{{Short description|Indian actor and model (born 1981)}} {{Use Indian English|date=August 2016}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}} {{Infobox person | name = Rahil Azam | image = Rahil Azam.jpg | image_size = | alt = Rahil Azam | caption = Rahil Azam | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1981|09|25}} | birth_place = Bangalore, Karnataka, India<ref>{{cite web|last=Features |first=Express |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/article21512.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140525200602/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/article21512.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 May 2014 |title=Best wishes for bangalore — Rahil Azam |publisher=Newindianexpress.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-27}}</ref> | alma_mater = Clarence High School (India), B.M.S. College of Engineering, B.M.S. Institute of Technology and Management | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|Model}} | years_active = 1999–present | known_for = ''Hatim'' and Achanak 37 Saal Baad }}
'''Rahil Azam''' (born 25 September 1981) is an Indian actor and model, best known for his roles as Hatim in ''Hatim'', Nakul in ''CID'', JD in ''Tu Aashiqui,'' DSP Anubhav Singh in ''Maddam Sir,'' and Rahul/Ajinkya in ''Achanak 37 Saal Baad''.
==Early life and education== Azam was born on 25 September 1981 in Bangalore, India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiascanner.com/rahil-azam-to-enter-in-saraswatichandra-84632|title=Rahil Azam To Enter In Saraswatichandra|work=India Scanner |date=3 July 2013 |accessdate=3 October 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630213953/http://indiascanner.com/rahil-azam-to-enter-in-saraswatichandra-84632 |archivedate=30 June 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
Azam did his schooling at Clarence High School and graduated in software engineering from B.M.S. College of Engineering.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/jan122007/citytoday1810462007111.asp|title=High on acting - Deccan Herald - Internet Edition|publisher=|accessdate=3 October 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304204955/http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/jan122007/citytoday1810462007111.asp|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1999, Azam came to Mumbai<ref>{{cite web|last=Rathore |first=Vipasha |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/television/article8843.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303170724/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/television/article8843.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 March 2014 |title=Different strokes of Rahil Azam |publisher=Newindianexpress.com |date= |accessdate=2015-10-24}}</ref> to pursue his engineering career. He took acting classes for three months.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/I-dont-sulk-for-too-long-says-Rahil-Azam/articleshow/4021517.cms |title=I don't sulk for too long says Rahil Azam |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2009-01-24 |accessdate=2015-03-27 |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404082204/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/I-dont-sulk-for-too-long-says-Rahil-Azam/articleshow/4021517.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
He is also employed in his family business in Bangalore.<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Rahil-Azam-is-back-on-TV/articleshow/45732106.cms|title=Rahil Azam is back on TV|work=The Times of India|accessdate=3 October 2015|archive-date=1 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501200006/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Rahil-Azam-is-back-on-TV/articleshow/45732106.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Career== Azam had started his career as a software engineer. After shifting to Mumbai, he started his career as a model.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/rahils-roles/article1432436.ece |title=Rahil's roles - VIJW |work=The Hindu |date=2008-12-27 |accessdate=2015-10-24 |archive-date=19 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919103551/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/rahils-roles/article1432436.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> He then made his television debut in 2001 with the role of a romantic boy, Akash Kapoor, in the daily soap ''Ek Tukdaa Chaand Ka''. The story revolves around a small-town girl who follows her lover into the city but is then ditched by him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20011021/spectrum/tv.htm|title=The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Television|website=www.tribuneindia.com|access-date=24 August 2019|archive-date=28 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128114743/https://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20011021/spectrum/tv.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/mukul-dev-replaces-raaheil-in-ek-tukda-chand |title=Mukul Dev replaces Raaheil in Ek Tukda Chand |publisher=Media247.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2015-10-24 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053856/http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/mukul-dev-replaces-raaheil-in-ek-tukda-chand |url-status=live }}</ref> Later, he appeared in episodic roles in the horror show ''Ssshhhh...Koi Hai'' on Star Plus. After that, he did another horror show, ''Achanak 37 Saal Baad''.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} Azam also appeared in ''Bhabhi'' as Rakesh.
