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On 21 February 2015, Dhami married businessman Neeraj Khemka.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/Drashti-Dhami-to-tie-the-knot-on-February-21-2015/photostory/46322609.cms|title=Drashti Dhami to tie the knot on February 21, 2015| work=The Times of India|accessdate=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/17930.html|title=In pics: Inside 'Madhubala' actress Drashti Dhami and Neeraj Khemka's pre-wedding function|work=IBNLive|accessdate=24 July 2016}}</ref> [[Suhasi Dhami]] who is also an actress is married to her elder brother 'Jaisheel Dhami'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-12/tv/37039855_1_suhasi-dhami-drashti-jaisheel-dhami|title=Too much rona-dhona can be nerve wracking: Suhasi Dhami|accessdate=21 August 2016|date=12 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-i-am-very-proud-of-my-sister-drashti-tv/20140808.htm|title=I am very proud of my sister Drashti|publisher=|date=|accessdate=|archiveurl=|archivedate=|}}</ref> Dhami said that her in-laws are very supportive when it comes to her work.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/report/drashti-dhami-i-get-criticised-for-my-weight/20151008.htm|title=Drashti Dhami: I get criticised for my weight|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|}}</ref> Dhami maintains a [[Twitter]] account.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil promo: Naina aka Drashti Dhami is a doting daughter|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Pardes-Mein-Hai-Mera-Dil-promo-Naina-aka-Drashti-Dhami-is-a-doting-daughter/articleshow/54806055.cms|accessdate=22 June 2017|publisher=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
On 21 February 2015, Dhami married businessman Neeraj Khemka.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/Drashti-Dhami-to-tie-the-knot-on-February-21-2015/photostory/46322609.cms|title=Drashti Dhami to tie the knot on February 21, 2015| work=The Times of India|accessdate=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/17930.html|title=In pics: Inside 'Madhubala' actress Drashti Dhami and Neeraj Khemka's pre-wedding function|work=IBNLive|accessdate=24 July 2016}}</ref> [[Suhasi Dhami]] who is also an actress is married to her elder brother 'Jaisheel Dhami'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-12/tv/37039855_1_suhasi-dhami-drashti-jaisheel-dhami|title=Too much rona-dhona can be nerve wracking: Suhasi Dhami|accessdate=21 August 2016|date=12 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-i-am-very-proud-of-my-sister-drashti-tv/20140808.htm|title=I am very proud of my sister Drashti|publisher=|date=|accessdate=|archiveurl=|archivedate=|}}</ref> Dhami said that her in-laws are very supportive when it comes to her work.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/report/drashti-dhami-i-get-criticised-for-my-weight/20151008.htm|title=Drashti Dhami: I get criticised for my weight|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|}}</ref> Dhami maintains a [[Twitter]] account.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil promo: Naina aka Drashti Dhami is a doting daughter|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Pardes-Mein-Hai-Mera-Dil-promo-Naina-aka-Drashti-Dhami-is-a-doting-daughter/articleshow/54806055.cms|accessdate=22 June 2017|publisher=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


