Rakesh Bapat
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Rakesh Bapat, now known as Raqesh Vashisth, is an India
n film and TV serial actor.
(2001). After the success of Tum Bin
, Anubhav Sinha again cast him as a solo lead in Kuchh Dil Ne Kaha(2002) opposite Raima Sen, but the film never released. After that he starred in a few average films like Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
in 2002 and Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai in 2005, but none of these films clicked. Raqesh failed to make a mark at the box-office and decided to turn to television. He made his debut in the Zee serial, Saat Phere. With his cute looks and talent, Raqesh earned instant recognition on the small screen within a short span of time. Originally from Pune
, Raqesh has also done ads for Colgate
, Wrigley's chewing gum, SSI-Education and Lux
, Fiama di wills with Deepika Padukone
, etc.
Raqesh has great interest in painting, horse riding, playing tennis, sculpting, singing, playing the flute and sitar. He chose to leave and sacrifice his time in the daily serial Saat Phere
, due to a Hollywood movie.
He has played the role of Anuj in the NDTV Imagine
show Ek Packet Umeed
. He depicted the role of an MBA graduate who helps run Umeed Bhavan and is in love with Sujata (role played by Rupali Ganguly
) who is the daughter of the head of Umeed Bhavan.
He also played the role of Karan Mehra in Simply Sapne as the main actor replaced by Gautam Rode
.
Shlok is the character he played in Seven (TV series)
on Sony Entertainment Television (India)
. The show was produced under the banner of Yash Raj Television.
He is recently seen as male protagonist Aditya in the Star Plus show Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?
.
Raqesh is all set to play the role of the antagonist in A New Love Ishtory
written by Vipul K Rawal
of Iqbal (film) fame and directed by John Matthew Matthan
which is set to release in early 2011.
They got married on 29 May 2011 in Pune.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film and TV serial actor.
Career
A Grasim Mr. India (1999) first runner-up title holder, Raqesh made his screen debut together with Himanshu Malik in Anubhav Sinha's Tum BinTum Bin
Tum Bin - Love Will Find the Way is a 2001 Hindi movie directed by Anubhav Sinha. It starred Sandali Sinha, Himanshu Malik, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Rakesh Bapat in the leading roles.-Plot summary:...
(2001). After the success of Tum Bin
Tum Bin
Tum Bin - Love Will Find the Way is a 2001 Hindi movie directed by Anubhav Sinha. It starred Sandali Sinha, Himanshu Malik, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Rakesh Bapat in the leading roles.-Plot summary:...
, Anubhav Sinha again cast him as a solo lead in Kuchh Dil Ne Kaha(2002) opposite Raima Sen, but the film never released. After that he starred in a few average films like Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar is a 2002 Bollywood romantic drama film. It was dubbed into Tamil as . Composer R.D.Burman was one of the main inspirations for this movie. All the songs in this movie were composed by him.-Plot:...
in 2002 and Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai in 2005, but none of these films clicked. Raqesh failed to make a mark at the box-office and decided to turn to television. He made his debut in the Zee serial, Saat Phere. With his cute looks and talent, Raqesh earned instant recognition on the small screen within a short span of time. Originally from Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, Raqesh has also done ads for Colgate
Colgate (toothpaste)
Colgate is an oral hygiene product line of toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes and dental floss.-Duraphat:Duraphat is a professional strength paste intended for the treatment and prevention of dental caries....
, Wrigley's chewing gum, SSI-Education and Lux
Lux (soap)
Lux is a global brand developed by Unilever. The range of products includes beauty soaps, shower gels, bath additives, hair shampoos and conditioners. Lux started as “Sunlight Flakes” laundry soap in 1899....
, Fiama di wills with Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone is an Indian actress and a former model. She appears mostly in Hindi as well as Tamil and Kannada language films. Born to Badminton player Prakash Padukone, she chose to become an actress and not pursue a career in sports.Padukone made her acting debut in the 2006 Kannada film...
