Mohit Chillar (born 13 July 1993) is an Indian kabaddi player who currently plays for Tamil Thalaivas in the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League. He hails from Nizampur, Haryana and has been one of India’s best defenders for the past decade. He is a versatile defender who can complement other corner defenders and form successful partnerships. Mohit, who is renowned for his powerful holds and quick dashes, is ranked fourth in the Tackle Points (240) and Super Tackles (20) leaderboards and fifth in the league‘s all-time High 5s (17) chart.
Mohit Chillar’s Early life
Mohit started playing Kabaddi as a kid and played for the School Games Federation of India. His uncle was the one who first got him interested in Kabaddi, despite the fact that his father used to play the game. Since there were no training facilities in his hometown, Mohit was dependent on guidance from his seniors. Mohit solidified his place in the national team by competing for his village club, the Juniors, and lastly the Pro Kabaddi League.
In addition, he works at Jodhpur for the North West Railway and has a deep admiration for Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. His Kabaddi idols are Rakesh Kumar and Manjeet Chhillar, while Sachin Tendulkar is a sporting idol away from his first sport. Despite his love for travelling, food cooked by his mother is Mohit’s favourite, and he’s known to look forward to coming back home after long tournaments to enjoy a home-cooked meal.
Kabaddi Career
Season 1
Mohit made his mark in the league in the inaugural season itself as one of the best defenders on show. He scored 35 tackle points for bangluru bulls at a tackle strike rate of 39.32%. Despite dominating for the majority of the season, Mumbai finished runners-up thanks to Mohit’s five Super Tackles and two High 5s.
Season 2
Mohit helped U Mumba win the coveted title the following season. With 42 tackle points, three Super Tackles, and three High 5s, he was among the campaign’s best defenders. His defence duo with Surender Nada was crucial to U Mumba’s championship victory.
Season 3
U Mumba couldn’t successfully defend their league title in the third season, but Mohit’s consistent performances saw him score 46 tackle points with a tackle strike rate of 62.16%. He also registered six High 5s – the most he’s ever managed for a single season.
Season 4
Mohit was bought by Bengaluru Bulls for Rs. 53 lakhs ahead of the fourth season. The adaptable defensive end didn’t let his new bosses down, concluding the season with 47 tackle points. He had a tackle strike rate of 54.02%, made three Super Tackles and recorded four High 5s.
Season 5
He represented Haryana Steelers in the fifth season and was once again one of his team’s best performing defenders. Mohit scored 39 tackle points and even contributed 3 raid points in attack.
Season 6
Mohit left the Haryana Steelers after just one season and signed with the Jaipur Pink Panthers. He only made 14 appearances for Jaipur, though, and he finished the campaign with 31 tackle points. Mohit had a tackle strike rate of 44.92% and pulled off three Super Tackles over the course of the campaign.
Season 7
In Season 7, he played for Tamil Thalaivas. He scored 37 tackle points.
International
After taking home the gold medal from the 2016 South Asian Games, Mohit began his career with the national team. In the same year, he took home the gold at the 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship and the Kabaddi World Cup. Mohit has also won gold at the 2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters and bronze at the 2018 Asian Games with India.
Bio | |
Real Name | Mohit Chhillar |
Nickname | Not Known |
Profession | Indian Kabaddi Player |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height | in centimeters- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in Feet Inches- 5″ 11’ |
Weight | in Kilograms- 77 kg in Pounds- 170 lbs |
Body Measurements | – Chest: 42 Inches – Waist: 33 Inches – Biceps: 14 Inches |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Kabaddi | |
Pro Kabaddi Debut | 2014 |
Jersey Number | #4 (India) |
Domestic/State teams | U Mumba, Bengaluru Bulls |
Position | Defender, Right Corner |
Career Turning Point | 2014 Pro Kabaddi League season 1 |
Coach | Not Known |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 13 July 1993 |
Age (as of 2017) | 24 Years |
Birth Place | Nizampur, Delhi (North-West), India |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Nizampur, Delhi (North-West), India |
School | Not Known |
College/University | Not Known |
Educational Qualifications | Graduate in Science |
Family | Father-Not Known Mother-Not Known Brothers-Not Known Sister-Not Known |
Religion | Hindu |
Hobbies | Travelling |
Girls, Family & More | |
Wife | Meenu Chillar |
Daughter | Gracia Chillar |
Son | Kiaan Chillar |
Personal information
Nationality | Indian |
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Born | 13 July 1993 (age 30) |
Sport | |
Country | India |
Sport | Kabaddi |
League | Pro Kabaddi League |
Club | Tamil Thalaivas |
Team | India national kabaddi team |
Medal record : Asian Kabaddi Championship 2017 Gorgan Team 2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters 2018 Dubai Team 2018 Asian Games 2018 Jakarta Team |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mohit Chillar
- Does Mohit Chillar smoke?: Not Known
- Does Mohit Chillar drink alcohol?: Not Known
- Mohit, who works at the North West Railway in Jodhpur, is from Nizampur, which is close to Delhi.
- Since he was a young child, he has played Kabaddi at the SGFI (School Games Federation of India) in an attempt to earn a spot on the Indian national team.
- He has an excellent defensive record.
- He was Kabaddi’s first half crorepati player after being signed for a whopping 53 lakh (INR) by the Bengaluru Bulls.
Records and achievements
- Gold at 2016 South Asian Games
- Gold at 2016 Kabaddi World Cup
- Gold at 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship
- Gold at the 2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters
- Bronze at the 2018 Asian Games