Kanwar Dhillon

Kanwar Dhillon (born 15 March 1993) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television. Dhillon is widely recognised for his portrayal of Shiva Pandya in Pandya Store. He has two Indian Television Academy Awards nomination to his credit.

Dhillon made his acting debut with The Buddy Project, portraying Kunal in 2012. His first major appearance came with Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha 2, where he portrayed Aditya Vyas Bhatnagar. His other notable work include portraying Vidhaan Nayak in Do Dil Ek Jaan and Arjun Singh in Piya Rangrezz.

Early life and background
Dhillon was born on 15 March 1993 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Born into a Punjabi family, he is the son of actor Deep Dhillon and Radha Dhillon. Dhillon's father is a film and television actor, known for his work in Ghayal and Mahabharat. He has an elder brother named Karan Dhillon.

Debut and breakthrough (2012-2015)
Dhillon made his acting debut with The Buddy Project in 2012. He portrayed Kunal, a college student in the second season of the series.

Dhillon's first major role was with his portrayal of Aditya Vyas Bhatnagar, a revengeful son in the second season of Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha in 2013, opposite Pallavi Gupta. The series proved as a major turning point in his career and became his breakthrough.

From 2013 to 2014, he portrayed Vidhaan Nayak in Do Dil Ek Jaan, opposite Shritama Mukherjee. In 2014, he portrayed Kartik, a criminal in Yeh Hai Aashiqui, opposite Mrinalini Tyagi and portrayed Varun Lal in an episode of Halla Bol, the same year.

Dhillon portrayed Shivprasad Mishra, a family oriented man in Hum Hain Na opposite Pratyusha Banerjee, from 2014 to 2015. In 2015, he portrayed Lucky in an episode of Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya and appeared as a Guest on Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah.

Career progression and hiatus (2016-2020)
Dhillon portrayed Arjun Singh, post the leap in Piya Rangrezz from 2015 to 2016, alongside Gaurav S Bajaj and Narayani Shastri.

In 2017, he portrayed the dual role of brothers Shiv Aggarwal and Om Aggarwal in Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee, opposite Tina Ann Philip. Shiv was a religious man, Om wanted to destroy his family. In the same year, he portrayed Surya in an episode of Aye Zindagi, alongside Aakanksha Singh.

In 2018, Dhillon first played for Kota Royals Rajasthan in Box Cricket League 3. He then portrayed Sangram in an episode of the series Laal Ishq, opposite Yashashri Masurkar. He next portrayed Samrat Murushottam Mittal, an obsessive lover in Internet Wala Love, opposite Tunisha Sharma.

In 2020, he portrayed an army officer in the music video Yaad Baarish Mein, opposite Sonal Pradhan. From 2019 to 2020, Dhillon took a break from television due to his health issues.

Success with Pandya Store and beyond (2021-present)
From 2021 to 2023, Dhillon portrayed Shiva Pandya in Pandya Store opposite Alice Kaushik. The show earned him wider recognition and praises. Dhillon received ITA Award for Best Actor Popular and Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role nominations for his performance.

In 2021, he also hosted Star Plus's special segment Pyar Ka Pehla Nasha, as Shiva with Kaushik. It featured the top ten romantic moments of the year 2021, starring couples of Star Plus's shows.

In 2022, Dhillon reprised Shiva Pandya in the game show Ravivaar With Star Parivaar.

He is currently playing the lead role of Sachin Deshmukh in StarPlus series Udne Ki Aasha opposite Neha Harsora.

Personal life
In July 2022, Dhillon revealed that he is dating his Pandya Store co-actor Alice Kaushik.

On his part, Dhillon said, " “It was a gradual process and not instant. We shared beautiful chemistry on screen, which eventually transformed into real chemistry. Unknowingly, we are similar to our characters — Shiva and Raavi. Finally, I found that there was more to our connection. Our bond strengthened when we shot through the second lockdown away from our families in Bikaner."

Health
Dhillon suffered a leg fracture in December 2019, due to which he could not get any work during lockdown. In 2022, while shooting for Pandya Store, he suffered a shoulder injury with dislocated shoulder, fracture and muscle tear.