Bhakti Rathod


Bhakti Rathod is an award winning Indian actress and theatre artist from Mumbai. Bhakti acted in Gujarati serial Pati Thayo Pati Gayo on Colors Gujarati. Bhakti made her debut in Dhollywood with film Haal Rupali ne peinwa opposite Hitu Kanodia in 2009. Bhakti also acted in rom-com web series.
Her upcoming film is an international feature film, titled 'The Last Koan' in English and Hindi, which is scheduled to release in 2018. She won the Gujarat Government State Award 2018 for her exceptional performance in Gujarati Movies.

Early life

Bhakti mother is Neela Soni who is a member of Central Board of Film Certification and Vice President of BJP North Mumbai. Her father is Kannubhai Kannu Rathod. She has a sister, Chitralekha Rathod. Bhakti completed her education from Rustomjee Cambridge International School & Junior College, Dahisar, Mumbai and University of Mumbai.

Career

Bhakti started her career as a child artist in Hindi serials on Star Plus like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand. She also starred in a number of notable Gujarati Plays namely 2Idiots, Bhari lau aankh ma zindagi, Baa Retire Thaay chhe, Adrashyam, Zero Bani Gayo Hero, Baa Mari Mother India, Family Ni Dandikuch, Saat Teri Ekvis & many more. Also a few films - Aapne To Dhirubhai, Wassup Zindagi, Mr Jasoos. Bhakti got Best Theatre actress at the Tihai Gujarati Glamour Award 2014, for her play, '2 Idiots.' Bhakti acted in Gujarati serials Pati Thayo Pati Gayo, Kanho Banyo Common Man, and wrote two Gujarati plays Mr and Miss barot & Sasu vau ni 20-20. In 2017, Bhakti acted in The first ever Gujarati web-series Kacho Papad Pako Papad for SONY LIV. In 2020, Bhakti started working in Hindi serial Bhakharwadi.

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