Sushant Divgikar


Sushant Divgikar is an Indian model, actor, performer, singer and video jockey who appears in television shows and films. In July 2014, he was crowned Mr Gay India 2014. He represented India at Mr Gay World 2014. He won various special awards during Mr Gay World 2014, and has been the only delegate from India to win the three sub awards, however he failed to win. He is widely known for participating in India's TV reality show Bigg Boss 8.

Early life and background

Divgikar was born to Goan Konkani parents, Pradeep Divgikar and Bharati Divgikar in Bandra, Mumbai. His Father Pradeep is the General Secretary of the Greater Mumbai Amateur Aquatics Association. He has done his schooling from Arya Vidya Mandir School in Bandra West.

Career

Divgikar started his TV career with UTV Bindass's Big Switch Season 3 directed by Rohit Shetty. He then did Atyachaar Ka Punchnama for UTV Bindass as a host. He was a contestant of Color TV's Bigg Boss 8. He participated in Mr Gay World 2014. He was among the top 10 finalists and is the first person in the history of the pageant to have three sub awards - Mister Gay World Congeniality 2014, Mister People's Choice & Mister Gay World Art 2014. He has also worked on TV commercials for brands like Maruti Suzuki, MTV India, Channel V India, Idea mobiles. Alongside acting and TV, he took notice of his singing talent and won several awards and titles between 2011 and 2013.
In 2015, he was the guest in Colors TV's India's Got Talent and Zoom's Style Panga. He was also the guest in the grand finale of &TV's Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah. Two documentary films, both based on his life have been nominated and screened at various national and international festivals. Presently, he along with his Big Boss inmate and good friend Diandra Soares will soon be seen in an online series 'Love, Life and Screw Ups' also starring yesteryear Bollywood diva Zeenat Aman.

Television

Awards and nominations

Divgikar has an older brother, Karan Divgikar, who has also been a former Gladrags model and has walked the ramp for many reputed designers and fashion brands. Divgikar is a certified Psychologist and holds a master's degree in Industrial psychology.