.:Barun Sobti AT #1:. His Majesty is back to rule hearts! *NOTE PG 94*

August 21st 1984, Barun was born to a Punjabi Sikh family in Delhi and finished his schooling in St. Marks school. He was a sports enthusiast right from childhood. He loved soccer and was a cricket player for West Delhi. After completing his schooling he started working for Jindal Telecom at the age of 17 where he worked for seven years as an Operations Manager. His friends were persistent that he should try a hand in acting with his good looks though hewasn't much confident of the outcome. Over time he convinced his family and himself to get into this field and decided to move to Mumbai to try his luck in acting. It was not an easy decision. But despite the odds he had to face, he decided to take a risk to pursue his dream.

He landed his first role with the help of his actor friend Karan Wahi. After much trials and tribulations, he started modeling for print advertisements and TV advertisements such as Ford Figo, Reliance and Hero Honda.The pressure was high and due to setbacks at one point he almost decided to give up the idea of acting once and for all. But then destiny played it's role at the right time and he got a major break in tv thereby setting off his successful acting career.



As it is said right things happen at the right time, he got married to his childhood sweetheart Pashmeen Manchanda in 2010 after some years of long distance relationship. With his family's confidence & support, along with his hard work and perseverance, he gained mammoth popularity and emerged into a shining star showcasing his unassailable talent.

A young and promising newcomer made his debut with Star Plus show Shraddha as Swayam Khurana. With his short stint as Swayam he was able to grab eyeballs of viewers even with the subtle grey shades which clearly proves his natural tendency to carry out any role in the flow. Shraddha didn't last for long but an actor had arrived for all of us back then.

Who can forget that endearing mischievous smile of Shravan Jaiswal of Baat Hamari Pakki Hai, a rich spoilt brat finding his love through a beautiful heartfelt journey from a directionless irresponsible boy to a responsible and caring husband. Barun managed to win hearts of audience with this one for sure. It was just start of his craze and more was yet to come. Shravan still remains the favourite of many especially with his amazing comic timing and innocence winning hearts.

Soon Barun had to create history on Television with iconic character of an Angry Young man on our screen. It was Arnav Singh Raizada of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon which gave Barun an opportunity to showcase his brilliance as an actor. Arnav's complex character would have been a challenge for any actor but Barun's subtle portrayal of Arnav's deep emotions cast a never fading image on our minds. ASR is an iconic character the history of television has ever witnessed, and Barun's portrayal of this epic character earned him several Best Actor awards and immense popularity. Who can forget the brilliant one liners of Arnav; the famous... What the!

Barun Sobti's second movie venture with Mitali Ghoshal's 22 yards, much awaited for Barun's big entry into Bollywood, is a totally unconventional movie for cinegoers. In a cricket crazy nation this movie offers a different insight into the game with Barun's character of a cricket agent Ronajith Sen with different shades, angsty protagonist making a comeback forms the very plot of the movie.

Barun Sobti was also signed in John Abraham's production Satra Ko Shaadi Hai. He plays Naresh Sinhal, an IT guy all ready for arranged marriage with his choice partner from a matrimonial site. Film showcases journey of the groom and bride among those tense days of wedding hungama and fun.