Bhakti Rathod

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 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.

Bhakti Rathod
Born (1990-07-06) 6 July 1990
Mumbai, India
OccupationActress
Years active2001–present
SpouseDhiraj R. Palshetkar (m.2017)
Parent(s)Neela Soni
Kannubhai Kannu Rathod

Early life
Bhakti Rathod with her mother Neela Soni

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]

Television

Filmography
  • Haal Rupali ne peinwa (2009)
  • Aapne To Dhirubhai as Simran
  • Wass…up! Zindagi as Purvi

References
  1. Navya Malini (13 January 2017). "Young stars shine in Dhollywood". Times of India.
  2. Shreya Iyer (31 March 2015). "Gujarati actresses and their fitness secrets". Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  3. "National Gujarati One Act Drama Competition to be held in Mumbai". Times of India. 12 May 2015.
  4. Navya Malini (28 December 2014). "Moments that defined Gujarati TV in 2014". Times of India.
  5. Navya Malini (20 November 2014). "Lot of top actors are now doing Gujarati TV and films". Times of India.
  6. Shruti Jambhekar (22 February 2015). "Pati Thayo Pati Gayo has its social messages". Times of India.
  7. Navya Malini (5 December 2014). "Gujarati telly's screen scorchers". Times of India.
  8. "Prime time sizzling hotties". Times of India.
  9. "Web series gets Gujarati flavour". Times of India.
  10. "Now watch India's 1st Gujarati rom-com web series 'Kacho Papad Pako Papad'". Outlook India.
  11. Shreya Iyer (31 August 2014). "TV is an extremely challenging medium: Bhakti Rathod". Times of India.
  12. Navya Malini (4 September 2014). "Homi Wadia encouraged me to do theatre: Bhakti". Times of India.
  13. "Aapne To Dhirubhai Movie Review". Times of India.
  14. "Aapne To Dhirubhai cast entertains Parul students!". Times of India. 13 January 2017.
  15. Soumitra Das (21 January 2017). "Outdated stories won't work: Haritrushi Purohit". Times of India.
  16. Shreya Iyer (8 September 2014). "Theatre will always be my first love: Bhakti Rathod". Times of India.
  17. Shreya Iyer (9 September 2014). "It was fun playing a complicated character: Bhakti Rathod". Times of India.
  18. Navya Malini (13 November 2014). "Sagar Panchal debuts on Gujarati television". Times of India.
  19. "SonyLIV launches Gujarati rom-com web series, 'Kacho Papad Pako Papad'". www.exchange4media.com.
  20. "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. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  21. "SonyLIV releases music video 'Aadat Che Tu' for its Gujarati rom-com Kacho Papad, Pako Papad". SonyLiv.
  22. "Now watch India's 1st Gujarati rom-com web series 'Kacho Papad Pako Papad'". Business Standard.
  23. "Bhakti Rathod: The process of shooting has become much slower now". The Times of India.
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