Abhilash Thapliyal, born on November 24, 1987, in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India, is an Indian actor, radio jockey, and TV host. Raised in a Pahadi family with an army background, his father served as an Army officer, and his mother is a homemaker. Due to his father's transferable job, Abhilash grew up in various cities across India, including Delhi, Gwalior, Gurdaspur, and Jaipur. He completed his schooling at Army Public School and Kendriya Vidyalaya, followed by a degree in journalism and mass communication from Delhi University. Abhilash is married to Anubhooti Panda.