Gautam Rode is an Indian television actor and host who is known for playing the role of Saraswatichandra ‘Saras’ Vyas in the Star Plus TV serial ‘Saraswatichandra’ (2013).
Wiki/Biography
Gautam Rode was born on Sunday, 14 August 1977 (age 46 years; as of 2023) in New Delhi. His zodiac sign is Leo.
Gautam Rode’s childhood picture
Later, he shifted to Mumbai. He did his schooling at Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi. He then enrolled at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, New Delhi to pursue BCom. However, the college was located in Sheikh Sarai, which was quite far from his home in Patel Nagar, he opted to do sittings at the Delhi College of Arts and Commerce in New Delhi.
Physical Appearance
Height: 5′ 8″
Weight: 68 kg
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest 42″, Waist 30″, Biceps 16″
Family
Rode belongs to a Punjabi family.
Parents & Siblings
His father, Surendra Rode, is a retired broker. His mother, Sangeeta Rode, is a jewellery designer. He has an elder sister named Rashmi Rode.
Gautam Rode with his father
Gautam Rode with his mother
Gautam Rode with his sister
Wife & Children
In 2015, he met the Indian actor Pankhuri Awasthy. Soon, they became friends, and later, fell in love with each other. In 2017, on the eve of Diwali, Gautam shared on his social media account that he got engaged to Pankhuri, who is around 14 years younger than Gautam. On 5 February 2018, the couple got married at Tijara Fort Palace in Alwar, Rajasthan.
Gautam Rode and Pankhuri Awasthy’s wedding picture
In May 2023, Gautam and Pankhuri took to their social media accounts to announce that Pankhuri was pregnant and was expecting twins.
Gautam Rode with his wife at her baby shower
Relationships/Affairs
In 2013, while he was working on the Hindi TV serial ‘Saraswatichandra,’ he met the Indian actor Jennifer Winget. Reportedly, the couple became good friends and soon, fell in love with each other. At that time, Gautam was single and Jeniffer had divorced from the Indian actor Karan Singh Grover. However, when Gautam was asked about his affair with Jennifer, he said that he was not even friends with her. He said,
I don’t feel the need to be friends with her as long as the professional rapport is okay.”
Gautam Rode with Jennifer Winget
Autograph
Gautam Rode’s autograph
Career
Model
Gautam started his career as a model in TV commercials. His first TV commercial was for the brand Close Up. He then appeared in a few other TV commercials like Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Titan, and Bryan & Candy.
He has worked as a model for various print ads and photoshoots.
Gautam Rode during his modelling days
He has also walked the ramp in various fashion shows.
Gautam Rode in a fashion show
Television
Actor
He made his acting debut with the Hindi TV serial ‘Apna Apna Style’ (2000) as Rocky which aired on Zee TV.
A still of Gautam Rode from the TV serial Apna Apna Style
He has acted in various popular Hindi TV serials like ‘Baa Bahoo Aur Baby’ (2005; Star Plus), ‘Saraswatichandra’ (2013; Star Plus), ‘Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani’ (2014; Life OK), ‘Suryaputra Karn’ (2015; Sony), and ‘Bhakarwadi’ (2019; Sony SAB).
Saraswatichandra
Host
He is also known for hosting various Hindi TV shows such as ‘India’s Got Talent 3’ (2011; Colors), ‘Nach Baliye 5’ (2012; Star Plus), and ‘Nach Baliye 6’ (2013; Star Plus).
Gautam Rode hosting Nach Baliye 6
Film
In 2002, he made his Bollywood debut with the Hindi film ‘Annarth’ in which he played the role of Inspector Sameer Deshmukh.
Annarth
Some of his other Hindi films are ‘U, Bomsi & Me’ (2005), ‘Agyaat’ (2009), ‘Aksar 2’ (2017), and ‘State of Siege: Temple Attack’ (2021).
Aksar 2
Web Series
In 2021, he appeared in the Hindi web series ‘Nakaab’ (MX Player) and ‘Jurm aur Jazbaat’ (Shemaroo TV).
Nakaab
Music Video
In 2002, he appeared in music videos for the Hindi music album ‘Tere Bina’ by Abhijeet Bhattacharya. Some of his other music videos are “Kabhi Yaadon Mein Aao” (2003 by Abhijeet Bhattacharya), “O Meri Jaan” (2015 by Suhail Zargar), “Sun Le Zara” (2021 by Saaj Bhatt, Sonal Pradhan), and “Mujhse Pehle” (2023 by Saaj Bhatt).