In 2003, Azam played the lead role in Sagar Films' adventure-fantasy drama series ''Hatim'' on Star Plus. The story begins with the birth of Hatim, the son of the Emperor of Yemen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/I-consider-myself-fortunate-Hatim-/articleshow/3066637.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140211064007/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-05-24/news-interviews/27749414_1_rahil-azam-role-mad-man|url-status=live|archive-date=11 February 2014|work=The Times of India|title=I consider myself fortunate: Hatim|access-date=3 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040104/spectrum/tv.htm|title=The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Television|website=www.tribuneindia.com|access-date=24 August 2019|archive-date=28 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128115307/https://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040104/spectrum/tv.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
Later, in May 2004, Azam featured in the lead role of Ashmit Malhotra in Vipul D. Shah's drama show ''Ye Meri Life Hai'', for which he was nominated for the Best Actor in a Negative role (Male) at the Indian Telly Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-my-fans-prayers-brought-me-back-rahil-azim-1502|title=My fans' prayers brought me back: Rahil Azim|work=Daily News & Analysis|date=2005-09-09|accessdate=2015-10-03|archive-date=25 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140525200125/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-my-fans-prayers-brought-me-back-rahil-azim-1502|url-status=live}}</ref> After this, he played the role of Suraj Kiran in ''Saarrthi''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Rahil-Azam-to-play-the-parallel-lead-in-Saraswatichandra/articleshow/20874009.cms |title=Rahil Azam to play the parallel lead in Saraswatichandra! |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2013-07-02 |accessdate=2015-03-27 |archive-date=17 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317101052/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Rahil-Azam-to-play-the-parallel-lead-in-Saraswatichandra/articleshow/20874009.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2005, he appeared in an episodic role in ''C.I.D'', where he played the negative character of Nakul, ACP Pradyuman (played by Shivaji Satam)'s son. Azam's character returned to C.I.D. on 2 January 2015, to take revenge on his father as a terrorist in the episode "Nakul Returns".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/CID-Rahil-Azam-returns-to-the-show/articleshow/45699177.cms|title='CID': Rahil Azam returns to the show|work=The Times of India|accessdate=3 October 2015|archive-date=5 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150105135319/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/CID-Rahil-Azam-returns-to-the-show/articleshow/45699177.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/television/acp-pradyuman-s-son-rahil-azam-returns-to-cid/article1-1301731.aspx|title=ACP Pradyuman's son Rahil Azam returns to CID|work=hindustantimes.com/|accessdate=3 October 2015|archive-date=9 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150609070056/http://www.hindustantimes.com/television/acp-pradyuman-s-son-rahil-azam-returns-to-cid/article1-1301731.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In August 2006, Azam featured as the male lead in Hats Off Productions' drama series ''Resham Dankh'', wherein he portrayed the role of Aditya Balraj, a business tycoon, opposite Mouli Ganguly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060814/asp/calcutta/story_6609510.asp |title=Raahil Azim and Mouli Ganguly in Resham Dankh |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=2006-08-14 |accessdate=2015-10-24}}{{dead link|date=February 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The show is based on the Gujarati magazine Chitralekha. It is the story of a successful business tycoon who has a silk business and a happy family but with a twist. Aditya gives himself up to police stating that he had committed a murder. As soon as he enters the prison he decides to write memoirs through a story.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060813/spectrum/tv.htm |title=Resham Dankh - Soap with a bubble |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |date= |accessdate=2015-10-24 |archive-date=31 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150731031146/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060813/spectrum/tv.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
In July 2007, Azam was chosen to play the pivotal role in Contiloe Entertainment's horror television series ''Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai'', where he portrayed the role of Aryaamaan, a protector who saves people from the dark forces, in a special series named Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Aryaamaan.<ref>[http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2007/jul/19801.htm Raahil's back]</ref>
