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{{Infobox person
| name = Raqesh Bapat
| image = Raqesh Vashisth at the launch of Javed Ali's album 'Yaara'.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| caption = Raqesh in 2018
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1978|9|1|df=yes}}<ref>[https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/raqesh-bapat-birthday-special-here-some-unknown-facts [[Arun Jaitley]] and Rakesh Vashisht][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zclZvqexeM4][https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/tv-couple-ridhi-dogra-and-raqesh-bapat-confirm-split-we-are-living-separately-1450474-2019-02-07][https://www.instagram.com/p/BnJ4AG6n5c3/?utm_source=ig_embed][https://www.instagram.com/iridhidogra/]</ref>
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|model}}
| years_active = 1999–present
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Ridhi Dogra]]|2011|2019|end=divorce}}
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'''Raqesh Bapat''', known also as '''Rakesh Vashisht''', is an Indian actor and model. He is known for his work in films like ''[[Tum Bin]]'' (2001), ''Vrundavan'' (2016), ''[[Savita Damodar Paranjpe (film)|Savita Damodar Paranjape]]'' (2018) and television shows like ''[[Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar]]'' (2005-2008), ''[[Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?]]'' (2010-2012) and ''[[Qubool Hai]]'' (2014).

He has also worked in television commercials for Wrigley's gum and Colgate.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/big-boy-on-small-screen/cid/1662853|title=Big boy on small screen|date=22 May 2006|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] - Calcutta|page=Metro|access-date=30 March 2014|location=Calcutta}}</ref> He was ranked sixteenth in ''[[The Times of India]]''<nowiki/>'s Top 20 Most Desirable Men of Maharashtra in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Maharashtra's Most Desirable Men 2017|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/times-poll-2017/pune-times-most-desirable-men|date=2018-03-06|access-date=2021-06-04|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref>

==Early life and background==
Raqesh Bapat was born on 1 September 1978 in [[Amravati]]. He won the National Award for his painting when he was in class IX;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/raqesh-bapat-i-express-myself-better-with-my-brush-television/20140924.htm|title=Raqesh Vashisth: I express myself better with my brush|website=Rediff}}</ref> he always had an innate flair for painting and sculpting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/i-prefer-imperfections-over-perfections-raqesh-bapat/story-Z5tbMMeq8bGsk3RZBBwS8O.html|title=I prefer imperfections over perfections: Raqesh Bapat|date=5 February 2018|website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

==Personal life==

Bapat married his Maryada co-actor [[Ridhi Dogra]] in May 2011. However, the couple got separated in February 2019 with mutual consent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/raqesh-bapat-celebrates-bhau-beej-in-pune/story-e09Vd16UUYazlc56NU0FUK.html|title=Raqesh Bapat celebrates Bhau Beej in Pune|date=7 November 2018|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

==Career==

His early achievements and advertisement roles led to Bollywood film roles, starting with the movie ''[[Tum Bin]]'' written and directed by [[Anubhav Sinha]] in 2001. The film was a commercial success.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/big-boy-on-small-screen/cid/1662853|title=Big boy on small screen|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref>

After Tum Bin, Bapat featured in ''[[Dil Vil Pyar Vyar]]'' (2002), a Bollywood romantic musical film, inspired by the songs of music composer ''[[R.D. Burman]]'' and directed by ''[[Anant Mahadevan]]''. He played the role of psychosomatically ill Gaurav.

===2003 - 2008===
He appeared in ABC Pictures Private Limited's ''[[Tumse Milke Wrong Number]]'' in 2003, an Indian Hindi suspense thriller film, directed by Jignesh M. Vaishnav,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/movies/tumse-milke-wrong-number/cast-crew.html|title=Tumse Milke - Wrong Number Cast & Crew, Tumse Milke - Wrong Number Hindi Movie Cast and Crew, Actor, Actress|website=FilmiBeat}}</ref>''[[Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya]]'' in 2004, directed by Rajesh Bhatt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/wrong-number-2/critic-review/|title=Wrong Number Review 1/5 | Wrong Number Movie Review | Wrong Number 2003 Public Review | Film Review|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama}}</ref>