, etc.
Raqesh has great interest in painting, horse riding, playing tennis, sculpting, singing, playing the flute and sitar. He chose to leave and sacrifice his time in the daily serial Saat Phere
Saat Phere
Saat Phere was a Hindi television serial that was broadcasted on Zee Tv from 2005 to 2009. The show became very popular and cemented Zee Tv's lost status and also later its popularity brought it back in channel toppers. The last episode was broadcast on 28 May 2009...
, due to a Hollywood movie.
He has played the role of Anuj in the NDTV Imagine
NDTV Imagine
Imagine TV is a Hindi general entertainment channel, owned by Turner Broadcasting System based in Mumbai.- History :The channel was established by NDTV Group under the stewardship of former STAR India CEO Sameer Nair. The channel, was launched in India on January 21, 2008 as NDTV Imagine...
show Ek Packet Umeed
Ek Packet Umeed
Ek Packet Umeed is a weekly show that airs on NDTV Imagine every Tuesday.-Plot:The story focuses on Ambika Dharamraj and 15 other members who have all chosen to make a change...
. He depicted the role of an MBA graduate who helps run Umeed Bhavan and is in love with Sujata (role played by Rupali Ganguly
Rupali Ganguly
Rupali Ganguly is an Indian television and theatre actress. She became popular after her role as Dr. Simran Chopra in the STAR Plus serial Sanjivani and later Sarabhai VS Sarabhai...
) who is the daughter of the head of Umeed Bhavan.
He also played the role of Karan Mehra in Simply Sapne as the main actor replaced by Gautam Rode
Gautam Rode
Gautam Rode also known as Gautam Rhode is an Indian actor and a former model, working in the Hindi Film Industry and TV serials.-Career:...
.
Shlok is the character he played in Seven (TV series)
Seven (TV series)
Seven - The Ashvamedha Prophecy is a fiction-based television series that airs on Sony Entertainment Television starting January 1, 2010 at 9pm IST. The series is produced by Yash Chopra, and stars Rakesh Bapat and Shama Sikander. The writer of this show is Anuradha Tewari the writer of the film...
on Sony Entertainment Television (India)
Sony Entertainment Television (India)
This article is about the SET channel in India. For the Indian version broadcasted worldwide, see Sony Entertainment Television Asia.Sony Entertainment Television, or SET, is a Hindi-language based general entertainment television channel in India. It was launched in October 1996 and is owned by...
. The show was produced under the banner of Yash Raj Television.
He is recently seen as male protagonist Aditya in the Star Plus show Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?
Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?
-About:Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? is an Indian family drama that aired on 18 October 2010 on STAR Plus. Set in a small town of Haryana, the show focuses on the challenges faced by four women in a traditional Jat family and how they break their silence and fight the conventional norms to protect their...
.
Raqesh is all set to play the role of the antagonist in A New Love Ishtory
A New Love Ishtory
A New Love Ishtory is an upcoming Bollywood comedy film directed by John Matthew Matthan, starring Himesh Reshammiya, Niharika Singh and Rakesh Bapat. It was announced on 29 November 2007 and was supposed to be released in 2008 after Karzzzz and Kajraare. however, after the sting of flops of Himesh...
written by Vipul K Rawal
Vipul K Rawal
-Early years:Born on 7th November, 1968 in the former princely state of Wadhwan, Vipul K Rawal did his schooling from a Military School in Dehradun and later in Vapi, Gujarat. It was during his college days in Madras, that the filmy bug really bit him. His college was situated in Kodambakkam, also...
of Iqbal (film) fame and directed by John Matthew Matthan
John Matthew Matthan
- Early life :John started his career as an assistant director on the epic movie Gandhi, directed by Sir Richard Attenborough. Govind Nihlani was also working on the same film. John went on to assist Govind Nihlani on several of his films before starting out on his own as an ad-film maker...
which is set to release in early 2011.
