The fact that Apoorva Agnihotri is one of the best actors on the small screen is undisputable. This popular actor has not only carved a niche for himself in the hearts of the audience of the small screen but has also made his mark in the silver screen with his splendid performances. His childhood dream was to become an actor but his destiny had something else in store for him and he ultimate chose the profession of acting. He also belongs to a film background. His father Gyandev Agnihotri was a film writer. He wrote many award winning films like Mr.Natwarlal, Do Aur Do Paanch, Yaarana, Beta and many more.

On silver screen Apoorva Agnihotri made his debut in Bollywood with Pardes in the year 1997 paired opposite the most popular actor of the recent times, Shahrukh Khan and the sizzling beauty Mahima Chaudhury. He should have been an overnight star after the success of the film but destiny did not favor him and he had to be content with the ward of the Best supporting Actor in the Lux Zee Cine Awards, a prestigious awards ceremony in the Bollywood film industry. Following this remarkable achievement, he also enacted important characters in the films titled, Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin (1999), Krodh (2000), Hum Ho Gaye Aapke (2001), and Dhund-The Fog (2003). But his film career failed to off in the silver screen and he chose to try his luck in the small screen. And this decision of his proved to be the turning point in his life.

Apoorva Agnihotri achieved immense popularity in the small screen awards after the success of the popular tele-soap Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin in which he enacted the character of Armaan Suri. It was a conscious decision on his part to join television. It Tony and Diya Singh who called him up one fine day and said they were coming up with something path breaking. When he heard the script he just loved it and did not have any second thoughts about it. He agreed to be a part of this project and the rest is history. In this serial he was a man with gray shades who fell in love with his secretary Jasmeet Walia despite her ordinary looks. His character in this serial was manipulative, charming, loving and adorable. He went out of his way to make things work out for his relation and in the end got united with his beloved and lived happily ever after. Currently he is seen in the serial titled Kaajal, which is aired on the Sony television. In this soap he is a young and rich debonair who is also the main protagonist. Initially he appeared to be an arrogant, brash, rude person but later on as the story got unfolded he appeared to possess a heart of gem. The heroine of the serial Kaajal occupied a special position in his heart, he also knows that she loves him but is scared of his destiny, as he believes that whoever he loves or has been closed to, destiny has taken them away from him. His acting and his passion in this role have made his fans believe that he is undoubtedly one of the finest actors on the small screen. He ignites the romantic scenes in this serial with his terrific performance.

When asked about his failure post Pardes he remarks that the industry is a strange place and likes to typecast actors and that is what exactly happened with him also. He further went on to say that the kind of roles he was getting after Pardes was more on the same lines and he refused to do them. The films, which he chose unfortunately, did not do very well. He also adds that he did the roles in the later films mainly because of money and creative satisfaction. What drives him in his life is motivation to excel. His favorite co-star on the sets is another popular television actor, Parmeet Singh who is also the husband of the much popular silver screen supporting actress Archana Puran Singh. He also shares a great rapport with his other co-stars. With Mona Singh he feels that something magical happens when they perform together. When asked about the most memorable day in his life he says that it has to be the day he signed for the movie Pardes. It was indeed a dream come true for the young man who was a movie buff and was waiting eagerly to enter into the filmdom.

When asked in a recent interview whether she would fall in love with Jassi in his real life, the answer that the actor gave was really awe-inspiring. He said that would love to fall for a girl like Jassi because her heart was of gold. According to him the outer beauty vanishes after a certain span. What remains with one forever is the inner beauty. It has also proved true in his real life. He is happily married to Shilpa Saklani whom he met through a common friend and other popular television actor and anchor Rakshanda Khan. When he first met her with at a coffee shop in Mumbai it was love at first sight and the only thing that was on his mind was marriage and he chose to marry her. Though it took some time for them to know each other they ultimately ended up tying the knot. He also claims that he has a beautiful wife in Shilpa who is a multi-faceted personality. His wife also loves his screen image and is his biggest critic. Besides his wife his dream date would be Salma Hayek. According to him the sexiest babe in television is also his wife. When asked about his take on beauty he very nicely comments that the outer beauty is something but not everything. To him looking good is not the end of the road and doesn`t necessarily mean that one has got it all. At the end of the day the heart is all what matters. He is also of the firm belief that his job is to react only on screen and not to think about it. This much popular actor has not only made an impact his fans but also has also captivated the hearts of her co-stars with his extreme talent and professionalism. But only time will prove how much Apoorva Agnihotri stands up to the faith shown in him by the audience. He expects the audience to love him forever and he will also love them in return.