TOI:Lesser known facts about 'Balika Vadhu' actor Ruslaan Mumtaz

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Posted: 7 years ago
'Balika Vadhu' is indisputably the most popular show on Indian Television. With the latest generation leap in the show, Bollywood actor Ruslaan Mumtaz has been roped in to play the role of Krish. Here's a quick look at the actor's career and personal life: 


Ruslaan was born on August 2, 1982. His sun sign is Leo.


Ruslaan ventured into Bollywood with 'MP3 Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar' and subsequently acted in films like 'Tere Sang' and 'Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai'.



Ruslaan made his television debut with 'Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara' and is currently playing Krish in Colors' 'Balika Vadhu'. He's portraying the character of a haughty NRI in the show, who begins to gradually value and appreciate his country. He falls in love with Nimboli, essayed by Mahhi Vij.


Ruslaan is happily married to Niraali, whom he met at Shiamak Davar's dance class. The couple's adorable pictures are quite a proof of their wedded bliss. Ruslaan's ideal date would be at a beach side restaurant


Going by the actor's Instagram pictures, it is evident that he loves the Sun, sand and sea. Hence, it comes as no surprise that Maldives is his favourite holiday destination.


Ruslaan loves to work out and it happens to be his favourite hobby as well. He has the fittest body in showbiz, which is no mean feat!


Ruslaan is a big foodie (even though it's hard to believe looking at the actor's fit body). He likes to gorge on pizzas and his favourite beverage is Mango milk shake. Besides good food, he loves the company of animals.


Quite a TV buff, Ruslaan loves to watch 'Game of Thrones'.



(Credits: Gursimran Kaur Banga)