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Birbal Is In the Bigg Boss House

October 13, 2021 11:24 IST

Model-turned-actor Vishal Kotian is one of the strongest contestants in Bigg Boss this year. He's funny, he's smart and has grabbed attention with his game plan.

While Vishal is bonding well with Jay Bhanushali, only time will tell if their friendship will survive in the long run.

What is Vishal like in real life? Namrata Thakker takes a look at his Instagram feed to find out

All Photographs: Kind courtesy Vishal Kotian/Instagram

Vishal has been acting for over two decades now and made his debut in 1998 with the television show Dil Vil Pyar Vyar.

 

The handsome actor went on to act in many shows including Aisa Des Hai Mera, CID, Pyaar Mein Twist, Shree Adi Manav, Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev and Mahabharat.

 

In 2014 Vishal shot to fame playing Birbal in the hit comedy show Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal alongside stand-up comedian Kiku Sharda.

 

Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with good friend Maniesh Paul.

 

That's how 36-year-old Vishal stays fit and fabulous.

In 2020, Vishal once again played Birbal in the historical comedy show Akbar Ka Bal Birbal co-starring Ali Asgar.

 

Dinner date with longtime girlfriend Payal Shetty.

Vishal and Payal were set to get engaged earlier this year, but the pandemic stalled the engagement.

 

Goofing around with Rithvik Dhanjani at Suyyash Rai and Kishwer Merchant's wedding.

 

Throwback to when Vishal loved flaunting his eight pack abs!

In 2001, he made his film debut with The Deadly Disciple and then starred in the 2008 movie Don Muthu Swami.

 

Having fun on the sets of Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal with Sara Khan.

 

Shooting with the legendary comic Johnny Lever and Kiku Sharda for Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double.

NAMRATA THAKKER