In 2008, Azam was approached to play the dual characters of a woman and man as a split personality in Ratna Sinha's show ''Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na'', for which he received a nomination in the Best Actor category at the Indian Television Academy Awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Rahil-to-dance-on-Madhuris-hit-number/articleshow/3053860.cms |title=Rahil to dance on Madhuri's hit number |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2008-05-20 |accessdate=2015-03-27 |archive-date=19 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170319172211/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Rahil-to-dance-on-Madhuris-hit-number/articleshow/3053860.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/I-have-to-better-Rahil-Azam/articleshow/3042267.cms|title='I have to better Rahil Azam' - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=24 August 2019|archive-date=14 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190814201610/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/I-have-to-better-Rahil-Azam/articleshow/3042267.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
In March 2009, Azam was approached for the lead role of Raka in Sunil Vohra's show ''Seeta Aur Geeta'', but he was out of the show due to Malaria.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Was-Rahil-kicked-out/articleshow/4463223.cms |title=Was Rahil kicked out? |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2009-04-30 |accessdate=2015-03-27 |archive-date=17 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317101131/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Was-Rahil-kicked-out/articleshow/4463223.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Thereafter he played the lead role of Abhimanyu Mishra in Sahara One's TV show ''Mr. & Mrs. Mishra''. The show is about a team of UNIT 9 cops who specialise in solving complicated cases. ''Mr. & Mrs. Mishra'' explores a different aspect of crime and investigation.<ref name="abcd">{{cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120919/ttlife1.htm |title=The Mystery Man Rahil Azam Interview |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-27 |archive-date=15 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150915091219/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120919/ttlife1.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/what-replaces-bidaai/story-OgeuF5QWckM8KQQbo3MZBN.html |title=What replaces Bidaai? |publisher=Hindustantimes.com |date=2010-10-22 |accessdate=2015-10-24 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080822/http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/what-replaces-bidaai/story-OgeuF5QWckM8KQQbo3MZBN.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
220px|thumbnail|right|Azam and Manasi Parekh at the launch of Gulaal In 2010, Azam featured as the male lead in Sphere Origins's drama show ''Gulaal'', where he portrayed the role of Vasant, opposite Manasi Parekh. It is the story of a young girl, Gulaal, who is very lively and positive in life. She has a unique gift of finding water in the dry lands of a desert. A neighbouring village has been facing a harsh and long drought. Vasant learns of Gulaal's gift and makes it his mission to find Gulaal. Eventually their love blossoms and they get married.<ref name="abcd"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/gulaal-proved-innocent-114844968.html|title=Gulaal to be proved innocent|website=in.news.yahoo.com|access-date=27 October 2015|archive-date=5 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305134158/https://in.news.yahoo.com/gulaal-proved-innocent-114844968.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In July 2012, Azam was chosen to play the pivotal role of Dr. Yudhistir in Fireworks Productions' suspense/thriller series ''Hum Ne Li Hai... Shapath'', opposite Sargun Mehta. The story revolves around a murder that took place at a rave party.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Sargun-Mehta-and-Rahil-Azam-in-Hum-Ne-Li-Hai-Shapath/articleshow/14687316.cms |title=Rahil Azam in Hum Ne Li Hai Shapath |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2012-07-05 |accessdate=2015-03-27 |archive-date=15 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515024237/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Sargun-Mehta-and-Rahil-Azam-in-Hum-Ne-Li-Hai-Shapath/articleshow/14687316.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
