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Lakshya Lalwani

Lakshya Lalwani, known mononymously as Lakshya, is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television and film.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lakshya Lalwani, known mononymously as Lakshya, is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television and film. He is known for playing the title role in the historical series *Porus* and for his feature-film debut in *Kill* (2023), which earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He has also appeared in the Netflix series *The Ba***ds of Bollywood*.

Early life

Lakshya Lalwani was born on 19 April 1996 in Delhi, India. Published biographies also state that he studied at St. Xavier’s School in Delhi and later attended the University of Delhi.

Career

He began acting on television in 2015 with *Warrior High* and later appeared in other Hindi television projects. His breakout role came with *Porus*, after which he moved into films with *Kill*.

Film debut and recognition

*Kill* marked his feature-film debut and brought him wider recognition. The role won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.

Later work

After *Kill*, Lakshya continued to work in screen projects, including the satirical Netflix series *The Ba***ds of Bollywood*. Coverage in 2024 and 2025 described him as an emerging Hindi film actor.

Key facts

  • Lakshya Lalwani is an Indian actor known professionally as Lakshya.
  • He made his television debut in 2015 with *Warrior High*.
  • He gained prominence for playing the title character in *Porus* (2017–2018).
  • His feature film debut was *Kill* (2023).
  • He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for *Kill*.
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Canadian context

Lakshya Lalwani is relevant to Canadian readers through the international circulation of Hindi films and streaming series, including festival exposure for *Kill* and global distribution on platforms such as Netflix.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lakshya Lalwani?
He is an Indian actor known professionally as Lakshya, active in Hindi television and film.
What is Lakshya Lalwani best known for?
He is best known for playing the title role in *Porus* and for starring in *Kill*.
When was Lakshya Lalwani born?
He was born on 19 April 1996.
What was Lakshya Lalwani’s film debut?
His feature-film debut was *Kill* (2023).
Did Lakshya Lalwani win any major award for *Kill*?
Yes, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for *Kill*.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakshya_(actor)
    Supports: Birth name, date of birth, birthplace, television role in *Porus*, film debut in *Kill*, and award mention.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7786671/
    Supports: Alternative name Laksh Lalwani and acting credits.
  3. FilmiBeat — https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/lakshya/biography.html
    Supports: Early-life details, schooling, university education, television debut, *Porus*, and *Kill*.
  4. The Indian Express — https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/who-is-dostana-2-actor-lakshya-5968361/
    Supports: His earlier television work and public identification as Laksh Lalwani.