By Tannu Keshri | August 16, 2024
Born in London, Upen Patel’s journey began in the UK where his Gujarati roots and charming personality helped him break into the fashion industry.
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Upen won prestigious titles like Model of the Year for four consecutive years at the Asia Fashion Awards and was consistently ranked among Asia’s top 10 sexiest men.
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Upen’s entry into Bollywood came with Abbas-Mustan’s thriller 36 China Town, where he starred alongside Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Akshaye Khanna.
Bollywood Debut: 36 China Town
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His role in Namastey London, co-starring with Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, earned him further recognition in Bollywood.
Breakthrough in Namastey London
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Upen appeared in various films like Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Shakalaka Boom Boom, One Two Three, and Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, showcasing his versatility.
Diverse Roles in Bollywood
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He ventured into regional cinema with his Tamil debut in the movie I, directed by acclaimed filmmaker S. Shankar.
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Upen gained massive popularity on TV by participating in Bigg Boss 8 and reaching the finals of Nach Baliye 7 with Karishma Tanna.
Reality TV Fame: Bigg Boss 8 and Nach Baliye 7
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Upen co-hosted MTV Love School alongside Karishma Tanna, further expanding his presence in television.
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Upen’s relationship with actress Karishma Tanna became the talk of the town, with their publicized love story and subsequent breakup from 2014 to 2016.
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Despite a promising start, Upen slowed down after his last film Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha in 2017 and has since taken a step back from both films and social media.
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