Biography & Overview
Full name: Rishabh Ravinder Sawhney | Also known as an actor, bodybuilder, and model from New Delhi, India.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Rishabh Sawhney
- Birthplace
- New Delhi
- Date of Birth
- June 24, 1998
Family & Relationships
- Father
- Ravinder Sawhney
- Mother
- Deepali Babbar Sawhney
- Sibling
- Shristhi Sawhney Sabherwal (Sister)
Education & Qualifications
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Civil Engineering (2010-2014)
Schools
Birla Vidya Niketan, New Delhi
Colleges / Universities
Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu
Career Milestones & Awards
Notable Works & Projects
The Empire (2021) - Web Series Kaun Banegi Shikharwati - Web Series Bestseller - Web Series Fighter (2024) - Film Echoes of Valour (2025) - Film
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 180 cm (1.80 m / 5' 11")
- Weight
- 85 kg (187 lbs)
- Eye Color
- Moss Green
- Hair Color
- Black
Quick Facts & Trivia
- 11. Rishabh Sawhney gained fame for his role in the 2024 Bollywood film "Fighter" as a terrorist.
- 22. He was raised in New Delhi.
- 33. Since 2016, he has been a partner at Shrishti International, a Gurgaon based company that manufactures and exports high fashion sequins garments for women.
- 44. Rishabh Sawhney started his career in the entertainment industry as a model and competed in men’s physique competitions.
- 55. He has modeled for designers like Shantanu and Nikhil and appeared in commercials for brands like Script - A Godrej Venture and Vivo S1 Pro.
- 66. He has been featured in print ads for brands such as American Express, SKINN By Titan, and Tata Cliq Luxury’s Indiluxe.
- 77. Rishabh Sawhney appeared as a model in the music video for the Hindi song "Baat Kar-Faridkot" (2022).
- 88. He began his acting career with the role of Mehmood in the web series "The Empire" (2021) alongside Dino Morea and Kunal Kapoor.
- 99. Rishabh Sawhney's performance in "Fighter" (2024) gained him recognition for handling a machine gun and fighting Hrithik Roshan.
- 1010. During his teenage years, he was overweight, weighing 120kgs by the end of his schooling, before losing weight through exercise and lifestyle changes.
- 1111. He took a break from bodybuilding due to a shoulder injury but later resumed his fitness journey.
- 1212. Rishabh Sawhney occasionally smokes cigars and enjoys watching films and web series, with a particular interest in Greek mythological shows and "Game of Thrones."
- 1313. To prepare for his role in "The Empire" (2021), he watched Turkish drama series "Diriliş: Ertuğrul" and historical films like "Jodha Akbar", "Bajirao Mastani", and "Padmaavat".
- 1414. He appeared in the web series Kaun Banegi Shikharwati and Bestseller.
- 1515. He is a partner at Virat Kohli's One8 Commune in Juhu, Mumbai, and launched a branch in Hyderabad in May 2024.
- 1616. In 2025, he played the role of a teacher in the film Echoes of Valour, directed by Indira Dhar and starring Divya Dutta and Neeraj Kabi, which was screened at the Venice International Film Festival.
- 1717. He is also involved in cryptocurrency and other startup investments.
- 1818. After his success in Fighter, he was typecast with similar macho villainous roles but consciously shifted to indie films to diversify his career.
