Himanshu Malik | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Himanshu Malik is an Indian actor, screenwriter and producer known for his works inBollywood.[1] He started his acting career with the film,Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996) and gained recognition with his portrayal of Abhigyan, a wealthy Canadian industrialist in the 2001 romanceTum Bin.[2] His other notable work includesJungle (2000),Khwahish (2003) andRog (2005).[3][4] His first film as a writer, director and producer,Chitrakut was released on 20 May 2022.[5]
Himanshu began his career in music videos; most notable among them wasNusrat Fateh Ali Khan'sAfreen Afreen withLisa Ray.[6] He later appeared inSonu Nigam'sDeewane Hoke Hum withSandali Sinha.[7]
He made his film debut with a role inMira Nair'sKama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996) and also appeared inRam Gopal Varma'sJungle in 2000. However, his big break came as a supporting actor inTum Bin (2001), leading to work in several small films. His next feature wasKhwahish (2003), playing the lead oppositeMallika Sherawat, notable for its sensuality and kissing scenes.[1]
In 2012, he wrote and directed short filmQ.E.D..[7] He made his feature film directorial debut withChitrakut in 2022.[5][8]
Malik is married to Komal and the couple has a daughter, Athena.[9]
In 2013, Malik's naked photos were splashed across several mainstream and porn websites. Malik mentioned in an interview withDNA that "They're mine all right. And I don't deny them at all. I had shot them with a well-known photographer when I was 21 ... when I came to Mumbai from Delhi things weren't easy for me. I was propositioned and treated like a sex object everywhere ... I don't think about it. The pictures are part of my wild past when I did many unthinkable things."[10]
In 2022, he revealed in an interview withNavbharat Times that, during his early days in the film industry, he was propositioned to stay in the news,[10] and that the incident left him shocked.[11]
| Year | Film Name | Role | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love | Young Merchant | |
| 2000 | Jungle | Pawan | |
| 2001 | Tum Bin | Abhigyan | |
| 2003 | Khwahish | Amar Ranawat | |
| 2003 | LOC Kargil | Major Vivek Gupta | |
| 2004 | Rakht | Abhigyan Gupta | |
| 2005 | Rog | Ali | |
| 2005 | Rain | Prakash | |
| 2005 | Koi Aap Sa | Vicky | |
| 2007 | Sajni | Singer Kailash | Kannada film |
| 2010 | Mallika | Vikram | |
| 2011 | Yamala Pagla Deewana | Tejinder | |
| 2012 | Q.E.D. | — | short, writer and director[7] |
| 2016 | 7 Hours to Go | ||
| 2018 | 3 Storeys | Policeman Ganpatrao | |
| 2022 | Chitrakut | Head chef | Also writer, director and producer |
| 2024 | Ulajh | Yaseen Mirza | |
| Hisaab Barabar | MP | [5] |
Himanshu Malik, the actor who left a mark in films like Tum Bin (2001) and Khwahish (2003), has now turned a director. His slice-of-life film, Chitrakut (2022) released in cinemas last year. But after premiering on Jio Cinema on May 27, it got a new lease of life. Starring Vibhore Mayank, Aurtira Ghosh, Naina Trivedi, Kiran Srinivas and Shruti Bapna, the film is a refreshing take on love and relationships and makes for a breezy watch. There are times when one anticipates that the film will become dark but it doesn't. And that adds to its appeal.
Afreen Afreen was among the biggest pop hits in the 90s and was written by Javed Akhtar. Nusrat composed the song and Lisa featured in the 10-minute-long video alongside Himanshu Malik.
In 2012, he wrote and directed short film Q.E.D. that did well at film fests. "Then I directed some music videos, ads followed by a feature film. My last assignment as actor was 3 Stories."
Actor Himanshu Malik bravely dives into the treacherous waters of young romance in his feature debut Chitrakut. The JioCinema release revolves around characters in various stages of love.
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