Neil Bhatt is an Indian actor and a dancer known for his work on television. He is best known for his role as Ranveer Singh Vaghela in Colors TV's Roop - Mard Ka Naya Swaroop[1] and DCP Virat Chavan in Star Plus's Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. In 2023, he participated as a contestant on the Indian reality TV show, Bigg Boss 17.
Neil Bhatt | |
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.jpg) Neil Bhatt at an event in 2023 | |
| Born | 4 August 1987 |
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| Years active | 2007–Present |
| Known for | Arslaan Diya Aur Baati Hum Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin Gulaal |
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| Parent(s) | Sunita and Himanshu Bhatt |
Early life
editBorn on 4 August 1987 to Sunita and Himanshu Bhatt, Bhatt hails from a Gujarati Brahmin family, brought up in Mumbai. He has a younger sister Shikha. Bhatt studied law but acting and dance have always been his passion.[2] In an interview to Times of India, he mentioned that education is something which will always stand by him in good stead. He is a trained in gymnastics, capoeira,[3] and he reportedly learnt the art for a flexible body.
Personal life
editIn 2020, Bhatt had met actress Aishwarya Sharma on the sets of Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein and the couple soon fell in love. They announced their engagement on 27 January 2021 and got married on 30 November 2021 in Ujjain.[4][5]
Career
editBhatt starred in Kaboom a dance reality show as a participant where he won the first place. Catapulting to fame through the cult dance show Boogie Woogie, where has been the winner. His passion led him to one show after the other. He debuted with Arslaan on Sony Television in the year 2008. He got fame by serials like 12/24 Karol Bagh and Gulaal where he played the character of Abhinav Tarneja and Kesar and received praise from the audiences and winning his first accolade for the later of Zee Rishtey, Sabse Favorite Naya Sadasya.[6] His performance as Lakshman,[7] the soul of Ram in Ramayan was widely appreciated. The show was immensely popular in Indonesia and hence Bhatt, together with his Ramayan co-stars, was invited to perform in a special stage show and fan meeting tour in Jakarta organised by antv.[8][9][10]
He has played many challenging roles, one of them being Zakir in Diya Aur Baati Hum which was popular among the wide to an extent that he was called back three times to the show. He was also seen in a daily soap playing the lead role in Tum Hi Ho Bandhu Sakha Tumhi as Bhushan Pethawala.[11][12] Also seen in episodic series of Zindagi Wins and Pyar Tune Kya Kiya. His debut film Bhanwar is an untold story of a folk puppeteer in modern Gujarat. Where he choreographed the songs and the film won six Gujarat State Awards, two going in the bank of Bhatt for Best Actor Debut (Jury) and Best choreographer. He also won GIFA Best Actor Debut for playing the titular role Bhanwar. In 2018, he portrayed the negative role of Ranveer Singh Vaghela in Colors TV's Roop - Mard Ka Naya Swaroop getting him a nomination of Gold Awards, Best Actor in Negative Role. From October 2020 he portrayed DCP Virat Chavan in Star Plus's Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin until the show took its generation leap in June 2023.[13]
In February 2022, he participated in Star Plus's Smart Jodi with his wife Aishwarya Sharma Bhatt.[14]
Later in 2023, Neil participated in season 17 of the reality show Bigg Boss 17 along with his wife Aishwarya. During the tasks he was unfairly nominated for the whole season and he was evicted in 12th place on day 77. Bhatt currently is portraying the role of IAS Arjun Talwar in Colors TV new show titled Megha Barsenge.