He had 2 releases in 2005, ''[[Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai]]'', directed by Deepak Ramsay along with his Tum Bin co-actor ''[[Priyanshu Chatterjee]]'', ''[[Dia Mirza]]'' where he played the role of an up-coming singer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478868/fullcredits|title=Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai (2005) - IMDb|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref>
And ''[[Naam Gum Jaayega]]'', a romantic drama film, written and directed by Amol Shetge, opposite ''[[Dia Mirza]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/naam-gum-jaayega-9986|title=Naam Gum Jaayega (2005) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos|website=Cinestaan}}</ref>

Bapat began his television career in 2005 with ''[[Sphere Origins]]'' Hindi television drama ''[[Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar]]'' from 2005 to 2008. He got nominated for ''[[Indian Telly Awards]]'' for Best Actor in a Negative Role.

Bapat appeared in 2 films in 2006. 'Jai Santoshi Maa' directed by Ahmed Siddiqui which also starred ''[[Nushrat Bharucha]]'' in the lead role and 'Jaadu Sa Chal Gaya' directed by Dev Basu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jai-santoshi-maa-2/cast/|title=Jai Santoshi Maa Cast List | Jai Santoshi Maa Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama}}</ref>

===2008 - 2011===
In 2008, Bapat played the role of Anuj, in a show presented by ''Hats Off Productions'', aired on ''[[NDTV Imagine]]'' 's ''[[Ek Packet Umeed]]''. The show depicted the tale of all genres of women living under one roof and Raqesh playing the sole male seen in the serial. The show won award for 'Best Weekly Programme' at ''[[The Indian Telly Awards]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-rakesh-bapat-likes-making-faces-1138677|title=Rakesh Bapat likes making faces|first=Shameem|last=Khan|date=11 December 2007|website=DNA India}}</ref>

In 2010, Bapat appeared in a show ''[[Seven (Indian TV series)|Seven- The Ashvamedha Prophecy]]'' an Indian supernatural television series that aired on ''[[Sony Entertainment Television]]''. The series was produced by ''[[Yash Chopra]]''. He played the role of Shlok, the male Guardian of Seven. 'Seven', was the story of the search for the seven descendants and their journey of discovering their real capabilities. The show had won 3 Telly awards and 1 ITA award. .<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/show/seven_4102/cast|title=Seven Cast|website=India Forums}}</ref>

From 2010 to 2012, he played the male protagonist Aditya Singh Jakhar in ''[[Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?]]'' 'Indian television drama on ''[[STAR Plus]]''. Maryada revolves around the lives of four women of the Jhaakar family and the darker realities of their relationships. The show gained a lot of popularity. The series is also remembered as the first show on Indian Television to have a homosexual story line.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/663329|title=Indian TV soap operas step out of the closet|date=2 October 2011|website=DAWN.COM}}</ref>

In 2011, he replaced ''[[Gautam Rode]]'' to play the role of Karan in ''[[Simplly Sapney]]'' 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/rakesh-bapat-replaces-gautam-rode-in-simply-sapney_6819|title=Rakesh Bapat replaces Gautam Rode in Simply Sapney|website=India Forums}}</ref>

===2012 - present===
Bapat made a comeback in films after 6 years in 2012, with 2 releases. A Hindi and A Marathi film. He starred in ''[[Heroine]]'', drama film directed, written, and co-produced by ''[[Madhur Bhandarkar]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/RaQesh-Vashishth-is-Heroineamprsquos-new-hero/articleshow/10917725.cms|title=RaQesh Vashishth is Heroine's new hero - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

He then made his Marathi film debut with film, 'Aayna ka Bayna', a dance film directed by ''[[Samit Kakkad]]''. The film also starred ''[[Sachin Khedekar]]'' and ''[[Amruta Khanvilkar]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/marathi/amruta-khanvilkar/movie-stills/aayna-ka-bayna/articleshow/20740806.cms|title=Aayna Ka Bayna|website=photogallery.indiatimes.com}}</ref>

Bapat also appeared in ''[[Hongey Judaa Na Hum]]'' a television drama series and premiered on ''[[Sony Entertainment Television]]'' India. He played a lead of Rohan Mishra opposite ''[[Aamna Sharif]]''.

