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Pratik Gandhi is an Indian theatre and film actor who primarily works in Gujarati theatre and cinema. He is widely recognized for playing Harshad Mehta in the 2020 Sony LIV biographical series Scam 1992. Pratik Gandhi was born in Surat to parents who were teachers. He studied at Surat where he was involved in theatre arts. He graduated in Industrial Engineering in Jalgaon North Maharashtra University Maharashtra and started working as an engineer in Reliance Industries in day time and doing theatre in evening. He worked with National Productivity Council in Satara, Pune and later also worked for a multinational corporation in Mumbai. Pratik Gandhi fell in love with television and theatre actress Bhamini Oza and they got married in 2009. Miraya, their daughter was born in 2014. He also has a younger brother, Punit Gandhi, who is a designer by profession, but has also lent his voice in the movie Love Ni Bhavai in the song "Athadaya Kare Che". He received an opportunity to work in a Gujarati play Aa Paar Ke Pele Paar with Firoz Bhagat, Apara Mehta, Vipra Rawal which was about to open in a short period. The play was commercially successful. He was landed a role performing with another stalwart of Gujarati theatre, Manoj Shah. He received a role in the Gujarati film Bey Yaar (2014) which became commercially and critically successful. He continued to work in theatre with several hit plays like Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon, Hu Chandrakant Bakshi as well as Ame Badha Sathe To Duniya Laiye Mathe, in which he played multiple roles. He was included in the Limca Book of Records with his play Mohan's Masala; a monologue performed in three languages, English, Hindi and Gujarati on the same day. He played a lead role in his next Wrong Side Raju (2016), which also became commercially and critically successful. The film went on to win the National Award for Best Gujarati Film. His biographical drama web series, Scam 1992 (2020) depicting stock broker Harshad Mehta became a blockbuster.

Janki Bodiwala was born on 30 October 1995 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. She is an actress, known for Shaitaan (2024), Chhello Divas: A New Beginning (2015) and Vash Level 2.

Neha Mehta was born on 9 June 1978 in Gujarat, India. She is an actress, known for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008), Bhabhi (2002) and Love & War (2026).

Jayati Thakkar was born on 10 January 1997 in Gujarat, India. She is an actress and writer, known for Lady Jasoos Nuefliks (2021), Lonely Girl (2020) and Kotha (2021).

Ankita Dave is a renowned Indian actor, model, and social media influencer whose web series Zid- Hotshots (2020) (2020) drew critical acclaim.

Ankita was born in Rajkot, Gujarat, and grew up in a family passionate about the arts. She completed her bachelor's degree in science from the University of Mumbai. She always had a keen interest in acting and dancing, which led her to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

She made her debut with Sunny Aryaa's song "Rishta Ho Aisa" in 2017. However, her name was spelled incorrectly in the song's poster, which drew flak from her followers and netizens.

Over the years, Ankita has appeared in numerous films/web series like Singardaan (2019), Mere Angane Main (2021), Nagarvadhu (2021), Teri Khata (2022), Chicken Curry Law (2021), Gaachi (2022), Matkani ke Matke (2022), Pathshala 2, Kangan, Khaki (2022), and Charmsukh. She has received critical acclaim for her performances in various web series.

Ankita is a versatile performer and equally adept in traditional and contemporary styles of dance. She is also associated with a modelling agency, AD Production, which specializes in movie shoots, brand promotions, music videos, photoshoots, and events.

Ankita shares glimpses of her life with millions of her fans on Instagram. Her Instagram feed has many pictures of herself with her mother, Sonal Dave. You will also find numerous photographs of Ankita with well-known actors like Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt, and Ayushmann Khurrana.

Paresh Pahuja, is an Indian actor and singer songwriter known for Bandish Bandits, Tiger Zinda Hai, Tandav, Kadak Singh, Jogi and Operation Valentine. Born on April 21 in Ahmedabad, the actor has gained acclaim for his versatile performances in both film and OTT.

Beyond acting, Pahuja is also a singer-songwriter, adding another dimension to his creative repertoire. His notable tracks include Dooron Dooron, Botalaan and Mascara. His music has gained significant attention for its heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies.

