Rucha Gujarathi

Rucha Gujarathi
Born
Rucha Gujrati

1982 or 1983 (age 41–42)[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Alma materMary Immaculate Girls' High School & SNDT Women's University
OccupationActress
Years active1991–2018

Rucha Gujarathi (born 1982/1983[1]) 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.[2][3]

Early life and education

Gujarathi was born in Mumbai in 1982 or 1983[1] 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.[4][5]

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 [6]
1994 Kanyadan Manisha Koirala’s childhood
2009 Lottery Soha Debut as lead actress[7][8]
2018 Aaya Hai Dulha Dulhan Le Jayega Released in 2018, Shot in 2009 Female model

Television

Year Show Role Notes
2002 Kitne Kool Hai Hum Supporting Role
Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat - Hadsaa Episode 1 - Episode 29 Episodic Role
2003 - 2005 Kkusum[2][9] Kali Kapoor / Kali Garv Sachdev / Kali Nakul Oberoi Negative Role
2005 Rihaee Shalini Episodic Role
2005 - 2007 ; 2007 - 2008 Bhabhi[2][10] Suhana Seth / Suhana Vishal Chopra / Suhana Dev Thakral Lead Role
2006 Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam[11] Mahalaxmi Supporting Role
2007 Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Khooni Billi Anjali (Episode 17) Episodic Role
Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai Sonia (Episode 19)
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Soutan : Part 1 & Part 2 Kavita (Episode 58 & Episode 59)
2008 Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Maa Sherawali : Part 1 & Part 2 Episode 84 & Episode 85
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya[2][12] Piya Negative Role
Waaris[13] Simran Supporting Role
2009 Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Paalna : Part 1 & Part 2 Nandini (Episode 178 & Episode 179) Episodic Role
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Drishti : Part 1 - Part 8 Aditi (Episode 202 - Episode 209)
2010 ; 2011 Rang Badalti Odhni[2] Natasha (Tashu) Negative Role
2011 Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga Meera
2011 - 2012 Saas Bina Sasural Kiya Jai Malhotra / Kiya Ved Chaturvedi
2012 Hum Ne Li Hai - Shapath Sameera Episodic Role
Ramayan Ahalya (Episode 6)
C.I.D. - Baby Kidnapping Ka Mayajaal Smita (Episode 890)
2013 Adaalat[14] Kajal Bhandari (Episode 203 & Episode 204)
C.I.D. - Main Hoon Kaatil Radhika (Episode 930)
Savdhaan India Jayshree Shah (Episode 279)
Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein Pisachini (Episode 97)
2013 - 2014 Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se Mahima Jaswant Rana Negative Role
2014 Yeh Hai Aashiqui - This Or That ? Sonia (Episode 37) Episodic Role
C.I.D. - Khooni Taxi Richa (Episode 1067)
2015 Chidiya Ghar Kishmish Cameo Role
Maharakshak Aryan Yuvika (Episode 23 & Episode 24) Episodic Role
Raavi Scientist Falaq Cameo Role
Yeh Hai Aashiqui[15] Reyanshi Khanna (Episode 91) Episodic Role
Code Red[16] Neha (Episode 43)
Code Red Episode 126
2016 Gangaa Zoya Mirza / Zoya Chaturvedi Supporting/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[2]
2010 Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl NDTV Imagine BBC Worldwide [2]
2013 Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki Life OK Miditech Pvt. Ltd.
2015 Killerr Karaoke &TV SOL Productions [17]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "...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.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Rucha Gujarathi back". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 September 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Bhabhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Chidiya Ghar". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  5. ^ "The three bahus". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  6. ^ "Hum Hain Kamaal Ke". IMDb. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  7. ^ "Lottery". IMDb. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  8. ^ "Rucha Gujarathi makes acting debut". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Kkusum". The Tribune. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  10. ^ "Back in Bhabhi". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  11. ^ "Pyaar Ke Do Naam". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  12. ^ "Commercials & Music albums". Real Bollywood. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  13. ^ "Waaris". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  14. ^ "Adaalat". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  15. ^ "Yeh Hai Aashiqui". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  16. ^ "Code Red". Movie Samachar. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  17. ^ "Killerr Karaoke". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 23 August 2017.