai and participated in the beauty pageant, Mr India.
- He is set to make his Bollywood debut with the film “Brahmastra” (2020) starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt.
