TV actor Rohit Chandel has been making headlines after reports emerged that he had been arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing a 16-year-old minor girl in Mumbai. The actor who was seen in several TV serials has been charged under the POSCO Act and remanded in police custody. Here's all you need to know about the actor.
Updated On: 2026-07-11 04:07 PM IST
Compiled by : Amarylisa Gonsalves
Rohit Chandel was born on September 26, 1995, to Rajendra Chandel and Nanda Chandel in Shahada, Maharashtra.
Chandel made his acting debut through a commercial advertisement, which he secured after getting rejected in 90 auditions.
In 2014, Chandel made his television debut in BIG Magic series Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal, where he appeared in a minor role. Later, he was seen in various Hindi series in several significant roles.
Around 2024, there were reports that he was to make his big Hollywood debut with the American film, Ryder. However, there is no update on the film.
He got his big break in 2022, when he played the lead role of Baji Rao in Kashibai Bajirao Ballal.
From 2023 to 2024, he was seen playing the lead role of Dhawal Makwana in the show Pandya Store opposite Priyanshi Yadav.
He also appeared in the 2022 web series Escaype Live, where he played the role of Rajkumar aka Meena.
In July 2026, reports emerged that he was arrested and taken into custody after a POSCO was filed against him for allegedly stalking and harassing a minor.
