Anshul Trivedi is an Indian actor. His nickname is Anshul U. He started as a singer and went on to work in Indian Television serials, Bollywood, and Dhollywood films. He won the best actor award for the Gujarati film ‘Oxygen.’
Wiki/Biography
Anshul Trivedi was born on Wednesday, 2 December 1992 in Vadodara, Gujarat. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He completed his primary education in Vadodara and higher secondary in Atul, Valsad, Gujarat. He pursued a Bachelor’s in Bussiness Administration at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Then, he pursued a post-graduate diploma in Public Relations & Corporate Communication at St. Xavier’s Institute of Communications, Mumbai. He is a trained Hindustani classical singer of the Mewati Gharana.
Anshul Trivedi in his childhood
Anshul Trivedi in a school program
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′ 2″
Weight (approx.): 80 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Anshul Trivedi belongs to a Gujarati Brahmin family.
Parents & Siblings
Anshul’s father, Uday Trivedi, is retired from the Ahemdabad-based chemical industry; his mother, Parul Trivedi, works in the Gujarat government.
Anshul Trivedi with his parents in his childhood
Anshul Trivedi with his parents
Religion/Religious Views
Anshul Trivedi belongs to a Gujarati Brahmin family and follows Hinduism.
Career
Television
Anshul debuted his acting career in the TV serial ‘Sasural Genda Fool (2011)’. He played minor roles in ‘Main Laxmi Tere Aangan Ki (2011-12)’ and ‘Kaali – Ek Punar Avatar (2012).’ He then played the role of Pramad in ‘Saraswatichandra (2013)’; produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. His role was appreciated in this serial. He played the role of Tatya Tope in the serial ‘Jhansi Ki Rani (2019).’
Anshul Trivedi as Tatya Tope in ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’
Apart from this, he worked in many serials like, ‘Ek Rishta Aisa Bhi (2014-15),’ ‘Love By Chance (2015),’ ‘Khidki (2016),’ ‘Trideviyaan (2017),’ and ‘Balika Vadhu 2 (2021).’
Anshul Trivedi (second from the right in the second row) in Balika Vadhu 2
Film
Anshul’s debut film was ‘Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013)’ directed by Prabhu Deva. In the same year, he appeared in another Bollywood film ‘Goliyon ki Raasleela – Raamleela (2013).’ His debut film in Dhollywood was ‘Pela Adhi Akshar (2017).’ He then played lead roles in the Gujarati films ‘Oxygen (2018),’ and ‘Kesariya (2022).’ His upcoming Gujarati film is ‘Dayro’ directed by Dhavani Gautam.
Anshul Trivedi in the film Kesariya
Awards, Honours, Achievements
- Best Actor Award for the role of ‘Shakespeare Joshi’ in the film ‘Oxygen’ in the 18th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Screen and Stage Award 2019.
Best Actor award to Anshul Trivedi
Salary/Income
In an interview, Anshul revealed that he earned his first income (Rs 20,000) at the age of 19 from the TV serial ‘Main Laxmi Tere Aangan ki (2011).’
Favourites
- Food: Pani Puri, Paav Bhaji
- Singer: Atul Purohit (Gujarati)
Facts/Trivia
- Anshul has also won several state-level swimming competitions. He represented the Indian state of Gujarat at the National level swimming championship organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- Anshul worked with the music maestro Viju Shah for 6-7 years and performed across the country as lead singer during religious programs.
- He played the role of PSA Shah in the web series ‘Guilty Minds (2022).’
- He is the only actor who was retained in Balika Vadhu 2.
Anshul Trivedi in Balika Vadhu (left) and Balika Vadhu 2
- Before entering into the acting career he was working as a Public Relations Executive.
- His grandmother, Shirin, used to sing for the All India Radio.
- He was the one who made it to the finalist of the ‘Super Singer – Gujarat no Shresht Awaj.’ This show was judged by Viju Shah who spotted him and brought him to Mumbai.
- His film ‘Oxygen’ has been remade in Telugu.