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Akash Saini(I)

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Akash Saini is an American-Indian actor, model, and dancer. He was born in Libya, Africa and moved to India at the age of 1. He was raised in India, primarily in the state of Punjab. At the age of 10, he discovered his passion for acting and dancing. In the midst of his encounter, his family decided to move to America. They struggled for many years to come to the states and throughout this time, Akash performed in various countries displaying and exercising his forte. Eventually, his family settled in the suburbs of Sacramento, California, where he would soon learn that living the American Dream wasn't easy. During his adolescence, he tried finding his place in a new culture and new world. As a result of so many changes, dedicated himself to his family and education.

Soon after graduating high school, Akash reconnected with the artistic world pursuing a degree in Film/Acting at Sacramento City College and American River College. He became involved in amateur theater, films, and productions. In 2010, he participated in the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, where he had the privilege of working with people from the film industry, actors, directors and producers. Akash rose to prominence within I.F.F.L.A and was there after invited to the festival for the following 3 years. He then decided to dedicate himself to his professional acting career and moved to Los Angeles in November of 2011. After moving to LA, he studied with a wide range of professional instructors, training in front and behind the camera.

Akash continues to gain experience everyday by being involved in Film/TV productions. He has a strong suit and gift for acting. He carries his father success fundamentals and believes in, "You have to create your own success, with the everlasting struggle to handle rejection and keep climbing the ladder of success." He knows that like everything in life, becoming a working actor in Hollywood films requires hard work, dedication and the infamous question of "How bad do you want it?"

Akash is determined to accomplish his goals. He is working diligently in the entertainment industry with both his acting career and print career.
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    Ashley Judd, Anne Archer, and Sean Patrick Flanery in Trafficked (2017)
    Trafficked
    5.8
    • Sanjay
    • 2017
    The World of James Gagmy (2025)
    The World of James Gagmy
    Short
    • Casting Director
    • 2025
    Mimi and Mo
    Mimi and Mo
    TV Mini Series
    • Kamal
    LaLaLand (2013)
    LaLaLand
    5.5
    TV Series
    • Waiter

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    • Ashley Judd, Anne Archer, and Sean Patrick Flanery in Trafficked (2017)
      Trafficked
      5.8
      • Sanjay
      • 2017
    • MIx (2017)
      MIx
      TV Series
      • Agent S
      • 2017
    • LaLaLand (2013)
      LaLaLand
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Waiter
      • 2013
    • Brandon T. Jackson in Beverly Hills Cop (2013)
      Beverly Hills Cop
      7.2
      TV Movie
      • Geek Tech.
      • 2013
    • Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield, Damon Wayans Jr., Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris, and Jake Johnson in New Girl (2011)
      New Girl
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Indian Servant (uncredited)
      • 2013
    • Mary-Louise Parker in Weeds (2005)
      Weeds
      7.9
      TV Series
      • East Indian Couple (uncredited)
      • 2012
    • Mimi and Mo
      Mimi and Mo
      TV Mini Series
      • Kamal

    Casting Director



    • The World of James Gagmy (2025)
      The World of James Gagmy
      Short
      • Casting Director
      • 2025

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