Personal life
He was Grasim Mr.India (1999). His father is a navy captain and his mother is a teacher. Rakesh changed his name to Raqesh Vashisth due to career problems. He announced that he was dating Riddhi Dogra, his co-star from "Maryada". They got engaged at a private ceremony in Pune on 2 March 2011.They got married on 29 May 2011 in Pune.
Television
- Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?-About:Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? is an Indian family drama that aired on 18 October 2010 on STAR Plus. Set in a small town of Haryana, the show focuses on the challenges faced by four women in a traditional Jat family and how they break their silence and fight the conventional norms to protect their...
: Aditya Jakhar
- Saat PhereSaat PhereSaat Phere was a Hindi television serial that was broadcasted on Zee Tv from 2005 to 2009. The show became very popular and cemented Zee Tv's lost status and also later its popularity brought it back in channel toppers. The last episode was broadcast on 28 May 2009...
: Neel
- Ek Packet UmeedEk Packet UmeedEk Packet Umeed is a weekly show that airs on NDTV Imagine every Tuesday.-Plot:The story focuses on Ambika Dharamraj and 15 other members who have all chosen to make a change...
: Anuj
- SevenSeven (TV series)Seven - The Ashvamedha Prophecy is a fiction-based television series that airs on Sony Entertainment Television starting January 1, 2010 at 9pm IST. The series is produced by Yash Chopra, and stars Rakesh Bapat and Shama Sikander. The writer of this show is Anuradha Tewari the writer of the film...
: Shlok
- Simplly SapneySimplly SapneySimplly Sapney is an Indian television drama series that aired on Zee Next based on the lives of four girls who come to work at a Hotel Tropical Paradise and how their lives get change.- Story :...
- Har Ghar Kuch Kehta HaiHar Ghar Kuch Kehta HaiHar Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai is a Hindi television serial that aired on Zee TV from July 16, 2007- April 18, 2008. It was based on the story of 3 girls: Prarthna, Sidhhi, and Sanskriti...
- Ramu Kaka
Filmography
- A New Love IshtoryA New Love IshtoryA New Love Ishtory is an upcoming Bollywood comedy film directed by John Matthew Matthan, starring Himesh Reshammiya, Niharika Singh and Rakesh Bapat. It was announced on 29 November 2007 and was supposed to be released in 2008 after Karzzzz and Kajraare. however, after the sting of flops of Himesh...
(2011)
- Jai Santoshi MaaJai Santoshi MaaJai Santoshi Maa is a 1975 low-budget Hindi film that became one of the top blockbusters of all time. Santoshī Mā , a goddess of satisfaction, was not widely known prior to the release of this film, but immediately after the release, became a huge phenomenon...
(2006): Anuraag
- Jaadu Sa Chal Gaya (2006) : Rahul
- Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai (2005): Sameer
- Naam Gum Jaayega (2005): Vishal Saxena
- Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya (2004): Sunny K. Khanna
- Wrong NumberWrong numberA misdialed call or wrong number is a telephone call to an incorrect telephone number. This may occur because the number has been physically misdialed, the number is simply incorrect, or because the area code or ownership of the number has changed...
(2003) :Raj
- Kuch Dil Ne Kahaa (2002)
- Dil Vil Pyar VyarDil Vil Pyar VyarDil Vil Pyar Vyar is a 2002 Bollywood romantic drama film. It was dubbed into Tamil as . Composer R.D.Burman was one of the main inspirations for this movie. All the songs in this movie were composed by him.-Plot:...
(2002): Gaurav
- Tum BinTum BinTum Bin - Love Will Find the Way is a 2001 Hindi movie directed by Anubhav Sinha. It starred Sandali Sinha, Himanshu Malik, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Rakesh Bapat in the leading roles.-Plot summary:...
(2001): Amar Shah (as Rakesh)