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Rohit Saraf

Rohit Saraf at the OTTPlay Change Makers Awards 2023 (cropped)
Rohit Saraf at the OTTPlay Change Makers Awards 2023 (cropped) Image: Wikimedia Commons. https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ / CC BY 3.0

Rohit Saraf (born 8 December 1996) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi films and television. He began his career on television and transitioned to films in the mid-2010s, gradually establishing himself as a leading actor in romantic comedies and ensemble dramas.

Key facts

Name Rohit Saraf
Born 8 December 1996
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actor
Primary industry Hindi films and television
Film debut Dear Zindagi (2016)
Notable series Mismatched (Netflix, 2020–2024)
Recognition Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 (2025)

Background

Saraf began his acting career on Indian television before moving into feature films. His early work on television preceded his entry into Hindi cinema in 2016.

Career

Film debut and early roles

Saraf made his film debut with the 2016 comedy drama Dear Zindagi. He followed this with a supporting role in the 2018 comedy drama Hichki, which brought him wider recognition.

Established roles

In 2019, Saraf appeared in the biographical drama The Sky Is Pink. The following year, he featured in the dark comedy anthology Ludo (2020). The same year, he began headlining the Netflix romantic drama series Mismatched, in which he portrays Rishi. The series ran from 2020 to 2024 and became one of his most widely recognised performances.

Recent work

Saraf featured in the romantic comedy Ishq Vishk Rebound (2024) and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025), continuing his focus on the romantic comedy genre.

Recognition

In 2025, Saraf was named by Forbes Asia in its 30 Under 30 list, recognising his work in the entertainment industry.

Filmography highlights

  • Dear Zindagi (2016)
  • Hichki (2018)
  • The Sky Is Pink (2019)
  • Ludo (2020)
  • Mismatched (Netflix series, 2020–2024)
  • Ishq Vishk Rebound (2024)
  • Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025)

References