{{Short description|Dancer and Indian television actor|bot=PearBOT 5}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}} {{Use Indian English|date=September 2019}} {{Infobox person | name = Neil Bhatt | image = Neil_Bhatt-grace-the-Star-Eminence-Awards-9.jpg | alt = | caption = ''Neil Bhatt'' at an event in 2023 | birth_date = {{birth_date and age|1987|08|04|df=yes}} | birth_place = Vadodara, Gujarat, India | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|Dancer}} | years_active = 2008–present | known_for = ''Arslaan''<br>''Diya Aur Baati Hum''<br>''Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin''<br>''Gulaal''<br>''Megha Barsenge'' | spouse = {{marriage|Aishwarya Sharma|2021}} | parents = Sunita and Himanshu Bhatt | relatives = | signature = }}
'''Neil Bhatt''' is an Indian actor and dancer known for his work on television. He is a two-time recipient of Gujarat State Awards. He is best known for his role as Ranveer Singh Vaghela in Colors TV's ''Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/neil-bhatt-return-to-television-with-a-negative-role/articleshow/65527747.cms|title=Neil Bhatt return to television with a negative role|work=Times of India|date=24 August 2018}}</ref> DCP Virat Chavan in Star Plus's ''Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin'' and IAS Arjun Talwar in Colors TV's ''Megha Barsenge''. In 2023, he was a contestant on the Indian reality TV series, ''Bigg Boss 17''.
== Early life == Born on 4 August 1987 to Sunita and Himanshu Bhatt, Bhatt hails from a Gujarati Brahmin family and was brought up in Mumbai. He has a younger sister Shikha. Bhatt studied law but acting and dance have always been his passion.<ref>{{cite news|title=I haven't found my kind of girl so far: Neil Bhatt|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/I-havent-found-my-kind-of-girl-so-far-Neil-Bhatt/articleshow/28516150.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|date=8 January 2014}}</ref> In an interview to ''Times of India,'' he mentioned "education is something which will always stand by him in good stead". He is trained in gymnastics and capoeira,<ref>{{cite news|title=TV actors pack a punch|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/tv/stars/tv-actors-pack-a-punch/articleshow/21878390.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|date=17 August 2013}}</ref> and he reportedly learnt the latter art for a flexible body.
== Personal life == In 2020, Bhatt met actress Aishwarya Sharma on the sets of ''Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein'' and the couple soon fell in love. They announced their engagement on 27 January 2021 and were married on 30 November 2021 in Ujjain.<ref>{{Cite magazine |author=Grace Cyril |date=November 30, 2021 |title=Neil Bhatt and Aishwarya Sharma get hitched in Madhya Pradesh. See first pics, videos |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/neil-bhatt-and-aishwarya-sharma-get-hitched-in-madhya-pradesh-see-first-pics-videos-1882563-2021-11-30 |magazine=India Today |language=en |access-date=2021-11-30}}</ref>
== Career == Bhatt starred in ''Kaboom'' a dance reality show as a participant where he won first place. Catapulting to fame through the cult dance show ''Boogie Woogie'', where he has been the winner. His passion led him to one show after the other. He debuted with ''Arslaan'' on Sony Television in the year 2008. He became well-known with appearances in serials such as 12/24 Karol Bagh and ''Gulaal'' where he played the character of Abhinav Tarneja and Kesar and received praise from audiences and winning his first accolade for the later of ''Zee Rishtey, Sabse Favorite Naya Sadasya''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/neil-bhatt-in-zee-tvs-family-drama/|title=Neil Bhatt in Zee TV's family drama|date=9 January 2015|work=The Indian Express|access-date=29 August 2015}}</ref> His performance as Lakshman,<ref>{{cite news|title=I don't regret playing Laxman: Neil Bhatt|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/I-dont-regret-playing-Laxman-Neil-Bhatt/articleshow/18236666.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|date=29 January 2013}}</ref> the soul of Ram in Ramayan was widely appreciated. The show was immensely popular in Indonesia and hence Bhatt, together with his Ramayan co-stars, was invited to perform in a special stage show and fan meeting tour in Jakarta organised by antv.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neil Bhatt the cast of Ramayan series|url=http://www.tribunnews.com/images/seleb/view/1462771/neil-bhatt-pemeran-serial-ramayana#img|publisher=Tribun News|date=10 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=The casts of Ramayan entertained international fans with "Mahacinta" show|url=http://www.antaranews.com/berita/468397/bintang-mahabharata-hibur-fans-indonesia-lewat-mahacinta|publisher=Antara News|date=9 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Neil Bhatt's live stage performance in Mahacinta show|url=http://www.tribunnews.com/images/seleb/view/1467851/aksi-panggung-neil-bhatt-di-mahacinta-show|publisher=Tribun News|date=13 December 2014}}</ref> In the serial he had performed various stunts by himself and choreographed some of the fight sequences.<ref>{{cite news|title=I have choreographed many fight sequences for my show|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/i-have-choreographed-many-fight-sequences-for-my-shows_47563|publisher=India Forums|date=29 July 2013}}</ref>
