Bhakti Rathod is an Indian actress and theatre artist from Mumbai.[1][2][3][4] Bhakti acted in Gujarati serial Pati Thayo Pati Gayo on Colors Gujarati.[5][6][7][8] Bhakti made her debut in Dhollywood with film Haal Rupali ne peinwa opposite Hitu Kanodia in 2009.[5] Bhakti also acted in rom-com web series.[9][10]
Her upcoming film is an international feature film, titled 'The Last Koan' in English and Hindi, which released in 2018. She won the Gujarat Government State Award 2018 for her exceptional performance in Gujarati Movies.
Early life
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Bhakti's mother is Neela Soni who is a member of Central Board of Film Certification and Vice President of BJP North Mumbai. Her father is Kannubhai Kannu Rathod. She has a sister, Chitralekha Rathod, who is also an actress and model. Bhakti completed her education from Rustomjee Cambridge International School & Junior College, Dahisar, Mumbai and University of Mumbai.
Career
Bhakti started her career as a child artist in Hindi serials on Star Plus like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand.[11] She also starred in a number of notable Gujarati Plays namely 2Idiots, Bhari lau aankh ma zindagi, Baa Retire Thaay chhe, Adrashyam, Zero Bani Gayo Hero, Baa Mari Mother India, Family Ni Dandikuch, Saat Teri Ekvis & many more. Also a few (Gujarati) films - Aapne To Dhirubhai, Wassup Zindagi, Mr Jasoos.[12][13][14][15] Bhakti got Best Theatre actress at the Tihai Gujarati Glamour Award 2014, for her play, '2 Idiots.'[16] Bhakti acted in Gujarati serials Pati Thayo Pati Gayo,[17] Kanho Banyo Common Man,[18] and wrote two Gujarati plays Mr and Miss barot & Sasu vau ni 20-20. In 2017, Bhakti acted in the first ever Gujarati web-series Kacho Papad Pako Papad for SONY LIV.[19][20][21][22] In 2020, Bhakti started working in Hindi serial Bhakharwadi.[23]
Television
- Pati Thayo Pati Gayo
- Crime Patrol – 3 episodes
- Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
- Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand
- Sajda Tere Pyaar Mein
- Preet Piyu Aane Pannaben
- Khichdi season 3 last episode as Dr
- Bhakharwadi as Urmila Thakkar
- Kuch Smiles Ho Jayein... With Alia as Urmila Thakkar
- Thoda Sa Badal Thoda Sa Pani as Anindita Basu Chatterjee
- Pushpa Impossible as Mrs.Parekh
Filmography
- Haal Rupali ne peinwa (2009)
- Aapne To Dhirubhai as Simran
- Wass…up! Zindagi as Purvi
References
- ↑ Young stars shine in Dhollywood(13 January 2017).
- ↑ Gujarati actresses and their fitness secrets(31 March 2015). Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ↑ National Gujarati One Act Drama Competition to be held in Mumbai(12 May 2015).
- ↑ Moments that defined Gujarati TV in 2014(28 December 2014).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Lot of top actors are now doing Gujarati TV and films(20 November 2014).
- ↑ Pati Thayo Pati Gayo has its social messages(22 February 2015).
- ↑ Gujarati telly's screen scorchers(5 December 2014).
- ↑ Prime time sizzling hotties.
- ↑ Web series gets Gujarati flavour. Template:Dead link
- ↑ Now watch India's 1st Gujarati rom-com web series 'Kacho Papad Pako Papad'. Outlook India.
- ↑ TV is an extremely challenging medium: Bhakti Rathod(31 August 2014).
- ↑ Homi Wadia encouraged me to do theatre: Bhakti(4 September 2014).
- ↑ Aapne To Dhirubhai Movie Review.
- ↑ Aapne To Dhirubhai cast entertains Parul students!(13 January 2017).
- ↑ Outdated stories won't work: Haritrushi Purohit(21 January 2017).
- ↑ Theatre will always be my first love: Bhakti Rathod(8 September 2014).
- ↑ It was fun playing a complicated character: Bhakti Rathod(9 September 2014).
- ↑ Sagar Panchal debuts on Gujarati television(13 November 2014).
- ↑ SonyLIV launches Gujarati rom-com web series, 'Kacho Papad Pako Papad'. www.exchange4media.com.
- ↑ Bhakti Rathod smiles for the camera during the launch of new web series 'Kacho Papad Pako Papad' in Mumbai on May 17, 2017 - Photogallery. Times of India(19 May 2017).
- ↑ SonyLIV releases music video ‘Aadat Che Tu’ for its Gujarati rom-com Kacho Papad, Pako Papad. SonyLiv.
- ↑ Now watch India's 1st Gujarati rom-com web series 'Kacho Papad Pako Papad'.
- ↑ Bhakti Rathod: The process of shooting has become much slower now.
