Jay Upadhyay

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Life Story

Jay Upadhyay is an Indian actor who gained significant recognition for his performance in SonyLIV's hit web series Scam 1992 - The Harshad Mehta Story directed by Hansal Mehta in 2020. He has been passionate about acting since his school days and continued working in theatre throughout his college. Jay considers Manoj Shah, a renowned theatre director, actor, and producer, as his idol and has been a part of Shah’s theatre group, participating in numerous popular plays.

Education

Jay Upadhyay completed his early education at St. Francis D'Assisi High School, located in Mumbai. He further pursued his higher education from Malini Kishor Sanghvi College of Commerce and Economics, also in Mumbai, enriching his academic background before venturing into the world of acting.

Birthdate

Jay Upadhyay's birthday is on the 1st of January.

Family

Jay Upadhyay is married to Disha Savla Upadhyay, who is also an actor. His father, named Arvind Upadhyay, is self-employed. Jay has two sisters, Mona Upadhyay Rawal and Falguni Upadhyay Pandya, contributing to his immediate family circle.

Height and Weight

Jay has height of approximately 5 feet 9 inches.

Career

Jay Upadhyay made a notable entrance into the world of cinema with his debut in the Gujarati film Kevi Rite Jaish in 2012. His performance as Pranav Sheth in Scam 1992, a character inspired by the real-life former stockbroker Ketan Parekh, has been especially acclaimed. Jay has been featured in various regional and mainstream Hindi films, and remains passionately involved in theater, which he often cites as his first love.

Filmography

Jay's film debut was marked by his role in the Gujarati film Kevi Rite Jaish in 2012. Among his notable cinematic contributions are Paghadi and Tu Hai Mera Sunday, the latter of which premiered at the London Film Festival in 2016.

Television

In addition to films, Jay Upadhyay has also made significant appearances on television. He has been featured in popular shows like CID and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. His role in Scam 1992 stands out as a significant part of his television career.

Awards and Achievement

In 2018, he won the Best Actor in a Comic Role award at the 18th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Screen & Stage Awards for his performance in the film Paghadi. He followed this with another victory in 2020, winning the Best Actor award at the Ideas Unlimited Awards.

Interesting Facts

• Jay is very close to his Scam 1992 co-star Pratik Gandhi, with whom he has done many plays.
• He predominantly works in Gujarati movies and plays.