Actor
Rahul Bhat
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Years Active
1997 – Present
Rahul Bhat Biography
Rahul Bhat Information
- Full Name: Rahul Bhat
- Profession: Actor, Producer
- Date of Birth: 7 December 1977
- Age: 48 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 70 kg
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Education
- Completed schooling in Mumbai
- Studied acting and filmmaking
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Yeh Mohabbat Hai | Debut film as lead actor (Chaand Nawaab) |
| 2013 | Ugly | Major breakthrough role as Rahul Kapoor |
| 2016 | Fitoor | Played Bilal in big-budget Bollywood film |
| 2019 | Section 375 | Critically praised performance as Rohan Khurana |
| 2022 | Dobaaraa | Important role in psychological thriller |
| 2023 | Kennedy | Career-defining performance; premiered at Cannes Film Festival |
Television & OTT Highlights
| Year | Show | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Jai Hanuman | Early TV appearance as Sujuti |
| 1998–2003 | Heena | Popular TV role as Sameer |
| 2002 | Draupadi | Played role of Krishna |
| 2025 | Black Warrant | Played DSP Rajesh Tomar |
| — | Crime Beat | Played Binny Chaudhary |
Recent Activity
- Celebrating the OTT release of Kennedy on ZEE5 in February 2026.
- Received strong critical acclaim for his intense performance in Kennedy.
- Set to make his Hollywood debut with the film Lost & Found in Kumbh.
- The film is scheduled to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025.
- Recently honored with the Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA Award) in 2025.
- Marking a strong and successful start to 2026 with international recognition and OTT success.
Award List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Cannes Film Festival | Official Selection Premiere | Cannes Midnight Screening | Kennedy | Premiered |
| 2024 | Film Critics Circle of India Awards | Best Actor (Nomination) | Critics Choice Award | Kennedy | Nominated |
| 2025 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor (OTT) | ITA Award | Kennedy (OTT Release) | Won |
About Rahul Bhat
Rahul Bhat is an Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films and web series.
He gained major recognition with the film Ugly (2013).
Yes, he is married to actress and model Mugdha Godse.
He celebrated the OTT release of Kennedy on ZEE5 in 2026.
Yes, he is set to make his Hollywood debut with Lost & Found in Kumbh.