Aman Verma
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Aman Yatan Verma is a TV show anchor
and an actor
. He co-hosted with Mini Mathur
in the first season of Indian Idol
on Sony Entertainment Television
and hosted Zee TV's
Zee Cinestars.
), portraying a supporting role. He portrayed the role of Anupam Kapadia for four years in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
, the longest running TV serial in Indian television history. In 2003
, Verma starred in the film Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye
as the solo lead opposite Rinke Khanna
and in the film Koi Hai. In both films he portrayed solo leads.
Later that year, he portrayed a supporting role in Baghban
(2003
), which starred Amitabh Bachchan
and Hema Malini
in lead roles. Verma anchored the game show, Khullja Sim Sim
on Star Plus
from 2001 to 2004, until he was replaced by TV actor, Hussain Kuwajerwala
, who was his co-star in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The two also starred together in another serial Kumkum
, which aired on Star Plus
.
Famous for his great anchoring skills, Verma has made special appearances in many hit films through his career as an anchor. He also portrayed a comedy role of Zubin in Jaan-E-Mann
(2006
). In that same year, Verma portrayed his first lead role in a TV serial on Viraasat, portraying a negative role.
He was in a TV serial Teen Bahuraniyaan playing the role of a man called Sumeet who was in a coma for the past few years whose children died but did not know it. He was also part of first season of reality show on Sony TV Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao
, which is inspired from the British reality show I'm a Celebrity…Get Me out of Here!. He played a lead role as Kunal Mehra in Sony TV's Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai
.
sting operation which was aired on India TV
on March 2005. Verma sued India TV CEO Rajat Sharma
, programme manager Suhaib Ilyasi
and journalist Ruchi, who was involved in the operation, alleging that the channel wanted to "blackmail and extort money" from him. Verma suffered a setback from the controversy, until his comeback in 2010.
In 2005
Anchor
An anchor is a device, normally made of metal, that is used to connect a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the vessel from drifting due to wind or current. The word derives from Latin ancora, which itself comes from the Greek ἄγκυρα .Anchors can either be temporary or permanent...
and an actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He co-hosted with Mini Mathur
Mini Mathur
Mini Mathur is an Indian actress and television personality. She was a video jockey on SUN TV India and hosted a couple of shows for the channel. She is also a co-host of the Indian reality singing contest Indian Idol....
in the first season of Indian Idol
Indian Idol
Indian Idol is an adaptation of the Pop Idol format. It started airing in India with the first season in 2004-2005 and followed that with second , third and fourth seasons...
on Sony Entertainment Television
Sony Entertainment Television (India)
This article is about the SET channel in India. For the Indian version broadcasted worldwide, see Sony Entertainment Television Asia.Sony Entertainment Television, or SET, is a Hindi-language based general entertainment television channel in India. It was launched in October 1996 and is owned by...
and hosted Zee TV's
Zee TV
Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which broadcasts various programmes in Hindi and other regional languages of India. Broadcasting is also present in various nations of South Asia, Europe, the Middle East,...
Zee Cinestars.
Career
Verma made his acting debut in the TV serial Pachpan Khambe laal Diwar with Meeta vashishta in 1987. Then he started his film career with , Sangharsh (19991999 in film
The year 1999 in film involved several noteworthy events and has been called "The Year That Changed Movies". Several significant feature films, including Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut, Pedro Almodóvar's first Oscar-winning film All About My Mother, science fiction The Matrix, Deep...
), portraying a supporting role. He portrayed the role of Anupam Kapadia for four years in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was an Indian Soap Opera that aired on STAR Plus. This is ranked at top, number 1, on the list of STAR Plus top 10 shows of all time.This show was Asia's #1 most watched and awarded show...
, the longest running TV serial in Indian television history. In 2003
2003 in film
The year 2003 in film involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Pokémon Heroes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,...
, Verma starred in the film Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye
Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye
Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye is an Indian comedy film directed by Sanjay Jha which depicts various aspects of chawl culture in Mumbai. This film was co-produced by Raj Lalchandani, Mahesh Manjrekar, Asoo Nihlani, Sagoon Wagh. The film has an extensive cast of actors from Indian films....
as the solo lead opposite Rinke Khanna
Rinke Khanna
Rinke Khanna is an Indian actress. She is the daughter of actor Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia and is the sister of Twinkle Khanna and sister-in-law of actor Akshay Kumar. She made her film debut with Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi , changing her screen name from Rinkle to Rinke...
and in the film Koi Hai. In both films he portrayed solo leads.
