Jay Soni is an Indian actor and host who is known for his work in Hindi television.[1][2] He is known for his roles in television shows like Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan, and Sasural Genda Phool both of them aired on Star Plus and Colors TV's drama series Sanskaar – Dharohar Apno Ki.[3][4][5] He was also a contestant on reality shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 and Nach Baliye 7. He made his digital debut with Vikram Bhatt's web series Twisted 3.[6] In 2023, he played the role of Abhinav Sharma in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

Jay Soni
Soni in 2023
Born (1986-12-25) 25 December 1986 (age 37)
NationalityIndian
Occupations
  • Actor
  • host
Years active2004–present
Known for
Spouse
Pooja Shah
(m. 2014)
ChildrenAradheea Soni (daughter)
Relatives
  • Harsh Soni (brother)
  • Neerav Soni (brother)
  • Kiran Soni (mother)

Personal life

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Jay Soni married Pooja Shah on 18 February 2014. On 18 April 2018, their daughter was born, whom they named as Aradheea Soni. Jay's mother is Kiran Soni. He has two younger brothers: Harsh Soni and Neerav Soni who are also actors.[citation needed]

Filmography

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YearFilmRoleRef.
2004Fida[7]
Dil Maange More
2007MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar
Buddha Mar GayaPawan
2018Lamboo RastooDhaivat Yagnik

Television

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YearSerialRoleNotesRef.
2005–2008Baa Bahoo Aur BabyJigar Thakkar
2007Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj ChauhanSamar Singh[8]
2010–2012Sasural Genda PhoolIshaan Kashyap[9]
2010Sapna Babul Ka... BidaaiGuest
2011Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai
2013–2014Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon KiJaykishan Vaishnav
2014BeintehaaGuest
2016 Santoshi MaaKrishna[10]
Gangaa[10]
Waaris[10]
Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain![10]
2016–2017Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise BhiDr. Ritwik Sen[11]
2017Bhaag Bakool BhaagBakool "Dhollu" Vasavda[12]
2018 Laal Ishq – Best FriendDushyant (Episode 12)Episodic Role
2020Gudiya Hamari Sabhi Pe BhariHulchul Pandey
2021–2022Sasural Genda Phool 2Ishaan Kashyapmain cast
2022–2023Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiAbhinav Sharmamain cast

Reality shows

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YearShowRoleNotesReferences
2011Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2011Host
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4Guest
2012 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5Contestant-Not SelectedWeek 7: "Wild Card Special"
2014Dil Hai Chota Sa Choti Si AshaHost
2015Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh LatkahGuest
Nach Baliye 7Contestant11th place[13]
Comedy SuperstarHost
2017Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke SungGuest

Awards and nominations

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YearAwardCategoryShowResult
2010ITA AwardsBest Actor - DramaSasural Genda PhoolWon
2012Indian Telly AwardsBest Actor - CriticsNominated
2023Star Parivaar

Awards

Favorite PitaYeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiWon

See also

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References

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  1. ^ TV has a wider reach than B'wood any day Jay Soni – The Times of India
  2. ^ Jay wants to start a restaurant – The Times of India
  3. ^ I'm not as patient as Ishaan Jay – The Times of India
  4. ^ Jay Soni gets engaged – The Times of India
  5. ^ Katrina Kaif slaps Jay Soni – The Times of India
  6. ^ "Jay Soni to make his web debut in Twisted 3". RealityPost.
  7. ^ "TV has a wider reach than B'wood any day: Jay Soni - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  8. ^ "Jay wants to start a restaurant - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  9. ^ Kumar, Aakash (18 April 2019). "Jay Soni shares first picture of his baby girl Aradheea as she turns one!". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  10. ^ a b c d "Jay Soni to play Lord Krishna in four shows". Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  11. ^ "Jay Soni opposite Erica in 'Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  12. ^ "Congratulations! Bhaag Bakool Bhaag actor Jay Soni becomes father to a baby girl". India Today. 21 April 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  13. ^ "Rashami Desai And Jay Soni injured - Times of India ►". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
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