# Rahil Azam
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{{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](/source/Bangalore), [Karnataka](/source/Karnataka), India[{{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}}]
| alma_mater = [Clarence High School (India)](/source/Clarence_High_School_(India)), [B.M.S. College of Engineering](/source/B.M.S._College_of_Engineering), [B.M.S. Institute of Technology and Management](/source/B.M.S._Institute_of_Technology_and_Management)
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|Model}}
| years_active = 1999–present
| known_for = ''[Hatim](/source/Hatim_(TV_series))'' 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](/source/Hatim_(TV_series))'', Nakul in ''[CID](/source/CID_(Indian_TV_series))'', JD in ''[Tu Aashiqui](/source/Tu_Aashiqui),'' [DSP](/source/Deputy_superintendent_of_police) Anubhav Singh in ''[Maddam Sir](/source/Maddam_Sir),'' and Rahul/Ajinkya in ''[Achanak 37 Saal Baad](/source/Achanak_37_Saal_Baad)''.
==Early life and education==
Azam was born on 25 September 1981 in [Bangalore](/source/Bengaluru), [India](/source/India).[{{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}}]
Azam did his schooling at [Clarence High School](/source/Clarence_High_School_(India)) and graduated in [software engineering](/source/software_engineering) from [B.M.S. College of Engineering](/source/B.M.S._College_of_Engineering).[{{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}}] In 1999, Azam came to [Mumbai](/source/Mumbai)[{{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}}] to pursue his engineering career. He took acting classes for three months.[{{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 }}]
He is also employed in his family business in Bangalore.[{{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}}]
==Career==
Azam had started his career as a software engineer. After shifting to Mumbai, he started his career as a model.[{{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 }}] 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.[{{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}}][{{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 }}] Later, he appeared in episodic roles in the horror show ''[Ssshhhh...Koi Hai](/source/Ssshhhh...Koi_Hai)'' on [Star Plus](/source/StarPlus). After that, he did another horror show, ''[Achanak 37 Saal Baad](/source/Achanak_37_Saal_Baad)''.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} Azam also appeared in ''[Bhabhi](/source/Bhabhi_(TV_series))'' 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](/source/Hatim_al-Tai), the son of the Emperor of Yemen.[{{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](/source/The_Times_of_India)|title=I consider myself fortunate: Hatim|access-date=3 October 2015}}][{{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}}]
Later, in May 2004, Azam featured in the lead role of Ashmit Malhotra in Vipul D. Shah's drama show ''[Ye Meri Life Hai](/source/Ye_Meri_Life_Hai)'', for which he was nominated for the Best Actor in a Negative role (Male) at the [Indian Telly Awards](/source/Indian_Telly_Awards).[{{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}}] After this, he played the role of Suraj Kiran in ''[Saarrthi](/source/Saarrthi)''.[{{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 }}]
In 2005, he appeared in an episodic role in ''[C.I.D](/source/C.I.D._(Indian_TV_series))'', where he played the negative character of Nakul, ACP Pradyuman (played by [Shivaji Satam](/source/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".[{{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}}][{{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}}]
In August 2006, Azam featured as the male lead in Hats Off Productions' drama series ''[Resham Dankh](/source/Resham_Dankh)'', wherein he portrayed the role of Aditya Balraj, a business tycoon, opposite [Mouli Ganguly](/source/Mouli_Ganguly).[{{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}}] The show is based on the [Gujarat](/source/Gujarat)i 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.[{{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 }}]
In July 2007, Azam was chosen to play the pivotal role in [Contiloe Entertainment](/source/Contiloe_Entertainment)'s [horror](/source/Horror_film) television series ''[Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai](/source/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.[[http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2007/jul/19801.htm Raahil's back]]
