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Drashti Dhami
File:Drashti Dhami.jpg
Born (1985-01-10) 10 January 1985 (age 39) [1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
EducationDegree in Sociology
Occupations
Years active2007 - present
TelevisionPardes Mein Hai Mera Dil (2016 - Onwards)
Spouse
Neeraj Khemka
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(m. 2015)​
RelativesSuhasi Goradia Dhami (sister-in-law)
Drashti Dhami
Modeling information
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm) [4]

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 and Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani.[6] In 2016, Dhami played the role of Naina in the Star Plus show 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.[7]

Career

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.[8]

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 fame with her portrayal of the character Geet in Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi.[9]

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.[10] 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.[3] In 2015, Dhami played the roles of Rani Gayatri and Savitri in a show Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani on Zee TV.[11][12] She left the show in May 2016.[citation needed]

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] 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.[14]

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.[15] 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.[16][7]

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).[17] Dhami has appeared on various magazine covers over the years.[citation needed]

Personal life and popularity

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

The media praises her acting skills by giving the title of 'Queen of Expression'.[22] Media complimented Dhami beauty by saying that she has a curvaceous figure like Sonakshi Sinha.[23] Dhami is also known for her style and fashion sense.[24] Dhami is among the highest earning television actress in India.[25][26] Dhami was included in second place on "Television's Top 10 Actresses" list by Rediff.[27] Dhami also included in the top nine list of Indian television most stylish on-screen actress by Rediff.[28] 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.[29][30][31][32][33] Dhami included in list of FHM India 100 Sexiest women of 2014 at 10th place.[34] In 2016, Dhami was nominated in "Sexiest Woman" list by FHM India.[35] Dhami was listed eight among the "35 Hottest Actresses In Indian Television" by MensXP.com, an Indian lifestyle website for men.[36] She was ranked in 38th position in The Times of India's 2014 list of "50 Most Desirable Women".[37]

According to the survey in 2017, seventy percent male participants said they desired a partner as good looking as Dhami.[38] Dhami received an offer to participate in Bigg Boss but she rejected it.[39]

During her dance performance in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6, film maker Karan Johar compared Dhami to film actress Zeenat Aman.[40] 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.[23]

Television

Year TV Show Role Co-Star Language TV Channel
2007–2009 Dill Mill Gayye Doctor Muskaan Chadda Mayank Anand Hindi STAR One
2010-2011 Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi Geet Handa/Geet Maan Singh Khurana Gurmeet Choudhary
2012-2014 Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon Madhubala Rishabh Kundra/ Madhubala Raja Khushwa(dual role) Vivian Dsena Colors
2015-2016 Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani Gayatri Seth/Rani Gayatri and double role Savitri Siddhant Karnick Zee TV
2016-present Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil [41] [42] 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 are in production
Year Film Role Ref
2016 The Change [15]

Awards

Year Award Show Category Result
2011 Zee Gold Awards Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi Most Celebrated Jodi (shared with Gurmeet Choudhary) Won[49]
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[50]
Zee Gold Awards Best Actress - Critics Won[51]
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
Year Award Show Category Result
2017 Star Parivaar Awards Pardes Main Hea Mera Dil Digital Female Nominated [52]
International Jodi Nominated [52]
Favorite Bahu Nominated [52]

See also

References

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