Jay Bhanushali
Jay Bhanushali | |
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Born | [1] | 25 December 1984
Occupation | Model, actor, host, dancer |
Years active | 2006–present |
Notable work | Host of Dance India Dance |
Spouse(s) | [2][3] |
Children | 1 |
Jay Bhanushali (born 25 December 1984) is an Indian television actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Neev Shergill in Ekta Kapoor's Indian soap opera Kayamath that aired on Star Plus.[4]
He also participated in reality shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 where he finished as 2nd runner-up. He participated in Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket in 2008 , Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao in 2009 and became the winner of Nach Baliye 5 in 2012. He also participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and emerged as one of the best players. In 2021, he participated in Bigg Boss 15.
Early life[]
He was born 25 December 1984 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in a middle-class family.
Career[]
2006–2009[]
Bhanushali made his television debut with the show Kasautii Zindangii Kay by playing the supporting role. In 2007 he again played the supporting role of Varun Bhaskar.Dhoom Machaao Dhoom. He got his biggest break came when he was selected by Ekta Kapoor to play the role of protagonist Neev Shergill in her soap opera Kayamath. The role not only earned him praises but also won him several awards for his performance in the show. Bhanushali went on to win Indian Telly Award for Fresh New Face - Male,[5] Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[6] and various other awards for his performance. In 2007 he participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 where he finished as 2nd runner-up. In 2008 he participated in the show Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket where he finished as 6th place. In 2009 he also participated in the show Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao as a wild-card where he got evicted on day 60. In same year he played the role Yuraaj in Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil. In same year, Bhanushali also hosted Dance India Dance .He won praise from several quarters for anchoring the show Dance India Dance for his anchoring skills[7] and comic timings.
2010–2013[]
In 2010, he hosted Dance India Dance 2 and Meethi Choori No 1 where he was praised for his hosting skills. In same year he participated in the reality show Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan. In 2010 he played the role of Yash Malhotra in the show Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi. Bhanushali won Boroplus Gold Award for Best Anchor (2010 & 2012), Zee Rishtey Award for Favorite Host (2009, 2010 & 2011) and several other accolades. In 2011 he hosted dance show Dance India Dance Doubles. In 2012 he hosted several shows dance shows like Dance India Dance 3, Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2, Dance Ke Superkids and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012 and also won the famous dance reality show Nach Baliye 5 with his wife Mahhi Vij. In 2012 he played the Anuj in Kairi — Rishta Khatta Meetha. In 2013 he hosted the show Dance India Dance 4.
2014–2017 and success[]
In 2014 he debut in romantic Thriller Hate Story 2 along side Surveen Chawla. In 2014 only he played the role of Gyani in Desi Kattey. In the same year, he again hosted two dance shows Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2 and Dil Se Naachein Indiawaale. In 2015 he played the role of Karan in Ek Paheli Leela along side Sunny Leone and Rajneesh Duggal. In 2015 only he again hosted Dance India Dance 5. In 2016 he participated in the famous stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and got eliminated in the 2nd week but re-entered on 5th week and voluntarily exited in 9th week and finished as 9th place. He hosted the dance show The Voice India Kids. In 2017 he hosted the show Sabse Bada Kalakar.
2018–2021[]
In 2018, he hosted the famous dance shows Super Dancer and Indian Idol 10. In 2019, he appeared as an episodic contestant in Kitchen Champion 5. He later hosted the dance reality show Superstar Singer. In 2020 he participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi - Made in India and finished as 6th place. In 2021, he participated in the famous controversial reality show Bigg Boss 15 and got evicted on day 55.
