Bhakti Rathod Explained
Bhakti Rathod |
Birth Date: | 6 July 1990 |
Birth Place: | Mumbai, India |
Parents: | Neela Soni Kannubhai Kannu Rathod |
Spouse: | Dhiraj R. Palshetkar (m.2017) |
Occupation: | Actress |
Years Active: | 2001–present |
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] Bhakti made her debut in Dhollywood with film Haal Rupali ne peinwa opposite Hitu Kanodia in 2009.[8] Bhakti also acted in rom-com web series.[9] [10] Her latest film is an international feature film, titled 'The Last Koan' in English and Hindi, which released in 2019. She won the Gujarat Government State Award 2018 for her exceptional performance in Gujarati Movies.
Early life
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 at the age of 11 in the year 2001 from hindi serials on Star Plus as Shobha Virani Choudhary, Mihir and Tulsi's daughter in 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]
Filmography
Television
Films
- Haal Rupali ne peinwa (2009)
- Aapne To Dhirubhai as Simran
- Wass…up! Zindagi as Purvi
Notes and References
- Web site: Young stars shine in Dhollywood. Times of India. 13 January 2017. Navya Malini.
- Web site: Gujarati actresses and their fitness secrets. 31 March 2015. Shreya Iyer. Times of India. 9 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171203224603/http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31805&articlexml=Gujarati-actresses-and-their-fitness-secrets-31032015101043. 3 December 2017. dead.
- Web site: National Gujarati One Act Drama Competition to be held in Mumbai. 12 May 2015. Times of India.
- Web site: Moments that defined Gujarati TV in 2014. 28 December 2014. Times of India. Navya Malini.
- Web site: Pati Thayo Pati Gayo has its social messages. 22 February 2015. Shruti Jambhekar. Times of India.
- Web site: Gujarati telly's screen scorchers. 5 December 2014. Times of India. Navya Malini.
- News: Prime time sizzling hotties. Times of India.
- Web site: Lot of top actors are now doing Gujarati TV and films. 20 November 2014. Times of India. Navya Malini.
- Web site: Web series gets Gujarati flavour. Times of India.
- Web site: Now watch India's 1st Gujarati rom-com web series 'Kacho Papad Pako Papad'. Outlook India.
- Web site: TV is an extremely challenging medium: Bhakti Rathod. Shreya Iyer. 31 August 2014. Times of India.
- Web site: Homi Wadia encouraged me to do theatre: Bhakti. 4 September 2014. Times of India. Navya Malini.
- News: Aapne To Dhirubhai Movie Review. Times of India.
- Web site: Aapne To Dhirubhai cast entertains Parul students!. 13 January 2017. Times of India.
- Web site: Outdated stories won't work: Haritrushi Purohit. 21 January 2017. Soumitra Das. Times of India.
- Web site: Theatre will always be my first love: Bhakti Rathod. Shreya Iyer. 8 September 2014. Times of India.
- Web site: It was fun playing a complicated character: Bhakti Rathod. Shreya Iyer. 9 September 2014. Times of India.
- Web site: Sagar Panchal debuts on Gujarati television. 13 November 2014. Times of India. Navya Malini.
- Web site: SonyLIV launches Gujarati rom-com web series, 'Kacho Papad Pako Papad'. www.exchange4media.com.
- Web site: 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 . 2017-07-01.
- Web site: SonyLIV releases music video 'Aadat Che Tu' for its Gujarati rom-com Kacho Papad, Pako Papad. SonyLiv.
- Web site: Now watch India's 1st Gujarati rom-com web series 'Kacho Papad Pako Papad'. Business Standard.
- Web site: Bhakti Rathod: The process of shooting has become much slower now. .