Later that year, he portrayed a supporting role in Baghban
Baghban
Baghban is a 2003 Bollywood drama film directed by Ravi Chopra, with a star cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Salman Khan, Mahima Chaudhary, Paresh Rawal, Rimi Sen, Lilette Dubey and others...
(2003
2003 in film
The year 2003 in film involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Pokémon Heroes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,...
), which starred Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades...
and Hema Malini
Hema Malini
Hema Malini is an Indian actress, director and producer, as well as a Bharatanatyam dancer-choreographer. Making her acting debut in Sapno Ka Saudagar , she went on to appear in numerous Bollywood films, most notably those with actor and future-husband Dharmendra. She was initially promoted as...
in lead roles. Verma anchored the game show, Khullja Sim Sim
Khullja Sim Sim
Khullja Sim Sim was a popular Game show aired on Star Plus from 2001 till 2004. The season first was hosted by popular film actor and presenter Aman Verma and second season hosted by Hussain Kuwajerwala.-Concept:...
on Star Plus
STAR Plus
STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels...
from 2001 to 2004, until he was replaced by TV actor, Hussain Kuwajerwala
Hussain Kuwajerwala
Hussain Kuwajerwala is an Indian actor, anchor and dancer. His most prominent roles to date have been Sumit Wadhwa in the soap Kumkum and Chirag Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi...
, who was his co-star in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The two also starred together in another serial Kumkum
Kumkum (TV series)
Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan was an Indian television soap opera that aired from Monday - Friday at 1.00pm on STAR Plus in India/U.S. and 10:30 am in the UK. Although it's an afternoon soap, certain tracks of Kumkum gained more TRPs than a Prime-time soap...
, which aired on Star Plus
STAR Plus
STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels...
.
Famous for his great anchoring skills, Verma has made special appearances in many hit films through his career as an anchor. He also portrayed a comedy role of Zubin in Jaan-E-Mann
Jaan-E-Mann
Jaan-E-Mann is a 2006 Bollywood film starring Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Preity Zinta in the lead roles. The movie is directed by Shirish Kunder and is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film re-unites Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar post the success of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi . This was Shirish...
(2006
2006 in film
- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006...
). In that same year, Verma portrayed his first lead role in a TV serial on Viraasat, portraying a negative role.
He was in a TV serial Teen Bahuraniyaan playing the role of a man called Sumeet who was in a coma for the past few years whose children died but did not know it. He was also part of first season of reality show on Sony TV Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao
Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao
Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao is the Indian version of the popular British reality game show I'm a Celebrity…Get Me out of Here!. The show premiered on July 13, 2009 at 10 PM on Sony Entertainment Television , replacing another reality talent show Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega whose first...
, which is inspired from the British reality show I'm a Celebrity…Get Me out of Here!. He played a lead role as Kunal Mehra in Sony TV's Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai
Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai
Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai is an Indian television series that airs on Sony Entertainment Television .The series premiered on October 6, 2009 and concluded on February 24, 2010 and is produced by Ekta Kapoor. Apparently, the TRPs of the show which were once sky rocketing are now plunging to an...
.
Casting couch controversy
Verma was the target of a casting couchCasting couch
The casting couch, casting couch syndrome or casting couch mentality is a term which involves the trading of sexual favors by an aspirant, apprentice employee, or subordinate to a superior, in return for entry into an occupation, or for other career advancement within an organization...
sting operation which was aired on India TV
India TV
India TV is a Hindi news channel based in Film City, Noida, India. It is a news channel that has appealed to the Indian masses for its unique style of presentation that is targeted at the common man and not at the elite unlike most news channels...
on March 2005. Verma sued India TV CEO Rajat Sharma
Rajat Sharma
Rajat Sharma is the founder of the Indian Hindi news channel India TV.Rajat SharmaShows Hosted: Breaking News, Aap ki AdalatRajat Sharma, 49, is Chairman and Editor-in Chief of India TV...
, programme manager Suhaib Ilyasi
Suhaib ilyasi
Suhaib Ilyasi is a producer, director and the host of India’s first reality TV show, India's Most Wanted. He is one of the pioneers of Indian television journalism and specially known for his anti-crime activism on Indian television. Suhaib Ilyasi is the founder and the Executive Chairperson of...
and journalist Ruchi, who was involved in the operation, alleging that the channel wanted to "blackmail and extort money" from him. Verma suffered a setback from the controversy, until his comeback in 2010.
Movies
- Sangharsh (19991999 in filmThe year 1999 in film involved several noteworthy events and has been called "The Year That Changed Movies". Several significant feature films, including Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut, Pedro Almodóvar's first Oscar-winning film All About My Mother, science fiction The Matrix, Deep...
) - Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi KahaniJaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi KahaniJaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani is a Hindi supernatural horror film directed and produced by Rajkumar Kohli, featuring Sunny Deol, Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Manisha Koirala, Sonu Nigam, Aftab Shivdasani, Arshad Warsi. The storyline was a mixture of the two classic films, Nagin and Jaani Dushman...
(20022002 in filmThe year 2002 in film involved some significant events. The first significant releases of sequels took place between The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Men in Black II, Analyze That, Spy Kids 2: The Island of...
) as TV Host - Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na JayePran Jaye Par Shaan Na JayePran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye is an Indian comedy film directed by Sanjay Jha which depicts various aspects of chawl culture in Mumbai. This film was co-produced by Raj Lalchandani, Mahesh Manjrekar, Asoo Nihlani, Sagoon Wagh. The film has an extensive cast of actors from Indian films....
(20032003 in filmThe year 2003 in film involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Pokémon Heroes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,...
) as Aman Joshi - Andaaz (2003) as Karan Singhania
- BaghbanBaghbanBaghban is a 2003 Bollywood drama film directed by Ravi Chopra, with a star cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Salman Khan, Mahima Chaudhary, Paresh Rawal, Rimi Sen, Lilette Dubey and others...
(2003) as Ajay Malhotra - Koi Hai (2003)
- Tum - A Dangerous ObsessionTum - A Dangerous ObsessionTum: A Dangerous Obsession is a Bollywood Hindi film released in February 2004. It stars Manisha Koirala, Rajat Kapoor and Karan Nath in the lead roles.-Plot:...
(20042004 in filmThe year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol...
) as Yusuf Malik - Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar TakHome Delivery: Aapko... Ghar TakHome Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak is a 2005 Bollywood film starring Vivek Oberoi, Ayesha Takia, Mahima Chaudhary, and Boman Irani in the lead roles. The film also stars Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh in cameos...
(20052005 in film- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2005...
) as Hitesh - Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! is a 2005 Bollywood film written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and produced by Sangeetha Ahir; it was released on 23 December 2005...
(2005) as Magic Show Presenter - Dosti: Friends ForeverDosti: Friends ForeverDosti: Friends Forever is a 2005 Hindi romance film directed by Suneel Darshan starring Akshay Kumar and Bobby Deol in the lead roles...
(2005) as AnjaliKareena KapoorKareena Kapoor , often informally referred to as Bebo, is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. During her career, Kapoor has received six Filmfare Awards, among nine nominations, and has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres; these include her work from contemporary...
's Husband - Kachchi SadakKachchi SadakKachchi Sadak is a 2006 Bollywood film directed by Sanjay D Singh. The film stars Rahul Singh, Parmita Katkar, Madhoo, Mukesh Tiwari, Amrish Puri, Rahul Dev and Mithun Chakraborty in a Special appearance....
(20062006 in film- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006...
) as Raghav Mehta - Unns: Love... Forever (2006) as Advocate Sameer Shah
- Jaan-E-MannJaan-E-MannJaan-E-Mann is a 2006 Bollywood film starring Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Preity Zinta in the lead roles. The movie is directed by Shirish Kunder and is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film re-unites Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar post the success of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi . This was Shirish...
(2006) as Zubin - Janani (2006) as Tarun Awasthi
- Baabul (2006) as ShobhnaHema MaliniHema Malini is an Indian actress, director and producer, as well as a Bharatanatyam dancer-choreographer. Making her acting debut in Sapno Ka Saudagar , she went on to appear in numerous Bollywood films, most notably those with actor and future-husband Dharmendra. She was initially promoted as...
's Brother - SuperstarSuperStar (2008 film)Superstar is a 2008 Bollywood film directed by Rohit Jugraj, starring Kunal Khemu in a double-role, opposite Tulip Joshi.-Premise:Superstar is based on the reality of the entertainment field. Life's essentially about choices. Kunal Mehra defines the youth of today - he dares. Dares to dream of...
(20082008 in filmThis is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008...
) - EMIEMI (film)EMI is a 2008 Bollywood social film directed by Saurabh Kabra and starring Malaika Arora, Sanjay Dutt, Urmila Matondkar and lots more...
(2008) as PremaUrmila MatondkarUrmila Matondkar is an Indian film actress.Matondkar, who made her screen debut as a child artist in the 1980 film Kalyug, debuted as an adult in Narasimha...
