Shivam Patil
Shivam Patil is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Shivam Patil began their career in 2013 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 13 years. With 30 credits to their name, Shivam Patil remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Shivam Patil is one of the most closely watched talents of their generation, with a rapidly growing body of acclaimed work.
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Biography
Shivam Patil is a New Delhi-born Hindi cinema actor and dancer best known for his roles in Bollywood films spanning action, drama, and dark comedy genres. He made his film debut opposite Poonam Pandey in Nasha (2013), followed by Sunny Deol's Ghayal Once Again (2016) as Rohan, and played Jehangir in the black comedy Kaalakaandi (2018) alongside Saif Ali Khan. Trained under British drama veteran Barry John, Patil brings a background in breakdancing — he is part of the Street Soul Dance Crew — to his screen presence, lending physicality to his roles. He continued working in Bollywood with Chatrapathi (2023), a Hindi remake of the Telugu action film, while also maintaining an extensive career in television commercials for brands including Nescafe, Coca-Cola, and McDonald's.
Career Milestones
Television debut on MTV Rush as Shiva
Bollywood film debut as male lead
View film →Supporting role in major action sequel; performance critically noted
View film →Role in acclaimed dark comedy Kaalakaandi as Jehangir
View film →Cast in Bollywood remake of blockbuster Telugu franchise as Ajay
View film →Iconic Roles
Ghayal Once Again
A lawyer's son who stands up against injustice; Patil's performance was noted by critics as 'particularly impressive, confident and nuanced, without ever going over the top'.
Nasha
His Bollywood debut role as a teenage student who falls in love with his drama teacher, introducing him to mainstream Hindi cinema.
Kaalakaandi
Supporting role in Akshat Verma's black comedy ensemble film starring Saif Ali Khan.
Defining Moments
Debut performance as Sahil, a teenage student caught in a forbidden attraction with his drama teacher, conveying innocence and internal conflict
Breakthrough debut praised by critic Taran Adarsh as the 'surprise packet of the film', establishing his natural ease in front of the camera
View film →Role as Rohan, a young man fighting the system alongside Sunny Deol, holding his own opposite a veteran action star
Widely noted for confident, nuanced performance without overacting — Khalid Mohamed called him 'particularly impressive' and multiple critics flagged him as one to watch
View film →Emraan Hashmi parody sequence where Jehangir recites every Emraan Hashmi film line by line in a comedic set piece
The most cited and memorable scene from his career — a crowd-pleasing comedic moment in Akshat Verma's dark comedy that showcased his comic timing and screen presence
View film →Shivam Patil by the Numbers
If you watched every Shivam Patil film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 9 hours. Most-paired with Deepak Dobriyal — 2 films together.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →
Collaboration Network
The Constellation
Top 4 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Shivam Patil.
Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
See all →Shivam Patil has worked most frequently with Deepak Dobriyal (2 films), Aanchal Munjal (2 films), Sobhita Dhulipala (2 films), and Narendra Jha (2 films).
Did You Know?
Shivam Patil is a trained dancer, specializing in contemporary and hip-hop styles.
He made his Bollywood debut at the age of 22 in the 2013 film 'Nasha'.
Patil was selected for his role in 'Ghayal Once Again' after a rigorous audition process.
He is based in Mumbai, India, where he pursues his acting and dancing career.
His debut film 'Nasha' was a coming-of-age story centered on teenage relationships.
Legacy & Influence
Shivam Patil entered the Indian film industry in 2013 with the coming-of-age film 'Nasha', where he played the male lead. This debut positioned him as a young actor in the contemporary Bollywood landscape, aiming to connect with a youth-oriented audience. His most notable subsequent role was in the 2016 action-drama 'Ghayal Once Again', a sequel to Sunny Deol's iconic film, where he played the character Rohan. This association with a major franchise and star provided him visibility in a mainstream commercial space. While his filmography is not extensive, his career trajectory reflects the path of many emerging talents who navigate between niche projects and larger studio productions. His work, particularly in 'Nasha', contributed to the genre of youth-centric dramas that explore themes of adolescence and relationships. As an actor and dancer, he represents a generation of performers with multifaceted skills. However, due to a limited body of leading work and a subsequent low public profile in mainstream cinema following his early projects, his direct and measurable influence on the broader industry or specific cinematic movements remains modest. His contribution lies primarily in his participation in specific films during the early to mid-2010s, adding to the diverse pool of actors in that period.