Nikesh Patel Height Wikipedia Bio & Age – 5 Facts About The Actor

Nikesh Patel is an accomplished British actor notable for his appearance in the television series Indian Summers.

He played the role of Aafrin Dalal in the British drama series Indian Summers which began airing on Channel 4 on February 15, 2015. Nikesh appeared alongside Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Julie Walters, Patrick Malahide, and Jemima West.

Patel portrayed Kash Khan in the hit American romantic comedy mini-series Four Weddings and A Funeral. The series is based on the 1984 film of the same name by Richard Curtis. It premiered on Hulu on July 31, 2019.

Created by Matt Warburton and Mindy Kaling, the series stars Nikesh, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Reynolds, Brandon Mychal Smith, and Rebecca Rittenhouse. Tom Mison, Andie MacDowell, Tommy Dewey, and Ashley Madekwe guest star in the series.

Nikesh further gained fame with his portrayal of Tom Kapoor in the BBC comedy series Starstruck, created by Rose Matafeo. It is co-written by Alice Snedden and directed by Karen Maine. The series premiered on April 25, 2021.

Patel starred alongside the main cast Rose Matafeo portraying Jessie and Emma Sidi playing Kate. Sindhu Vee, Al Roberts, Jon Pointing, Joe Barnes, Nic Sampson, Lola-Rose Maxwell, Abraham Popoola, Ambreen Razia, Nadia Parkes, Liz Kingsman, and Russell Tovey have recurring roles.

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Nikesh Patel Height

Starstruck star Nikesh Patel has an attractive height of 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs around 64 kg (141 lbs).

He holds British nationality and belongs to the Asian ethnicity. Born and raised in Wembley, London, Nikesh began acting during his time studying English at the University of Warwick. He performed Othello in a student production.

He graduated with a BA in English Literature and went to attend the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Upon graduating from Guildhall in 2010, Nikesh was awarded the school’s gold medalist for Acting that year.

Patel earned his professional start in the theatre, performing in Anupama Chandrasekhar’s play “Disconnect” in 2010 at the Royal Court Theatre. The following year, he became part of the ensemble cast of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 50th birthday season.

He then appeared in the comedy The Taming of the Shrew ( Petruchio). The play is believed to have been penned between 1590 and 1592. The main plot of the comedy depicts the courtship of Katherina and Petruchio.

Nikesh then performed in Macbeth, a tragedy by Shakespeare. It is believed to have been performed in 1606. It showcases the damaging psychological and physical effects of political ambition on those who desire power.

His theatre credits also include The Merchant of Venice (Balthasar). A 16th-century play by Shakespeare shows a merchant in Venice who defaults on a large loan given by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock.

Nikesh Patel Wiki And Age

British actor Nikesh Patel was born on October 17, 1985, and is thirty-seven years old. He was born and raised in Wembley, London, where he aspired to become an actor at an early age.

He attended the City of London School and completed his secondary education. Initially, he wanted to become a journalist but later opted to act while studying at university. He joined the University of Warwick and received training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

He began his acting career with various theatre productions. He appeared in Macbeth, The Taming of the Shrew, and The Merchant of Venice. In 2012, Patel performed in Rona Munro’s play “Donny’s Brain” at the Hamstead Theatre.

In 2013, Nikesh returned to the Royal Court Theatre and appeared in Abhishek Majumdar’s play the Djinns of Eidgah. The same year, he earned a role in screenwriter Howard Brenton’s play Drawing the line at the Hampstead Theatre.

Patel played in the production of three one-act plays by Tennessee Williams “Man” at the Young Vic Theatre in 2015. He earned his first television credit playing the role of Dan in the second series of the popular Sky Living series Bedlam.

Bedlam is a British supernatural drama series, created by Chris Parker, Neil Jones, and David Allison. The series was first broadcast on February 7, 2011, on Sky Living HD and Sky Living. On March 11, 2013, it was known that the series would not return for a third series via Twitter.

Meet Nikesh Patel Family

Indian Summers actor Nikesh Patel grew up with his loving family in Wembley, London. The British actor has Indian origin, and his both parents are pharmacists.

