Rishabh Sawhney is a debutant Indian actor, who has piqued the interest of every film fan that recently watched the trailer for upcoming Bollywood film, “Fighter”, find out more about him along with his age, height and family
Notably, Rishabh plays the role of the primary antagonist in Siddharth Anand’s ‘Fighter’, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone.
Who is Fighter actor Rishabh Sawhney, biography, age, height, family, father, movies
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Just recently, the trailer for Fighter, a new aerial action drama, was unveiled on Monday afternoon.
Rishabh Sawhney bio and acting career
Rishabh Sawhney is an upcoming actor and casting assistant who recently gained prominence for his role as the main villain in the upcoming Bollywood film ‘Fighter’. He was born in 1992 in New Delhi, and he is currently 32 years old with his height at 6 feet.
Details about his parents aren’t known.
Prior to his role in the film, Rishabh made his acting debut in the 2021 Disney+ Hotstar series The Empire, where he played a supporting role. Rishabh played the role of Mahmood and appeared in just two episodes. He also worked as a casting assistant on that same show as well as on two other web series, ‘Kaun Banegi Shikharwati’ and ‘Bestseller’. Notably, Rishabh worked as a model before his career in films and has previously modelled for top designers like Shantanu and Nikhil.
Education
Rishabh obtained his early education at Birla Vidya Niketan and completed his schooling in 2010. Following which, he pursued a degree in civil engineering at the Vellore Institute of Technology, where he earned his degree in 2015.
Rishabh Sawhney in ‘Fighter’
Based on the recently released trailer, Rishabh plays the primary antagonist in ‘Fighter’. He masterminds all the attacks against India from within Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and features in scenes like handling a machine gun and engaging in a fistfight with Hrithik Roshan. While the trailer mostly shows Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan, Rishabh has gained the most interest from fans.
The official trailer has gained thousands of online comments where netizens ask about the identity of the ‘hot villain’. Many netizens have remarked how Rishabh Sawhney looks even more chiseled than Hrithik himself. Much to the delight of the budding actor, it is safe to say that he is already building a fan base even ahead of the film’s release.
‘Fighter’ plot, cast, budget, and release date
‘Fighter’ is a Bollywood film revolving around the story of a fictitious elite Indian Air Force unit, the Air Dragons. The film shows how this team of elite soldiers combats the growing threat of terror in the Kashmir Valley. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, Anil Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone as IAF officers, and Rishabh Sawhney as the main villain.
‘Fighter’ also features Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Talat Aziz, Ashutosh Rana, and more. Notably, Siddharth Anand directed the film, which had a massive Rs 250 crore budget. Fans will have to wait until January 25, 2024, for its official release in theatres.