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](/source/Babul_Ka_Aangann_Chootey_Na)'', for which he received a nomination in the Best Actor category at the [Indian Television Academy Awards](/source/Indian_Television_Academy_Awards).[{{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 }}][{{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}}]
In March 2009, Azam was approached for the lead role of Raka in Sunil Vohra's show ''[Seeta Aur Geeta](/source/Seeta_Aur_Geeta_(TV_series))'', but he was out of the show due to [Malaria](/source/Malaria).[{{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 }}] Thereafter he played the lead role of Abhimanyu Mishra in [Sahara One](/source/Sahara_One)'s TV show ''[Mr. & Mrs. Mishra](/source/List_of_programs_broadcast_by_Sahara_One)''. 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.[{{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 }}][{{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 }}]
220px|thumbnail|right|Azam and Manasi Parekh at the launch of Gulaal
In 2010, Azam featured as the male lead in [Sphere Origins](/source/Sphere_Origins)'s drama show ''Gulaal'', where he portrayed the role of Vasant, opposite [Manasi Parekh](/source/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.[{{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}}]
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](/source/Sargun_Mehta). The story revolves around a murder that took place at a [rave](/source/rave) party.[{{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 }}]
Near the end of the year, Azam essayed the negative role of Zara's ([Rati Pandey](/source/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](/source/Aamir_Khan)'s character in [''Fanaa''](/source/Fanaa_(2006_film)).[{{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 }}][{{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}}]
In July 2013, Azam was approached for the role of Vanraj in [Sanjay Leela Bhansali](/source/Sanjay_Leela_Bhansali)'s show ''[Saraswatichandra](/source/Saraswatichandra_(TV_series))'', but he was out of the show and replaced by [Anshul Trivedi](/source/Anshul_Trivedi).[{{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 }}]
In 2015, Azam essayed the negative role of Dansh – the head of Naagvansh, in [Arvind Babbal](/source/Arvind_Babbal)'s mytho-thriller show ''[Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani](/source/Maha_Kumbh%3A_Ek_Rahasaya%2C_Ek_Kahani)'' on [Life OK](/source/Life_OK). The story revolves around the fight between the Garudas and Naagvansh, where the Garudas unite to protect [Amrit](/source/Amrita), while the evil Naags arrive to take the Amrit.[{{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 }}]
Following the programme's end, Azam featured as the male lead role of Chander opposite [Umang Jain](/source/Umang_Jain) in [Life OK](/source/Life_OK)'s mini-series ''[Ek Tha Chander Ek Thi Sudha](/source/Ek_Tha_Chander_Ek_Thi_Sudha)'', an adaptation of the popular 1949 Hindi novel, [Gunahon Ka Devta](/source/Gunahon_Ka_Devta_(novel)) by [Dharamvir Bharati](/source/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.
[{{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}}][{{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 }}]
From 2017 to 2018, he played the role of Jayant Dhanrajgir in the [Colors TV](/source/Colors_TV)'s show ''[Tu Aashiqui](/source/Tu_Aashiqui)''. In February 2020, he appeared in [Star Plus](/source/Star_Plus)'s ''[Dil Jaise Dhadke... Dhadakne Do](/source/Dil_Jaise_Dhadke..._Dhadakne_Do)'' as Shivraj "Devguru" Singh.[{{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}}]
In November 2020, he joined Sab TV's show ''[Maddam Sir](/source/Maddam_Sir)'' in the role of Anubhav Singh, [DSP](/source/Deputy_superintendent_of_police), until his character concluded in 2022.
In 2023, he played Raghav opposite [Reena Kapoor](/source/Reena_Kapoor) in [Star Bharat](/source/Star_Bharat)'s [''Dheere Dheere Se''](/source/Dheere_Dheere_Se_(TV_series)).
Since January 2025, he's playing Parag Kothari opposite [Zalak Desai](/source/Zalak_Desai) in [StarPlus](/source/StarPlus)' ''[Anupamaa](/source/Anupamaa)''.[{{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}}]
==Filmography==
===Films===
{| class="wikitable"
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! Year !! Film !! Role
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|2005 || ''[Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story](/source/Taj_Mahal%3A_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](/source/Ssshhhh...Koi_Hai)''
| Mandaar/Aryamann
| Season 1-2
|-
| 2002–2003
| ''[Achanak 37 Saal Baad](/source/Achanak_37_Saal_Baad)''
| Rahul/Ajinkya
|
|-
| 2002–2004
| ''[Bhabhi](/source/Bhabhi_(TV_series))''
| Rakesh Chopra
|
|-
| 2003
| ''[Kaahin Kissii Roz](/source/Kaahin_Kissii_Roz)''
| Karan Seth
|
|-