The media praises her acting skills by giving the title of 'Queen of Expression'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/features/drashti-dhami-queen-of-expressions-140716|title=Drashti Dhami - Queen of Expression|publisher=TellyChakkar.com|date=16 July 2014|accessdate=4 May 2017|}}</ref> Dhami is also known for her style and fashion sense.<ref>{{cite-web|url=http://businessofcinema.com/tele/wow-check-new-transformed-look-tv-star/318353/2|title=The New Transformed Look Of This TV Star|date=6 June 2016|publisher=BusinessOfCinema.com|accessdate=31 May 2017|}}</ref> Dhami is among the highest earning television actress in India.<ref>{{cite web|title=11 television stars who earn more than Bollywood actors per month! |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/indian-television-actors-salary-per-month-3037560/ |publisher=[[The Indian Express]] |date=19 September 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160925114453/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/indian-television-actors-salary-per-month-3037560/ |archivedate=25 September 2016 |accessdate=25 September 2016 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cheque out! How much do your favourite television stars earn?|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/cheque-out-how-much-do-your-favourite-television-stars-earn/16617199|publisher=[[Mid Day]]|date=19 October 2015|accessdate=2 October 2016}}</ref> Dhami was included in second place on "Television's Top 10 Actresses" list by [[Rediff]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-televisions-top-10-actresses/20140702.htm |title=Television's Top 10 Actresses |publisher=Rediff|date=2 July 2014 |accessdate=3 May 2017|archiveurl=|archivedate=}}</ref> Dhami also included in the top nine list of Indian television most stylish on-screen actress by Rediff.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top 9: TVs most stylish on-screen divas|url=http://www.rediff.com/getahead/slide-show/slide-show-1-glamour-most-stylist-on-screen-divas-television/20130308.htm#9|website=[[Rediff]]|date=8 March 2013|accessdate=28 March 2017}}</ref> The UK-based newspaper ''[[Eastern Eye]]'' placed her in their "50 Sexiest Asian Women" list. In 2012, ''Eastern Eye'' placed her at twelfth position. Thereafter she remained in the top three spots for three consecutive years, listed at the third spot in 2013, the second spot in 2014, the third spot in 2015 and the fourth spot in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sexiest Asian Women (2012) List |url=http://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Priyanka-Chopra-named-worlds-sexiest-Asian-woman/articleshow/17504353.cms |publisher=[[The Times of India]] |date=7 December 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917183429/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Priyanka-Chopra-named-worlds-sexiest-Asian-woman/articleshow/17504353.cms? |archivedate=17 September 2016 |accessdate=17 September 2016 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sexiest Asian Women (2013) List |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/katrina-kaif-named-worlds-sexiest-asian-woman-for-the-fourth-time/1/327937.html |publisher=[[India Today]] |date=5 December 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917184656/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/katrina-kaif-named-worlds-sexiest-asian-woman-for-the-fourth-time/1/327937.html |archivedate=17 September 2016 |accessdate=17 September 2016 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sexiest Asian Women (2014) List |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/priyanka-chopra-regains-sexiest-asian-crown-in-uk/1/405080.html |publisher=India Today |date=4 December 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917203654/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/priyanka-chopra-regains-sexiest-asian-crown-in-uk/1/405080.html |archivedate=17 September 2016 |accessdate=17 September 2016 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sexiest Asian Women (2015) List |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/meet-the-sexiest-asian-women/20151210.htm |publisher=[[Rediff]] |date=10 December 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917192031/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/meet-the-sexiest-asian-women/20151210.htm |archivedate=17 September 2016 |accessdate=17 September 2016 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sexiest Asian Women (2016) List |url=http://m.rediff.com/movies/report/deepika-padukone-is-the-sexiest-asian-women/20161209.htm |publisher=Rediff |date=9 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170115005936/http://m.rediff.com/movies/report/deepika-padukone-is-the-sexiest-asian-women/20161209.htm |archivedate=15 January 2017|accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref> Dhami included in list of ''[[FHM India]]'' 100 Sexiest women of 2014 at 10th place.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.desiblitz.com/content/fhm-india-sexiest-women-list-2014|title=FHM India Sexiest Women List 2014|date=2 July 2014|accessdate=2 April 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170402105056/https://www.desiblitz.com/content/fhm-india-sexiest-women-list-2014|archivedate=2 April 2017}}</ref> In 2016, Dhami was nominated in "Sexiest Woman" list by ''FHM India''.<ref>{{cite web|title=100 Sexiest Women List by FHM India|url=http://www.fhmindia.com/100-sexiest-women-2016|publisher=[[FHM India]]|accessdate=9 August 2016|date=4 December 2014}}</ref> [[File:Drashti Dhami at AVBFW 2013 - Day 6.jpg|thumb|right|200px]] Dhami was listed eight among the "35 Hottest Actresses In Indian Television" by [[MensXP.com]], an Indian lifestyle website for men.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrity-photos/23861-35-hottest-actresses-in-indian-television-p8.html |title=35 Hottest Actresses In Indian Television |publisher=MensXP.com |accessdate=3 May 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502202708/http://m.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrity-photos/23861-35-hottest-actresses-in-indian-television-p8.html|archivedate=3 May 2017}}</ref> She was ranked in 38th position in [[The Times of India]]'s 2014 list of "50 Most Desirable Women".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ww.itimes.com/times-polls/times-most-desirable-women-2014? |title=Times Most Desirable Women 2014 - Results |deadurl=no |accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref>
