Purab Kohli was born on February 23, 1979, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an accomplished Indian actor, model, and former video jockey. Kohli began his career in the entertainment industry with the television series "Hip Hip Hurray" in 1998, where he gained recognition for his role as Mazhar. He later transitioned to films, making his debut in "Bas Yun Hi" (2003). Kohli's notable performances include Kedar Zaveri, also known as Killer Drummer (KD), in the critically acclaimed film "Rock On!!" (2008), which earned him a Special Jury Mention at the Filmfare Awards. He has also appeared in various films such as "Airlift" (2016), "Shaadi Ke Side Effects" (2014), and "Mission Mangal" (2019). In addition to his film work, Kohli starred in the Netflix series "Sense8," portraying Rajan Rasal. He is married to actress Lucy Patton since 2018 and they have a son named Inaya. Kohli is the son of film director Harsh Kohli.