| 2003–2004
| ''[Hatim](/source/Hatim_(TV_series))''
| [Hatim](/source/Hatim_al-Tai)
|
|-
| 2004–2005
| ''[Ye Meri Life Hai](/source/Ye_Meri_Life_Hai)''
| Ashmit Malhotra
|
|-
| 2004–2006
| ''[Saarrthi](/source/Saarrthi)''
| Suraj Kiran
|
|-
| 2004–2005; 2015
|''[C.I.D.](/source/C.I.D._(Indian_TV_series))''
| Nakul Pradyuman
| [{{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 }}]
|-
| 2005
| ''[Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag](/source/Princess_Dollie_Aur_Uska_Magic_Bag)''
| [Hatim](/source/Hatim_al-Tai)
|
|-
| 2006–2007
| ''[Resham Dankh](/source/Resham_Dankh)''
| Aditya Balraj
| [{{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}}]
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2007
| ''Betiyaan Apni Ya Paraya Dhan''
| Vedant
| [{{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}}]
|-
| ''Parrivaar''
| Adhiraj "Adi" Shergill
|
|-
| 2008–2009
| ''[Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na](/source/Babul_Ka_Aangann_Chootey_Na)''
| Swayam Ranawat
| [{{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 }}]
|-
| 2009
| ''Mr. & Mrs. Mishra''
| Abhimanyu Mishra
|[{{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 }}]
|-
| 2010–2011
| ''Zindagi Ki Har Rang... Gulaal''
| Vasant
| [{{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}}]
|-
| 2011
| ''[Mukti Bandhan](/source/Mukti_Bandhan)''
| Jimmy
| [{{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](/source/The_Times_of_India) |access-date=2015-03-27}}]
|-
| 2012; 2016
| ''[SuperCops Vs Super Villains](/source/SuperCops_Vs_Super_Villains)''
| Dr. Yudhistir / Professor Vidyut
|
|-
| 2012
| ''[Hitler Didi](/source/Hitler_Didi)''
| Malik Khan
|
|-
| rowspan = "2" | 2015
|''[Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani](/source/Maha_Kumbh%3A_Ek_Rahasaya%2C_Ek_Kahani)''
| Dansh
|[{{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}}]
|-
|''[Ek Tha Chander Ek Thi Sudha](/source/Ek_Tha_Chander_Ek_Thi_Sudha)''
| Chandar Kapoor
|[{{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}}]
|-
| 2017–2018
|''[Tu Aashiqui](/source/Tu_Aashiqui)''
| Jayant Dhanrajgir
|
|-
| 2018
|''[Laal Ishq](/source/Laal_Ishq_(2018_TV_series))''
| Adarsh/Shyaam
| Episodes 28 and 131
|-
| 2019
| ''[Court Room – Sachchai Hazir Ho](/source/Court_Room_%E2%80%93_Sachchai_Hazir_Ho)''
| Advocate Rashid Momin
|
|-
| 2020
| ''[Dil Jaise Dhadke... Dhadakne Do](/source/Dil_Jaise_Dhadke..._Dhadakne_Do)''
| Devguru
|
|-
| 2020–2022
|''[Maddam Sir](/source/Maddam_Sir)''
| DSP Anubhav Singh
|
|-
| 2022
| ''[Control Room](/source/Control_Room_(TV_series))''
| Mohit Chettani
|
|-
| 2022–2023
| ''[Dheere Dheere Se](/source/Dheere_Dheere_Se_(TV_series))''
| Raghav Srivastav
| [{{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}}]
|-
| 2025–2026
| ''[Anupamaa](/source/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](/source/Altaf_Raja)
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018
| "Tere Bin Nahi Lagda" || rowspan="2" | [Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan](/source/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](/source/Indian_Telly_Awards)
| Best Actor in a Negative - Male
| ''[Yeh Meri Life Hai](/source/Yeh_Meri_Life_Hai)''
| {{nom}}[{{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}}][{{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}}]
|-
| 2008
| [Indian Television Academy Awards](/source/Indian_Television_Academy_Awards)
| Best Actor
| ''[Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na](/source/Babul_Ka_Aangann_Chootey_Na)''
| {{nom}}[{{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}}][{{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}}]
|-
| rowspan=2| 2018
|[Boroplus Gold Awards](/source/Boroplus_Gold_Awards)
| Best Actor in a Lead Role Male (Negative)
| rowspan=3|''[Tu Aashiqui](/source/Tu_Aashiqui)''
| {{nom}}
|-
| [Indian Television Academy Awards](/source/Indian_Television_Academy_Awards)
| Best Actor In A Negative Role (Popular)
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2019
| rowspan=2|[Indian Telly Awards](/source/Indian_Telly_Awards)
| Actor in Negative Role (Male)
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2021
| Best Actor in a Lead Role Male
|''[Maddam Sir](/source/Maddam_Sir)''
| {{nom}}
|}
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=nm4377034|name=Rahil Azam}}
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Category:Indian male television actors
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Category:Male actors from Mumbai
Category:Male actors in Hindi television
Category:Male actors in Kannada television
Category:Participants in Indian reality television series
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