Nikhil Rajeshirke is an Indian actor and a doctor. He works predominantly in the Marathi entertainment industry. He has worked in multiple theatre plays, TV shows, and films. He is known for playing the role of Avinash Nayak in ZEE5’s Marathi TV serial ‘Mazhi Tuzhi Reshimgath,’ released in 2021. In 2022, he participated as a contestant in the Marathi version of the reality TV show “Bigg Boss” season 4.
Wiki/Biography
Nikhil Rajeshirke was born on Monday, 15 December 1986 (age 36 years; as of 2022) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He studied at Balmohan Vidyamandir School in Dadar, Mumbai. Later, he attended L.R.P. Ayurvedic Medical College in Sangli, Islampur, Maharashtra, from 2004 to 2010.
A childhood image of Nikhil Rajeshirke
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Nikhil Rajeshirke belongs to a Hindu family in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Parents & Siblings
His father works at Hindustan Unilever, and his mother works at the central railway. He has two brothers named Anvesh Rajeshirke and Amey Rajeshirke, and he has a sister named Mayuree Sunil Tawde.
Nikhil Rajeshirke with his parents and brother
Nikhil Rajeshirke’s brother Anvesh Rajeshirke
Career
Theatre
Nikhil Rajeshirke was in 7th grade when he debuted as a theatre actor with the play titled ‘Aamchya Ya Gharat.’ Some other plays in which he has worked are ‘Veer Vachan,’ ‘God Bless You,’ ‘Punch A Tantra,’ ‘Siddhivinayak Saves Mumbai From Terror Attack,’ and ‘Aamhi Travelkars,’ and more. In 2016, he worked in the Marathi play titled ‘Strawberry.’
Nikhil Rajeshirke on the poster of the 2016 theatre play ‘Strawberry’
Television
In 1999, he debuted with Zee Marathi’s TV show ‘Abhalmaya’ in which he played the role of a supporting character. In 2001, he worked in the comedy-drama show ‘De Dhamal.’ In 2015, he acted in the Marathi Tv show ‘Priti Pari Tujvari.’ He was cast to play the role of Virat in the 2018 TV show ‘Choti Malkin.’ He worked in the 2019 TV series titled ‘Rang Maza Vegla.’ In 2021, he appeared as Nikhil Diwan in SonyLIV’s TV series ‘Ajunahi Barsaat Aahe.’
Nikhil Rajeshirke in a still from the 2021 TV show ‘Ajunahi Barsaat Aahe’
Film
In 2015, he debuted with the Marathi film ‘Biker’s Adda’ in which he played the role of Sam. In 2018, he was cast in the Marathi film ‘Asehi Ekada Vhave’ in which he played the role of Tejas. In 2022, he appeared in the Marathi film ‘Django JD’ in a lead role. In 2022, he played the role of a supporting character in the Marathi film ‘8 Don 75.’
Nikhil Rajeshirke in a still from the 2022 Marathi film ‘8 Don 75’
Web series
In 2017, he worked in his first web series titled ‘Moving Out;’ he played the lead role named Satya in the series.
Nikhil Rajeshirke in a still from the 2017 TV web series ‘Moving Out’
Facts/Trivia
- Besides working as an actor, Nikhil Rajeshirke is also an Ayurvedic Doctor.
- He used to play cricket in college.
- Nikhil has a pet dog named Guru.
Nikhil Rajeshirke with his pet dog, Guru
- He worked as an assistant director in the 2013 Marathi film ‘Tendulkar Out.’
- He loves to drink wine.
Nikhil Rajeshirke’s Instagram post in which he showed his love for wine
- Nikhil Rajeshirke appeared as a contestant in season 4 of the Marathi version of ‘Bigg Boss.’
Nikhil Rajeshirke as a contestant in the Marathi version of ‘Bigg Boss’ season 4
