Punit Jayesh Pathak (born 1 November 1986), is an Indian dancer, choreographer and actor. In 2019, he participated in Colors TV's Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 and emerged as the winner.
Punit Jayesh Pathak | |
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Born | (1986-11-01) 1 November 1986 (age 36) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Years active | 2010–present |
Spouse | Nidhi Moony Singh Pathak
(m. 2020) |
Pathak was born on 1 November 1986. Initially, he dreamt of becoming a cricketer or a filmmaker. During his college days, he developed an interest in dancing. His father was against his decision as he wanted Pathak to look after his company, Punit Yarn Agency Private Limited. There were many fights between Pathak and his father. But his younger brother sacrificed his dream of becoming a dancer and took the responsibility of the business. On 26 August 2020, Pathak got engaged to his long time girlfriend Nidhi Moony Singh and they married on 11 December 2020.[1]
In 2009, Pathak participated in the dance reality show Dance India Dance 2, which aired on Zee TV.
In 2013, he debuted as an actor in the 3D dance-based film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance co-starring Dharmesh Yelande, Prabhu Deva and Salman Yusuff Khan.[2] Later, he appeared in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as a choreographer.[3] He was the judge of Dance India Dance 5 on Zee TV.
In 2015, he starred in the film, ABCD 2, directed by Remo D'Souza, co-starring Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhu Deva and Raghav Juyal. Later, he became a mentor on the dance reality show Dance Plus.[4] He was also a choreographer in Dance Champions.
In 2018, he starred in the romantic comedy film Nawabzaade, which was released on 27 July 2018, directed by Jayesh Pradhan and produced by Lizelle D'Souza and Matur K. Barot, co-starring Raghav Juyal, Dharmesh Yelande and Isha Rikhi.
In 2019, he participated in Colors TV's stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 and emerged as the winner. His team also performed in Isha Ambani's sangeet ceremony. He also choreographed the finale performance of the IPL (2019). He was later called as a guest on Khatra Khatra Khatra.
In 2020, he appeared in the dance film Street Dancer 3D which was released on 24 January 2020, directed by Remo D'Souza, co-starring Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhu Deva, Nora Fatehi and Raghav Juyal.[5]
Year | Title | Notes |
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2009–10 | Dance India Dance 2 | Contestant (2nd runner-up) |
2010–11 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 | Choreographer |
2012 | Dance India Dance 3 | Guest |
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 | Choreographer | |
2013 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 | |
2014 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 | |
2015 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 | Guest |
Dance India Dance 5 | Mentor (Winner) | |
Nach Baliye 7 | Guest | |
2015–16 | Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi | Choreographer |
2016 | Dance Plus 2 | Captain |
2017 | Dil Hai Hindustani | Choreographer |
India Banega Manch | ||
Dance Plus 3 | Captain (Winner) | |
Dance Champions | Choreographer | |
Entertainment Ki Raat | Guest | |
2018 | Dance Plus 4 | Captain (Winner) |
2018 | India's Next Superstars | Choreographer |
Dance Deewane | Guest | |
High Fever | ||
Sabse Smart Kaun | ||
Dil Hai Hindustani 2 | ||
Bigg Boss 12 | Choreographer | |
2019 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 | Contestant (Winner) |
Bharti Ka Show | Guest | |
Khatra Khatra Khatra | ||
Kitchen Champion 5 | ||
Dance Deewane 2 | ||
Nach Baliye 9 | ||
Dance Plus 5 | Captain | |
2020 | Bigg Boss 13 | Guest |
The Kapil Sharma Show | ||
India's Best Dancer | ||
Bigg Boss 14 | ||
2021 | Dance Deewane 3 | Judge |
Dance Plus 6 | Captain | |
Zee Comedy Show | Comedian | |
Bigg Boss OTT | Guest | |
2022 | The Khatra Khatra Show | |
2022 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 | Guest |
Year | Title | Role |
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2013 | ABCD: Any Body Can Dance | Chandu |
2015 | ABCD 2 | Vinod |
2018 | Nawabzaade | Abhishek |
2020 | Street Dancer 3D | Inder Singh Narula |
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2017 | Balle Balle – The Musical | Choreographer |
2019 | Ishq Ne | Director / Choreographer |
2020 | Tera Kya Hota | Director |
Bhula Dunga | Director | |
2022 | Nasch Babe | Director |
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Li'l Masters |
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Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi | |
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