Balancing acting and music, Paresh Pahuja continues to explore diverse creative avenues and establish himself as a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry.

Nikita Soni is an Indian actress born in Rajasthan and grown up in Gujarat. She studied in MTM Girls high school , Rajasthan and graduated from Cadakiya College (Gujarat). She has worked with many films like I know you , Moh,Katrina Kaif ki Ajeeb Dastan, Sixteen Fight Against Ragging, Ramli Rikshaw wali, Suhaag.

Anees Bazmee was born on November 1, 1962 in a remote town of Modasa in Gujarat, India. Born to an Urdu poet Abdul Hameed 'Nerang' Bazmee and housewife Khatoon Begum, he realized his cinematic inclination at a very early age. He started working as a Child artist at the tender age of 12 and showcased his acting chops in films like 'Bhayanak' and 'Kitab'. He was greatly applauded for his portrayal of young Shatrughan Sinha in 'Naseeb'.

Poetry and lyricism courses through his blood and he credits his father for passing his hold over words to him. At age 13, in the year 1976, he landed in Mumbai to follow his dreams of being a filmmaker. He dabbled in a number of jobs in his initial years viz, art direction, editing and sound recording to gain hands on experience and knowledge about the workings of the industry and filmmaking. He worked as an assistant writer to some of the most prominent writers of that time mainly Mr Ravinder Pippat and Jainendra Jai. During these years, the desire to become a director took root in his heart.

His consistent hard work and belief in himself turned this desire into reality when in 1982, he worked alongside the legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor in the film 'Prem Rog' as an assistant director. Thereafter he assisted many more eminent Bollywood directors and ghost-wrote for more than 15 films.

In 1990, the film 'Swarg' starring superstars Rajesh Khanna and Govinda marked Anees Bazmee's debut as a screenplay writer. A certified box-office hit, the film received critical acclaim for its spectacular writing. He was soon engulfed by writing projects and delivered consecutive hits, each one bigger than the last, like 'Shola Aur Shabnam', 'Raja Babu', 'Aankhen', 'Deewana Mastana', 'Bol Radha Bol', 'Laadla' and 'Mujhse Shaadi Karoge', to mention a few. He has earned the title of being the most prolific writer among his generation, penning over 60 films in Hindi, Tamil and Marathi across varied genres including comedy, romance, suspense, thriller, action, etc.

In the year 1995, his long overdue aspiration of being a full-fledged director was fulfilled. He wrote and directed the box-office success film 'Hulchul' which starred Ajay Devgn, Kajol and Vinod Khanna. In 1998, he delivered his next blockbuster 'Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha', once again starring Ajay Devgn and Kajol. The film 'Deewangee' followed in 2002. In 2005, he created a revolutionary wave in Indian Cinema with the comedy film 'No Entry'. This film permanently marked him as one of the most accomplished directors of recent times. The following years saw him breaking records with hit after hit movies like 'Welcome','Singh is Kinng' and 'Ready', to name a few.

A writer-director of great virtuosity, Anees Bazmee has worked with an illustrious set of stars like Irrfan Khan, Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Govinda, Paresh Rawal and Nana Patekar among others. He has also maintained prolonged and healthy relations with highly regarded production houses like UTV, Boney Kapoor Productions, Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Baba Films, Firoz Nadiadwala and Studio 18.

A career traversing over three and a half decades and counting, he has mastered the art of filmmaking and has captured millions of hearts through his storytelling, all over the world. He has made people cry, fall in love and fall off their seats laughing. Truly a master, he has carved a niche for himself in the world of blockbuster and entertainment of Indian cinema.

Malhar Thakar is a popular actor in the Gujarati film industry. He is an alumnus of Shree Ambe Vidyalaya and Sheth C.N. Vidyalaya in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He performed in the theatre for nine years before venturing into Gujarati cinema.

Thakar made his debut with the comedy film Chhello Divas: A New Beginning (2015), which was a blockbuster hit. However, he earned widespread recognition in 2016 when he starred alongside Manoj Joshi in Thai Jashe! (2016). He won the 16th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Screen & Stage awards for best actor for his role as Pranav Joshi in the movie.

His next success came with the romantic film Love Ni Bhavai (2017), which ran in the theatre for 100 days.