Dhami is the most loved television actress and has a crazy fan following.<ref>{{cite web|title=Drashti Dhami: Lesser known facts bombaytimes.com|url=http://www.bombaytimes.com/tv/india/drashti-dhami-lesser-known-facts/photostory/39955212.cms|accessdate=22 June 2017|publisher=[[Bombay Times]]}}</ref> The media praises her acting skills by giving the title of 'Queen of Expression'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/features/drashti-dhami-queen-of-expressions-140716|title=Drashti Dhami - Queen of Expression|publisher=TellyChakkar.com|date=16 July 2014|accessdate=4 May 2017|}}</ref> Dhami is also known for her style and fashion sense.<ref>{{cite-web|url=http://businessofcinema.com/tele/wow-check-new-transformed-look-tv-star/318353/2|title=The New Transformed Look Of This TV Star|date=6 June 2016|publisher=BusinessOfCinema.com|accessdate=31 May 2017|}}</ref> Dhami is among the highest earning television actress in India.<ref>{{cite web|title=11 television stars who earn more than Bollywood actors per month! |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/indian-television-actors-salary-per-month-3037560/ |publisher=[[The Indian Express]] |date=19 September 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160925114453/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/indian-television-actors-salary-per-month-3037560/ |archivedate=25 September 2016 |accessdate=25 September 2016 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cheque out! How much do your favourite television stars earn?|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/cheque-out-how-much-do-your-favourite-television-stars-earn/16617199|publisher=[[Mid Day]]|date=19 October 2015|accessdate=2 October 2016}}</ref> Dhami was included in second place on "Television's Top 10 Actresses" list by [[Rediff]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-televisions-top-10-actresses/20140702.htm |title=Television's Top 10 Actresses |publisher=Rediff|date=2 July 2014 |accessdate=3 May 2017|archiveurl=|archivedate=}}</ref> Dhami also included in the top nine list of Indian television most stylish on-screen actress by Rediff.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top 9: TVs most stylish on-screen divas|url=http://www.rediff.com/getahead/slide-show/slide-show-1-glamour-most-stylist-on-screen-divas-television/20130308.htm#9|website=[[Rediff]]|date=8 March 2013|accessdate=28 March 2017}}</ref> The UK-based newspaper ''[[Eastern Eye]]'' placed her in their "50 Sexiest Asian Women" list. In 2012, ''Eastern Eye'' placed her at twelfth position. Thereafter she remained in the top three spots for three consecutive years, listed at the third spot in 2013, the second spot in 2014, the third spot in 2015 and the fourth spot in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sexiest Asian Women (2012) List |url=http://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Priyanka-Chopra-named-worlds-sexiest-Asian-woman/articleshow/17504353.cms |publisher=[[The Times of India]] |date=7 December 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917183429/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Priyanka-Chopra-named-worlds-sexiest-Asian-woman/articleshow/17504353.cms? |archivedate=17 September 2016 |accessdate=17 September 2016 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sexiest Asian Women (2013) List |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/katrina-kaif-named-worlds-sexiest-asian-woman-for-the-fourth-time/1/327937.html |publisher=[[India Today]] |date=5 December 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917184656/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/katrina-kaif-named-worlds-sexiest-asian-woman-for-the-fourth-time/1/327937.html |archivedate=17 September 2016 |accessdate=17 September 2016 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sexiest Asian Women (2014) List |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/priyanka-chopra-regains-sexiest-asian-crown-in-uk/1/405080.html |publisher=India Today |date=4 December 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917203654/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/priyanka-chopra-regains-sexiest-asian-crown-in-uk/1/405080.html |archivedate=17 September 2016 |accessdate=17 September 2016 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sexiest Asian Women (2015) List |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/meet-the-sexiest-asian-women/20151210.htm |publisher=[[Rediff]] |date=10 December 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917192031/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/meet-the-sexiest-asian-women/20151210.htm |archivedate=17 September 2016 |accessdate=17 September 2016 |deadurl=yes |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sexiest Asian Women (2016) List |url=http://m.rediff.com/movies/report/deepika-padukone-is-the-sexiest-asian-women/20161209.htm |publisher=Rediff |date=9 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170115005936/http://m.rediff.com/movies/report/deepika-padukone-is-the-sexiest-asian-women/20161209.htm |archivedate=15 January 2017|accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref> Dhami included in list of ''[[FHM India]]'' 100 Sexiest women of 2014 at 10th place.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.desiblitz.com/content/fhm-india-sexiest-women-list-2014|title=FHM India Sexiest Women List 2014|date=2 July 2014|accessdate=2 April 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170402105056/https://www.desiblitz.com/content/fhm-india-sexiest-women-list-2014|archivedate=2 April 2017}}</ref> In 2016, Dhami was nominated in "Sexiest Woman" list by ''FHM India''.<ref>{{cite web|title=100 Sexiest Women List by FHM India|url=http://www.fhmindia.com/100-sexiest-women-2016|publisher=[[FHM India]]|accessdate=9 August 2016|date=4 December 2014}}</ref> [[File:Drashti Dhami at AVBFW 2013 - Day 6.jpg|thumb|right|200px]] Dhami was listed eight among the "35 Hottest Actresses In Indian Television" by [[MensXP.com]], an Indian lifestyle website for men.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrity-photos/23861-35-hottest-actresses-in-indian-television-p8.html |title=35 Hottest Actresses In Indian Television |publisher=MensXP.com |accessdate=3 May 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502202708/http://m.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrity-photos/23861-35-hottest-actresses-in-indian-television-p8.html|archivedate=3 May 2017}}</ref> She was ranked in 38th position in [[The Times of India]]'s 2014 list of "50 Most Desirable Women".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ww.itimes.com/times-polls/times-most-desirable-women-2014? |title=Times Most Desirable Women 2014 - Results |deadurl=no |accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref>


