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]
Rucha Gujarathi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rucha Gujrati 1982 or 1983 (age 41–42)[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Mary Immaculate Girls' High School & SNDT Women's University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1991–2018 |
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] | |
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