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Punit Jayesh Pathak
Pathak in 2018
Born
Punit Jayesh Pathak

(1986-11-01) 1 November 1986 (age 37)
Occupations
  • Dancer
  • choreographer
  • actor
Years active2010–present
Spouse
Nidhi Moony Singh Pathak
(m. 2020)

Punit Jayesh Pathak (born 1 November 1986) is an Indian dancer, choreographer, and actor. In 2019, he participated in Colors TV's Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 and emerged as the winner.

Early life

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Punit Jayesh Pathak was born on 1 November 1986. Initially, he dreamed of becoming a cricketer or a filmmaker, but during college, he developed a passion for dancing. However, his father was opposed to the idea and insisted that Pathak take over the family business, Punit Yarn Agency Private Limited. Eventually, Pathak's younger brother took on the responsibility of running the family business.[citation needed]

Career

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In 2009, Pathak participated in the dance reality show Dance India Dance 2, which aired on Zee TV.

In 2013, Pathak debuted as an actor in the 3D dance-based film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance co-starring Dharmesh Yelande, Prabhu Deva and Salman Yusuff Khan.[1] Later, he appeared in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as a choreographer.[2] He was the judge of Dance India Dance 5 on Zee TV.

In 2015, Pathak starred in the film, ABCD 2, directed by Remo D'Souza, co-starring Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhu Deva and Raghav Juyal. Later, he became a mentor on the dance reality show Dance Plus.[3] He was also a choreographer in Dance Champions.

In 2018, Pathak starred in the romantic comedy Hindi film Nawabzaade, 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, Dharmesh Yelande and Isha Rikhi.

In 2019, Pathak participated in Colors TV's stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 and emerged as the winner. His team also performed in Isha Ambani's sangeet ceremony. He also choreographed the finale performance of the IPL (2019). He was later called as a guest on Khatra Khatra Khatra.

In 2020, Pathak appeared in the dance film Street Dancer 3D which was released on 24 January 2020, directed by Remo D'Souza, co-starring Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhu Deva, Nora Fatehi and Raghav Juyal.[4]

Personal life

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On 16 August 2020, Pathak got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Nidhi Moony Singh, and they were married on 11 December 2020.[5]

Filmography

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Year Title Notes
2009–10 Dance India Dance 2 Contestant (2nd runner-up)
2010–11 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 Choreographer
2012 Dance India Dance 3 Guest
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 Choreographer
2013 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6
2014 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7
2015 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 Guest
Dance India Dance 5 Mentor (Winner)
Nach Baliye 7 Guest
2015–16 Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi Choreographer
2016 Dance Plus 2 Captain
2017 Dil Hai Hindustani Choreographer
India Banega Manch
Dance Plus 3 Captain (Winner)
Dance Champions Choreographer
Entertainment Ki Raat Guest
2018 Dance Plus 4 Captain (Winner)
2018 India's Next Superstars Choreographer
Dance Deewane Guest
High Fever
Sabse Smart Kaun
Dil Hai Hindustani 2
Bigg Boss 12 Choreographer
2019 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 Contestant (Winner)
Bharti Ka Show Guest
Khatra Khatra Khatra
Kitchen Champion 5
Dance Deewane 2
Nach Baliye 9
Dance Plus 5 Captain
2020 Bigg Boss 13 Guest
The Kapil Sharma Show
India's Best Dancer
Bigg Boss 14
2021 Dance Deewane 3 Judge
Dance Plus 6 Captain
Zee Comedy Show Comedian
Bigg Boss OTT Guest
2022 The Khatra Khatra Show
2022 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 Guest
2023 Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull Host
2023 Dance Plus Pro Captain
2024 Srikanth (film) Choreographer [6]

Films

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Year Title Role
2013 ABCD: Any Body Can Dance Chandu
2015 ABCD 2 Vinod
2018 Nawabzaade Abhishek
2020 Street Dancer 3D Inder Singh Narula

OTT

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Musicals

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Year Musical Notes
2017 Balle Balle – The Musical
Choreographer
2019 Ishq Ne Director / Choreographer
2020 Tera Kya Hota Director
Bhula Dunga Director
2022 Nasch Babe Director

References

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  1. ^ Tanvi Trivedi (19 August 2013). "Lauren and I are best friends now: Punit Pathak". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  2. ^ "Jhalak Introduction Video: Lauren Gottlieb and Punit Pathak". colors.in.com. 28 May 2013. Archived from the original on 14 September 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Judges, Hosts, Contestants : Dance Plus 2016". Danceplus2016.com. Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Street Dancer 3D box office: Varun Dhawan-starrer film earns Rs 62.18 crore". www.businesstoday.in. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Choreographer Punit J Pathak Gets Engaged To Longtime Girlfriend, Nidhi, Shares Engagement Pictures". BollywoodShaadis. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Srikanth cast". Bollywood Hungama. 21 August 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
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