Near the end of the year, Azam essayed the negative role of Zara's (Rati Pandey) husband, Malik Khan. He started shooting for the show on 12 September 2012, where his character had mysterious shades and is said to be loosely inspired by Aamir Khan's character in ''Fanaa''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rahil-azam-to-enter-hitler-didi/articleshow/16362984.cms |title=Rahil Azam to enter Hitler Didi |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2012-09-12 |accessdate=2015-03-27 |archive-date=30 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130121517/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rahil-azam-to-enter-hitler-didi/articleshow/16362984.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150927/entertainment-tvmusic/article/%E2%80%98people-still-ask-me-about-hatim%E2%80%99|title=People still ask me about Hatim|first=natasha|last=coutinho|date=28 September 2015|website=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=24 October 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125147/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150927/entertainment-tvmusic/article/%E2%80%98people-still-ask-me-about-hatim%E2%80%99|url-status=live}}</ref>
In July 2013, Azam was approached for the role of Vanraj in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's show ''Saraswatichandra'', but he was out of the show and replaced by Anshul Trivedi.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Aanshul-Trivedi-in-Rahil-Azam-out-of-Saraswatichandra/articleshow/20969820.cms |title=Aanshul Trivedi in; Rahil Azam out of Saraswatichandra? |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2013-07-08 |accessdate=2015-03-27 |archive-date=14 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014053113/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/Aanshul-Trivedi-in-Rahil-Azam-out-of-Saraswatichandra/articleshow/20969820.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2015, Azam essayed the negative role of Dansh – the head of Naagvansh, in Arvind Babbal's mytho-thriller show ''Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani'' on Life OK. The story revolves around the fight between the Garudas and Naagvansh, where the Garudas unite to protect Amrit, while the evil Naags arrive to take the Amrit.<ref>{{cite web |author=Natasha Coutinho |url=http://www.asianage.com/tv/people-still-ask-me-about-hatim-467 |title=People still ask me about Hatim |publisher=Asianage.com |date=2015-09-25 |accessdate=2015-10-24 |archive-date=3 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203140908/https://www.asianage.com/tv/people-still-ask-me-about-hatim-467 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Following the programme's end, Azam featured as the male lead role of Chander opposite Umang Jain in Life OK's mini-series ''Ek Tha Chander Ek Thi Sudha'', an adaptation of the popular 1949 Hindi novel, Gunahon Ka Devta by Dharamvir Bharati. It is the story of a young and mischievous Sudha and researcher Chandar who is a protege of her father. The bond that Chandar and Sudha share is that of two good-humoured, inseparable friends, and neither understands that their relationship may have a name. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/A-story-that-redefined-love-for-an-entire-generation/articleshow/48756454.cms|title=A story that redefined love for an entire generation|work=The Times of India|accessdate=3 October 2015|archive-date=4 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904055915/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/A-story-that-redefined-love-for-an-entire-generation/articleshow/48756454.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/always-wanted-to-adapt-gunahon-ka-devta-ashwin-dheer-115091600634_1.html |title=Always wanted to adapt 'Gunahon Ka Devta': Ashwin Dheer |publisher=Business-standard.com |date= |accessdate=2015-10-24 |archive-date=26 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926173943/http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/always-wanted-to-adapt-gunahon-ka-devta-ashwin-dheer-115091600634_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
From 2017 to 2018, he played the role of Jayant Dhanrajgir in the Colors TV's show ''Tu Aashiqui''. In February 2020, he appeared in Star Plus's ''Dil Jaise Dhadke... Dhadakne Do'' as Shivraj "Devguru" Singh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/video/shruti-seth-and-rahil-azam-to-be-seen-together-in-dil-jaise-dhadke-dhadakne-do-1639545-2020-01-23|title=Shruti Seth and Rahil Azam to be seen together in Dil Jaise Dhadke Dhadakne Do|publisher=india today|accessdate=4 March 2020|archive-date=29 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129143554/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/video/shruti-seth-and-rahil-azam-to-be-seen-together-in-dil-jaise-dhadke-dhadakne-do-1639545-2020-01-23|url-status=live}}</ref>
In November 2020, he joined Sab TV's show ''Maddam Sir'' in the role of Anubhav Singh, DSP, until his character concluded in 2022.
In 2023, he played Raghav opposite Reena Kapoor in Star Bharat's ''Dheere Dheere Se''.
