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'''Raqesh Bapat''' is an Indian actor and model. He is known for his work in films like ''[[Tum Bin]]'' (2001), ''Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai'' (2005), ''[[Vrundavan]]'' (2016) and ''[[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).<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|pages=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.


'''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).
==Early and personal life==
 
Raqesh Bapat was born on September 1, 1978, in [[Amravati]]. He won the National Award at the junior level for his painting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/raqesh-vashisth-i-express-myself-better-with-my-brush-television/20140924.htm|title=Raqesh Vashisth: I express myself better with my brush|website=Rediff}}</ref>{{bsn|date=November 2021}}
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|work=[[The Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref>


==Early life and background==
He was married to [[Ridhi Dogra]] in 2011 but they divorced in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/raqesh-bapat-says-there-was-lot-of-guilt-during-divorce-from-ridhi-dogra-we-both-wanted-to-work-on-the-marriage-101632481400390.html|title = Raqesh Bapat says there was 'lot of guilt' during divorce from Ridhi Dogra: 'We both wanted to work on the marriage'|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref> He started dating [[Shamita Shetty]] in September 2021, who was his connection in [[Bigg Boss OTT]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/concerned-raqesh-bapat-shares-message-after-shamita-shetty-faints-on-bigg-boss-15-101638446463126.html|title=Concerned Raqesh Bapat shares message after Shamita Shetty faints on Bigg Boss 15|date=2 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2022 |title=Bigg Boss 15 finale - 'Stone kahi aur laga dunga': Did Raqesh Bapat hint at engagement with Shamita Shetty? |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telly-talk/bigg-boss-15-finale-stone-kahi-aur-laga-dunga-did-raqesh-bapat-hint-at-engagement-with-shamita-shetty-article-89209374 |access-date=2 February 2022 |website=Zoom TV}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaur |first=Ranpreet |date=30 January 2022 |title=Bigg Boss 15 Grand Finale: Shamita Shetty’s mother REACTS to her confession of love for Raqesh Bapat |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/bigg-boss-15-grand-finale-shamita-shetty-s-mother-reacts-her-confession-love-raqesh-bapat-1009700 |access-date=2 February 2022 |website=PINKVILLA}}</ref>
Raqesh Bapat was born on 1 September 1978 in [[Amravati]]. He claims to have won the National Award at the junior level for his painting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/raqesh-vashisth-i-express-myself-better-with-my-brush-television/20140924.htm|title=Raqesh Vashisth: I express myself better with my brush|website=Rediff}}</ref>{{bsn|date=September 2021}}


==Career==
==Career==
===Bollywood, 2001 - 2005===
===Bollywood, 2001 - 2005===
He was given his first role, Amar Shah in the movie ''[[Tum Bin]]'' (2001), after the director's wife noticed him in a toothpaste ad and recommended him to her husband.<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> He next played a forgettable Guarav in ''[[Dil Vil Pyar Vyar]]'' (2002).<ref>{{cite web |title=Dil Vil Pyar Vyar - movie review by Rakesh Budhu |url=https://planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=040306010517 |quote=[I]t is surprising that Rakesh Bapat has little to no dialogues ... [He] has completely disappeared and his screen presence here is quite dull. Perhaps it is because his role is of little to no value}}</ref> He then appeared in the one-star suspense thriller ''[[Tumse Milke Wrong Number]]'' (2003) 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> in the "mind numbing" ''[[Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya]]'' (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 &#124; Wrong Number Movie Review |first=Taran |last=Adarsh |date=2003-12-12 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> in the box office "disaster"<ref>{{cite web |title=Naam Gum Jaayega - Movie |website=Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1724}}</ref> ''[[Naam Gum Jaayega]]'', a romantic drama written and directed by Amol Shetge,<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> and in the critically panned ''[[Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai]]'' (2005) directed by Deepak Ramsay.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/koi-mere-dil-mein-hai/hindi/koi-mere-dil-mein-hai-movie-reviews-1347-2.html | title=Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai (Hindi) Movie Review |website=fullhyd.com | accessdate=26 September 2021 |quote=If you've ever wondered how highly a movie would suck if it featured only bad actors with sagging careers, here is your chance to find out.}}</ref>
He was given his first role, Amar Shah in the movie ''[[Tum Bin]]'' (2001), after the director's wife noticed him in a toothpaste ad and recommended him to her husband.<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> He next played Guarav in ''[[Dil Vil Pyar Vyar]]'' (2002).<ref>{{cite web |title=Dil Vil Pyar Vyar - movie review by Rakesh Budhu |url=https://planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=040306010517 |quote=[I]t is surprising that Rakesh Bapat has little to no dialogues ... [He] has completely disappeared and his screen presence here is quite dull. Perhaps it is because his role is of little to no value}}</ref> He then appeared in the suspense thriller ''[[Tumse Milke Wrong Number]]'' (2003) 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> in ''[[Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya]]'' (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 &#124; Wrong Number Movie Review |first=Taran |last=Adarsh |date=2003-12-12 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> in <ref>{{cite web |title=Naam Gum Jaayega - Movie |website=Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1724}}</ref> ''[[Naam Gum Jaayega]]'', a romantic drama written and directed by Amol Shetge;<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> and in the critically panned ''[[Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai]]'' (2005), directed by Deepak Ramsay.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/koi-mere-dil-mein-hai/hindi/koi-mere-dil-mein-hai-movie-reviews-1347-2.html | title=Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai (Hindi) Movie Review |website=fullhyd.com | access-date=26 September 2021 |quote=If you've ever wondered how highly a movie would suck if it featured only bad actors with sagging careers, here is your chance to find out.}}</ref>