's Husband - Deshdrohi (2008) as Sanjay Narayan Srivastav
- Tees Maar KhanTees Maar KhanTees Maar Khan is an 2010 Hindi action comedy film directed by Farah Khan, starring Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles. Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor make special appearances in the film. The film was released on 24 December 2010...
(2010) as Cop(Chaterjee) (Role with Murli Sharma)
Serials
- Gharana - Prakash
- SujataSujata (TV series)Sujata - Ek Stree Ka Samarpan is a Hindi television serial that aired on Sony TV, starting from April 14, 2008 until December 11]], 2008. The story is an adaptation of the Mexican telenovela Piel de Otono, , which was written by Liliana Abud and produced by Televisa...
- Viresh Shah - Indian IdolIndian IdolIndian Idol is an adaptation of the Pop Idol format. It started airing in India with the first season in 2004-2005 and followed that with second , third and fourth seasons...
- Host (Seasons 1 & 2) - ViraasatViraasat (STAR One)Viraasat is a Hindi television drama-series that aired on STAR One. It was produced by B.R. Films. The series was also shown on STAR Plus, since the channel is a sister channel to STAR One, and is owned/operated by the same company.- About The Show :...
- Rishabh Lamba - Teen BahuraaniyaanTeen BahuraaniyaanTeen Bahuraniyaan is an Indian television series depicting the story of three daughters-in-law's of different cultural backgrounds living in one house as a joint family...
- Sumit Desai - KumkumKumkum (TV series)Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan was an Indian television soap opera that aired from Monday - Friday at 1.00pm on STAR Plus in India/U.S. and 10:30 am in the UK. Although it's an afternoon soap, certain tracks of Kumkum gained more TRPs than a Prime-time soap...
- Abhay Chauhan - Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was an Indian Soap Opera that aired on STAR Plus. This is ranked at top, number 1, on the list of STAR Plus top 10 shows of all time.This show was Asia's #1 most watched and awarded show...
- Anupam Kapadia - Kehta Hai DilKehta Hai DilKehta Hai Dil is an Indian soap opera that aired weekly on STAR Plus channel for 3 years. The story is based on the life of a girl name Karishma and portrays the dramatic events that occur in her life, which affect her entire family - who lives in the small, idyllic town of Anand Nagar...
- Adityapratap Singh - Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin - Prosecuting Lawyer
- DeviDevi (TV series)Devi is a Hindi language television series that premiered on Indian television network Sony TV in 2003. This was the first television series that was produced by popular Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan's production house known as 'Devgan Software'...
- Vasu - Idea Zee CinestarsIdea Zee CinestarsIdea Zee Cinestars was a popular talent-hunt reality show that began its second season after the success of its first season show India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj on Zee TV channel in 2006. The season 2 of the show was produced by Optimystix Entertainment...
- Host (2005) - Shanti - Ramesh
- Paas Ho Tum Door Bhi
- Kaun Banega CrorepatiKaun Banega CrorepatiKaun Banega Crorepati is an Indian reality/game show based on the UK game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? which offers a maximum cash prize of £1 million. The show first aired in 2000 and was hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. This was the first appearance of Bachchan on Indian television...
- Himself (1 episode) - Pachpan Khambe Lal Deewarein
- Do Lafzon Ki KahaniDo Lafzon Ki KahaniDo Lafzon Ki Kahani is an Indian television series that aired on Sahara TV now as Sahara One. The story revolves around the 3 generation of a family: a mother, her adoptive daughter, and her grand-daughter. The series premiered on June 20, 2001 and starrs Bollywood film actress Helen.-Cast:*Helen...
- Raj - Iss Jungle Se Mujhe BachaoIss Jungle Se Mujhe BachaoIss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao is the Indian version of the popular British reality game show I'm a Celebrity…Get Me out of Here!. The show premiered on July 13, 2009 at 10 PM on Sony Entertainment Television , replacing another reality talent show Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega whose first...
- Himself - Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna HaiBayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna HaiBayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai is an Indian television series that airs on Sony Entertainment Television .The series premiered on October 6, 2009 and concluded on February 24, 2010 and is produced by Ekta Kapoor. Apparently, the TRPs of the show which were once sky rocketing are now plunging to an...
- Kunal Verma - Na Aana Is Des Laado
- Khullja Sim SimKhullja Sim SimKhullja Sim Sim was a popular Game show aired on Star Plus from 2001 till 2004. The season first was hosted by popular film actor and presenter Aman Verma and second season hosted by Hussain Kuwajerwala.-Concept:...
- Host
Awards
The Indian Television Academy AwardsIn 2005
- Best Actor in a Negative Role - For Viraasat