He has played many challenging roles, one of them being Zakir in ''Diya Aur Baati Hum'' which was popular among the wide to an extent that he was called back three times to the show. Owing to the popularity Bhatt was often accompanied along the team for fan fests that took place in Thailand and Dubai. In 2014 he was felicitated by the Gujarati community for his contributions to the entertainment industry as an actor. The actor was awarded the Swargiya Daigauri Ochavlal Joshi Rajat Padak Award by the Mumbai Lunavada Nagar Mandal on Republic Day.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neil Bhatt felicitated by Gujarati community|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/neil-bhatt-felicitated-by-gujarati-community_54870|publisher =India Forums|date=29 January 2014}}</ref> He was also seen in a daily soap playing the lead role in ''Tum Hi Ho Bandhu Sakha Tumhi'' as Bhushan Pethawala.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neil Bhatt and Sreejita talk about new show 'Tumhi Ho Bandhu Sakha Tumhi'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/neil-bhatt-and-sreejita-talk-about-new-show-tumhi-ho-bandhu-sakha-tumhi/videoshow/47096193.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|date=29 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=I want to find my own space: Neil Bhatt|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150519/entertainment-tvmusic/article/i-want-find-my-own-space-neil-bhatt|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|date=10 January 2016}}</ref> Where in one of the episode Bhatt learnt magic tricks on the sets and performed it for his character's need.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neil Bhatt performed Magic for Tum Hi Ho Bandhu Sakha Tumhi|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/3i8ghnmT2r/?igsh=Y2FiNm5zaDdxbzE5|publisher=Shashi Sumeet Productions|date=5 June 2015}}</ref> Also seen in episodic series of ''Zindagi Wins'' and ''Pyar Tune Kya Kiya''. His debut film ''Bhanwar'' is an untold story of a folk puppeteer in modern Gujarat. Where he choreographed the songs and the film won six Gujarat State Awards, two going in the bank of Bhatt for ''Best Actor Debut (Jury) and Best choreographer.'' He also won ''GIFA Best Actor Debut'' and ''Transmedia Best Debutant Actor (Judges Choice)'' for playing the titular role ''Bhanwar''. In 2018, he portrayed the negative role of Ranveer Singh Vaghela in Colors TV's ''Roop - Mard Ka Naya Swaroop'' getting him a nomination of ''Gold Awards, Best Actor in Negative Role''. From October 2020 he portrayed DCP Virat Chavan in Star Plus's ''Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin'' until the show took its generation leap in June 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/will-aishwarya-sharma-neil-bhatt-aysha-singhs-love-traingle-ghum-hai-kisikey-pyaar-meiin-replace-kasautii-zindagii-kay/articleshow/78068118.cms|title=Will Aishwarya Sharma, Neil Bhatt and Aysha Singh's love triangle Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein replace Kasautii Zindagi Kay?|website=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref> For his portrayal of Virat, he won various accolades and nominations :
'''Awards [ Won ] :'''
International Iconic Awards S7 ''Most Versatile Actor Of Indian Television 2021.'' Star Eminence Awards 2023 : ''Best Actor [Popular] 2023.'' Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival Awards 2024 : ''Best Actor In A Television Series.''
'''Nominations :'''
Bollywood Life Awards 2022 : ''Best Actor [Popular].'' Indian Television Academy Awards 2022 '': Best Actor [Jury].'' International Iconic Awards 2023 '': Best Actor [Popular].'' Indian Telly Awards 2023 '': Best Actor [Popular]''
In February 2022, he participated in Star Plus's ''Smart Jodi'' with his wife Aishwarya Sharma Bhatt.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Neil Bhatt on trolls wishing wife Aishwarya dies of Covid, abusive comments on Smart Jodi|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/neil-bhatt-on-trolls-wishing-wife-aishwarya-dies-of-covid-abusive-comments-on-smart-jodi-1916632-2022-02-23|access-date=2022-02-23|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Where in the 3rd week the couple won ''Jodi Of The Week.''
Later in 2023, Neil participated in season 17 of the reality show Bigg Boss 17 along with his wife Aishwarya. He was evicted in 12th place on day 77.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-01-01 |title=BB 17 Day 77: Rinku Dhawan, Neil Bhatt exit house amid New Year celebration |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/bigg-boss-17-highlights-written-updates-day-77-december-31rinku-dhawan-neil-bhatt-double-eviction-2482728-2024-01-01 |url-status=live |access-date=2025-11-08 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
Bhatt portrayed the role of IAS officer Arjun Talwar in Megha Barsenge, a television drama that aired on Colors TV from August 2024 to June 26, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Neil Bhatt and Neha Rana's Megha Barsenge to go off air on this date |url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/neil-bhatt-and-neha-ranas-megha-barsenge-to-go-off-air-on-this-date_223471 |access-date=2025-11-08 |website=India Forums |language=en}}</ref> For his portrayal Bhatt received two nominations from Indian Telly Awards 2024 : ''Best Actor [Popular]'' and ''Fan Favorite Actor [Colors TV].''