In 2018, Thakar launched his production house and named it Ticket Window Entertainment. He also started an NGO during COVID-19 to help those affected by the pandemic.

Thakar has also acted in some popular television and web series. He was a part of the first episode of the award-winning Hindi TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008). For two seasons, he also acted in the Gujarati television show, Do Not Disturb (2019).

In 2022, he entered Bollywood cinema with Maja Ma (2022), where he played a supporting role.

Thakar has also been a part of several music videos, including Shahid Mallya's 'Aazmake Na Dekhi' and Santvani Trivedi's 'Aatma ni Odakh'.

Shrenu Parikh, an enchanting Indian actress and accomplished model, has charmed audiences with her talent and beauty, leaving an indelible mark in the realms of television, modeling, and social media.

Born in the vibrant city of Vadodara in Gujarat, Shrenu's journey into the world of entertainment reflects her deep-rooted passion for acting and modeling. Hailing from a Hindu family, her father, an engineer, and her mother, a banker, provided a supportive environment for Shrenu's aspirations. She shares a close-knit bond with her family, which includes her brother, Shubham Parikh. While her family resides in Vadodara, Shrenu embraced the bustling life of Mumbai as she pursued her television career.

Shrenu's fascination with acting and modeling blossomed from an early age, leading her to participate in the third season of Indian Idol. However, her dedication to studies led her to leave the show midway. Undeterred by this early setback, she returned to Mumbai at the age of 21, ready to carve her niche in the entertainment industry.

Her journey gained momentum in 2011 when she made her television debut in the Colors TV show "Havan." This marked the beginning of Shrenu's acting career, setting the stage for her subsequent achievements.

The pinnacle of Shrenu's career came with her role as "Asthha Agnihotiri" in the 2013 TV series "Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir." Her stellar portrayal in the show catapulted her into the limelight, earning her widespread recognition and acclaim.

Beyond her accomplishments in the television domain, Shrenu Parikh showcased her versatility by venturing into films and web series. Her commitment to excellence was further highlighted when she clinched the prestigious Miss Universe title in 2017. In the subsequent year, she secured the position of the second runner-up in Miss Vadodara, a testament to her grace, beauty, and poise.

Apart from her on-screen endeavors, Shrenu Parikh has cultivated a significant presence on social media platforms. Her millions of followers stand testament to her widespread appeal, with fans enamored by not only her acting prowess but also her impeccable sense of fashion and beauty.

As Shrenu continues to achieve new milestones in the field of acting, her journey stands as an inspiration to aspiring artists. With a combination of talent, determination, and a magnetic presence, Shrenu Parikh remains a captivating figure in the dynamic world of Indian entertainment.

Bhuvan Bam is an Indian actor, comedian, and digital content creator best known for revolutionising the online entertainment space in India. Rising to fame with his YouTube channel, BB Ki Vines, Bhuvan became the first Indian digital content creator to cross 10 million subscribers, making his mark as a pioneer in the realm of online comedy. His versatile portrayal of multiple characters on BB Ki Vines gained him widespread acclaim and established him as a household name.

Bhuvan made his acting debut in the critically acclaimed web series Dhindora (2021), where he played multiple roles. The series showcased his talent for comedy, drama, and storytelling, further cementing his position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. He achieved even greater success with Taaza Khabar (2023), where his role as Vasant Gawde, a sanitation worker who discovers extraordinary powers, was praised for its depth and intensity. The show's massive popularity prompted the production of a second season, Taaza Khabar 2 (2024), which quickly became one of India's most-watched web series.

Apart from his acting career, Bhuvan is a talented musician and singer, releasing several singles and music videos that resonate with his audience. His foray into traditional media and live performances, coupled with his digital accomplishments, showcases his dynamic ability to connect with diverse audiences. His journey from being a self-taught creator to a prominent actor and producer in Indian entertainment has inspired many emerging talents.

Bam started his Internet career with sarcastic video of a news reporter who asked a woman insensitive questions regarding the death of her son due to the Kashmir floods, which got about 15,000 views on Facebook. His first video went viral in Pakistan, inspiring Bam to create his own YouTube channel on 21 June 2015. BB Ki vines is a YouTube channel whose short videos humorously depict the life of an urban teenager and his family. In October 2021, Bam released his first web series Dhindora which was named as 2nd most popular Indian web series of 2021 by IMDb.

