Punit Jayesh Pathak (born 1 November 1986), is an Indian dancer, choreographer and actor. In 2019, he participated in
Colors TV
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History
It was launched on 2 ...
Pathak was born on 1 November 1986. Initially, he dreamt of becoming a
cricketer
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or a filmmaker. During his college days, he developed an interest in dancing. His father was against his decision as he wanted Pathak to look after his company, Punit Yarn Agency Private Limited. There were many fights between Pathak and his father. But his younger brother sacrificed his dream of becoming a dancer and took the responsibility of the business. On 26 August 2020, Pathak got engaged to his long time girlfriend Nidhi Moony Singh and they married on 11 December 2020.
Career
In 2009, Pathak participated in the dance reality show '' Dance India Dance 2'', which aired on
Zee TV
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Dharmesh Yelande
Dharmesh Yelande (born 31 October 1983), popularly known as D-sir, is an Indian dancer, choreographer, actor and television personality.
Career
Yelande participated in ''Dance India Dance'' (2009–2010), ''Dance India Dance Li'l Masters'' (201 ...
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
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Zee TV
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.
In 2015, he starred in the film, '' ABCD 2'', directed by Remo D'Souza, co-starring
Varun Dhawan
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,
Shraddha Kapoor
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Raghav Juyal
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. Later, he became a mentor on the dance reality show ''
Dance Plus
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''. He was also a choreographer in ''
Dance Champions
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''.
In 2018, he starred in the romantic comedy film ''
Nawabzaade
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'', which was released on 27 July 2018, directed by Jayesh Pradhan and produced by Lizelle D'Souza and Matur K. Barot, co-starring
Raghav Juyal
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,
Dharmesh Yelande
Dharmesh Yelande (born 31 October 1983), popularly known as D-sir, is an Indian dancer, choreographer, actor and television personality.
Career
Yelande participated in ''Dance India Dance'' (2009–2010), ''Dance India Dance Li'l Masters'' (201 ...
and
Isha Rikhi
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.
In 2019, he participated in
Colors TV
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History
It was launched on 2 ...
Isha Ambani
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's sangeet ceremony. He also choreographed the finale performance of the ''
IPL
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'' (2019). He was later called as a guest on ''
Khatra Khatra Khatra
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''.
In 2020, he appeared in the dance film ''
Street Dancer 3D
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'' which was released on 24 January 2020, directed by Remo D'Souza, co-starring
Varun Dhawan
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,
Shraddha Kapoor
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Nora Fatehi
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She made her debut ...
and
Raghav Juyal
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