In 2013, he took part in ''[[Nach Baliye 6]]'', a dance, reality-television series that airs on ''[[Star Plus]]'' with ex-wife ''[[Ridhi Dogra]]''. The show is a competition where in 10 television celebrity couples compete against each other.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/nach-baliye-6-promo-raqesh-ridhi-hike-up-the-romance-quotient-watch-video-278041/|title=Nach Baliye 6 promo: Raqesh-Ridhi hike up the romance quotient - Watch video!|date=16 October 2013|website=Bollywood Life}}</ref>

In the same year he appeared in 2 films, ''[[Gippi]]'', a Hindi teen film, directed by Sonam Nair and produced by ''[[Karan Johar]]'', where he played the role of a Chemistry teacher .<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Raqesh-Vashisth-in-Gippy/articleshow/19863560.cms|title=Raqesh Vashisth in Gippy - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> and ''[[A New Love Ishtory]]'' a comedy drama film directed by ''[[John Matthew Matthan]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/a-new-love-ishtory-11817/cast-crew|title=A New Love Ishtory (2013) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director|website=Cinestaan}}</ref>

He replaced ''[[Karan Singh Grover]]'' in the lead role of Asad Ahmed Khan on ''[[Qubool Hai]]'', which was produced by ''[[4 Lions Films]]'' and broadcast on ''[[Zee TV]]'' in January 2014. He did not continue with that series when it made a time leap in early 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131228/entertainment-tvmusic/article/raqesh-vashisth-replaces-karan-singh-grover-qubool-hai|title=Raqesh Vashisth replaces Karan Singh Grover in 'Qubool Hai'|date=28 December 2013|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>

He appeared in 'Citizen' (2015) a Marathi film, along with Rajshree Landge, ''[[Yatin Karyekar]]'', ''[[Pushkar Shrotri]]'', ''[[Uday Tikekar]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://marathimovieworld.com/moviedetail/citizen.php|title=Citizen (सिटीझन)|first=M. M. W.|last=Editorial|date=12 October 2015}}</ref>

In 2016, he played the lead roles in 2 Marathi films. 'Vrundavan', the film which also starred many senior and celebrated actors from the Marathi film industry; ''[[Mahesh Manjrekar]]'', ''[[Ashok Saraf]]'', ''[[Mohan Joshi]]'', [[Sharad Ponkshe]], ''[[Uday Tikekar]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://marathistars.com/interviews/i-am-proud-of-vrundavan-raquesh-bapat/|title=I am proud of Vrundavan: Raqesh Bapat|date=14 March 2016}}</ref>
and 'Sarv Mangal Savdhan' a romantic comedy directed by Rahil Khan, in which he appeared along with actress [[Manjari Fadnis]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-details/sarv-mangal-savdhan/movieshow/61256202.cms|title=Sarv Mangal Savdhan Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>

In the same year he replaced ''[[Karan Grover]]'' in the lead role of Shantanu Kant a scientist in ''[[Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant]]'' (2016-2017), one of the popular fantasy drama family show on ''[[Life OK]]''. The show also airs on ''[[MBC 2 (Mauritius)]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/television/bahu-humari-rajni-kant-raqesh-bapat-replaces-karan-v-grover/article_7babd4b0-8fef-11e6-9db2-5bca13496815.html|title='Bahu Humari Rajni Kant': Raqesh Bapat Replaces Karan V. Grover|website=India West}}</ref>

He starred in the 'Savita Damodar Paranjpe' in 2018. The film is a Marathi psychological thriller based on the famous 1985's Shekhar Tamhane directorial drama of the same name. The film was very well received at the 11th edition of the Goa Marathi Film Festival. The audience gave a standing ovation to the film during its screening. It also went on to screen on ''[[Netflix]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/i-am-open-to-working-in-all-mediums-raqesh-bapat/story-i5y9yi3rpGDFeYRUOoWrtL.html|title=I am open to working in all mediums: Raqesh Bapat|date=29 June 2018|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

He also appeared in ''[[Tu Aashiqui]]'' (2018) which aired on Colors TV. The show was a musical drama romance television show based on two lovers' efforts to unite. He played the role of Reyansh Diwan who made an entry in Pankti's life as the influential and charming businessman.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/raqesh-bapat-to-join-tu-aashiqui/articleshow/64042834.cms|title=Raqesh Bapat to join 'Tu Aashiqui' - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

He played the lead role in 2 Marathi films in 2019. 'WhatsApp Love' along with actress ''[[Anuja Sathe]]'', the film directed by Hemant Kumar Mahale.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://marathimovieworld.com/tag/rakesh-bapat/|title=Rakesh Bapat Archives |}}</ref>

And Raja in 'Mumbai Apli Ahe' (2019) a film directed by Bharat Sunanda, set in the Mumbai of the 90s and revolves around Raja who starts as small criminal grows up to become a notorious don in the city.

