Thread by @mimansashekhar

#THREAD 🧵

Male actors/models who stole our hearts in the 90s-early 2000s Indipop music videos. How many do you remember, and who was your favourite?

(please add more)

#PiyaBasantiRe (2000)
#UstadSultanKhan, #KSChithra

Actor: Donovan Wodehouse

(He is currently working as an independent filmmaker, cinematographer and editor)

#AbMujheRaatDin (1999)
#SonuNigam

Actor: Diwakar Pundir

(He is currently a known face in the TV industry, apart from featuring in some movies like Don and 99 Songs)

#BheegiBheegiRaatonMein (2003)
#LesleeLewis, #Srinivas, #Sujata

Actor: Niketan Madhok

(An actor and a model, he participated in Bigg Boss 6 and ended up as the 3rd runner-up)

#DekhaHaiTeriAankhonKo (2001)
#Aryans

Actor: Sailesh Gulabani

(He also featured in Pankaj Udhas's music video "Khuda Bachaye". He is currently a popular face on the television screens having done shows like Imlie, Baalveer 3 and Siya Ke Ram)

#GurNaalIshqMitha (1991)
#BallySagoo ft #MalkitSingh

Actor: Jas Arora

(He was a part of several music videos, and movies like Dushman, Chalte Chalte, Pyaar Ke Side Effects and Ek Paheli Leela. He was doing TV shows untill a few years back)

#MohabbatKabhiMaine (2008)
#SonuNigam

Actor: Santino Morea

(Actor/model Dino Morea's younger brother, he appeared in several music videos in early 2000s. Reports claim that he was a part of the production unit of films like My Name Is Khan and Constantine)

#ChuimuiSiTum (1998)
#MilindIngle

Actor: Abbas

(He did several Tamil and Telugu films like Kadhal Desam, Kandukondain Kandukondain and Minnale. He settled down in New Zealand and is currently working as a Business Analyst)

#DeewanaTera (1999)
#SonuNigam

Actor: Tarun Raghavan

(He won Grasim Mr. India in 1995. The model also appeared in the music video "Aaja Nachle" by Bally Sagoo featuring Hans Raj Hans. He did TV soap Hubahu in 2002)

#JabSamneTum (2008)
#JagjitSingh, #AshaBhosle

Actor: Mihir Mishra

(He is a popular TV actor, having done shows like Sanjivani, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Kumkum, Ishq Mein Marjawan and Savdhaan India)

#MainePayalHaiChhankai (1999)
#FalguniPathak

Actor: Vivan Bhatena

(He's active in both films and television. His movies include Dangal, Judwaa 2 and Bloody Daddy)

#TeraMeraPyaar (2004)
#KumarSanu

Actor: Bhanujeet Sudan

(He did some TV shows like Bhabhi, Pavitra Rishta, Adaalat and Patiala Babes)

#YehHawaKehtiHaiKya (2000)
#Aryans

Actor: Shayan Munshi

(He did several films until recently, like Jhankaar Beats, My Brother Nikhil, Ahista Ahista, Mausam and Chef)

#KabhiToNazarMilao (1997)
#AdnanSami, #AshaBhosle

Actor: Salil Ankola

(The former cricketer-turned-model/actor did films like Kurukshetra, Pitaah and Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne, apart from TV shows Kora Kagaz, Rishtey and Karmaphal Daata Shani)

#HoGayiHaiMohabbatTumse (1998)
#Aslam, #ShibaniKashyap

Actor: Nakul Kapoor

(The actor did films like Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai and Aaja Mere Yaar. He later quit acting and took to spirituality)

#MadeInIndia (1995)
#AlishaChinai

Actor: Milind Soman

(Among the most popular names in this list, he also did music albums Jaanam Samjha Karo & Deewana, films Tarkieb, 16 December, Rules etc, and TV shows Sea Hawks & Captain Vyom. He continues to set fitness goals)

@Sumedhdudde Chalo I've added it. Hope that makes you happy 😊

#AankhonMeinTeraHiChehra (1999)
#Aryans

Actor: Shahid Kapoor

(We all know how he went on to become one of the most popular actors of Bollywood!)