Bhuvan has garnered numerous accolades throughout his career, including prestigious awards for his contributions to digital content and entertainment. He won the Most Popular Channel WebTV Asia Award in 2016 for BB Ki Vines and was honored with the Filmfare Award for Best Short Film (Popular Choice) in 2019 for his emotional short film, Plus Minus, co-starring Divya Dutta. His portrayal in Taaza Khabar earned him critical acclaim, leading to several nominations and wins, including the OTTplay Awards for Best Actor in a Web Series (Critics). Additionally, Bhuvan has been recognized with the Global Entertainer of the Year at the TalentTrack Awards, highlighting his impact as a multifaceted performer who seamlessly blends acting, comedy, and music. His achievements have solidified his position as one of India's most influential digital entertainers.

While Sunny Leone's porn star image is known to all, very few people are aware of Disha Vakani as a B-grade actor. Yes, you read it right. The perfect wife cum bahu of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah was a part of the 1997 film Kamsin: The Untouched, a B-grade entertainer. Quite opposite to her Daya Ben character, who shies away from getting remotely close to her onscreen husband on the popular TV show, in Kamsin: The Untouched, Disha has not only shed the saree and worn skimpy clothes but has also given some really intimate scenes.

Bindu was born on April 17th in the Gujerati-speaking Desai family, consisting of her film producer dad, Nanubhai, and stage actress mom, Jyotsna.

Due to her Bollywood connections she was able to find a niche in movies as early as 1962 with 'Anpadh' in which she plays the 'well educated' daughter of an 'illiterate' Mala Sinha. But the real meaty and negative role came her way with 'Do Raaste' in which she plays the wife of Prem Chopra, and the movie that type-cast her in as a vamp was 'Kati Patang' with 'Meraaa Naam has Shabnam, Pyar Se Log Mujhey Shaboo Kahete Hain...' in which she belittles and then blackmails Asha Parekh - a song that is still popular and has also been remixed.

Quite unlike her screen characters, Bindu's life was not an easy one, especially at the age of 13 when her dad passed away, leaving the onus on her to fend for the rest of the Desai family.

She got married to Champaklal Zaveri, who supported her talents and encouraged her to continue to act in movies.

She has acted in over 160 movies in a career that spanned from 1962 through on to the 2004 hit 'Main Hoon Na'.

Bindu is now a Bollywood legend, a vamp, a character actress, a stern mother-in-law, a dancer, a singer, a seductress but above all - an excellent actress.

Nidhi Bhanushali was born on 16 March 1999 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. She is an actress, known for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008), Montu Ki Paltan (2020) and Sisterhood (2024).

Dilip Joshi is famous for his character of Jethalal Gada in the popular comedy show "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma". He earned several accolades for his performance in the show.

Joshi was born on 26 May 1968 into a Gujarati Brahmin family from the Gosa village of Porbandar. He is married to Jaymala with whom he has a daughter Niyati and son Ritwik.

Joshi he has appeared in several Gujarati dramas, one of them being Bapu Tame Kamaal Kari with Sumeet Raghavan and Amit Mistry, the trio known for their television show Shubh Mangal Savadhan.

Apart from TMKOC, Joshi starred in the shows like Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh, Hum Sab Ek Hain, Shubh Mangal Savadhan, Kya Baat Hai, Daal Mein Kala and Meri Biwi Wonderful, Agadam Bagdam Tigdam etc.

He also appeared in films such as Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge and What's Your Raashee.

Neeraj Vohra was born on January 22, 1963 in Bhuj, Gujarat. But he grew up in Santacruz, a suburb of Mumbai. His father, Pandit Vinayak Rai Nanalal Vohra was a classical musician and a proponent of Tar-Shehnai. His father popularised Tar-Shehnai as the solo instrument for classical music. He is an Indian film director, producer, actor, writer & composer. As a child, Vora had no access to Bollywood movies. As he hailed from a classical musician's family, listening to film music and watching films was not allowed. His mother Premila Ben had a tremendous fascination for films, and she used to secretly take her son to watch movies. Vora went to famous Pupils' Own School in Khar, Mumbai. Many famous celebrities such as Falguni Pathank, Kinjal Bakshi, Tina Munim were his compatriots at this school.

