Samir Kochhar (born 23 May 1980) is an Indian actor and television presenter. He is widely recognised as the host of Extraaa Innings T20, the pre-match and post-match cricket show associated with the Indian Premier League. He is also known for his role in the Netflix India series Sacred Games.
| Name | Samir Kochhar |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 May 1980 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, television presenter |
| Notable as host | Extraaa Innings T20 (Indian Premier League) |
| Notable acting role | Sacred Games (Netflix India) |
Kochhar came to public attention as the host of Extraaa Innings T20, the studio programme broadcast around Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. The show provides pre-match build-up, mid-innings analysis and post-match discussion, and is one of the most prominent cricket-related entertainment formats associated with the IPL season in India.
Kochhar features in Sacred Games, the Indian crime drama produced for Netflix India. The series is among the streaming platform's earliest original productions in India and has been a significant title in the growth of Indian streaming-era television.
As a presenter, Kochhar is closely identified with the broadcast culture surrounding the IPL, a tournament that reshaped televised cricket in India after its launch in 2008. His parallel work in long-form streaming drama places him within the wider crossover of Indian television presenters into scripted screen acting.