Nakul Roshan Sahdev (born 5 January 1995) is an Indian actor and producer who works primarily in Hindi films, web series, and television. He is best known for his roles in the critically acclaimed films Gully Boy (2019) and Pagglait (2021), and the web series Candy (2021), for which he received a nomination at the Indian Television Academy Awards.
Early life and education
Nakul Roshan Sahdev was born on 5 January 1995 in Udaipur, Rajasthan.[1] He completed his schooling at St. Paul Sr. Secondary School in Udaipur. He subsequently enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce Honours programme at NMIMS, Mumbai, before leaving to pursue formal acting training at Whistling Woods International.[2]
Career
Early career
In 2010, Sahdev joined Excel Entertainment, a Mumbai-based film production company. He served as an assistant casting director on the 2011 film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, starring Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, and Katrina Kaif.[3]
Acting debut
Sahdev made his acting debut as the primary antagonist in the children’s television series Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz De, which aired on Disney Channel India from 2010 to 2011.[4] His film debut followed with the 2011 romance drama Mod, in which he portrayed the younger version of the lead character Andrew Raymond.[3]
Films
Sahdev appeared as Salman in Zoya Akhtar‘s Gully Boy (2019), a critically acclaimed musical drama starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, which won the Filmfare Award for Best Film in 2020.[5]
In 2021, he played Aditya Giri in Pagglait, a dark comedy-drama released on Netflix.[6]
He appeared as Bosco in Dange (2024), a Hindi–Tamil bilingual film produced by T-Series.[7]
In 2025, Sahdev starred in Murderbaad, a thriller film directed by Arnab Chatterjee and distributed by Reliance Entertainment, playing dual roles as Jayesh Madnani and Jogesh Mallick.[8]
Web series
Sahdev played Vayu Ranaut in the psychological thriller Candy (2021), released on VOOT Select, earning him a nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama Web) at the 21st ITA Awards.[1]
He subsequently appeared in the thriller Girgit (2021) on ALTBalaji, portraying the character Ranbir Khetan.[9]
In 2022, he appeared as Kisna in Aar Ya Paar (later retitled Teerandaz) on JioHotstar.[10]
In 2025, he appeared as Ghulam in the Netflix spy thriller series Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians, set in 1970s India and featuring Pratik Gandhi in the lead role, released on 13 August 2025.[11]
In 2026, Sahdev is set to appear as Jazzy in Lukkhe, a musical action drama series directed by Himank Gaur, produced by Vipul D. Shah and Rajesh Bahl under Optimystix Entertainment and White Guerrilla LLP, and set in Chandigarh. The series also stars Raashii Khanna, Palak Tiwari, and rapper King, who makes his acting debut. It is scheduled to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on 8 May 2026.[12]
Production work
Sahdev has also worked as a producer. He produced an advertising film for the IPL team Gujarat Titans for Capri Loans, featuring cricketers Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, and Kane Williamson.[13]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mod | Young Andrew Raymond | [3] | |
| 2019 | Gully Boy | Salman | Directed by Zoya Akhtar | [5] |
| 2021 | Pagglait | Aditya Giri | Released on Netflix | [6] |
| 2024 | Dange | Bosco | Hindi–Tamil bilingual; produced by T-Series | [7] |
| 2025 | Murderbaad | Jayesh Madnani / Jogesh Mallick | Distributed by Reliance Entertainment | [8] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Candy | Vayu Ranaut | JioHotstar | [1] | |
| 2021 | Girgit | Ranbir Khetan | ALTBalaji | [9] | |
| 2022 | Teerandaz | Kisna | JioHotstar | [10] | |
| 2025 | Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians | Ghulam | Netflix | Released 13 August 2025 | [11] |
| 2026 | Lukkhe | Jazzy | Amazon Prime Video | Premieres 8 May 2026 | [12] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | Ishaan | Kabir | Disney Channel India | [4] |
| 2013 | Best Friends Forever? | Puru | Channel V India | |
| 2014 | MTV Fanaah | Anshuman | MTV India |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Composer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | “Marjawaan” | Asees Kaur and Yasser Desai | Tanishk Bagchi | [14] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21st ITA Awards | Best Actor Supporting – Drama Web | Candy | Nominated | [1] |
References
- ^ a b c d “Nakul Roshan Sahdev is a man with a dream”. The New Indian Express. 26 March 2021. Archived from the original on 26 March 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ “Best known as Salman of Gully Boy, Nakul Roshan Sahdev will now be seen in Netflix movie Pagglait”. The Tribune. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b c “Things are looking up and I feel good: Nakul Roshan Sahdev”. Hindustan Times. 31 March 2021. Archived from the original on 31 March 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b “Red Chillies produces musical drama for children”. India Today. 5 May 2010. Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b “With my work reaching the right audiences, I feel I’m on cloud nine: Nakul Roshan Sahdev”. Hindustan Times. 20 November 2021. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ a b “Gully Boy fame Nakul Roshan Sahdev plays a prominent role in Sanya Malhotra’s Pagglait”. Mid-day. 20 November 2021. Archived from the original on 3 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ a b “Dange Movie Review”. Filmfare. 2 March 2024. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ a b “Reliance Entertainment unveils first look of Murderbaad”. Bollywood Helpline. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b “Love can be intense, dark, and a complicated emotion, says Nakul Roshan Sahdev”. Business Standard. 21 October 2021. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ a b “Aar Ya Paar Review: Ashish Vidyarthi, Aditya Rawal Series is Fun”. Leisure Byte. 30 December 2022. Archived from the original on 30 December 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ a b “Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians review”. Times of India. 16 August 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ a b “Prime Video announces May 8 premiere for Lukkhe, a rap-fuelled action drama set in Punjab”. Bollywood Hungama. 14 April 2026. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
- ^ “Capri Loans unveils new campaign starring Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, and Kane Williamson”. Afaqs. 17 April 2023. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ “Tanishk Bagchi Launches First Independent track ‘Marjawaan’ with Artist Originals ft. Asees Kaur & Yasser Desai”. Musiculture. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2024.