Suyyash Rai

Suyyash Rai (born 24 March 1989) is an Indian television actor and singer. His first TV appearance was on Chandigarh auditions of Roadies 5.0. He is known for his role of Abhay on Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya on Sony TV. He was a contestant in Bigg Boss 9 in 2015.

Career
Rai started his acting career on the popular Indian supernatural show Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani as Neil Khurana. He has appeared on many popular daily series like Kya Hua Tera Vaada and Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai... Ajab Sa Risk Hai. He loves to play negative roles. He was seen in the series Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil on Star Plus. He was a contestant in Bigg Boss Season 9. He got evicted on Day 82.

He has walked several ramp shows and has also done many advertisements.

He has also captained cricket team Delhi Dragons in Box Cricket League, and led them to the title victory in BCL's maiden season aired on Sony TV.

Rai along with his then-girlfriend Kishwer Merchant entered the Bigg Boss 9 Double Trouble house. He was partnered up with Rimi Sen, then was changed with Prince Narula.

Rai will next appear in action-thriller web series Dangerous directed by Bhushan Patel, produced by Mika Singh and written by Vikram Bhatt, The series is scheduled to stream from 14 August 2020 on OTT platform MX Player.

Personal life
Rai got married on 16 December 2016 to Kishwer Merchant, his co-star from Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani. The couple, who had been together for a long time, tied the knot in December 2016. It was a simple court marriage followed by a reception with the mehndi and sangeet ceremonies.

Discography
Rai and Kishwar Merchant debuted on his album Khushnuma. He also sang "Teri Meri Dosti" with Darshan Raval. In 2015, for his show Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil, Rai sang the song "Yaadein Teri (Jeene Ki Duaa)".

Controversy
At the beginning of BB9, Rai admitted to having made money for three months as a male escort providing services for men and women as he was embarrassed to ask for money from his parents.