Many students from his school used to attend music coaching classes conducted by his father, who insisted on teaching classical Indian music while Vorawould sneakily teach them how to play Bollywood songs on harmonium. This made Vora very popular at the school.

Luckily, a lot of Gujarati drama stalwarts followed his father's work and knew him personally, following which he got inclined towards Gujarati theatre. His love for theatre began at the age of 6, and when his father discovered this at the age of 13, he supported Vora and asked him to follow his passion.

He had worked in many successful Bollywood blockbusters like Khiladi 420 (2000), Hera Pheri (2000), Phir Hera Pheri (2006), Hello Brother (1998), Khatta Meetha (2010), Familywala (2009), Shortkut: The Con Is On (2009), Hungama (2003), Garam Masala (2005) etc.

Vora, who had been suffering from an illness for a long time, died at the age of 54 on December 14, 2017. He was reportedly in a coma for 13 months after suffering from a massive heart-attack and brain stroke. He reportedly breathed his last at 4 am at Criti Care hospital in Andheri, Mumbai. Vora had been staying at film producer Firoz Nadiadwala's house since October 2016 as they were working on film Hera Pheri 3 after slipping into coma due to a heart-attack followed by a brain stroke. Nadiadwala had brought him to his home and converted a room into a make-shift Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Himesh is the son of Gujarati music director Vipin Reshammiya. He lost his elder brother at the age of 11, and decided to take up music as his career after the incident, to fulfill his father's wishes. He did his schooling at Hill Grange School in Peddar Road area, Mumbai. Himesh started his career with a production house which aired quite a few TV soaps on Doordarshan Ahmedabad and Zee TV.

Helly Shah is an Indian actress who works in Hindi television and films. She was born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She began her career while studying in the 9th standard at the age of 15.

The versatile actress made her debut in 2010 by playing the role of Talli in Zindagi ka Har Rang...Gulaal. In 2012, Helly featured in Alaxmi - Hamari Super Bahu on Life OK as Alaxmi, becoming one of the youngest main leads on Indian Television.

This was followed by further starring roles in Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi (2013) and Khushiyon ki Gullak Aashi (2014) .

In the following years she portrayed the title role in shows Swaragini which ran for 469 episodes and Devanshi which ran for over 250 episodes .

In 2019, she featured in Sufiyana Pyaar Mera, playing double role portraying the characters of Saltanat Shah and Kainaat Shah.

In the following year, Helly appeared in Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 as Riddhima, which was a romantic thriller that ran for over 300 episodes.

Helly also made her Cannes red carpet debut in 2022,unveiling the poster of her debut film Kaya Palat which is all set to release in 2024. She also walked the red carpet for LOreal Paris at the Cannes Film Festival.

Currently She is working on a couple of Web projects. Her latest web series Gullak S4 is out now on Sonyliv in which she is playing Doctor Preeti.

Her Debut Gujarati Film alongside Vatsal Seth is all set to release in 2024 which is directed by Sachin Bhramabhatt.

Besides acting, the actress has also featured in various music videos, which include Halo Re Halo (2021), with over 10 million times on YouTube and Ik Kahani (2022), clocking up over 33 million YouTube views , Humko na mohabbat karne de (2022) and Tu jo mila (2022)

Her last shortfilm ZIBAH was one of the top 3 films from India to get screening at LA for OSCAR nominations.

She was also ranked 47th in the Eastern Eye's Top 50 Asian celebrities in 2020. In the following year, she was ranked in Eastern Eye's Top 30 under 30 Global Asian Stars list.

The maverick actress has received great recognition and accolades for her artistic brilliance since her debut. She has made her mark by entertaining audiences through impactful performances.