===Television, 2005 - 2012===
===Television, 2005 - 2012===
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 began his television career in 2005 with the [[Sphere Origins]] Hindi television drama ''[[Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar]]'' from 2005 to 2008. He was nominated for the [[Indian Telly Awards|Indian Telly Award]] 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 &#124; Jai Santoshi Maa Movie Star Cast &#124; Release Date &#124; Movie Trailer &#124; Review- Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama}}</ref>


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>
Bapat appeared in two 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 &#124; Jai Santoshi Maa Movie Star Cast &#124; Release Date &#124; Movie Trailer &#124; Review- Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama}}</ref>


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 man in the serial. The show was named 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>
In 2010, Bapat appeared in the 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]]. Bapat 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 won three Telly Awards and an 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>
From 2010 to 2012, Bapat played the male protagonist Aditya Singh Jakhar in ''[[Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?]]'', an Indian television drama on [[STAR Plus]]. The show revolves around the lives of four women of the Jhaakar family and the darker realities of their relationships. It gained a lot of popularity. It was the first show on Indian television to have a homosexual storyline.<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>
In 2011, he replaced [[Gautam Rode]] in 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 and how their lives 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===
===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 (2012 film)|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>
Bapat made a comeback in films after six years in 2012, with a releases: a Hindi and a Marathi film. He starred in ''[[Heroine (2012 film)|Heroine]]'', a drama 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>
He then made his Marathi film debut with ''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]]''.
Bapat also appeared in ''[[Hongey Judaa Na Hum]]'', a television drama series which 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 then 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 2013, he took part in ''[[Nach Baliye 6]]'', a dance, reality-television series that airs on [[Star Plus]] with his then wife [[Ridhi Dogra]]. On the show, ten 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>
In the same year he appeared in two films. In ''[[Gippi]]'', a Hindi teen film, directed by Sonam Nair and produced by [[Karan Johar]], 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> He also appeared in ''[[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 replaced [[Karan Singh Grover]] in the lead role of Asad Ahmed Khan on ''[[Qubool Hai]]'', which was produced by 4 Lion Films and broadcast on [[Zee TV]] in January 2014. He did not continue with the series when it took 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>
He appeared in ''Citizen'' (2015), a Marathi film, along with Rajshree Landge, [[Yatin Karyekar]], [[Pushkar Shrotri]], and [[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>
In 2016, he played the lead roles in two Marathi films. ''Vrundavan'' also starred many senior and celebrated actors from the Marathi film industry, including [[Mahesh Manjrekar]], [[Ashok Saraf]], [[Mohan Joshi]], [[Sharad Ponkshe]], and [[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> ''Sarv Mangal Savdhan'' was a romantic comedy directed by Rahil Khan, in which Bapat 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|via=Times of India}}</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 &#124; 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>
In the same year he replaced [[Karan Grover]] in the lead role of scientist Shantanu Kant in ''[[Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant]]'' (2016-2017), a popular fantasy drama family show on [[Life OK]]. The show also airs on [[MBC 2 (Mauritian TV channel)|MBC 2]].<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>
Bapat starred in ''Savita Damodar Paranjpe'' in 2018. The film is a Marathi psychological thriller based on the famous 1985 Shekhar Tamhane directorial drama of the same name. It was very well received at the 11th edition of the Goa Marathi Film Festival. The audience gave a standing ovation during the 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 also appeared in ''[[Tu Aashiqui]]'' (2018) which aired on Colors TV. This 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 an influential and charming businessman.<ref name="The Times of India">{{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'|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 &#124;}}</ref>
Bapat played the lead role in two Marathi films in 2019, including ''WhatsApp Love'' along with actress [[Anuja Sathe]], and directed by Hemant Kumar Mahale.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://marathimovieworld.com/tag/rakesh-bapat/|title=Rakesh Bapat Archives &#124;}}</ref> Bapat played Raja in ''Mumbai Apli Ahe'' (2019), a film directed by Bharat Sunanda, set in the Mumbai of the 90s and revolving around Raja, who starts as small criminal and grows up to become a notorious don in the city.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}


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.
He 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>


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 2021, Bapat appeared in the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss OTT]]'' and emerged  as the third runner-up. Next, he entered ''[[Bigg Boss 15]]'' as a wildcard contestant on Day 35 but walked out of the house on Day 40 citing medical reasons.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}
 
In the 2021 Bapat can be seen in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss OTT (15th season).


