Prithvi (actor)

Prithvi (born March 24 1968) is an Indian film actor, who worked in Hindi movies. He debuted in Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare (1992) as a supporting actor. He is best known for his performance in the movie Dil Ka Kya Kasoor, in which he was the lead actor. Although it was a flop, Prithvi is remembered for the movie. He has acted in several films throughout the 1990s and 2000s. He retired from acting after his Tollywood film Gowtham SSC in 2005.

Career

Prithvi made his Bollywood debut as a supporting actor in the film Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare (1992), which starred Rahul Roy and Nagma. His next film was the movie Dil Ka Kya Kasoor, which was released the same year. In the film, Prithvi had his first and only lead role with famous Bollywood actress of the early 1990s, the late Divya Bharti. The film was famous for its songs which include, "Dil Jigar Nazar", "Dil Ka Kya Kasoor", "Ga Raha Hoon Is Mehfil Mein", "Khata To Jab Ho Ke", "Mera Sanam Sabse Pyara Hai" and "Milne Ki Tum Koshish Karna".

The film made Prithvi, a very famous and successful actor, earning him success with several movies in early 1990s, which include Meri Aan (1993), Platform (film)|Platform (1993) and Ikke Pe Ikka (1994). However, after his role as Dr. Sen in Daraar (1996), Prithvi became a supporting actor, portraying minor roles in films. He returned as a lead actor, in the film Khanjar, The Knife (2003) which was a flop. Prithvi acted in his only Tollywood film, Gowtham SSC (2005), before retiring.}}

Filmography

1992

Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare

Vijar

1992

Dil Ka Kya Kasoor

Arun Kumar

1993

Meri Aan

Nadir

1993

Platform

Vikram

1994

Ikke Pe Ikka

Rishi

1995

Paandav

Ajay

1996

Daraar

Dr. Sen

1997

Kamsin: The Untouched

1998

Ghulam

1999

Dada

1999

Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet

2001

Devullu

Prashanth

2002

Humraaz

Raj Singhania's Cousin

2002

Gangobai

Inspector Rajesh / Master Shankar

2003

Naag Lok

2003

Aaj Ka Andha Kanoon

Inspector Shakti

2003

Khanjar: The Knife

Ajay Kumar

2005

Gowtham SSC