Dhami received an offer to participate in [[Bigg Boss]] but she rejected it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/drashti-dhami-is-open-to-reality-shows-but-not-interested-in-bigg-boss/story-prlzmiCOca54M2jMwkchgM.html|title=Drashti Dhami is open to reality shows but not interested in Bigg Boss|publisher=Hindustan Times|date=10 November 2016|accessdate=11 November 2016}}</ref> During her dance performance in [[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 6)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6]], film maker [[Karan Johar]] compared Dhami to film actress [[Zeenat Aman]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Madhubala' turns sensuous like Zeenat Aman!|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/madhubala-turns-sensuous-a-la-zeenat-aman/218278|publisher=Mid Day|date=15 June 2013|accessdate=2 October 2016}}</ref> Film maker [[Karan Johar]] complimented Dhami by saying that she is better than [[Kareena Kapoor]] when she performed on 'Halkat Jawani' song from the film [[Heroine (2012 film)|Heroine]] in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-6-tv-stars-we-want-to-see-in-bollywood-2141978|title=TV stars we want to see in Bollywood|date=5 November 2015|accessdate=31 May 2017|publisher=[[Mid Day]]}}</ref> In 2017, [[The Times of India]] cited that Dhami is one of the popular television actress than Bollwood actresses.<ref>{{cite web|title=These TV actresses are more popular than our Bollywood heroines|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/These-TV-actresses-are-more-popular-than-our-Bollywood-heroines/These-TV-actresses-are-more-popular-than-our-Bollywood-heroines/photostory/58021879.cms|accessdate=22 June 2017|date=5 April 2017}}</ref>
Dhami received an offer to participate in [[Bigg Boss]] but she rejected it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/drashti-dhami-is-open-to-reality-shows-but-not-interested-in-bigg-boss/story-prlzmiCOca54M2jMwkchgM.html|title=Drashti Dhami is open to reality shows but not interested in Bigg Boss|publisher=Hindustan Times|date=10 November 2016|accessdate=11 November 2016}}</ref> During her dance performance in [[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 6)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6]], film maker [[Karan Johar]] compared Dhami to film actress [[Zeenat Aman]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Madhubala' turns sensuous like Zeenat Aman!|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/madhubala-turns-sensuous-a-la-zeenat-aman/218278|publisher=Mid Day|date=15 June 2013|accessdate=2 October 2016}}</ref> Film maker [[Karan Johar]] complimented Dhami by saying that she is better than [[Kareena Kapoor]] when she performed on 'Halkat Jawani' song from the film [[Heroine (2012 film)|Heroine]] in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-6-tv-stars-we-want-to-see-in-bollywood-2141978|title=TV stars we want to see in Bollywood|date=5 November 2015|accessdate=31 May 2017|publisher=[[Mid Day]]}}</ref> In 2017, [[The Times of India]] cited that Dhami is one of the popular television actress than Bollwood actresses.<ref>{{cite web|title=These TV actresses are more popular than our Bollywood heroines|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/These-TV-actresses-are-more-popular-than-our-Bollywood-heroines/These-TV-actresses-are-more-popular-than-our-Bollywood-heroines/photostory/58021879.cms|accessdate=22 June 2017|date=5 April 2017}}</ref>