#Pardesiya (2005)
DJ Hot Remix - Vol 3

Actor: Muzammil Ibrahim

(As a child he received Presidents Bravery Award, also youngest winner of Gladrags Manhunt (2003). He also did music videos Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai & Pyaar Sirf Tumse. His films/web shows include Dhokha & Special Ops)

#KinnaSona (1991)
#NusratFatehAliKhan, #BallySagoo

Actor: Arjun Rampal

(A popular ramp model back then, he later joined Bollywood and has several films to his credit)

#NahinNahinAbhiNahi (2002)
#DJAqeel, #KishoreKumar, #AshaBhosle

Actor: Keith Sequeira

(Former model/VJ, he appeared in TV shows Dekho Magar Pyaar Se, Teri Meri Love Stories, Udaan, Bigg Boss 9 & Nach Baliye. His films include Sixteen & Calendar Girls)

#IndhanaWinva (2001)
#FalguniPathak

Actor: Iqbal Khan

(He did some music videos, & became a popular face on TV with shows Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai, Kahiin To Hoga, Kkavyanjali, Khatron Ke Khiladi 6 etc. He was seen in web show Crackdown, and films Fun2shh, Jalsa & more)

#TereBinJeenaNahi (1998)
#BaliBrahmbhatt

Actor: Bikram Saluja

(He did several music videos like Parde Mein Rehne Do & Aap Jaisa Koi. He later became part of films like Fiza, Plan, Umrao Jaan, LOC: Kargil & Page 3)

#KehDoonTumhe (2003)
#DJAqeel, #KishoreKumar

Actor: Kushal Punjabi

(He also did Shweta Shetty's Deewane To Deewane. A dancer-actor, his TV shows include Dekho Magar Pyaar Se, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa & more. He did films Lakshya, Kaal, Salaam-e-Ishq etc. Kushal passed away in 2019)

#SochtaHun (2003)
#BabulSupriyo

Actor: Vinod Singh

(After being a top face in ads, he did TV shows like Ayushmaan, Ye Meri Life Hai, Amber Dhara, Hip Hip Hurray & more. He appeared in films including Stumped and Hum Tum)

#GharAajaSoniya (1998)
#BallyJagpal, #ShaziaManzoor

Actor: Samir Soni

(A popular model-actor, he did TV shows A Mouthful Of Sky, Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin & Parichay. His films include China Gate, Baghban, Fashion and Nikamma)

#PalPalTeriYaad (1999)
#FalguniPathak

Actor: Indraneil Sengupta

(He did TV shows Pyaar Ke Do Naam, Banoo Main Teri Dulhan etc. He is a popular Bengali actor with films Janala, Angshumaner Chhobi & Autograph, apart from Kahaani. He's been doing a lot of work in the OTT space)

#ChhodDoAanchal (2004)
#BombayVikings

Actor: Rajneesh Duggal

(A top model, he debuted in Bollywood with 1920 & did films Dangerous Ishhq, Ek Paheli Leela & Wajah Tum Ho. He was part of some TV shows too)

#PiyaRe (1996)
#NusratFatehAliKhan

Actor: Parvin Dabas

(The model-actor did films like Dillagi, Monsoon Wedding, Khosla Ka Ghosla, The Perfect Husband, My Name Is Khan & more. A trained scuba diver & underwater photographer, he turned director with Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande)

#ChupkeChupke (1999)
#PankajUdhas

Actor: John Abraham

(After being a top model, he entered films & gave many hits, mainly action. He later turned producer and won a National Award for bankrolling VickyDonor. Since 2017, he's been a part of Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list)

#DeewaneHokeHum (2000)
#SonuNigam

Actor: Himanshu Malik

(A leading face in the Indipop music videos space, he later did films like Tum Bin, Khwahish & Rog. He made his directorial debut with Chitrakut in 2022)

#TeriChahatMein (1999)
#HarryAnand

Actor: Kiran Janjani

(He was also a part of Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi. After doing several ads, he did TV shows Shapath, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, Ishqbaaaz & Yeh Teri Galiyan. He later legally changed his name to Karanuday Jenjani)