Sanjeev Seth is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television and films. Seth is best known for playing Vishambharnath Maheshwari in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and its spin-off Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke.

Personal life

Lata Sabharwal,Rajan Shahi and Sanjeev Seth (from left)

Sanjeev was married to actress Lata Sabharwal Seth. They met on the sets of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. They have one son, Aarav Seth, who was born in 2013.They announced their divorce on June 21, 2025.

Sanjeev was previously married to actress Resham Tipnis with whom he has a son Manav and a daughter. They divorced in 2004.

Career

In his early years, Seth appeared in the 1993 television serial Campus. Seth made his career with Karishma Kaa Karishma as Vikaram and then Seth signed for the role of Vishambharnath Maheshwari in the Star Plus television serial Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Sanjeev and his wife Lata also appeared in the Star Plus dance show Nach Baliye 6 in 2013. Seth reprised his role as Vishambharnath Maheshwari in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke, the spin-off series of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

Television

YearSerialRoleNotes
Umeed
Raahat
1993–1997CampusNegative Role
1995KarmMushtaq AliSupporting Role
1997Zee Horror Show: Anhonee Episode:- Mangalsutra: Part 1 to Part 5VilasEpisodic Role
1998Zee Horror Show: Anhonee Episode:- Pyaas: Part 1 to Part 4Karan KapoorEpisodic Role
1998C.I.D.Sub Inspector SanjeevSupporting Role
1998; 1999AahatTushar (Episode 136–137), Suraj/Ajay (episode !70-171)Episodic Role
1998–1999Lakeerein
1998Rishtey– AnjaliMichael (Episode 37)Episodic Role
1998–2001AashirwadVijay MansinghaNegative Role
1998–2003DeewarGautamSupporting Role
1999Zee Horror Show: Anhonee Episode:- Tejori: Part 1 to Part 3Vinod SaxenaEpisodic Role
1999X Zone – Karma: Part 1 & Part 2Episode 55 & Episode 56Episodic Role
2000Zee Horror Show: Anhonee Episode:– Shraap: Part 1 to Part 3VinodEpisodic Role
2000–2002Mehndi Tere Naam KiAkashSupporting Role
2001Chandan Ka Palna Resham Ki DoriShikha played by (Resham Tipnis) his real life wife's husband
2002–2006Astitva...Ek Prem KahaniRohitSupporting Role
2003–2004Karishma Kaa KarishmaVikramLead Role
2004Raat Hone Ko Hai – Ateet: Part 1 to Part 4Episode 25 to Episode 28Episodic Role
2004KartikaSupporting Role
2007–2008Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon KiAbhay Parashar
2009–2019Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiVishambharnath Maheshwari
2019Ek Thi Rani Ek Tha RaavanShivraj Sisodia
2019–2020Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar KeVishambharnath Maheshwari
2023Dear IshqRaman Razdan
2025–2026JhanakJyotirmay "Dadabhai" Chatterjee
2026–presentYeh Fitoor TeraSanjeev Saxena

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2024MaharajKarsan's maternal uncle
2025De De Pyaar De 2Kittu's father

Reality Shows

YearShowRole
2013Nach Baliye 6Contestant

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