About me
Essdee (Saurabh Dhingra) is a Delhi-born actor, singer and songwriter, and the lead of the 2026 Telugu sci-fi film First Time. Born on 10 February 1992 in Delhi, Saurabh made his feature film debut as the leading man in First Time, released in theatres on 22 May 2026. Written, directed and produced by Hemanth Ippalapalli under Hemanth Arts, the film is a VFX-driven science fiction drama set partly in 2304 AD. Saurabh plays the hero opposite Anicka Vikhraman, with Akhil Sarthak in a key role. Critics singled out his debut. Sakshi Post wrote that Saurabh "delivers a sincere performance in his debut film" and handles the emotional scenes well. The South India Times called it "a solid and convincing performance in his very first movie." Before cinema, he won acclaim for his award-winning role in the short film Mr. Clown (2017). He went on to play Kshitij in the Sony LIV series Pyar Ishq Rent (2019) and Pratyush in 3 Roses (2021). As Essdee, he writes, sings and directs his own music. His song Piya Ho, released on T-Series platforms, drew a strong response. His 2023 single Breakup - Toote Toote Tare, filmed with Essdee singing underwater, crossed one million YouTube views within 24 hours, according to press coverage. Through his label Essdee Music India he also releases music for other artists, including Punjabi rapper Karam Regi. Saurabh also runs the production house Essdee Entertainment and the Mumbai-based agency Essdee Digital Marketing, and created the travel vlog The Backpacker Vlog. Film & Screen • First Time (2026, Telugu feature film) - Lead actor • Mr. Clown 2 (2022, short) - Clown • 3 Roses (2021, series) - Pratyush • Pyar Ishq Rent (2019, Sony LIV series) - Kshitij • Mr. Clown (2017, short) - Clown and Shashank • Zaalima by Karam Regi (2026, music video) - Featured artist Musical Discography & Releases • Feel Good (Official Music Video, 2026) • Sardi Teri Meri • Love Cosmos • Barsaatein (feat. Payal Rajput) • Chhin Gaya (feat. GRAEFITY) • Breakup - Toote Toote Tare (feat. Dasha, 2023) • Breakup Lofi • Kamyabi Anthem (2022) - Singer, writer and director • Dil • Bajadu • Piya Ho (T-Series) IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9303742/
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