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Drashti Dhami
Born (1985-01-10) 10 January 1985 (age 39)[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
EducationDegree in Sociology
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • dancer
Years active2007–present
Spouse
Neeraj Khemka
​
(m. 2015)​
RelativesSuhasi Dhami (sister-in-law)

Drashti Dhami (born 10 January 1985)[1] is an Indian television actress, model and dancer. She is recognized for her roles in the shows Dill Mill Gayye, Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi, Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani[2] and Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil. Dhami is also the winner of dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 6 in 2013.

Early life

Dhami was born on 10 January 1985 to a Gujarati family in Mumbai where she also studied. She attended Mary Immaculate Girl's High School and also went to Mumbai's Mithibai College from where she has a degree in Sociology.[3] Before entering into modelling, Dhami was a dance instructor. She did it for six months for pocket money.[4]

Career

File:Drashti Dhami.jpg

Dhami began her career in modeling with print and television advertisements before debuting in the entertainment industry with her appearance in the music video for "Saiyyan Dil Mein Aana Re" followed by "Humko Aaj Kal Hai", "Teri Meri Nazar Ki Dori" and a Punjabi music video "Nachle Soniyo Tu" and done advertisements like Colgate with Saif Ali Khan, Lion Honey, Pulimoottil Silks, Vasan Eye care, RKS Grand (Shopping Mall), Amul, VIP Bags, Chevrolet, Reliance mobile and jewellery.[5]

Dhami got her first role was in the Star One show Dill Mill Gayye, where she portrayed Dr. Muskaan. She then appeared as the female lead on the STAR One show Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi.[3] Dhami got recognition with her portrayal of the character Geet in Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi.[6][7]

Dhami also made a brief appearance through her dance performance for the show Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha. She then played the lead role in the Colors TV serial Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon opposite to Vivian Dsena from 2012-2014. She is also the winner of the sixth season of Indian dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa alongside choreographer Salman Yusuff Khan.[8] In June 2014, Dhami for a short duration hosted the seventh season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. She has been roped in as the face of MATRIX India's hair colour brand - SoColor as the brand ambassador of that product.[9][3] In 2015, Dhami played the roles of Rani Gayatri and Savitri in a show Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani on Zee TV.[10][11] She left the show in May 2016.[12]

In 2016, she was also part of a web series called I Don't Watch TV along with many TV celebrities aired on a web-content platform.[13]

As from November 2016, Dhami is currently playing the lead as Naina Batra in Ekta Kapoor and Balaji Telefilms's show Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil which is aired on Star Plus opposite Arjun Bijlani. In the same year, Dhami done the short film called The Change.[14] During an interview, Dhami said that she will not going to do kissing and bold scenes on screen, when asked the reason she told that this is her personal choice as she is not confortable with it.[15][4]

Other work

Dhami was also the Brand Ambassador for Canvironment Week 2011 and 2013 to support the cause of 'Save Our Planet'.[3] In 2016, Dhami was part of the Swachh Survekshan 2017 Initiative. An initiative for an environmentally cleaner India (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan).[16] Dhami has appeared on various magazine covers over the years.[citation needed]

Dhami was also the captain for Team 'D' Celebrity Championship 2016, where 6 teams comprising 78 television personalities competed to help kids in need of education and food. Dhami won Celebrity Championship 2016 and received an Award from 'I HELP A KID.COM' Celebrity Championship.[17]

Personal life and popularity

On 21 February 2015, Dhami married businessman Neeraj Khemka.[18][19] Suhasi Dhami who is also an actress is married to her elder brother 'Jaisheel Dhami'.[20][21] Dhami said that her in-laws are very supportive when it comes to her work.[22] Dhami maintains a Twitter account.[23]

