Meet actor who started as background dancer, made name in television, debuted in films as deadly villain, worked with Salman Khan, and is now set for Cannes Film Festival

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Originally, the individual we’re discussing began as an extra dancer in the entertainment industry. He later established a reputation for himself on television. His first film appearance was as a menacing villain in Bollywood. He has starred in various films, including one opposite Salman Khan. Now, he is preparing to make his debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Can you figure out who this actor might be? The answer is Vishal Jethwa.

Vishal Jethwa served as a backup dancer on the talent show “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.” He’s also appeared in numerous TV dramas, such as “Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap,” “Diya Aur Baati Hum,” “Peshwa Bajirao,” and others.

In the year 2019, Vishal first appeared in Bollywood, taking on the role of the main antagonist in Mardaani 2. This action-thriller produced by Yash Raj Films featured Rani Mukerji as the leading actress. Additionally, he was cast in Salaam Venky alongside Kajol and IB71 with Vidyut Jammwal. In Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s 2023 film Tiger 3, he portrayed the character of Hasaan Ali.

With a sense of accomplishment, Vishal’s upcoming movie, Homebound, has been chosen for the Un Certain Regard section at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. This movie directed by Neeraj Ghaywan also features Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter. The production team includes Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra. Notably, Martin Scorsese, a renowned Hollywood filmmaker, is contributing as an executive producer for this project.

On May 21, 2025, the team is set to attend the world premiere of their movie in the French Riviera, where they have already departed for.

Previously, Vishal Jethwa expressed his joy over the accomplishment through a special post. He stated, “A moment when Indian cinema conquers the globe! We proudly reveal that #Homebound has been chosen for the official selection at the 78th Festival De Cannes in the ‘Un Certain Regard’ category. Our hearts swell with pride and we can hardly wait to share this adventure on the big screens!

Discussing his online activity, Vishal maintains an actively updated Instagram profile, sharing glimpses of both his private and work-related moments. His follower count exceeds 428K on this particular platform.

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2025-05-19 11:22