Salil Acharya
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Salil Acharya | |
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| Born | Salil Acharya November 3, 1980 - Age (44) Delhi, India |
| Occupations | Actor, VJ, RJ |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Salil Acharya is an Indian male actor, VJ, radio jockey[1] and television host.[2][3][4] Acharya made his Bollywood debut in Mohit Suri's 2007 film Awarapan. He is also a radio jockey for Radio City 91.1, a film critic for BBC Asian Network and a VJ at B4U. He is currently working for Sony Pictures Networks India where he is the host of WWE Sunday Dhamaal. He visited New Orleans to be a part of WrestleMania 34 and hosted a special program Namaste Wrestlemania which aired on Sony Ten.
Social initiatives and image
[edit]Acharya has been involved in various community and social awareness initiatives through his platform at Radio City. In 2021, he supported the "Mission Green Mumbai" campaign, a partnership that collected over 41,000 mango seeds for distribution to rural farmers in Maharashtra.[5] In November 2021, he co-hosted the "Chillar Party" event alongside colleagues, including RJ Palak, to mark Children's Day and promote youth engagement in Mumbai.[6] He has frequently spoken on the role of radio in driving social change and hyperlocal cultural integration.[7]
Beyond his broadcasting career, Acharya is recognized as a fitness enthusiast. His transition from a VJ to a fitness figure has been profiled by several media outlets, focusing on his lifestyle and health advocacy within the entertainment industry.[8][9]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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| 2007 | Awarapan | Ronnie | Nominated, Stardust Best Male Debut Award |
| 2013 | Aashiqui 2 [10] | Aryan | |
| 2014 | 3AM | Cyrus | |
TV
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–present | WWE Sunday Dhamaal | Host | |
| 2008 | Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket | Host | |
| 2007 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Billy Thakral | Special appearance |
| 2006 | Kasturi | Nikhil | |
| Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai | Parallel lead | ||
| Kkavyanjali | Sandeep | ||
| 2005 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Prem (Fake) / Rahul | |
| Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | |||
| 2004 | Ye Meri Life Hai | Kushaan | Main role |
| Shararat | The Prince | 1 episode | |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Yokohama Rubber Co to buy Alliance Tire Group for $1.2 billion". The Economic Times.
- ↑ Dedhia, Sonil (2 March 2016). "Why Salil Acharya's friends call him Speedy Gonzales?". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ↑ Tankha, Rajkumari Sharma (3 February 2021). "Sri Sri was quite chilled out: Salil Acharya". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ↑ "No smoking please". The Tribune. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ↑ "Radio City partnered with Mission Green Mumbai and collected 41,000 mango seeds". Mid-Day. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Radio City celebrated Children's Day with Chillar Party in Mumbai". MediaNews4U. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Radio's Revolutionary Effect Is Multifaceted: RJ Salil, Radio City". Outlook India. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Exclusive conversation with RJ Salil Acharya regarding his new initiatives". Zee Business. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Salil Acharya's journey from a VJ to a fitness icon". International Business Times. 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Developer, Web. "Fitness freak Salil Acharya works out with professional wrestlers!". Mid-day. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