He holds both British and Indian nationalities and he possesses a British-Indian ethnicity. Patel believes that Indians living in the United Kingdom have historically benefitted from systemic racism.

Patel is Hindu and celebrates festivals like Raksha Bandhan, and Diwali, and adores “desi” food. In 2016, the actor was called to join The London Hindu Gujarati Network which centers on “socializing community and all things Gujju.”

Nikesh’s parents are pharmacists and they always supported their son’s career decision. They were supportive of his decision to join a drama school although not understanding what it entailed.

Patel often shares loving pictures of himself with his father and mother on his social account. The actor last shared his father’s photo in June 2019 on Instagram. He captioned the post, “I and this Top Lad hope every one of you had a great day.”

Talking about his siblings, it is known that Nikesh has a loving sister named Roshni Patel. He remembers her to be a boss-eyes baby who later turned into a beautiful woman. Nevertheless, the actor shares a great bonding with his beloved family members.

Nikesh Patel On Th Devil’s Hour

Nikesh Patel is recently in the limelight for his appearance in the drama thriller television series The Devil’s Hour.

He portrays the character of DI Ravi Dhillon in The Devil’s hour, created by Tom Moran. Steven Moffat executively produced the series through his production company Hartswood Films. It premiered on Amazon Prime on October 28, 2022.

The series consists of six episodes and has received mixed reviews from viewers. It plots the story of Lucy Chambers, a social worker suffering from insomnia. Dealing with family and relationships woes, she begins seeing strange visions in her sleep.

Soon, Lucy (played by Jessica Raine) is wrapped up in a mystery murder investigation linked to a disappearance many years ago. She wakes up every night at exactly 3.33 AM (middle of the devil’s hour between 3 AM and 4 AM).

The series stars Jessica as Lucy, Peter Capaldi as Gideon Shepherd (a mysterious criminal), Nikesh as DI Ravi Dhillon (a detective with hemophobia), Meera Syal as Dr. Ruby Bennett (a child psychologist), and Alex Ferns as DS Nick Holness (Dhillon’s colleague and partner).

Moreover, Barbara Marten appears as Sylvia Chambers, Thomas Dominique as Lee Warren, Rhiannon Harper-Rafferty as Debbie Warren, John Alastair as Rob Shaw, Sandra Huggett as Karen Mulligan, Benjamin Chivers as Isaac Stephens, Jimmy Walker as Mr. A. Talia Walker Bassols as Meredith and Isaac Mooney as James.

Nikesh Patel On Instagram

Nikesh Patel is easily accessible on Instagram under the verified username @inikechpatel. He is pretty active on the platform and regularly interacts with his followers.

With 359 posts, The Devil’s Hour actor enjoys a fan base of over 41.8k followers. He often promotes his work through Instagram posts and updates his fans about his recent and upcoming television projects.

A fun-loving and cheerful person, Nikesh loves having fun with his co-stars, friends, family, and loved ones. Moreover, the actor does not hesitate to share his happy moments on the picture-sharing platform.

He has been actively contributing to the industry since his debut with the television series Bedlam in 2012. The following year, Nikesh landed the role of Dee Chandana in Jaddo and Dev Kardek in the television series Midsomer Murders.

Some of his other television credits include London Has Fallen (2016), The Complete Walk: Hamlet (2016), Indian Summers (2015-2016), Honour (2014), Halal Daddy (2017), Hamlet (2018), Doctor Who (2019), and Good Grief (2021).

Some FAQs

How old is Nikesh Patel?

Nikesh was born on October 17, 1985 in Wembley, London, England, UK, and is thirty-seven years old. He studied at the City of London School and completed his secondary education.

Who are Nikesh Patel’s parents?

Indian Summers actor Nikesh was born to his loving parents in Wembley. London. Both his parents are pharmacists.

What character does Nikesh Patel play in The Devil’s Hour?

Nikesh appears as DI Ravi Dhillon, a detective with hemophobia, in British drama thriller television series The Devil’s Hour, created by Tom Moran.