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

YearNameRoleComments
1991Dancer-Child artist
1991ShikariVarsha Usgaonkar’s childhood
1992SahebzaadeNeelam Kothari’s childhood
1993Hum Hain Kamaal KeSheeba's sister
1994KanyadanManisha Koirala’s childhood
2009LotterySohaDebut as lead actress
2018Aaya Hai Dulha Dulhan Le JayegaReleased in 2018, Shot in 2009Female model

Television

YearShowRoleNotes
2002Kitne Kool Hai HumSupporting Role
Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat - HadsaaEpisode 1 - Episode 29Episodic Role
2003 - 2005KkusumKali Kapoor / Kali Garv Sachdev / Kali Nakul OberoiNegative Role
2005RihaeeShaliniEpisodic Role
2005 - 2007 ; 2007 - 2008BhabhiSuhana Seth / Suhana Vishal Chopra / Suhana Dev ThakralLead Role
2006Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek ShyaamMahalaxmiSupporting Role
2007Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Khooni BilliAnjali (Episode 17)Episodic Role
Sapna Babul Ka... BidaaiSonia (Episode 19)
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Soutan : Part 1 & Part 2Kavita (Episode 58 & Episode 59)
2008Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Maa Sherawali : Part 1 & Part 2Episode 84 & Episode 85
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun ParayaPiyaNegative Role
WaarisSimranSupporting Role
2009Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Paalna : Part 1 & Part 2Nandini (Episode 178 & Episode 179)Episodic Role
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Drishti : Part 1 - Part 8Aditi (Episode 202 - Episode 209)
2010 ; 2011Rang Badalti OdhniNatasha (Tashu)Negative Role
2011Beend Banoongaa Ghodi ChadhungaMeera
2011 - 2012Saas Bina SasuralKiya Jai Malhotra / Kiya Ved Chaturvedi
2012Hum Ne Li Hai - ShapathSameeraEpisodic Role
RamayanAhalya (Episode 6)
C.I.D. - Baby Kidnapping Ka MayajaalSmita (Episode 890)
2013AdaalatKajal Bhandari (Episode 203 & Episode 204)
C.I.D. - Main Hoon KaatilRadhika (Episode 930)
Savdhaan IndiaJayshree Shah (Episode 279)
Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi TasvireinPisachini (Episode 97)
2013 - 2014Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori SeMahima Jaswant RanaNegative Role
2014Yeh Hai Aashiqui - This Or That ?Sonia (Episode 37)Episodic Role
C.I.D. - Khooni TaxiRicha (Episode 1067)
2015Chidiya GharKishmishCameo Role
Maharakshak AryanYuvika (Episode 23 & Episode 24)Episodic Role
RaaviScientist FalaqCameo Role
Yeh Hai AashiquiReyanshi Khanna (Episode 91)Episodic Role
Code RedNeha (Episode 43)
Code RedEpisode 126
2016GangaaZoya Mirza / Zoya ChaturvediSupporting/Negative Role

Reality shows

FromToShowChannelProducerComments
2005Paisa Bhari PadegaSony TVFBC Media Pvt Ltd
20082009Saas v/s BahuSahara OneSwastik PicturesTV Dance series
2010Dil Jeetegi Desi GirlNDTV ImagineBBC Worldwide
2013Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi kiLife OKMiditech Pvt. Ltd.
2015Killerr Karaoke&TVSOL Productions

See also