Raqesh also starred in 'Forever' (2019), a Romantic thriller film directed by Vinay Tiwari along with Nisha Aliya.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhelpline.com/news-gossips/filmy-buzz/Director-Vinay-Ram-Tiwari%E2%80%99s-romantic-thriller-%E2%80%9CFOREVER%E2%80%9D-set-to-release-on-Amazon-this-May/48666|title=Director Vinay Ram Tiwari's romantic thriller 'Forever' set to release on Amazon this May}}</ref>

In the 2021 Bapat can be seen in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss OTT (15th season).

==Other Works==
Bapat is also associated with a non-profit organization, 'Shyamchi Aai Foundation'. His sister Sheetal, is one of the founding members of this organization. At the foundation, they promote skill development and urge children to take up courses that will help them enhance their potential instead of following the herd's mentality.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/anr-awards-rekha-and-sridevi-felicitated-an-emotional-boney-kapoor-accepts-award-on-his-wife-s-behalf/story-pwabZjy3CTAJGpKji7jfOI.html|title=ANR Awards: Rekha and Sridevi felicitated; an emotional Boney Kapoor accepts the award on his wife's behalf|date=18 November 2019|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

Bapat was also on Panel for the 'Hindustan Times Scholarship programme' in Pune, along with actor-director, ''[[Alok Rajwade]]'', Resident editor of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', Abhay Vaidya who interacted with students in a lively question and answer session. A large number of students, parents and school representatives from various schools were present.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/ht-scholarship-pune-s-brightest-young-minds-shine/story-fgqfaMdb9qhQHlOjtCxCJJ.html|title=HT Scholarship: Pune's brightest young minds shine|date=28 February 2018|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
* Grasim 'Mr. India' -1999- First Runner Up <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newstracklive.com/news/happy-birthday-rakesh-bapat-sub-photo-gallery-creur-1160073-1.html|title=Mr. India contest में रनर अप रह चुके राकेश वशिष्ठ आज मना रहें है अपना 39वां जन्मदिन|date=1 September 2017|website=News Track}}</ref>
* 'Mr. International'- First Runner Up <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://marathistars.com/news/chocolate-hero-raqesh-bapat-explores-his-spiritual-side/|title='Chocolate Hero' Raqesh Bapat Explores His Spiritual Side}}</ref>