Isha is 20 years old who lives at an ashram in Kerala, India. She is trained in gymnastics, martial arts, yoga, ballet, kathak, aerial dance etc. She started dancing at the age of seven and has already performed in 22 countries in the last seven years. Her mother is of Indian-origin, Daksha Seth, dancer by profession. Her dad is Australian, Vissaro, a composer by profession. She has been named by her mom (first name) and aunt (last name). "Isha" means goddess, and "sharwani" means Parvati = Goddess Parvati. She originally intended to a vet by profession, but couldn't bear the thought of injecting and hurting animals. She received an email from Subhash Ghai's office, who were looking for an actress with some knowledge of dancing, to act in Bollywood movies. She and her mom went to Bombay to visit Subhash Ghai, and a year later she was signed as the female lead in Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005) opposite Vivek Oberoi. There are already two other "Ishas", named Isha Koppikar, and Esha Deol in Bollywood.

Pooja Gor, born as Pooja Gaur in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, is a renowned Indian television and film actress. She is widely recognized for her exceptional portrayal of characters, with her breakout role being in the popular TV series "Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya."

Hailing from a close-knit family, Pooja is the daughter of Avinash Gor and Aarti Gor, and she shares her journey with a younger brother named Naman Gor. Pooja made her debut on the small screen with Imagine TV's "Kitni Mohabbat Hai," where she showcased her acting prowess in a supporting role alongside Karan Kundra.

Her talent and on-screen charisma did not go unnoticed, leading to her hosting the Crime Drama "Savdhaan India" on Life OK from 2013 to 2015, where she played a pivotal role in bringing real-life crime stories to the forefront.

Pooja Gor's foray into the world of reality television was marked by her participation in the Box Cricket League in 2014 and her daring stint on "Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5" in the same year, showcasing her adventurous spirit beyond the realm of scripted dramas.

In a significant career milestone, Pooja stepped onto the big screen with her film debut in the 2018 release "Kedarnath," alongside Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan. Her portrayal of Brinda Mishra garnered appreciation, highlighting her versatility as an actress.

Beyond her professional achievements, Pooja's personal life has also been in the public eye. She was in a longstanding relationship with actor Raj Singh Arora from 2009 to 2020, a period she candidly shared with her followers on social media, demonstrating her openness and honesty with her fans.

Apart from her acting pursuits, Pooja is committed to maintaining her physical fitness and personal safety. She has dedicated herself to learning kickboxing as a means of self-defense and staying in top physical shape.

Pooja Gor continues to be a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with her talent, resilience, and commitment to both her craft and personal growth.

She is best known for her role as Bani Walia in the Hindi television drama Kasamh Se (2006) which aired on Zee TV. Prachi is the endorser, spokesperson, brand ambassador and the face of Neutrogena products in India.

Prachi was born in Surat, Gujarat. She studied in St Joseph Convent, Panchgani and completed her schooling till ninth grade in Surat. After that, she went to Pune for higher studies. She studied at Sinhagad college, Kondhwa, Pune.

She started her career with a short modeling workshop. She was in Pune for higher studies and had almost finished her junior college when her pictures were sent to Balaji Telefilms who called her for audition. She was 17 when she left her studies and started her career with Kasamh Se.

Prachi starred in the serial Kasamh Se (2006) on Zee TV that got her fame. She left Kasamh Se on 15 April 2008 and was replaced by Gurdeep Kohli, after being burnt and drowned in episode 562. Kasamh Se (2006) ended 12 March 2009. In the last episode, Prachi Desai made a special appearance as the former Bani. She also did a two day cameo in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, which was aired on Star Plus. She played a school student in Prerna's school.

On 7 September 2007, Prachi entered Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, the Indian version of America's dancing show, Dancing With The Stars, with choreographer Deepak Singh. She was eliminated on 10 November 2007. However, she entered the contest again via the wild-card entry on 23 November 2007. Prachi then landed a spot in the grand finale of the dance show on 15 December 2007 and won the first place amongst the contestants. She was awarded the dancing star of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2. It was alleged that she was made to return as a wild card entry in spite of her elimination due to a direct intervention from her close personal friend, Ekta Kapoor, though the channel denied the allegations.

Prachi also competed in a tribute show to Jhalak competition called Dard-e-Disco, alongside other former contestants, which aired on Sony Entertainment Television Asia on 31 December 2007.