A still of Gautam Rode from the song Kabhi Yaadon Mein Aao
Awards
Star Parivaar Awards
- 2013: Favourite Jodi for the TV serial Saraswatichandra
- 2013: International Favourite Jodi for the TV serial Saraswatichandra
- 2013: Favorite Beta for the TV serial Saraswatichandra
Zee Gold Awards
- 2013: Boroplus Gold Award Most Fit Actor
- 2014: Boroplus Gold Award Best Actor – Popular for the TV serial Saraswatichandra
- 2016: Boroplus Gold Award Most Fit Actor
Lions Gold Awards
- 2015: Best Actor for the TV serial Saraswatichandra
Gautam Rode with his Lions Gold Award
Asian Viewers Television Awards
- 2015: Best Actor for the TV serial Maha Kumbh
Gautam Rode with his Asiavision Award
Indian Telly Awards
- 2014: Indian Telly Award for Best Actor for the TV serial Saraswatichandra
Gautam Rode with his Indian Telly Award 2014
Other Awards
- 2014: Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Gautam Rode with his Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Car Collection
- Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV
Gautam Rode with his Mercedes
- Mercedes Car
Gautam Rode with his Mercedes car
Favourites
- Song: ‘Abhi Na Jao Chhod Ke’ from Hum Dono (1961) by Asha Bhonsle & Mohammed Rafi
- Cuisine(s): Mughlai, North Indian
- Food: Rajma-Chawal, Paneer Dishes
- Beverage: Double Shot Cappuccino
- Fashion Brand(s): Gucci, Burberry, Armani
- Travelling Destination: Kovalam Beach, Trivandrum
- Actor’s Body: Brad Pitt’s body in Fight Club (1999)
Facts/Trivia
- His family and friends lovingly call him Gauti and Gattu.
- At the age of 5, he became a pure vegetarian.
- As a child, he always wanted to work in his father’s stock broking business. His father retired before Gautam could pass out of his college. Hence, there was a time when Gautam was not even able to pay the house rent in Mumbai. This helplessness pulled him into the television industry. In an interview, while talking about it, he said,
I had thought of joining my dad in his stock broking business in Delhi. But then life brought a twist when I moved to Mumbai. I took up some modelling assignments to pay my rent, followed by certain TVCs. And while doing ads, someone from casting approached and asked if I would take up acting and I said ‘why not?’ and that’s how I entered small screen. And today it’s like — acting is what I know and want to do.”
- He was interested in sports and athletics and was average in academics as a child. In school sports competitions, he used to participate in 100m sprints and 4x100m relay races.
Gautam Rode after winning the 100m race in his school sports competition
- While he was in college, he took part in a fashion contest in BITS Pilani and won the best model award. He was also the president of the fashion society of his college.
Gautam Rode as a model in BITS Pilani’s modelling contest
- He loves collecting stamps and coins. He also loves to buy watches and has more than 50 watches in his collection.
- In 2015, he was listed in Times’ 50 Most Desirable Men.
- Gautam Rode has been associated with an NGO named “Helping Hands” for a very long time. This organization is dedicated to assisting underprivileged street children in India and emphasizes the importance of collective efforts in uplifting their lives. As a social activist, Gautam has also lent his support to DD National’s program called “Stree Shakti,” which focuses on promoting women’s empowerment.
A picture of Gautam Rode with NGO kids
- In 2018, Gautam Rode, along with two others, allegedly became a victim of a scam involving a real estate project in the Goregaon West area. The project was supposed to be a 55-storey building, with the 14th floor being the designated floor for Rode’s flat. The development work came to a halt in 2016, and no progress has been made since then. Rode filed a complaint with the Mumbai police and subsequently lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against Atithi Patel, the property developer involved in the project at the time. According to Rode’s complaint, he had been promised that the building would be completed by December 2018. In order to secure the flat, Rode made an initial payment of Rs 1.5 lakh and subsequently paid monthly instalments of Rs 5 lakh between May 2016 and May 2017, totalling Rs 2.11 crore. However, Rode encountered issues when he requested the allotment letters and the registration of the flat, as Patel failed to provide them. It was at this point that Rode discovered that no progress had been made beyond the 14th floor of the building. He demanded a refund of his money, but Patel refused to return it. According to Patel’s representative, builders do not typically refund money after cancellation, but they advised Rode to wait and have faith. The representative did not provide any information regarding the status of the construction site in Goregaon. Additionally, the representative mentioned in an email that Rode was causing delays in registering the flat.
- He has been featured on the cover of various magazines like Delhities, Enlighten India, and Salt n Peppa.
Gautam Rode featured on Delhites magazine cover
- In his leisure time, he loves to travel to different places.
Gautam Rode during his trip
- He is a spiritual person and often organises various poojas at his home.
Gautam Rode with an idol of Lord Ganesha
- Gautam Rode can play the flute very well.
Gautam Rode while playing the flute
- Gautam is a teetotaller, and it was for a film scene, he first tasted alcohol.
