Rucha Gujarathi
Rucha Gujarathi | |
|---|---|
| File:ITA Awards Green Sari.jpg Rucha at ITA awards | |
| Born | 24 January 1983[1] Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Mary Immaculate Girls' High School & SNDT Women's University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002 - 2016 |
Rucha Gujarathi (born 24 January 1983)[2] is an Indian Bollywood, television actress and model. She has acted in several Bollywood movies, soap operas, music albums and reality shows. She also acted as a child artist in several movies. She is best remembered for her lead role as "Suhana" (popularly known as Bhabhi) in Hindi language soap opera Bhabhi on Star Plus.[3][4]
Early life and education
Gujarathi was born in Mumbai on 24 January 1983[5] and attended Mary Immaculate Girls' High School, Borivali to attain her Secondary education. She subsequently obtained a Diploma in Medical Lab Technology from SNDT Women's University.
Career
Gujarathi worked as a child artist in movies Dancer, Shabzade, Hum Hain Kamal Ke, Kanyadan and Shikari. Subsequently she appeared in several soap operas, music albums and reality shows. As a model, Gujarathi has done several commercials like Frooti, Emami, Clinic All Clear, Colgate, Pizza Hut India etc. She has also featured in music albums by Gurdas Maan, Pankaj Udhas and Vaishali Samant.[6][7]
Filmography
| Year | Name | Role | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Dancer | - | Child artist |
| 1991 | Shikari | Varsha Usgaonkar’s childhood | |
| 1992 | Sahebzaade | Neelam Kothari’s childhood | |
| 1993 | Hum Hain Kamaal Ke | Sheeba's sister | [8] |
| 1994 | Kanyadan | Manisha Koirala’s childhood | |
| 2009 | Lottery | Soha | Debut as lead actress[9][10] |
| 2018 | Aaya Hai Dulha Dulhan Le Jayega (AHDDLJ) | Female model |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Kitne Kool Hai Hum | Zee TV | Supporting Role | |
| Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat - Hadsaa | Episode 1 - Episode 29 | Sony TV | Episodic Role | |
| 2003 - 2005 | Kkusum[3][11] | Kali Kapoor / Kali Garv Sachdev / Kali Nakul Oberoi | Negative Role | |
| 2005 | Rihaee | Shalini | Episodic Role | |
| 2005 - 2007 ; 2007 - 2008 | Bhabhi[3][12] | Suhana Seth / Suhana Vishal Chopra / Suhana Dev Thakral | Star Plus | Lead Role |
| 2006 | Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam[13] | Mahalaxmi | Supporting Role | |
| 2007 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Khooni Billi | Anjali (Episode 17) | Star One | Episodic Role |
| Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai | Sonia (Episode 19) | Star Plus | ||
| Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Soutan : Part 1 & Part 2 | Kavita (Episode 58 & Episode 59) | Star One | ||
| 2008 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Maa Sherawali : Part 1 & Part 2 | Episode 84 & Episode 85 | ||
| Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya[3][14] | Piya | Sony TV | Negative Role | |
| Waaris[15] | Simran | Zee TV | Supporting Role | |
| 2009 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Paalna : Part 1 & Part 2 | Nandini (Episode 178 & Episode 179) | Star One | Episodic Role |
| Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Drishti : Part 1 - Part 8 | Aditi (Episode 202 - Episode 209) | |||
| 2010 ; 2011 | Rang Badalti Odhni[3] | Natasha (Tashu) | Negative Role | |
| 2011 | Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga | Meera | NDTV Imagine | |
| 2011 - 2012 | Saas Bina Sasural | Kiya Jai Malhotra / Kiya Ved Chaturvedi | Sony TV | |
| 2012 | Hum Ne Li Hai - Shapath | Sameera | Life OK | Episodic Role |
| Ramayan | Ahalya (Episode 6) | Zee TV | ||
| C.I.D. - Baby Kidnapping Ka Mayajaal | Smita (Episode 890) | Sony TV | ||
| 2013 | Adaalat[16] | Kajal Bhandari (Episode 203 & Episode 204) | ||
| C.I.D. - Main Hoon Kaatil | Radhika (Episode 930) | |||
| Savdhaan India | Jayshree Shah (Episode 279) | Life OK | ||
| Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein | Pisachini (Episode 97) | Zee TV | ||
| 2013 - 2014 | Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se | Mahima Jaswant Rana | Negative Role | |
| 2014 | Yeh Hai Aashiqui - This Or That ? | Sonia (Episode 37) | Bindass | Episodic Role |
| C.I.D. - Khooni Taxi | Richa (Episode 1067) | Sony TV | ||
| 2015 | Chidiya Ghar | Kishmish | SAB TV | Cameo Role |
| Maharakshak Aryan | Yuvika (Episode 23 & Episode 24) | Zee TV | Episodic Role | |
| Raavi | Scientist Falaq | BIG Magic | Cameo Role | |
| Yeh Hai Aashiqui[17] | Reyanshi Khanna (Episode 91) | Bindass | Episodic Role | |
| Code Red[18] | Neha (Episode 43) | Colors TV | ||
| Code Red | Episode 126 | |||
| 2016 | Gangaa | Zoya Mirza / Zoya Chaturvedi | &TV | Negative Role |
Reality shows
| From | To | Show | Channel | Producer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Paisa Bhari Padega | Sony TV | FBC Media Pvt Ltd | ||
| 2008 | 2009 | Saas v/s Bahu | Sahara One | Swastik Pictures | TV Dance series[3] |
| 2010 | Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl | NDTV Imagine | BBC Worldwide | [3] | |
| 2013 | Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki | Life OK | Miditech Pvt. Ltd. | ||
| 2015 | Killerr Karaoke | &TV | SOL Productions | [19] | |
See also
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References
- ^ "...and we knew that Ekta Kapoor had resorted on the secret mantra again. She did it with her flagship serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, then with Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and now its Kkusum's turn to take a leap into future to revive the flagging TRPs..." Indian Television Dot Com. 27 January 2004. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ "...and we knew that Ekta Kapoor had resorted on the secret mantra again. She did it with her flagship serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, then with Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and now its Kkusum's turn to take a leap into future to revive the flagging TRPs..." Indian Television Dot Com. 27 January 2004. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Rucha Gujarathi back". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Bhabhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "...and we knew that Ekta Kapoor had resorted on the secret mantra again. She did it with her flagship serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, then with Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and now its Kkusum's turn to take a leap into future to revive the flagging TRPs..." Indian Television Dot Com. 27 January 2004. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ "Chidiya Ghar". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "The three bahus". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Hum Hain Kamaal Ke". IMDb. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Lottery". IMDb. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Rucha Gujarathi makes acting debut". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Kkusum". The Tribune. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Back in Bhabhi". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Pyaar Ke Do Naam". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Commercials & Music albums". Real Bollywood. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Waaris". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Adaalat". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Yeh Hai Aashiqui". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Code Red". Movie Samachar. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Killerr Karaoke". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 23 August 2017.