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Sahil Mehta | |
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| Born | 6 August 1997 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Website | sahilmehta.in |
Sahil Mehta (born 6 August 1997) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films and web series. He has appeared in productions such as Tabbar (2021), Good Luck Jerry (2022), Raksha Bandhan (2022), Farrey (2023) and Son of Sardaar 2 (2025).[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Sahil Mehta was born in Delhi, India and graduated in 2018 with a BSc (Honours) in Biochemistry from Shivaji College, University of Delhi. While at college, he was active in the Dramatic Society, Vayam.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Mehta made his first on-screen appearance with a blink-and-miss role in the 2017 film Hindi Medium, starring Irrfan Khan. He appeared briefly in a flashback sequence during the song ‘Hoor.’ In an interview with Filmfare, Mehta described it as his first on-set experience in a feature film.[1]
Mehta’s breakout role came in the web‑series Tabbar (2021), in which he portrayed Tegi.[1] Shubham Kulkarni, of Koi Moi wrote, "Sahil Mehta as Tegi is a silent player".[5]
In 2022, Mehta appeared in the film Good Luck Jerry alongside Janhvi Kapoor, directed by Siddharth Sen. He portrayed Jigar, a local gang member involved in the film’s drug-smuggling storyline.[6] According to News18, Mehta’s performance in Good Luck Jerry was considered “one of the highlights of the film.” [7] Later, he appeared in Raksha Bandhan, directed by Aanand L. Rai and starring Akshay Kumar.[8]
In 2023, Mehta appeared in the student‑heist thriller Farrey, directed by Soumendra Padhi and produced by Salman Khan.[9][10][11]Birha, a short film starring Sahil Mehta, won Best Short Film at the 2023 New York Indian Film Festival.[12][13]
In 2025, Mehta appeared in the web series Loot Kaand, directed by Ruchir Arun, alongside Tanya Maniktala. The series was released on Amazon MX Player and is based on the Purulia arms drop case.[14]Later in 2025, he played the role of Ali Allahbaksh in the period drama series The Waking of a Nation, directed by Ram Madhvani and released on SonyLIV.[15][16][17]
In 2025, he appeared in the comedy franchise film Son of Sardaar 2, directed by Vijay Kumar Arora.[18][19]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Good Luck Jerry | Jigar | Released | [20] |
| 2022 | Raksha Bandhan | Gaffar | Released | [21] |
| 2023 | Farrey | Aakash | Released | [22] |
| 2025 | Son of Sardaar 2 | Goggi | Released | [19] |
Series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tabbar | Tegi | Released | [1] |
| 2025 | Loot Kaand | Palash | Released | [23] |
| 2025 | The Waking of a Nation | Ali Allahbaksh | Released | [24] |
Short Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Birha: The Journey Back Home | Inder | Released | [25] |
| 2025 | Gair (Pariah) | Rahul | Released | [26] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Pardiwalla, Tanzim (2024-06-11). "I'm fortunate enough to practise my art, says Sahil Mehta". Filmfare. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Sahil Mehta is endearing as Goggi". FilmInformation. 2025-08-01. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Sahil Mehta: My grandma would tell me Shivaji College is close by, yahin le le admission". Hindustan Times. 2022-08-01. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ ""It was the school dramas and college theatres which identified the actor in me": Sahil Mehta". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ Kulkarni, Shubham (2021-10-15). "Tabbar Review: Pavan Malhotra Led Thriller Is As Dark As It Gets Without A Minute Of Ease". Koimoi. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Budding actor Sahil Mehta on working with Janhvi Kapoor and Akshay Kumar in Good Luck Jerry and Raksha Bandhan". Indulge Express. 2022-07-29. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Taught Janhvi Kapoor how to play bluff between shots: Good Luck Jerry star Sahil Mehta – exclusive". News18. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ "Exclusive! Sahil Mehta on Raksha Bandhan co-star Akshay Kumar: Treated us to tandoori parathas when he himself was on a diet plan". OTTplay. 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Salman Khan poses with 'Farrey' cast at IFFI 2023". ThePrint. 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Farrey Movie Review – "Sahil Mehta…a natural in front of the camera"". Filmfare. 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Farrey Movie Review: Alizeh Agnihotri, Prasanna Bisht, Sahil Mehta, Zeyn Shaw". Hauterfly. 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Nomination List – NYIFF 2023". New York Indian Film Festival. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Sahil Mehta's short films Birha and Pariah grab top honours at prestigious film fests!". OTTplay. 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Loot Kaand Season 1 Review: Tanya Maniktala and Sahil Mehta shine in this twisty small-town heist drama". The Times of India. 2025-03-20. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "The Waking Of A Nation Season 1 Review: Slow And Theatrical". Filmfare. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "The Waking of a Nation review: Series that probes …". Indian Express. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Review: 'The Waking of a Nation' is a bold yet inconsistent …". India Forums. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Son of Sardaar 2 Review: Silly Caper Comedy Buoyed By Ajay Devgn's Performance". Filmfare. 2025-08-01. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ a b "Ajay Devgn returns with Son of Sardaar 2, announces release date". India Today. 2025-06-19. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Exclusive! Good Luck Jerry actor Sahil Mehta: I auditioned for both Jigar and Jagdish's parts". OTTplay. 2022-07-30. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "कौन है रक्षा बंधन का 'गफार' उर्फ Sahil Mehta". Aaj Tak. 2022-08-14. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Farrey song "Ghar Pe Party": Alizeh Agnihotri, Zeyn Shaw, Sahil Mehta, Prasanna Bisht invite you for the ultimate get‑together". BollywoodBubble. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Exclusive: Flames' Ritvik Sahore OR Loot Kaand's Sahil Mehta, Tanya Maniktala on what sets them apart". BollywoodBubble. 2025-03-20. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Ram Madhvani's The Waking of a Nation Set for March 7 Release". Deccan Chronicle. 2025-02-18. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Rajit Kapur, Manav Vij's 'Birha' gets selected at 'The Ottawa Indian Film Festival Awards'". Firstpost. 2023-06-11. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Nishant Roy Bombarde's short 'Gair' to premiere at NYIFF". True Scoop News. 2022-04-16. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
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