MUMBAI: Scroll down to check out the dapper pics of Telly hunk Sharad Malhotra:

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Sharad stepped in the showbiz industry with India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj in 2004. Later, he made his acting debut with Banoo Main Teri Dulhan (2006), opposite Divyanka Tripathi.

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For the majority unversed, Sharad was born in Mumbai but he hails from and has grown-up in Kolkata as his hometown. His fame-claiming journey from Kolkata to Mumbai has been a long one indeed.

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After Banoo Mein Teri Dulhan, Sharad took an off-route break by enrolling himself in the 'New York Film Academy' to learn acting.

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Sharad and Divyanka met each other as contestants in India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj but started dating each other on the sets of BMTD. Strangely, the duo called it quits after dating each other for 7 long years, owing to commitment issues regarding marriage plans.

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Right after that, Sharad started dating actress Pooja Bisht. Eventually, this duo did not last long as well and ended contact on a bitter note with Pooja accusing him of infidelity issues.

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As a binge foodie, Sharad absolutely loves hogging on Lebanese cuisine (and Chicken Tandoori in Indian). San Francisco happens to be his favourite vacay-destination.

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Currently, Sharad is portraying the role of Veer Singhania in Colors' popular supernatural show Naagin 5, opposite to Surbhi Chandna as the female lead. However, with the show going off-air soon, Sharad expressed missing portraying Veer's role for the show.

Credit: Internet