Filmography[]
Films[]
Year | Film | Role | Note |
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2014 | Hate Story 2 | Akshay Bedi | Lead role |
2014 | Desi Kattey | Gyani | |
2015 | Ek Paheli Leela | Karan |
Web series[]
Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
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2019 | Parchhayee | Joy | ZEE5 | [8] |
Television[]
Year | Show | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2005 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Arjit | [9] | |
2007 | Dhoom Machaao Dhoom | Varun Bhaskar | [10] | |
2007–2008 | Kayamath | Neev Shergill | [11] | |
2007 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 | Contestant | 2nd Runner Up | [12] |
2008 | Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket | 4th Place | ||
2009 | Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao | Evicted Day 50 | [13] | |
Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Yuvraj | [10] | ||
2010 | Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan | Contestant | [14] | |
2010–2011 | Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi | Yash Malhotra | [15] | |
2012 | Kairi — Rishta Khatta Meetha | Anuj Ashok Shrivastav | [16] | |
Nach Baliye 5 | Contestant | Winner with Mahhi Vij | [17] | |
2013 | Nach Baliye Shriman V/s Shrimati | [18] | ||
2016 | Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 | Voluntary Exit (9th place) | [19] | |
2019 | Kitchen Champion 5 | [20] | ||
2020 | Khatron Ke Khiladi Made in India | Eliminated 6th place | [21] | |
2021 | Bigg Boss 15 | Evicted Day 55 | [22] |
As presenter[]
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Play TV | Presenter | |
2009 | Dance India Dance 1 | ||
2010 | Dance India Dance 2 | ||
Meethi Choori No 1 | |||
2011 | Dance India Dance Doubles | ||
2012 | Dance India Dance 3 | ||
Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2 | |||
Dance Ke Superkids | |||
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012 | |||
2013 | Dance India Dance 4 | ||
2014 | Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2 | ||
Dil Se Naachein Indiawaale | |||
2015 | Dance India Dance 5 | ||
2016 | The Voice India Kids | ||
2017 | Sabse Bada Kalakar | ||
2018 | Super Dancer | ||
Indian Idol 10 | |||
2019 | Superstar Singer |
Special appearences[]
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | Neev | |
2012 | Parichay — Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka | Anuj | |
2013 | Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se | Himself | |
2015 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | ||
2017 | The Drama Company | ||
2018 | Sabse Smart Kaun | ||
Bigg Boss 12 | |||
2019 | Bigg Boss 13 | ||
Ace of Space 2 | |||
2020 | Mujhse Shaadi Karoge | ||
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 |
Personal life[]
Jay married actress Mahhi Vij in 2011. Together they have a daughter named Tara. The couple started fostering a boy named Rajveer and a girl named Khushi before their first biological child Tara was born.
See also[]
List of Indian television actors
References[]
- ^ "Happy Birthday Jay Bhanushali: Watch 5 funny videos of the actor with his family". News 18.
- ^ Jay Bhanushali and Mahi Vij's exotic white wedding
- ^ "Jay Bhanushali and Mahi Vij re - wedding to put a full stop on split rumor". Dainik Bhaskar. 23 March 2014. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
Jay and Maahi secretly got married in the year 2011 and later went public about it
- ^ Jay Bhanushali in Kayamath
- ^ "Winners List: Indian Telly Awards, 2007". Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ^ "Jay Bhanushali wins Best Supporting Actor at Indian Telly Awards,2008 for Kayamath". Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ^ Super Moms' dance shocks Jay Bhanushali!
- ^ "Jay Bhanushali, Ira Dubey and Plabita Borthakur in ZEE5's Parchayee: Ghost Stories by Ruskin Bond". IWM Buzz. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ "Jay Bhanushali: Kasautii Zindagii Kay was the beginning of my acting career". 25 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Jay Bhanushali's Wedding Anniversary Post For Mahhi Vij Is As Fun As He Is". 9 September 2020.
- ^ "Jai Bhanushali quits Kayamath". 29 June 2008.
- ^ "'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa' finalists unplugged". 14 December 2007.
- ^ "'I'm scared of joining Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao'". 30 July 2009.
- ^ "Dated sets,Bollywood trap haunt Nachle Ve". 8 November 2010.
- ^ "Actor Jay Bhanushali is making a comeback to fiction. The actor will be seen in the show Geet... Hui Sabse Parayee". 12 October 2010.
- ^ "Naman Shaw replaces Jay Bhanushali in Kairi". 3 September 2012.
- ^ "Jay, Mahi win Nach Baliye 5". 24 March 2013.
- ^ "Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati in a tie". 22 April 2013.
- ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 7: Elimination shocker; Team Blue captain Jay Bhanushali out of the show". 8 February 2016.
- ^ "Jay Bhanushali and Arjun Bijlani's bromance on Kitchen Champion will leave you in splits; see pics". 15 April 2019.
- ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi - Made In India: Jay Bhanushali injures his fingers while shooting for the stunt-based reality show". 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive - Bigg Boss 15: Is Jay Bhanushali the highest paid contestant this season? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
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