Kartavya’s ‘Child Actor’ Yudhvir Ahlawat Is 33, Beats Shah Rukh Khan And Vijay On IMDb Popularity List

Netflix film Kartavya has turned actor Yudhvir Ahlawat into one of the most-searched names online. The actor, who plays Harpal in Saif Ali Khan’s latest film, has now overtaken stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Jr NTR, Vijay and Aishwarya Rai on IMDb’s popularity rankings. Many viewers believed Yudhvir Ahlawat was a child artiste after watching Kartavya. However, the actor is actually 33 years old and has been working in theatre and films for years.

Who Is Yudhvir Ahlawat?

Yudhvir Ahlawat plays Harpal in Kartavya, the young boy around whom the entire story revolves. In the film, Harpal faces mental and physical abuse and is eventually pushed towards murder, leading Saif Ali Khan’s character to take on the system.The role has become one of the biggest talking points around the Netflix

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Despite his youthful appearance, Yudhvir is not new to acting. He has reportedly spent nearly a decade in theatre and was also associated with director Feroz Abbas Khan’s stage production Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical. Over the years, he has performed across India and internationally through theatre productions.

Why People Thought Yudhvir Was A Child Artiste

A large section of viewers assumed Yudhvir Ahlawat was a teenage actor because of his facial features and screen appearance. However, the actor is in his 30s. Back in 2019, during the release of Saand Ki Aankh, Yudhvir had revealed in an interview that people often mistook him for a child even when he was 28 years old.

Because of his innocent appearance and shorter height compared to his brothers, he has often been cast in much younger roles on screen. That same quality reportedly helped him land the role of Harpal in Kartavya.

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Yudhvir Ahlawat’s Film Journey

Before Kartavya, Yudhvir starred in several Bollywood films in supporting roles. He made his film debut in Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar’s Saand Ki Aankh, where he played the son of Chandro Tomar. He later featured in Ranbir Kapoor’s Shamshera and also appeared in Love Hostel starring Bobby Deol and Vikrant Massey.

From Haryana Village To IMDb’s Most Popular List

Yudhvir Ahlawat comes from Sheriya village in Jhajjar district, Haryana. His father, Gyan Singh Ahlawat, served in the Border Security Force. The actor grew up in a disciplined household, though he reportedly looked very different from his taller elder brothers.