Raunaq Kamdar (born 1986) is an Indian actor known for his work in Gujarati cinema and Gujarati theatre.
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![]() Kamdar at the trailer launch of Order Order Out of Order in 2019 at Ahmedabad | |
Born | 1986 (age 37–38) |
Alma mater | CEPT University, Ahmedabad |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2001 - present |
Early life
editBorn in 1986 at Mumbai, Kamdar completed his schooling at St. Xavier’s High School, Ahmedabad, and studied architecture at CEPT University, Ahmedabad.[1][2][3]
Career
editHe started his acting career in theatre in 2001[4] and directed several plays including Frigyes Karinthy's The Refund.[5][3][6] The plays which he produced include Ismat Apa ke Naam, Katha Collage, Pune Highway, Class of 64, and The Interview.[3] He started his film career with the 2016 Gujarati film Hu Tu Tu Tu – Aavi Ramat Ni Rutu (2016)[7], and later played lead role in Tuu to Gayo (2016),[8] Family Circus (2018),[9] Have Thase Baap Re (2019),[10] Order Order Out of Order (2019).[11] He appeared in Ekvismu Tiffin (2021) directed by Vijaygiri Bava.[12] He was praised for his role in Naadi Dosh (2022).[13] He acted in Chabutro (2022).[14]
Filmography
edit† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
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2016 | Hutututu: Aavi Ramat Ni Rutu | Guru Valjibhai | [7] |
2016 | Tuu to Gayo | Sumit | [8] |
2018 | Family Circus | Ronak | [9] |
2019 | Have Thase Baap Re | Aadarsh | [10] |
2019 | Order Order Out of Order | Yash Thaker | [11] |
2019 | Teacher Of The Year | Anchor | |
2021 | 21mu Tiffin | Dhruv | [12] |
2022 | Naadi Dosh | Kunal | [15][13] |
Chabutro | Viraj | [14] | |
2023 | Lakiro | Hrishi | [16] |
Hurry Om Hurry | Om | [17] | |
2024 | Ittaa Kittaa | Nirav | [18] |
Kasoombo | Amar | ||
Builder Boys | Viraj |
Web
edit- Chaskela (on OHO Gujarati)
- Happy Family: Conditions Apply as Sanjuoy Dholakia
Theatre
editHe has played major role in several plays:[3]
Year | Play | Role |
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2001 | The Verdict | Sir William Rollander |
2002 | The Apollo of Bellac | The secretary |
2003 | Just One More Time | Raymond |
2004 | Grey | Grey |
2005 | 2B | God |
2005 | Waiting for Godot | Vladimir |
2009 | The Perspectives on the Cross | The Centurion |
2011 | Dakhla Tarike | Raunaq |
2012 | Shukdaan | Indrajeet |
Recognition
editKamdar was featured on The Times 50 Most Desirable Men of India 2019.[19][20] He was named as Gujarat's "Most Desirable Man of 2019" by Ahmedabad Times.[21]
References
edit- ^ "CEPT ALWAYS FELT LIKE HOGWARTS - Ahmedabad". The Times Of India. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ Chaturvedi, Devika (20 April 2011). "Amateur theatre comes alive with young blood". DNA India. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d Raval, Bhavya (January 2020). "Interview with Raunaq Kamdar". Chitralekha (in Gujarati).
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: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ "Binge-watch on Gujarati movies". 7 November 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ Chaturvedi, Devika (5 September 2015). "For the Love of English Theatre". DNA India. Ahmedabad.
- ^ Chhatwani, Deepali (17 March 2019). "Raunaq Kamdar to debut as a filmmaker". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ a b Adhyaru, Jayesh (1 January 2016). "Review of Gujarati film Hu Tu Tu Tu – Aavi Ramat Ni Rutu". DeshGujarat. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Dhwani Gautam's evergreen comedy film 'Tuu To Gayo' clocks four today". The Times of India. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ a b "લવ, ડ્રામા અને કૉમેડીથી ભરપુર ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ 'ફેમિલી સર્કસ' વિશે વાંચી લો આ ખાસ વાતો". sandesh.com (in Gujarati). 18 October 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ a b "કિરણકુમારની આગામી ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ 'બાપ રે'નું ટ્રેલર રિલીઝ". Gujarati Mid-day (in Gujarati). 29 December 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Raunaq Kamdar". The Times of India. 27 November 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ a b Rathod, Vaishali (19 January 2021). "A sneak peek of Vijaygiri Bava's upcoming film 'Ekvismu Tiffin'; Check here!". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ a b "આવી ગયું રોમેન્ટિક ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ 'નાડી દોષ'નું ટ્રેલર, છવાઈ ગયા યશ અને જાનકી". I am Gujarat (in Gujarati). Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Chabutro", The Times of India, retrieved 2 October 2022
- ^ "Yash Soni, Janki Bodiwala and Raunaq Kamdar starrer next to now release in 2021? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Filmmaker Darshan Ashwin Trivedi unveils the poster of 'Lakiro' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- ^ ""Hurry Om Hurry" teaser: Nisarg Vaidya's directorial is a story of love, friendship and second chances". Times of India. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Raunaq Kamdar and Manasi Parekh's 'ITTAA KITTAA' to release on February 9, 2024". Times of India. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ "Times 50 Most Desirable Men 2019: Raunaq Kamdar makes it to the coveted list". 24 August 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ Rathod, Vaishali (24 August 2020). "Exclusive! Raunaq Kamdar: Being recognized on a national platform is huge". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ Mishra, Abhimanyu (27 February 2020). "Raunaq Kamdar is Gujarat's Most Desirable Man 2019". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 April 2021.