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Neelu Vaghela (Hindi: नीलू वाघेला; born 15 April 1970)[1][2] is an Indian actress, dancer and television personality, well known for her work in the Rajasthani cinema. She is also well known for the role of Santosh Rathi aka Bhabho in the soap opera Diya Aur Baati Hum and its sequel Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji on Star Plus. She has her own production house, Aruneel Films, which makes Rajasthani movies.[3]

Neelu Vaghela
Born	(1970-04-15) 15 April 1970 (age 52) Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actress, Dancer, TV presenter
Years active	1981–present
Known for	Diya Aur Baati Hum Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji
Spouse	Arvind Kumar
Children	2

Early life and career

Neelu Vaghela started her career as a stage artist and was chosen for films. She appeared in Supattar Binani in 1981 at the age of 11 and acted in Bai Chali Sasariya which was remade in Hindi as Saajan Ka Ghar. She has spent her earlier phase of life in Jaipur.

She has also appeared in films like Ramgarh Ri Ramli, Jai Karni Mata, Naini Bai Ro Mayro, Lancha Gujri, Derani Jethani, Ramkudi Ghamkudi, Baisa Ra Jatan Karo, Dadosari Laadli, Veer Tejaji and Bai Chali Sasariye.[4]

Vaghela became a household name after portraying Bhabho on popular Star Plus soap Diya Aur Baati Hum. She then went on to participate in dance reality show Nach Baliye 5 with her husband Arvind Kumar. On 23 March 2013, Vaghela and her husband finished in 3rd place on the fifth season of Nach Baliye.

She is married to Arvind Kumar, and has two children - a boy Kaizer and daughter Vanshika.[5]

Television

Year	Show	Role	Notes
2011–2016	Diya Aur Baati Hum	Santosh Arun Rathi aka Bhabho	[6]
2012–2013	Nach Baliye 5	Herself / Contestant	With husband Arvind Kumar[7]
2013	Meri Maa	Herself / Host	Star Plus Mother's Day Special[8]
2017–2018	Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji	Santosh Arun Rathi aka Bhabho	[9][10]
2018–2019	Main Maike Chali Jaungi Tum Dekhte Rahiyo	Satya Devi	[11][12]
2020	Shaadi Mubarak	Bua	[13]
2020–2021	Aye Mere Humsafar	Pratibha Devi	[14]
2021-2022	Pavitra: Bharose Ka Safar	Uma Thakur	[15]

Filmography

• Ramgarh Ri Ramli
• Jai Karni Mata
• Naini Bai Ro Mayro as Naini Bai
• Baba ji ka tullu
• Derani Jethani
• Dharambhai(with Naresh Kanodia and Arvindkumar)
• Ramkudi Ghamkudi as Ramkudi Ghamkudi
• Binani
• Baisa Ra Jatan Karo
• Dadosari Laadli
• Veer Tejaji
• Bai Chali Sasariye
• Nanad Bhojai
• Supattar Binani
• Lado Tharo Gaon Bado Pyaro[16]
• Binani
• jaatni
• Baba Ramdev

References

External links

Neelu Vaghela at IMDb

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