Shiv Pandit (born 21 June 1984), known professionally as Shiv Panditt, is an Indian actor, model, emcee, radio jockey and television host who works predominantly in Hindi cinema and television. He is best known for his role in the film Shaitan and his role in Sony SAB sitcom FIR.

He is the brother of Gayatri Pandit, who has been an assistant director on the films Desi Boyz (2011), Boss (2013), Roy (2015), Shivaay (2016), Om The Battle Within (2021) and Arjun Pandit, an ex sports anchor on NDTV and STAR Sports. Shiv is also the co-owner of the Chandigarh Cubs cricket team in the Box Cricket League (B.C.L.) along with actress Anita Hassanandani.

Education

Panditt attended The Doon School in Dehradun, and then went to Hindu College, University of Delhi, for graduation.

Career

Films

Shiv Panditt made his screen debut in 2011 with the critically and commercially successful Hindi film Shaitan where he got noticed and was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He went on to debut as a lead actor in the Tamil film Leelai. The film opened to positive reviews, with Panditt's performance being well received by both critics and audience alike.

Television

After having featured in several T.V. commercials for popular brands (Sprite, Airtel, Tide, Colgate, LG & Rotomac to name a few), Panditt landed the lead role in the sitcom FIR in 2006. Post his stint on the show, he was contracted as the host for the 1st edition of the Indian Premier League on Set MAX for the show 'Extraaa Innings T20' in 2008.

Personal life

He married costume designer Ameira Punvani in a private ceremony in New Delhi on 18 April 2018.

Filmography

Feature films

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2004Let's EnjoyRaghu PanditEnglish Hindi
2009Aagey Se RightSunnyHindi
2011ShaitanDushyant Sahu/ DashNominated for Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut Nominated for Big Star Young Entertainer Debut of the Year – Male Nominated for Screen Award – Best Ensemble Cast
2012LeelaiKarthikTamil
2013BossShiv ShastriHindi
2014Mumbai Delhi MumbaiGoli Kohli
20167 Hours To GoArjun Ranawat
2017MantraViraj KapoorEnglish HindiSpecial appearance
LoevJaiEnglish
2020Khuda HaafizFaiz Abu MalikHindi
2021ShershaahCaptain Sanjeev Jamwal
2022Laal Singh ChaddhaCaptain Sandeep
2025NesippayaMontyTamil

Short films

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2008The Private Life of Albert PintoAlbert PintoEnglish
2010The Other WomanKaran
2016Charlie@MidnightMontyHindi
2017Jai Mata DiSuraj Shetty
BulbulAditya
2018Every Goa Plan Ever - Narcos: Mexico EditionRahulEnglish
2019JoyrideRaunakHindi
MusafirZulfiqar Ali Baig
2020Koi HaiAshish

Television

YearShowRoleLanguageNotes
2004Page 3HostHindi
2004–2005Studio DisneyHostHindi
2005–2006Bombay TalkingKunal KhoslaEnglish
2006–2008FIRChief Inspector Hanuman Prasad PandeyHindiNominated for Boroplus Gold Awards 2008 (Dubai) – Best Comic Role (Male)
2008Extraaa Innings T20HostEnglish
2009Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (Season 3)HostHindi
2010Rishta.comNeerajHindi
2016Dr. Bhanumati On DutyInspector Makkhan Singh/ ShivHindiGuest appearance

Web series

YearShowRoleLanguageNotes
2017UntagPrithvi SihaagHinglish
2018Selection DayLord SubramanyamHinglish
2019Love Lust & Confusion - Season 2Abir SenHinglish
2020The Chargesheet: Innocent or Guilty?Shiraz MalikHindi
2021Chakravyuh – An Inspector Virkar Crime ThrillerRoyHinglish
2023Bambai Meri JaanInspector Ranbir MalikHindi
2025Search: The Naina Murder CaseTushar SurveHindi

Music videos

YearSongArtistLanguageAwardsLabel
2003Tera Mera Pyaar Ho Gaya (Remix)Dj AmitHindiTimes Music
2018HeeriyeNakash AzizHindiIndie Music Label
2024Paon Ki JuttiJyoti NooranHindi

Recognition

Panditt was ranked 3rd in Times of India's (Itimes.com) 'Most Promising Newcomer' in 2011. In March 2018, he was invited as a guest speaker for the TEDx event held in NMIMS, Shirpur to speak about his journey as an actor.

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