Ekta Kapoor Ekta Kapoor (born 7 June 1975) is an Indian television producer, film producer and director who works in Hindi cinema and soap opera. She is the joint managing director and creative head of Balaji Telefilms Limited, which was founded in 1994. ...

Kayamath ''Kayamath'' was a popular Indian soap opera that aired on Star Plus. The show started airing on 19 February 2007 replacing ''Kahiin To Hoga'' and ended on 12 March 2009. The show emphasized on how relationships change over the course of time and ...

Nach Baliye 5 ''Nach Baliye'' () is an Indian Hindi-language celebrity dance reality television series that airs on Star Plus. Production Concept The show is a competition wherein 10 television celebrity couples compete against each other. Contestants dance ...

Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket ''Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket'' is an Indian television reality show that aired on 9X from 20 July 2008 to 17 November 2008. The winners of the series were TV actors Naman Shaw and partner Bindu. Mentors * Zeenat Aman * Shabana Azmi * A ...

Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao ''Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao'' premiered on 13 July 2009 on Sony Entertainment Television (India). It was the first and only Indian series based on British reality game show '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!''.Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7'' and '' Bigg Boss 15''.

Early life

He was born 25 December 1984 in

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,

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, in a middle-class family.

Career

2006–2009

Bhanushali made his television debut with the show '' Kasautii Zindangii Kay'' by playing the supporting role. In 2007 he again played the supporting role of Varun Bhaskar.'' Dhoom Machaao Dhoom''. He got his biggest break came when he was selected by

Ekta Kapoor Ekta Kapoor (born 7 June 1975) is an Indian television producer, film producer and director who works in Hindi cinema and soap opera. She is the joint managing director and creative head of Balaji Telefilms Limited, which was founded in 1994. ...

to play the role of

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Neev Shergill in her

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''

Kayamath ''Kayamath'' was a popular Indian soap opera that aired on Star Plus. The show started airing on 19 February 2007 replacing ''Kahiin To Hoga'' and ended on 12 March 2009. The show emphasized on how relationships change over the course of time and ...

''. The role not only earned him praises but also won him several awards for his performance in the show. Bhanushali went on to win

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, ''

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'' and various other awards for his performance. In 2007 he participated in '' Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2'' where he finished as 2nd runner-up. In 2008 he participated in the show ''

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'' where he finished as 6th place. In 2009 he also participated in the show ''

Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao ''Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao'' premiered on 13 July 2009 on Sony Entertainment Television (India). It was the first and only Indian series based on British reality game show '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!''.Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil''. In same year, Bhanushali also hosted '' Dance India Dance'' .He won praise from several quarters for anchoring the show '' Dance India Dance'' for his anchoring skills and comic timings.

2010–2013

In 2010, he hosted '' Dance India Dance 2'' and ''

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'' where he was praised for his hosting skills. In same year he participated in the reality show ''

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''. In 2010 he played the role of Yash Malhotra in the show ''

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''. Bhanushali won Boroplus Gold Award for Best Anchor (2010 and 2012), Zee Rishtey Award for Favorite Host (2009, 2010 and 2011) and several other accolades. In 2011 he hosted dance show ''

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''. In 2012 he hosted several shows dance shows like '' Dance India Dance 3'', '' Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2'', '' Dance Ke Superkids'' and ''

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'' and also won the dance reality show ''

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'' with his wife

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. In 2012 he played the Anuj in ''

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''. In 2013 he hosted the show '' Dance India Dance 4''.

2014–2017 and success

In 2014 he debut in romantic Thriller ''

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'' alongside Surveen Chawla. In 2014 only he played the role of Gyani in Desi Kattey. In the same year, he again hosted two dance shows '' Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2'' and ''Dil Se Naachein Indiawaale''. In 2015 he played the role of Karan in '' Ek Paheli Leela'' alongside

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and

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. In 2015 only he again hosted '' Dance India Dance 5''. In 2016 he participated in the stunt-based reality show '' Khatron Ke Khiladi 7'' and got eliminated in the 2nd week but re-entered on 5th week and voluntarily exited in 9th week and finished as 9th place. He hosted the dance show ''

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''. In 2017 he hosted the show '' Sabse Bada Kalakar.''

2018–2021

In 2018, he hosted the famous dance shows ''

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'' and '' Indian Idol 10''. In 2019, he appeared as an episodic contestant in ''Kitchen Champion 5''. He later hosted the dance reality show ''

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''. In 2020 he participated in '' Khatron Ke Khiladi - Made in India'' and finished as 6th place. In 2021, he participated in the reality show '' Bigg Boss 15'' and got evicted on day 55.

Filmography

Films

Web series

Television

As actor

As presenter

Special appearances

Personal life

Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij at the musical concert

Jay married actress