Rucha Gujarathi (born 1982/1983) is an Indian Bollywood, television actress and model. She has acted in several Bollywood movies, soap operas, music albums and reality shows. She also acted as a child artist in several movies. She is best remembered for her lead role as "Suhana" (popularly known as Bhabhi) in Hindi language soap opera Bhabhi on Star Plus.
Early life and education Gujarathi was born in Mumbai in 1982 or 1983 and attended Mary Immaculate Girls' High School, Borivali to attain her Secondary education. She subsequently obtained a Diploma in Medical Lab Technology from SNDT Women's University.
Career Gujarathi worked as a child artist in movies Dancer, Shabzade, Hum Hain Kamal Ke, Kanyadan and Shikari. Subsequently she appeared in several soap operas, music albums and reality shows. As a model, Gujarathi has done several commercials like Frooti, Emami, Clinic All Clear, Colgate, Pizza Hut India etc. She has also featured in music albums by Gurdas Maan, Pankaj Udhas and Vaishali Samant.
Filmography
Year Name Role Comments 1991 Dancer - Child artist 1991 Shikari Varsha Usgaonkar’s childhood 1992 Sahebzaade Neelam Kothari’s childhood 1993 Hum Hain Kamaal Ke Sheeba's sister 1994 Kanyadan Manisha Koirala’s childhood 2009 Lottery Soha Debut as lead actress 2018 Aaya Hai Dulha Dulhan Le Jayega Released in 2018, Shot in 2009 Female model
Television Year Show Role Notes 2002 Kitne Kool Hai Hum Supporting Role Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat - Hadsaa Episode 1 - Episode 29 Episodic Role 2003 - 2005 Kkusum Kali Kapoor / Kali Garv Sachdev / Kali Nakul Oberoi Negative Role 2005 Rihaee Shalini Episodic Role 2005 - 2007; 2007 - 2008 Bhabhi Suhana Seth / Suhana Vishal Chopra / Suhana Dev Thakral Lead Role 2006 Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam Mahalaxmi Supporting Role 2007 Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Khooni Billi Anjali (Episode 17) Episodic Role Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai Sonia (Episode 19) Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Soutan : Part 1 & Part 2 Kavita (Episode 58 & Episode 59) 2008 Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Maa Sherawali : Part 1 & Part 2 Episode 84 & Episode 85 Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya Piya Negative Role Waaris Simran Supporting Role 2009 Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Paalna : Part 1 & Part 2 Nandini (Episode 178 & Episode 179) Episodic Role Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Drishti : Part 1 - Part 8 Aditi (Episode 202 - Episode 209) 2010; 2011 Rang Badalti Odhni Natasha (Tashu) Negative Role 2011 Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga Meera 2011 - 2012 Saas Bina Sasural Kiya Jai Malhotra / Kiya Ved Chaturvedi 2012 Hum Ne Li Hai - Shapath Sameera Episodic Role Ramayan Ahalya (Episode 6) C.I.D. - Baby Kidnapping Ka Mayajaal Smita (Episode 890) 2013 Adaalat Kajal Bhandari (Episode 203 & Episode 204) C.I.D. - Main Hoon Kaatil Radhika (Episode 930) Savdhaan India Jayshree Shah (Episode 279) Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein Pisachini (Episode 97) 2013 - 2014 Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se Mahima Jaswant Rana Negative Role 2014 Yeh Hai Aashiqui - This Or That ? Sonia (Episode 37) Episodic Role C.I.D. - Khooni Taxi Richa (Episode 1067) 2015 Chidiya Ghar Kishmish Cameo Role Maharakshak Aryan Yuvika (Episode 23 & Episode 24) Episodic Role Raavi Scientist Falaq Cameo Role Yeh Hai Aashiqui Reyanshi Khanna (Episode 91) Episodic Role Code Red Neha (Episode 43) Code Red Episode 126 2016 Gangaa Zoya Mirza / Zoya Chaturvedi Supporting/Negative Role
Reality shows From To Show Channel Producer Comments2005 Paisa Bhari Padega Sony TV FBC Media Pvt Ltd 2008 2009 Saas v/s Bahu Sahara One Swastik Pictures TV Dance series 2010 Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl NDTV Imagine BBC Worldwide 2013 Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki Life OK Miditech Pvt. Ltd. 2015 Killerr Karaoke &TV SOL Productions
See also Cinema of India Bollywood Soap opera
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