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kaboom | Contestant | Winner |
| Boogie Woogie (fast-forward round) | Contestant | Winner | |
| Arslaan | Arslaan | Lead Role
(Debut) | |
| 2009 | Jo Ishq Ki Marzi Woh Rab Ki Marzi | Sumer/Veer | Lead Role |
| 2009–2010 | 12/24 Karol Bagh | Abhinav Taneja | Lead Role |
| 2011 | Nach Le Ve With Saroj Khan | Contestant | Winner |
| 2011 | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Sachin | Cameo |
| 2012 | Gumrah End Of Innocence | Aditya | Vilian |
| 2013 | Savdhaan India | Arjun | |
| 2014 | Yeh Hai Aashiqui | Pratyush | |
| 2013–2015 | Diya Aur Baati Hum | IPS Zakir Siddiqui | Cameo |
| 2015 | Zindagi Wins | Avinash | |
| Tum Hi Ho Bandhu Sakha Tumhi | Bhushan Pethewala | Lead Role | |
| Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya 6 | Shankar | ||
| 2018 | Laal Ishq | Aditya/Vinod/Samar | |
| 2018–2019 | Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop | Ranveer Singh Vaghela | Vilian |
| 2020–2023 | Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin | DCP Virat Chavan | Lead Role |
| 2022 | Smart Jodi | Contestant | |
| Ravivaar With Star Parivaar | DCP Virat Chavan | ||
| 2023 | Bigg Boss 17 | Contestant | 12th place |
| 2024–present | Megha Barsenge | IAS Arjun Talwar | Lead Role |
Special appearances
edit| Year | Show | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bigg Boss 12 | Ranveer Singh Vaghela | [15] |
| 2021 | Dance Plus 6 | Virat Chavan | |
| 2024 | Dance Deewane 4 | Himself | |
| Suhaagan: Ke Rang Jashn Ke Rang | |||
| Parineetii | Arjun Talwar |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gulaal | Kesar | |
| Fast Forward | Dancer | ||
| 2017 | Bhanwar | Bhanwar | [16] |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Singer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mann Jogiya | Yasser Desai | [17][18] |
| 2024 | Pyaar Kartey Hain | Payal Dev, Laqshay Kapoor | [19] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Neil Bhatt return to television with a negative role". Times of India. 24 August 2018.
- ^ "I haven't found my kind of girl so far: Neil Bhatt". The Times of India. 8 January 2014.
- ^ "TV actors pack a punch". The Times of India. 17 August 2013.
- ^ Grace Cyril (30 November 2021). "Neil Bhatt and Aishwarya Sharma get hitched in Madhya Pradesh. See first pics, videos". India Today. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "This TV Actress Ended Her Relationship Of 4 Years With Her Actor-Boyfriend". BollywoodShaadis. 15 September 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "Neil Bhatt in Zee TV's family drama". The Indian Express. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
- ^ "I don't regret playing Laxman: Neil Bhatt". The Times of India. 29 January 2013.
- ^ "Neil Bhatt the cast of Ramayan series". Tribun News. 10 December 2014.
- ^ "The casts of Ramayan entertained international fans with "Mahacinta" show". Antara News. 9 December 2014.
- ^ "Neil Bhatt's live stage performance in Mahacinta show". Tribun News. 13 December 2014.
- ^ "Neil Bhatt and Sreejita talk about new show 'Tumhi Ho Bandhu Sakha Tumhi'". The Times of India. 29 April 2015.
- ^ "I want to find my own space: Neil Bhatt". Deccan Chronicle. 10 January 2016.
- ^ "Will Aishwarya Sharma,Neil Bhatt and Aysha Singh's love triangle Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein replace Kasautii Zindagi Kay?". Mumbai Mirror.
- ^ "Neil Bhatt on trolls wishing wife Aishwarya dies of Covid, abusive comments on Smart Jodi". India Today. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
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- ^ "Bhanwar". The Times of India.
- ^ "Mann Jogiya: Neil Bhatt and Aishwarya Sharma's romantic music video to release on August 24". PINKVILLA. 21 August 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ "ऐश्वर्या शर्मा और नील भट्ट का नया गाना 'मन जोगिया' हुआ रिलीज, शाही अंदाज में दिल जीत रही कपल की केमेस्ट्री". Times Now (in Hindi). 24 August 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ T-Series (24 September 2024). Pyaar Kartey Hain: Payal Dev, Laqshay Kapoor | Neil Bhat, Aishwarya Sharma. Retrieved 26 September 2024 – via T-Series YouTube.