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Who Is Akashdeep Saigal? Actor Who Stepping Into Reyansh Gujral’s Role in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2

Author: Akanksha Jain | Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10:01 AM [IST]

Akashdeep Saigal is a well-known name in Indian television, celebrated for his intense performances and strong screen presence. He rose to fame with his role in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, where his performance made a lasting impact and turned him into a household name. As Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 brings a fresh chapter, Saigal’s legacy continues to set a high benchmark, making the role iconic and challenging for any actor stepping into it. Here’s everything to know about him.

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Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 premiered on July 29, 2025, as both a reboot and sequel to the iconic daily soap, produced by Balaji Telefilms. Airing on Star Plus and streaming on JioHotstar, the show continues the Virani family legacy with a mix of original and new-generation characters. The cast includes Smriti Irani as Tulsi, Amar Upadhyay as Mihir, and Akashdeep Saigal as Rio, alongside younger leads like Rohit Suchanti, Tanisha Mehta, Shagun Sharma, and Aman Gandhi.


Who Is Akashdeep Saigal?
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Who Is Akashdeep Saigal?

Akashdeep Saigal, popularly known as Sky, is a 51-year-old Indian actor and model best remembered for his iconic negative role as Ansh Gujral in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. A winner of the Gladrags Manhunt title in 1998, he later gained further fame through reality TV, including Bigg Boss 5. In 2026, he returns to the Kyunki universe in the reboot, taking on the role of Tulsi’s grandson and adding a new twist to the legacy storyline. 

Akashdeep Saigal Early Life
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Akashdeep Saigal Early Life

Akashdeep Saigal was born on October 29, 1974, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and grew up in a professional family, with his father and elder brother, Kamal Saigal, working as lawyers. He completed his schooling at S.S. Sahni High School and graduated from Mithibai Motiram Kundnani (MMK) College in Mumbai. Raised in a joint family in Bandra, he was the youngest sibling, known for his mischievous nature and close bond with his sister-in-law, Geeta. While Mumbai has always been his base, his ancestral roots trace back to Sehgal in Surat, Gujarat.


Akashdeep Saigal Career
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Akashdeep Saigal Career

Akashdeep Saigal has enjoyed a dynamic career spanning nearly three decades, beginning as a successful supermodel after winning the Gladrags Manhunt title in 1998. He soon transitioned into acting with his Bollywood debut in Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi, followed by roles in films like Supari and the Pakistani film Sultanat. He also made a strong mark in Tamil cinema with notable performances in Ayan and Kavan. However, his breakthrough came on television with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, where he played the iconic villain Ansh Gujral and later Eklavya Virani.

Akashdeep Saigal TV Serials And Reality Shows 
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Akashdeep Saigal TV Serials And Reality Shows 

Over the years, he featured in shows like Kkusum and Kuchh Is Tara, and returned in 2026 with roles in Naagin 7 and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, where he plays Reyansh “Rio” Virani. Apart from acting, he became a popular reality TV face through Bigg Boss 5 and shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Fear Factor India, Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao, and Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout. 


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