==Filmography== ===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !Notes |- | rowspan="3" | 2008 |''Kaboom'' | Contestant |Winner |- |Boogie Woogie |Contestant |Winner |- |''Arslaan'' |Arslaan |''Debut'' (Lead Role) |- | 2009 || ''Jo Ishq Ki Marzi Woh Rab Ki Marzi'' || Sumer/Veer |Lead Role |- |2009–2010 |''12/24 Karol Bagh'' |Abhinav Tarneja |Lead Role |- |2011 |''Gulaal'' |Kesar |Lead Role |- |2011 |''Nach Le Ve With Saroj Khan'' |Contestant |Winner |- |2012 |''Gumrah End Of Innocence'' |Aditya | |- |2012-2013 |''Ramayan: Sabke Jeevan Ka Aadhaar'' |Lakshman |Parallel Lead |- |2013 |''Savdhaan India'' |Arjun | Episodic role |- |2014 |''Yeh Hai Aashiqui'' |Pratyush | Episodic role |- |2013–2015 |''Diya Aur Baati Hum'' |IPS Zakir Siddiqui |Cameo appearance |- |rowspan="3" | 2015 |''Zindagi Wins'' |Avinash | |- |''Tum Hi Ho Bandhu Sakha Tumhi'' |Bhushan Pethewala |Lead Role |- |''Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya 6'' |Shankar | |- |2018 |''Laal Ishq'' |Aditya/Vinod/Samar | |- | 2018–2019 | ''Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop'' | Ranveer Singh Vaghela |Male Antagonist |- | 2020–2023 | ''Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin'' | IPS Virat Chavan | Lead role |- | rowspan="2" | 2022 | ''Smart Jodi'' | Contestant | 5th Position |- | ''Ravivaar With Star Parivaar'' | IPS Virat "Viru/Shiva" Chavan |4th Runner Up |- |rowspan="2" | 2023 |''Teri Meri Doriyaann'' |Narrator |1st episode |- |''Bigg Boss 17'' |Contestant |12th place |- | 2024–2025 | rowspan="2"|''Megha Barsenge'' | IAS Arjun Talwar | rowspan="2"|Dual roles<br>Lead role |- | 2025 | Kabir Khanna |- |2026–present |''Mr. and Mrs. Parshuram'' |Shiv Prasad Deshmukh alias Agent Parshuram |Lead role |}
===Special appearances=== {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Show !Role !Ref. |- |2018 |''Bigg Boss 12'' |Ranveer Singh Vaghela |<ref>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/bigg-boss-12-day-100-hina-khan-juhi-parmar-neil-bhatt-enter-show-give-romil-chaudhary-two-star-badges/story-anreTq4oXpM7vszzN14AOK.html]</ref> |- |2021 |''Dance Plus 6'' | IPS Virat Chavan | |- |rowspan="3"|2024 |''Dance Deewane 4'' |rowspan="2"|Himself | |- |''Suhaagan: Ke Rang Jashn Ke Rang'' | |- |''Parineetii'' |Arjun Talwar | |}
===Films=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language !! Ref. |- | 2009 | ''Fast Forward'' | Dancer | Hindi | |- | 2017 |''Bhanwar'' | Bhanwar | Gujarati |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-details/bhanwar/movieshow/61590325.cms|title=Bhanwar|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> |}
=== Music videos === {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Singer !Ref. |- |2022 |''Mann Jogiya'' |Yasser Desai |<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 August 2022 |title=Mann Jogiya: Neil Bhatt and Aishwarya Sharma's romantic music video to release on August 24 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/mann-jogiya-teaser-out-neil-bhatt-and-aishwarya-sharmas-romantic-music-video-release-august-24-1179971 |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=27 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827114529/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/mann-jogiya-teaser-out-neil-bhatt-and-aishwarya-sharmas-romantic-music-video-release-august-24-1179971 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 August 2022 |title=ऐश्वर्या शर्मा और नील भट्ट का नया गाना 'मन जोगिया' हुआ रिलीज, शाही अंदाज में दिल जीत रही कपल की केमेस्ट्री |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/video/aishwarya-sharma-new-hindi-song-2022-mann-jogiya-release-with-neil-bhatt-and-yasser-desai/435243 |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=Times Now |language=hi}}</ref> |- |2024 |''Pyaar Kartey Hain'' |Payal Dev, Laqshay Kapoor |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Dc4FYZ1iw |title=Pyaar Kartey Hain: Payal Dev, Laqshay Kapoor {{!}} Neil Bhat, Aishwarya Sharma |date=2024-09-24 |last=T-Series |access-date=2024-09-26 |via=T-Series YouTube}}</ref> |}
==See also== * List of dancers
==References== {{Reflist}}
== {{authority control}}External links ==
* {{Facebook|iamneilbhatt|Neil Bhatt}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bhatt, Neil}} Category:1987 births Category:Living people Category:Indian male soap opera actors