Samarth Jurel is an Indian television actor, model, and former amateur cricketer from Indore, best known for his lead role as Harsh Tiwari in the Zee TV drama “Maitree” and for his high-profile run as a wildcard contestant on “Bigg Boss 17.”
Profile
| Full Name | Samarth Jurel |
| Nickname | Chintu |
| Date of Birth | April 30, 2001 |
| Age | 25 |
| Birthplace | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Television Actor, Model; Former Amateur Cricketer |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in – 5 ft 11 in (178–180 cm) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Siblings | Elder brother, Teerth Jurel |
| Net Worth | ₹2 crore |
Early Life
Samarth Jurel was born on April 30, 2001, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, into a sports-oriented middle-class family. His father, himself a cricketer, encouraged Samarth to pursue the sport from a young age, and he began playing competitively around 2018, winning “Player of the Match” and “Best Batter” honors in local competitions in 2022. He has an elder brother, Teerth Jurel, who has remained a close source of personal support throughout his career.
Education
Jurel completed his schooling at the Emerald Heights International School in Indore and later graduated from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV University) in Indore. He also received acting training at Mumbai Film School and at an acting institute in Indore.
Career
After several years pursuing cricket, Jurel moved to Mumbai and began working as a model, appearing in fashion shows and ad campaigns before transitioning into television acting. He made early appearances in the shows “Prem Bandhan” and “Anupamaa,” followed by roles in “Taftish” and “Udaariyaan.” His breakthrough came in 2023 with the lead role of Harsh Tiwari in the Zee TV drama “Maitree.” He also appeared as a wildcard contestant on “MTV Splitsvilla” (season 14) and gained wide national attention as a wildcard entrant on “Bigg Boss” (season 17, 2023–2024), where he finished among the top 9 contestants. He subsequently appeared on the culinary reality competition “Laughter Chefs” (season 2/3), and returned to cricket in an exhibition capacity in 2024, playing in the Entertainers Cricket League. His other screen credits include the action-thriller web series “Changez” and the project “Budh Dev.”
Personal Life
Jurel was in a relationship with actress Isha Malviya from 2022 to early 2024; their relationship became a widely discussed storyline during their time on “Bigg Boss 17,” and the two separated after the show.
Net Worth
Samarth Jurel’s net worth is estimated at approximately ₹2 crore, built through his television acting roles, modeling work, and reality show appearances.
Filmography Highlights
- Prem Bandhan (TV series)
- Anupamaa (TV series)
- Taftish (TV series)
- Udaariyaan (TV series) — Nikhil
- Maitree (2023, TV series) — Harsh Tiwari
- MTV Splitsvilla, Season 14 — wildcard contestant
- Bigg Boss, Season 17 (2023–2024) — wildcard contestant, Top 9
- Changez (web series)
- Laughter Chefs (reality competition)
Conclusion
Having set aside an early path in competitive cricket, Samarth Jurel built a rapidly growing profile in Indian television and reality programming, moving from supporting soap opera roles to a breakout lead performance and sustained visibility through high-profile reality shows.