Since January 2025, he's playing Parag Kothari opposite Zalak Desai in StarPlus' ''Anupamaa''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rahil Azam Joins Anupamaa As Prem's Father: It's Strong And Powerful Role...|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/rahil-azam-joins-anupamaa-as-prems-father-its-strong-and-powerful-role-article-117148037|access-date=2024-01-12|website=Times Now News|language=en}}</ref>
==Filmography==
===Films=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Film !! Role |- |2005 || ''Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story'' || Shahryar Mirza |}
=== Television === {| class="sortable wikitable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 2001 | ''Ek Tukdaa Chand Ka'' | Akash Kapoor | |- |2001; 2007 | ''Ssshhhh...Koi Hai'' | Mandaar/Aryamann | Season 1-2 |- | 2002–2003 | ''Achanak 37 Saal Baad'' | Rahul/Ajinkya | |- | 2002–2004 | ''Bhabhi'' | Rakesh Chopra | |- | 2003 | ''Kaahin Kissii Roz'' | Karan Seth | |- | 2003–2004 | ''Hatim'' | Hatim | |- | 2004–2005 | ''Ye Meri Life Hai'' | Ashmit Malhotra | |- | 2004–2006 | ''Saarrthi'' | Suraj Kiran | |- | 2004–2005; 2015 |''C.I.D.'' | Nakul Pradyuman | <ref>{{cite web |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/rahil-azam-returns-to-cid_1522644.html |title=Rahil Azam returns to 'CID' |publisher=Zeenews.india.com |date=2014-12-30 |accessdate=2015-10-24 |archive-date=10 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110090027/https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/rahil-azam-returns-to-cid_1522644.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 2005 | ''Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag'' | Hatim | |- | 2006–2007 | ''Resham Dankh'' | Aditya Balraj | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/tv/Resham-Dankh-to-go-off-air/articleshow/15659868.cms |title=Resham Dankh to go off air |publisher=Mumbaimirror.com |date=2006-12-02 |accessdate=2015-10-24}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | 2007 | ''Betiyaan Apni Ya Paraya Dhan'' | Vedant | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Betiyaan-apni-loses-the-TRP-war/articleshow/15707061.cms|title=Betiyaan apni... loses the TRP war|website=Mumbai Mirror|access-date=24 August 2019|archive-date=31 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731051337/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/betiyaan-apni-loses-the-trp-war/articleshow/15707061.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | ''Parrivaar'' | Adhiraj "Adi" Shergill | |- | 2008–2009 | ''Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na'' | Swayam Ranawat | <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-rahil-plays-a-sex-worker-1165111 |title=Rahil plays a sex worker |publisher=Dnaindia.com |date=2008-05-18 |accessdate=2015-03-27 |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404140748/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-rahil-plays-a-sex-worker-1165111 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 2009 | ''Mr. & Mrs. Mishra'' | Abhimanyu Mishra |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/more-than-money/519226/ |title=Hatim plays Abhimanyu Mishra |publisher=Archive.indianexpress.com |date=2009-09-20 |accessdate=2015-03-27 |archive-date=14 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514025931/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/more-than-money/519226/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 2010–2011 | ''Zindagi Ki Har Rang... Gulaal'' | Vasant | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Rahil-Azam-to-enter-Hitler-Didi/movie-review/16362984.cms|title=Rahil Azam to enter Hitler Didi Movie Review|work=The Times of India|accessdate=3 October 2015}}</ref> |- | 2011 | ''Mukti Bandhan'' | Jimmy | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Rahil-Azam-enters-Mukti-Bandhan/articleshow/9184111.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918110958/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-11/tv/29760983_1_rahil-azam-jimmy-cameo |url-status=live |archive-date=2012-09-18 |title=Rahil Azam enters Mukti Bandhan |date=2011-07-11 |work=The Times of India |access-date=2015-03-27}}</ref> |- | 2012; 2016 | ''SuperCops Vs Super Villains'' | Dr. Yudhistir / Professor Vidyut | |- | 2012 | ''Hitler Didi'' | Malik Khan | |- | rowspan = "2" | 2015 |''Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani'' | Dansh |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi//photostory/47927113.cms|title=Mahakumbh: A journey coming to an end|date=3 July 2015|website=The Times of India|access-date=24 August 2019|archive-date=15 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190815180043/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi//photostory/47927113.