==Filmography==

===Films===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Language
! Ref(s)
|-
| 2001
| ''[[Tum Bin]]''
| Amar Shah
| rowspan="10" | [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/508505|title=Tum Bin(2001)|access-date=26 April 2012|publisher=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2002
| ''[[Dil Vil Pyar Vyar]]''
| Gaurav
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/201826|title=Dil Vil Pyar Vyar Cast & Crew|access-date=26 April 2012|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
|-
| ''Kuch Dil Ne Kaha''||
|
|-
| 2003
| ''[[Tumse Milke Wrong Number]]''
| Raj
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/540569|title=Wrong Number Cast & Crew|access-date=26 April 2012|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
|-
| 2004
| ''[[Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya]]''
| Sunny Khanna
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/54531|title=Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya|access-date=26 April 2012|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2005
| ''[[Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai]]''
| Sameer
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/54538|title=Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai Cast & Crew|access-date=26 April 2012|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Naam Gum Jaayega]]''
| Vishal Saxena
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/508004|title=Naam Gum Jayega Cast&Crewcessdate=26 April 2012|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2006
| ''Jai Maa Santoshi''
| Anuraag
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/539537|title=Jai Maa Santoshi Cast& Crew|access-date=26 April 2012|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
|-
| ''Jaadu Sa Chal Gaya''
| Rahul
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/534942|title=Jaadu Sa Chal Gaya Cast&Crew|access-date=26 April 2012|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2012
| ''[[Heroine (2012 film)|Heroine]]''
| Sameer Khan
| <ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/RaQesh-Vashishth-is-Heroines-new-hero/articleshow/10917725.cms|title=RaQesh Vashishth is Heroine's new hero|last=Maheshwri|first=Neha|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=30 November 2011|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref>
|-
| ''Aayna Ka Bayna''
| Saagar
| [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2180283/|title=Delinquent Dancers|date=30 November 2012|website=IMDb|access-date=27 August 2016}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2013
| ''[[Gippi]]''
| Chemistry teacher
| rowspan="2" | Hindi
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/553604|title=Gippi Cast&Crew |access-date=26 April 2012|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Raqesh-Vashisth-in-Gippy/articleshow/19863560.cms|title=Raqesh Vashisth in Gippy|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=3 May 2013|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[A New Love Ishtory]]''
| Prince Vikram
|
|-
| 2015
| ''Citizen''
|
| rowspan="7" | Marathi
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016
| ''[[Vrundavan (film)|Vrundavan]]''
| Krish
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/amitraj-composing-music-vrindavan-and-gentleman-150428|title=Amitraj composing music for 'Vrindavan' and 'Gentleman' |work=radioandmusic.com|access-date=27 August 2016}}</ref>
|-
| ''Sarv Mangal Savdhan''
|
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/Manjari-and-Raqeshs-re-arranged-marriage/articleshow/47627815.cms|title=Manjari and Raqesh's re-arranged marriage |work=The Times of India|access-date=27 August 2016}}</ref>
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Savita Damodar Paranjpe (film)|Savita Damodar Paranjpe]]''
| Ashok
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2019
| ''WhatsApp Love''
| Aditya
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt9698626/|title=WhatsApp Love|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref>
|-
| ''Mumbai Apli Ahe''
| Raja
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9592364/|title=Mumbai Apli Ahe(2019)|access-date=11 January 2019|publisher=imdb}}</ref>
|-
| ''Forever''
|
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bollywoodtimesindia.com/5929|title=Director Vinay Ram Tiwari's romantic thriller "FOREVER" with Rakesh Bapat & Nisha Aliya set to release on Amazon this 21 May}}</ref>
|}

===Television===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Ref(s)
|-
| 2005–2008
| ''[[Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar]]''
| Neel / Neerav
|
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Ek Packet Umeed]]''
| Anuj
|
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Seven (TV series)|Seven]]''
| Shlok
|
|-
| 2010–2012
| ''[[Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?]]''
| Aditya Jakhar
|
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Simplly Sapney]]''
| Karan
|
|-
| 2012–2013
| ''[[Honge Judaa Naa Hum]]''
| Rohan Mishra
| <ref>{{cite news|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/There-was-no-onscreen-chemistry-with-Aamna-Raqesh-Vashisth/articleshow/20065972.cms|title=There was no onscreen chemistry with Aamna: Raqesh Vashisth|last=Sinha|first=Seema|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=16 May 2013|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref>
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 6|Nach Baliye 6]]''
| Contestant
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2014
| ''[[Qubool Hai]]''
| Asad Ahmed Khan
| <ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Karan-Singh-Grover-replaced-in-Qubool-Hai-Raqesh-Vashisth-replaces-Karan-Singh-Grover-in-Qubool-Hai/articleshow/28010881.cms?|last=Malini|first=Navya |title=Raqesh Vashisth steps into Karan Singh Grover's shoes|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=8 December 2013|access-date=2 February 2015}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Simply Baatein With Raveena]]''
| Guest
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Yeh Hai Aashiqui]]''
| Himself
|
|-
| 2016–2017
| ''[[Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant]]''
| Anthony Gonzalves / Shantanu Kant
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2018
| ''[[Tu Aashiqui]]''
| Reyansh Diwan
| <ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/>
|-
| ''[[Ishq Mein Marjawan]]''
| Guest (in 1 hour special with Tu Aashiqui)
|
|-
| 2021–present
| ''[[Bigg Boss OTT]]''
| Contestant
|
|}

==References==
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==External links==
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* {{Bollywood Hungama person}}

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[[Category:1972 births]]
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[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:Indian male models]]
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[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]]
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[[Category:Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) contestants]]

Raqesh Bapat - Revision history

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