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Naveen Kaushik was born and raised in [[New Delhi]], India.<ref name=”:0″ /> He began acting while studying at [[Delhi University]], which led him to join the acclaimed theatre group Act One in 2002, where he trained under [[N. K. Sharma]]. |
Naveen Kaushik was born and raised in [[New Delhi]], India.<ref name=”:0″ /> He began acting while studying at [[Delhi University]], which led him to join the acclaimed theatre group Act One in 2002, where he trained under [[N. K. Sharma]]. During his time with Act One, he performed in several theatre productions and worked extensively in street plays across India. |
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Kaushik is the founder of Mischief in Action, an improv acting group established in 2017, where he performs and conducts workshopts aimed at developing improvisiational skills among actors.<ref>{{cite web |date=10 June 2020 |title=Mischief In Action |url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/A-new-stage-for-improv-22835253 |access-date=23 December 2025 |website=[[Mid Day]] |publisher=}}</ref> |
Kaushik is the founder of Mischief in Action, an improv acting group established in 2017, where he performs and conducts workshopts aimed at developing improvisiational skills among actors.<ref>{{cite web |date=10 June 2020 |title=Mischief In Action |url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/A-new-stage-for-improv-22835253 |access-date=23 December 2025 |website=[[Mid Day]] |publisher=}}</ref> |
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Naveen Kaushik is an Indian actor and theatre artist who works in Hindi films and television.[2][3] He is best known for his roles in the comedy-drama Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009) and the spy-thriller Dhurandhar (2025).[3][4] He began his career in Delhi theatre in the late 1990s and later transitioned to Mumbai-based film acting. He is also associated with improvisational theatre as the founder of the improv group Mischief In Action.[5]
Early life and theatre career
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Naveen Kaushik was born and raised in New Delhi, India.[3] He began acting while studying at Delhi University, which led him to join the acclaimed theatre group Act One in 2002, where he trained under N. K. Sharma. During his time with Act One, he performed in several theatre productions and worked extensively in street plays across India.
Kaushik is the founder of Mischief in Action, an improv acting group established in 2017, where he performs and conducts workshopts aimed at developing improvisiational skills among actors.[6]
Kaushik made his film debut with a supporting role in Dev. D. Upon relocating to Mumbai in 2009, he starred in the comedy-drama Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, his first major film role, alongside Ranbir Kapoor.[4] He went onto appear in YRF‘s television series Seven and the Amazon Prime web series Inside Edge.
In 2025, he played the role of Donga in the spy-thriller Dhurandhar, a role that marked a departure from his earlier “boss” portrayals.[7][8]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Seven – The Ashvamedha Prophecy | Asht | |
| 2016-2017 | Girl in the City | Rohan | |
| 2017 | Office vs Office | Manish | |
| 2017-2019 | Inside Edge | Joint Commissioner Rathore | |
| 2019 | Mr. Das | Amit Shukla | |
| 2024 | The Pickle Factory | Chandu |