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |''Ek Tha Chander Ek Thi Sudha'' | Chandar Kapoor |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/always-wanted-to-adapt-gunahon-ka-devta-ashwini-dhir|title=Always wanted to adapt 'Gunahon Ka Devta': Ashwini Dhir|date=16 September 2015|work=The Indian Express|accessdate=3 October 2015|archive-date=4 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404185228/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/always-wanted-to-adapt-gunahon-ka-devta-ashwini-dhir/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 2017–2018 |''Tu Aashiqui'' | Jayant Dhanrajgir | |- | 2018 |''Laal Ishq'' | Adarsh/Shyaam | Episodes 28 and 131 |- | 2019 | ''Court Room – Sachchai Hazir Ho'' | Advocate Rashid Momin | |- | 2020 | ''Dil Jaise Dhadke... Dhadakne Do'' | Devguru | |- | 2020–2022 |''Maddam Sir'' | DSP Anubhav Singh | |- | 2022 | ''Control Room'' | Mohit Chettani | |- | 2022–2023 | ''Dheere Dheere Se'' | Raghav Srivastav | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/the-cast-of-the-upcoming-show-aashao-ka-saveradheere-dheere-se-visits-ujjain-city-for-their-shoot/articleshow/95889755.cms|title=The cast of the upcoming show 'Aashao Ka Savera…Dheere Dheere Se' visits Ujjain city for their shoot - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2 December 2022|archive-date=2 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221202045155/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/the-cast-of-the-upcoming-show-aashao-ka-saveradheere-dheere-se-visits-ujjain-city-for-their-shoot/articleshow/95889755.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 2025–2026 | ''Anupamaa'' | Parag Kothari | |- |}
=== Web series === {| class="sortable wikitable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role |- | 2021 | ''Games of Karma '' | Rajat |}
=== Music videos === {| class="wikitable" |- !Year ! Title !! Singer |- |2011 | "Tum Toh Thehre Pardesi" || Altaf Raja |- | rowspan="2" |2018 | "Tere Bin Nahi Lagda" || rowspan="2" | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan |- | "Akhiyan Lar Gaiyan" |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" |- ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Award ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Category ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Work ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Result |- | 2005 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Negative - Male | ''Yeh Meri Life Hai'' | {{nom}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k5/pop_nom.htm|title=Indian Telly Awards 2005 : Popular Awards Nominees List|publisher=|accessdate=3 October 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025305/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k5/pop_nom.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k5/winners.htm|title=Fifth Indian Telly Awards Jury Meeting Begins|publisher=|accessdate=3 October 2015|archive-date=17 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917175616/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k5/winners.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | 2008 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor | ''Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na'' | {{nom}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/event_details.php?id=28|title=IndianTelevisionAcademy.com|publisher=|accessdate=3 October 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217190145/http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/event_details.php?id=28|archivedate=17 February 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/awards_hhita_details_new.php?year=2008|title=IndianTelevisionAcademy.com|publisher=|accessdate=3 October 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102020753/http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/awards_hhita_details_new.php?year=2008|archivedate=2 November 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | rowspan=2| 2018 |Boroplus Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role Male (Negative) | rowspan=3|''Tu Aashiqui'' | {{nom}} |- | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor In A Negative Role (Popular) | {{nom}} |- | 2019 | rowspan=2|Indian Telly Awards | Actor in Negative Role (Male) | {{nom}} |- | 2021 | Best Actor in a Lead Role Male |''Maddam Sir'' | {{nom}} |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|id=nm4377034|name=Rahil Azam}}
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