Punit Pathak

Punit Jayesh Pathak (born 1 November 1986), is an Indian dancer, choreographer and actor. In 2019, he participated in Colors TV's Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 and emerged as the winner.

Punit Jayesh Pathak
Pathak in 2018
Born
Punit Jayesh Pathak

(1986-11-01) 1 November 1986
Occupations
  • Dancer
  • choreographer
  • actor
Years active2010–present
Spouse
Nidhi Moony Singh Pathak
(m. 2020)

Early and personal life

Punit Jayesh Pathak was born on 1 November 1986. Initially, he dreamed of becoming a cricketer or a filmmaker, but during college, he developed a passion for dancing. However, his father was opposed to the idea and insisted that Pathak take over the family business, Punit Yarn Agency Private Limited. This led to many arguments between Pathak and his father. Eventually, Pathak's younger brother sacrificed his own dream of becoming a dancer and took on the responsibility of running the family business. On 16 August 2020, Pathak got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Nidhi Moony Singh, and they were married on 11 December 2020.[1]

Career

In 2009, Pathak participated in the dance reality show Dance India Dance 2, which aired on Zee TV.

In 2013, he debuted as an actor in the 3D dance-based film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance co-starring Dharmesh Yelande, Prabhu Deva and Salman Yusuff Khan.[2] Later, he appeared in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as a choreographer.[3] He was the judge of Dance India Dance 5 on Zee TV.

In 2015, he starred in the film, ABCD 2, directed by Remo D'Souza, co-starring Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhu Deva and Raghav Juyal. Later, he became a mentor on the dance reality show Dance Plus.[4] He was also a choreographer in Dance Champions.

In 2018, he starred in the romantic comedy film Nawabzaade, which was released on 27 July 2018, directed by Jayesh Pradhan and produced by Lizelle D'Souza and Matur K. Barot, co-starring Raghav Juyal, Dharmesh Yelande and Isha Rikhi.

In 2019, he participated in Colors TV's stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 and emerged as the winner. His team also performed in Isha Ambani's sangeet ceremony. He also choreographed the finale performance of the IPL (2019). He was later called as a guest on Khatra Khatra Khatra.

In 2020, he appeared in the dance film Street Dancer 3D which was released on 24 January 2020, directed by Remo D'Souza, co-starring Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhu Deva, Nora Fatehi and Raghav Juyal.[5]

Filmography

Year Title Notes
2009–10Dance India Dance 2Contestant (2nd runner-up)
2010–11Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4Choreographer
2012Dance India Dance 3Guest
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5Choreographer
2013Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6
2014Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7
2015Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8Guest
Dance India Dance 5Mentor (Winner)
Nach Baliye 7Guest
2015–16Aaj Ki Raat Hai ZindagiChoreographer
2016Dance Plus 2Captain
2017Dil Hai HindustaniChoreographer
India Banega Manch
Dance Plus 3Captain (Winner)
Dance ChampionsChoreographer
Entertainment Ki RaatGuest
2018Dance Plus 4Captain (Winner)
2018India's Next SuperstarsChoreographer
Dance DeewaneGuest
High Fever
Sabse Smart Kaun
Dil Hai Hindustani 2
Bigg Boss 12Choreographer
2019Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9Contestant (Winner)
Bharti Ka ShowGuest
Khatra Khatra Khatra
Kitchen Champion 5
Dance Deewane 2
Nach Baliye 9
Dance Plus 5Captain
2020 Bigg Boss 13 Guest
The Kapil Sharma Show
India's Best Dancer
Bigg Boss 14
2021 Dance Deewane 3 Judge
Dance Plus 6 Captain
Zee Comedy Show Comedian
Bigg Boss OTT Guest
2022 The Khatra Khatra Show
2022Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10Guest
2023 Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull Host

Films

YearTitleRole
2013ABCD: Any Body Can DanceChandu
2015ABCD 2Vinod
2018NawabzaadeAbhishek
2020Street Dancer 3DInder Singh Narula

Musicals

Year Musical Notes
2017Balle Balle – The Musical
Choreographer
2019 Ishq Ne Director / Choreographer
2020 Tera Kya Hota Director
Bhula DungaDirector
2022 Nasch Babe Director

References

  1. "Choreographer Punit J Pathak Gets Engaged To Longtime Girlfriend, Nidhi, Shares Engagement Pictures". BollywoodShaadis. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  2. Tanvi Trivedi (19 August 2013). "Lauren and I are best friends now: Punit Pathak". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  3. "Jhalak Introduction Video: Lauren Gottlieb and Punit Pathak". colors.in.com. 28 May 2013. Archived from the original on 14 September 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  4. "Judges, Hosts, Contestants : Dance Plus 2016". Danceplus2016.com. Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  5. "Street Dancer 3D box office: Varun Dhawan-starrer film earns Rs 62.18 crore". www.businesstoday.in. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
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