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Deepti Bhatnagar is a former Indian actress and model known for her work primarily in Hindi and Telugu films, along with a few appearances in other languages. She made her film debut in Ram Shastra (1995), directed by Sanjay Gupta.[1] She gained recognition with the Telugu film Pelli Sandadi (1996), which became the second highest-grossing Telugu film of the year. Bhatnagar also appeared in the American film Inferno (1997) and the Hindi film Mann (1999).
Early life
Bhatnagar was born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.[2][3] She Went to school in Delhi and attended Meerut University. She moved to Mumbai in 1992 to identify a good ad agency to promote her handicrafts factory in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.Template:Citation needed
Career
In 1992, Bhatnagar was promoting her handicrafts in Mumbai, when she got an opportunity to sign for an ad agency to model for the Roopmilan saris' press ad and after that ad she signed 12 more campaigns.[4] She had given up her interest in running the handicraft factory and entered into the professional modeling world. She won the Eve's Weekly Miss India contest in 1990.[4] Soon afterwards, she was modeling in Singapore for various international fashion shows.[4]
Television
In 1998, Bhatnagar appeared in a television show Yeh Hai Raaz, replacing Ruby Bhatia in the lead role of a tough cop.[5]
In 2001, she ventured into television production with the travel shows Yatra, a religious travel guide show and Musafir Hoon Yaaron, an around the world travel guide show, both aired on StarPlus.[6] She also hosted both the shows.[7]
She also produced a TV serial Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai in 2003 on StarPlus.
Personal life
Bhatnagar is married to Randeep Arya, the director of her show, Musafir Hoon Yaron.[8] Together they have two sons.[8] Their first son, Shubh, was born in 2003. Six years later, in 2009, they welcomed their second son, Shiv. The couple enjoys a fulfilling family life, balancing their professional careers with the joys and responsibilities of parenthood.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Ram Shastra | Nitu Sinha | Hindi |
| 1996 | Pelli Sandadi | Swapna | Telugu |
| Rajwade | Swapna | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Dharma Chakkaram | Vijayalakshmi | Tamil |
| Kaalia | Priya | Hindi | |
| Qahar | Dr.Sapna | ||
| Inferno | Shalimar | English | |
| 1998 | Auto Driver | Sravani | Telugu |
| Hitler | Priya | Hindi | |
| Humse Badhkar Kaun | Venee | ||
| 1999 | Dulhan Banoo Main Teri | Radha 'Rani' D. Rai | |
| Sultan | Vandana | Telugu | |
| Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain | Hum Banjaare item number | Hindi | |
| Ganga Ki Kasam | Geeta | ||
| Kaama | Tamil | ||
| Mann | Anita Singhania | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Galate Aliyandru | Dancer | Kannada |
| Maa Annayya | Radha | Telugu | |
| Snegithiye | Herself | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Dancer at Ghod Bharai | Hindi |
| Uljhan | Anjali Mathur | ||
| 2002 | Kondaveeti Simhasanam | Rani | Telugu |
| Agni Varsha | Dancer ('Chal Re Sajan') | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Rok Sako To Rok Lo | Dev's Bhabhi | |
| 2007 | Raakilipattu | Herself | Malayalam |
| 2021 | Pelli SandaD | Older Sahasra (Cameo) | Telugu |
Music videos
| Year | Album | Music Video | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Lal Garara | Lal Garara | Hans Raj Hans |
| 2000 | Dance Attack - Featuring Cheshire Cat | Mera Laung Gawacha (Remix) | Bally Sagoo |
See also
References
- ↑ A career reborn on small screen, Ahuja, Asha. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- ↑ I want to use my brains, not just my face: Deepti Bhatnagar. The Times of India(17 February 2013). Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ↑ Deepti Bhatnagar. Seasons India. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 One-way yatra to success(17 November 2002). Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- ↑ Deepti has a lot to smile about, Khosla, Mukesh(11 October 1998). Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ↑ What's cooking!. The Hindu(24 February 2012). Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ↑ Interview with producer - anchor Deepti Bhatnagar. Indiantelevision.com(13 December 2002). Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 About Deepti. Deepti Bhatnagar Productions. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ↑ Remember Deepti Bhatnagar? This is how the 90s beauty looks now. Mid-day. Retrieved 2024-06-15.