Dhami is the most loved television actress and has a crazy fan following.[24] The media praises her acting skills by giving the title of 'Queen of Expression'.[25] Dhami is also known for her style and fashion sense.[26] Dhami is among the highest earning television actress in India.[27][28] Dhami was included in second place on "Television's Top 10 Actresses" list by Rediff.[29] Dhami also included in the top nine list of Indian television most stylish on-screen actress by Rediff.[30] The UK-based newspaper Eastern Eye placed her in their "50 Sexiest Asian Women" list. In 2012, Eastern Eye placed her at twelfth position. Thereafter she remained in the top three spots for three consecutive years, listed at the third spot in 2013, the second spot in 2014, the third spot in 2015 and the fourth spot in 2016.[31][32][33][34][35] Dhami included in list of FHM India 100 Sexiest women of 2014 at 10th place.[36] In 2016, Dhami was nominated in "Sexiest Woman" list by FHM India.[37]

Dhami was listed eight among the "35 Hottest Actresses In Indian Television" by MensXP.com, an Indian lifestyle website for men.[38] She was ranked in 38th position in The Times of India's 2014 list of "50 Most Desirable Women".[39]

Dhami received an offer to participate in Bigg Boss but she rejected it.[40] During her dance performance in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6, film maker Karan Johar compared Dhami to film actress Zeenat Aman.[41] Film maker Karan Johar complimented Dhami by saying that she is better than Kareena Kapoor when she performed on 'Halkat Jawani' song from the film Heroine in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6.[42] In 2017, The Times of India cited that Dhami is one of the popular television actress than Bollwood actresses.[43]

Television

Year TV Show Role Co-Star Language TV Channel
2007–09 Dill Mill Gayye Doctor Muskaan Chadda Mayank Anand Hindi STAR One
2010-11 Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi Geet Handa/Geet Maan Singh Khurana Gurmeet Choudhary
2012-14 Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Madhubala Rishabh Kundra/ Madhubala Raja Khushwa(dual role) Vivian Dsena Colors
2015-16 Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani Gayatri Seth/Rani Gayatri and double role Savitri Siddhant Karnick Zee TV
2016-17 Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil[44][45] Naina Batra/ Naina Raghav Mehra Arjun Bijlani Star Plus

Reality appearances

Special appearances

Year TV Show TV Channel Month
2011 Chhoti Bahu - Sawar Ke Rang Rachi Zee TV March 2011 (Performed along with Gurmeet Choudhary)
2011 Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani Star One December 2011 (Performed along with Nishant Singh)
2011 Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo SAB TV July 2011
2012 Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha Colors July 2012
2014 Beintehaa - Jazbaat Ke Rang Colors March 2014
2016 Ye Hai Mohabbatein and Saath Nibhana Saathiya Star Plus November 2016 Naina Batra ( Special Appearance )

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Ref
2016 The Change — [14]

Awards

Year Award Show Category Result
2011 Zee Gold Awards Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi Most Celebrated Jodi (shared with Gurmeet Choudhary) Won[52]
BIG Television Awards Rangeela Character Nominated
2012 Indian Telly Awards Best Onscreen Couple with Gurmeet Choudhary Nominated
Golden Petal Awards Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Most Lokpriya Naya Sadasya Female Won
Most Sanskaari Vyaktitva Nominated
2013 Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role Nominated
Best Jodi (shared with Vivian Dsena) Won
Golden Petal Awards Best Jodi Won
Most Lokpriya Face Female Nominated
BIG Star Entertainment Awards BIG Star Most Entertaining Television Actor - Female Nominated
2014 Star Guild Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series Won[53]
Zee Gold Awards Best Actress - Critics Won[54]
Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Nominated
2015 Zee Rishtey Awards Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani Favourite Beti Won
Favourite Pati-Patni Rishta Nominated
Favourite Saas-Bahu Rishta Nominated
Favourite Bahu Nominated
2017 Star Parivaar Awards Pardes Main Hea Mera Dil Favourite Digital Sadasya (Female) Nominated [55]
Favourite International Jodi Nominated [55]
Favourite Bahu Nominated [55]

See also

References

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