Deepti Bhatnagar
Birth placeMeerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
SpouseRandeep Arya
OccupationModel · actress · television presenter
RelativesVeerendra (father-in-law)
Websitewww.deeptibhatnagar.com

Deepti Bhatnagar is a former Indian actress and model known for her work primarily in Hindi and Telugu films, along with a few appearances in other languages. She made her film debut in Ram Shastra (1995), directed by Sanjay Gupta.[1] She gained recognition with the Telugu film Pelli Sandadi (1996), which became the second highest-grossing Telugu film of the year. Bhatnagar also appeared in the American film Inferno (1997) and the Hindi film Mann (1999).

Early life

Bhatnagar was born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.[2][3] She Went to school in Delhi and attended Meerut University. She moved to Mumbai in 1992 to identify a good ad agency to promote her handicrafts factory in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.[citation needed]

Career

In 1992, Bhatnagar was promoting her handicrafts in Mumbai, when she got an opportunity to sign for an ad agency to model for the Roopmilan saris' press ad and after that ad she signed 12 more campaigns.[4] She had given up her interest in running the handicraft factory and entered into the professional modeling world. She won the Eve's Weekly Miss India contest in 1990.[4] Soon afterwards, she was modeling in Singapore for various international fashion shows.[4]

Television

In 1998, Bhatnagar appeared in a television show Yeh Hai Raaz, replacing Ruby Bhatia in the lead role of a tough cop.[5]

In 2001, she ventured into television production with the travel shows Yatra, a religious travel guide show and Musafir Hoon Yaaron, an around the world travel guide show, both aired on StarPlus.[6] She also hosted both the shows.[7]

She also produced a TV serial Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai in 2003 on StarPlus.

Personal life

Bhatnagar is married to Randeep Arya, the director of her show, Musafir Hoon Yaron.[8] Together they have two sons.[8] Their first son, Shubh, was born in 2003. Six years later, in 2009, they welcomed their second son, Shiv. The couple enjoys a fulfilling family life, balancing their professional careers with the joys and responsibilities of parenthood.[9]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleLanguage
1995Ram ShastraNitu SinhaHindi
1996Pelli SandadiSwapnaTelugu
RajwadeSwapnaHindi
1997Dharma ChakkaramVijayalakshmiTamil
KaaliaPriyaHindi
QaharDr.Sapna
InfernoShalimarEnglish
1998Auto DriverSravaniTelugu
HitlerPriyaHindi
Humse Badhkar KaunVenee
1999Dulhan Banoo Main TeriRadha 'Rani' D. Rai
SultanVandanaTelugu
Hum Tum Pe Marte HainHum Banjaare item numberHindi
Ganga Ki KasamGeeta
KaamaTamil
MannAnita SinghaniaHindi
2000Galate AliyandruDancerKannada
Maa AnnayyaRadhaTelugu
SnegithiyeHerselfTamil
2001Chori Chori Chupke ChupkeDancer at Ghod BharaiHindi
UljhanAnjali Mathur
2002Kondaveeti SimhasanamRaniTelugu
Agni VarshaDancer ('Chal Re Sajan')Hindi
2004Rok Sako To Rok LoDev's Bhabhi
2007RaakilipattuHerselfMalayalam
2021Pelli SandaDOlder Sahasra (Cameo)Telugu

Music videos

YearAlbumMusic VideoOther notes
1996Lal GararaLal GararaHans Raj Hans
1999–2000"Yaari Yaari" (music video)HerselfMusic video with Shankar Sahney and Nakul Kapoor, Tips Music
2000Dance Attack - Featuring Cheshire CatMera Laung Gawacha (Remix)Bally Sagoo

See also

References

  1. ^ Ahuja, Asha. "A career reborn on small screen". The Tribune. Archived 25 September 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  2. ^ Wadhwa, Akash (17 February 2013). "I want to use my brains, not just my face: Deepti Bhatnagar". The Times of India. Archived 19 September 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Deepti Bhatnagar". Seasons India. Archived from the original on 18 July 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  4. ^ K. Devgan (17 November 2002). "One-way yatra to success". The Sunday Tribune. Archived 11 December 2006 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  5. ^ Khosla, Mukesh (11 October 1998). "Deepti has a lot to smile about". The Tribune. Archived 9 January 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
  6. ^ Prabha, Kanak (24 February 2012). "What's cooking!". The Hindu. Archived 19 September 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  7. ^ "Interview with producer - anchor Deepti Bhatnagar". Indian Television Dot Com. Indiantelevision.com. 13 December 2002. Archived 30 December 2006 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  8. ^ "About Deepti". Deepti Bhatnagar Productions. Archived from the original on 24 February 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  9. ^ "Remember Deepti Bhatnagar? This is how the 90s beauty looks now". Mid-day. Retrieved 2024-06-15.