Tarjanee Bhadla was born on 9 October 1998 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. She is an actress, known for Hellaro (2019), Raktbeej (2022) and Raado (2022).

Indraneil Sengupta is an Indian model and film and television actor. He moved to Mumbai to work in the entertainment industry.

Sengupta began his modelling career in the 90s and was one of the finalists in the Gladrags Manhunt Contest in 1999. He went on to appear in brand advertisements for VIP Frenchie, Tata Indigo Marina car, and Aquafina. He also walked on the ramp for Rohit Bal and worked for choreographers like Achla Sachdev and Marc Robinson

Later, Sengupta appeared in music videos like Pal Pal Tere Yaad Sataye (2000) by Falguni Pathak, Chamak Cham Cham by Yesudas, and Koi Diya Jale Kahin (Rum Pum Bum) by Asha Bhosle

In 2004, he debuted in the Hindi film industry with Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart (2004), alongside Shriya Saran, Aftab Shivdasani and Anupam Kher

In 2006, he was cast in the TV show Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Radha, Ek Shyaam (2006), where he met Barkha Bisht. In 2007, he and Bisht appeared as contestants on the dance show Nach Baliye 3 (2007). They tied the knot in 2008.

Sengupta appeared in the horror film 1920 (2008), playing Mohan Kanta, the antagonist. During this time, he also appeared in TV serials like Maayka: Saath Zindagi Bhar Ka (2007).

He played the lead role of Angshuman opposite Indrani Haldar in the popular Bengali film Angshumaner Chhobi (2009), the only Bengali movie to get entry into the Indian Panorama in Goa. He also won the Anandalok Fresh Face of the Year (male) award in 2009 for this movie.

Sengupta went on to feature in Bollywood movies like Mumbai Salsa (2007) and Kahaani (2012), as well as Bengali movies like Janala (2009), Jodi Ekdin (2010), Bedeni (2011) and Uro Chithi (2011), and System (2012).

In 2010, Sengupta starred in the Bengali movie Autograph (2010), playing the role of a young aspiring director. The film was a tribute to Satyajit Ray and Uttam Kumar. In 2012, he was featured in the Bengali movie Aparajita Tumi (2012), playing the role of a young Bangladeshi professor.

From 2015 to 2022, Sengupta appeared in several Bengali, Bangladeshi, Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu movies like Kiriti O Kalo Bhromor (2016), Boss 2 (2017), Aithe 2.0 (2018), Choices (2021), and Doctor G (2022).

Between 2015 and 2020, he also appeared in several TV shows like Episode #2.55 (2016), Nimki Mukhiya (2017), Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran (2019) and Yeh Hai Chahatein (2019). He featured in several web series like Tadap (2019), Karkat Rogue (2020), Aranyak (2021), Human (2022), The Fame Game (2022), and The Broken News (2022) as well.

Sengupta won the ITA Award for Idea Glamour Face of the Year Male in 2008 and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Bengali) for Mishawr Rawhoshyo (2013) in 2014.

Manoj Joshi is an India film and television actor. Joshi began his career in Marathi theatre, also putting up performances in Gujarati and Hindi theatre. He has also acted in over 60 films since 1998, many of his roles being comedic. His earliest well known serials include Chanakya, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, Rau (Marathi), Sangdil, Kabhi Souten Kabhi Saheli, Khichdi (Occasional), Mura Raska Mai La (Marathi). This was followed by film roles in Sarfarosh (SI Bajju) alongside his brother who played the well known Bala Thakur in the film. Joshi's break came as a comedian in the priyadarshan flick Hungama which was followed by Hulchul, Dhoom, Bhagam Bhag, Phir Hera Pheri, Chup Chup Ke, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and Billo Barber. Manoj Joshi is also in the Star Plus series Gulaal. His father is Navneet Joshi, and his younger brother was late actor Rajesh Joshi (d. 1998). Manoj Joshi hails from Adapodara Village, Near from Himatnagar City, District Sabarkantha, Gujarat.

Shraddha Musale was born on 7 January 1984 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. She is an actress, known for All the Best: Fun Begins (2009), C.I.D. (1998) and Adaalat (2010). She has been married to Deepak Tomar since 29 November 2012.