Mitra Gadhavi is an Indian actor and writer. He is mainly known for his work in Gujarati films. In 2023, he played the role of Bhargav in the Gujarati film ‘3 Ekka.’
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Wiki/Biography
Mitra Gadhavi was born on Saturday, 22 September 1990 (age 33 years; as of 2023) in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He pursued his bachelor’s degree at SEMCOM College, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat. [1]Youthistaan
A childhood image of Mitra Gadhavi
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Mukesh Gadhavi, and his mother’s name is Meena Gadhavi.
Mitra Gadhavi with his parents
He has a sister named Radha.
Mitra Gadhavi with his sister
Wife
He is unmarried.
Religion
He follows Hinduism.
Mitra Gadhavi holding the idol of Goddess Durga
Career
Film
Mitra Gadhavi made his acting debut with the Gujarati film ‘Chhello Divas – A New Beginning’ (2015) in which he played the role of Loy. He essayed the role of Meet in the Gujarati film ‘Bas Ek Chance’ (2015), starring Aditya Kapadia and Rajeev Mehta. His performance as Chirag in the film ‘Shu Thayu?’ (2018) received huge appreciation from the audience.
Poster of the film ‘Shu Thayu?’
In 2023, he appeared in the film ‘3 Ekka’ in which he played the role of Bhargav. He has acted in a few more Gujarati films including ‘Daav Thai Gayo Yaar’ (2016), ‘Ventilator’ (2018), ‘Family Circus’ (2018), ‘Affraa Taffri’ (2020), and ‘Hey Kem Chho London’ (2022).
Poster of the film ‘Hey Kem Chho London’
Short Film
In 2018, he appeared opposite Dipna Patel in the short film ‘Karnamu.’ He also worked as a writer for the film. He played the role of Vikram in the Gujarati short film ‘Anita’ (2020). In 2021, he appeared in the Hindi short film ‘Vakeel Babu,’ which was released on Amazon miniTV.
Mitra Gadhavi in a still from the short film ‘Vakeel Babu’
YouTube
In 2017, he created a YouTube channel named ‘Kaafi Random.’ The first video he posted on his channel was ‘Genie Nahi Dunga’ in which he worked as an actor, writer, and director. In January 2018, he appeared in the video ‘N A Shah – Joint Family.’ He also wrote and directed the video.
Mitra Gadhavi in a still from the YouTube video ‘N A Shah – Joint Family’
Some of his other videos on the channel are ‘Not So WELLentine’ (2018), ‘Pehla Thayu Che?’ (2018), ‘Main, Meri Girlfriend aur WOH!’ (2019), and ‘Cafe Locha Marto-Na’ (2019).
Other Work
In 2016, he wrote and directed the stage play ‘Listen We Need to Talk.’
Poster of the play ‘Listen We Need to Talk’
In the same year, he made an episodic appearance in the Hindi language crime anthology TV series ‘Crime Petrol,’ which aired on Sony Entertainment Television. In 2022, he was featured in a cricket-based Gujarati music video titled ‘Jeete Have India.’
Mitra Gadhavi in a still from the music video ‘Jeete Have India’
He has also appeared in television commercials for various brands such as Bingo potato chips and OPPO A7 mobile phone.
Mitra Gadhavi in an advertisement for OPPO A7 mobile phone
Awards
- He received the ‘Rising Star of the Year – Regional Cinema’ award at the World Leadership Awards 2016.
Mitra Gadhavi receiving the award from Karisma Kapoor
- In 2016, he won the International Charan Youth Icon Award.
- In 2018, he received an award for the ‘Best Actor in Comic Role’ at the Ehsaas Awards for his performance in the film ‘Shu Thayu?’
- In 2023, he received the Gujarat State Film Award for his performance in the film ‘Shu Thayu?’ (2018).
Mitra Gadhvi with his Gujarat State Film Award
Car Collection
He owns a Renault KWID car.
Mitra Gadhavi with his car
Facts/Trivia
- His name is also spelt as ‘Mitra Gadhvi.’ [2]Instagram – Mitra Gadhavi
- He wanted to become an actor since childhood. He used to participate in stage plays during his school and college days.
A collage of Mitra Gadhavi’s stage performances
- His short film ‘Anita’ (2020) was the first Gujarati film that was screened at the Venice Film Festival.
- After completing his formal education in Gujarat, he moved to Mumbai to make a career in Bollywood. But, due to a lack of opportunities, he returned to his hometown and began working in the field of Human Resources. However, he later made a second attempt and returned to Mumbai, where he succeeded in establishing himself as an actor.
- He helped the Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao with the ‘Gujarati Diction’ for his role in the film ‘Made in China’ (2019).
- He loves to play pickleball and cricket. He often participates in the Gujarat Celebrity Cricket Match.
- He is fond of travelling.
- His favourite actors are Anil Kapoor and Govinda.
References
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| ↑2 | Instagram – Mitra Gadhavi |