==Awards and nominations==
==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>
* 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>
* '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|date=22 August 2018}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| <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|date=18 May 2019}}</ref>
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| ''[[Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar]]''  
| ''[[Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar]]''  
| Neel / Neerav  
| Neel / Neerav  
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| 2008  
| 2008  
| ''[[Ek Packet Umeed]]''  
| ''[[Ek Packet Umeed]]''  
| Anuj  
| Anuj  
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| 2010  
| 2010  
| ''[[Seven (TV series)|Seven]]''  
| ''[[Seven (TV series)|Seven]]''  
| Shlok  
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| 2010–2012  
| 2010–2012  
| ''[[Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?]]''  
| ''[[Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?]]''  
| Aditya Jakhar  
| Aditya Jakhar  
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| 2011  
| 2011  
| ''[[Simplly Sapney]]''  
| ''[[Simplly Sapney]]''  
| Karan  
| Karan  
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| 2012–2013  
| 2012–2013  
| ''[[Honge Judaa Naa Hum]]''  
| ''[[Honge Judaa Naa Hum]]''  
| Rohan Mishra  
| 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>
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| 2013  
| 2013  
| ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 6|Nach Baliye 6]]''  
| ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 6|Nach Baliye 6]]''  
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| Contestant  
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| rowspan="2" | 2014  
| rowspan="2" | 2014  
| ''[[Qubool Hai]]''  
| ''[[Qubool Hai]]''  
| Asad Ahmed Khan  
| 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>
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| ''[[Simply Baatein With Raveena]]''
| ''[[Simply Baatein With Raveena]]''
| Guest
| Guest  
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|-
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| 2016
| 2016
| ''[[Yeh Hai Aashiqui]]''
| ''[[Yeh Hai Aashiqui]]''
| Himself
| Himself  
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| 2016–2017  
| 2016–2017  
| ''[[Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant]]''  
| ''[[Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant]]''  
| Anthony Gonzalves / Shantanu Kant  
| Shantanu Kant  
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| rowspan="2" | 2018  
| rowspan="2" | 2018  
| ''[[Tu Aashiqui]]''  
| ''[[Tu Aashiqui]]''  
| Reyansh Diwan  
| Reyansh Diwan  
| <ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/>
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| ''[[Ishq Mein Marjawan]]''
| ''[[Ishq Mein Marjawan]]''
| Guest (in 1 hour special with Tu Aashiqui)
| Guest (as Reyansh)
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| 2021
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| ''[[Bigg Boss OTT]]''
| ''[[Bigg Boss OTT]]''
| Contestant
| rowspan="2" | Contestant
| <ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-18|title=Raqesh Bapat's Bigg Boss OTT journey: Of goodness, bonding with Shamita and no passion|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/raqesh-bapat-bigg-boss-ott-journey-shamita-shetty-7517376/|access-date=2021-10-04|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
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|''[[Bigg Boss 15]]''
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| 2021  
| ''Assi Nabbe Poore Sau''
| Junaid Alam
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb person}}
* {{IMDb name}}
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* [http://thedigimedia.com/ Raqesh Bapat]


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[http://www.thedigimedia.com Raqesh Bapat]

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Raqesh Bapat
Bapat in 2015
Born (1978-09-01) 1 September 1978 (age 47)[1][2][3]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation
  • Actor
  • model
Years active1999–2022
Spouse(s)
​
(
m. 2011; div. 2019)

Raqesh Bapat is an Indian actor and model. He is known for his work in films like Tum Bin (2001), Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai (2005), Vrundavan (2016) and 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).[4] He was ranked sixteenth in The Times of India's Top 20 Most Desirable Men of Maharashtra in 2017.

Early and personal life[edit | edit source]

Raqesh Bapat was born on September 1, 1978, in Amravati. He won the National Award at the junior level for his painting.[5][better source needed]

He was married to Ridhi Dogra in 2011 but they divorced in 2019.[6] He started dating Shamita Shetty in September 2021, who was his connection in Bigg Boss OTT[7][8][9]

Career[edit | edit source]

Bollywood, 2001 - 2005[edit | edit source]

He was given his first role, Amar Shah in the movie Tum Bin (2001), after the director's wife noticed him in a toothpaste ad and recommended him to her husband.[10] He next played Guarav in Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002).[11] He then appeared in the suspense thriller Tumse Milke Wrong Number (2003) directed by Jignesh M. Vaishnav,[12] in Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya (2004), directed by Rajesh Bhatt;[13] in [14] Naam Gum Jaayega, a romantic drama written and directed by Amol Shetge;[15] and in the critically panned Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai (2005), directed by Deepak Ramsay.[16]

Television, 2005 - 2012[edit | edit source]

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

Bapat appeared in two 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.[17]

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 man in the serial. The show was named Best Weekly Programme at The Indian Telly Awards.[18]

In 2010, Bapat appeared in the show Seven- The Ashvamedha Prophecy, an Indian supernatural television series that aired on Sony Entertainment Television. The series was produced by Yash Chopra. Bapat 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 won three Telly Awards and an ITA award.[19]

From 2010 to 2012, Bapat played the male protagonist Aditya Singh Jakhar in Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?, an Indian television drama on STAR Plus. The show revolves around the lives of four women of the Jhaakar family and the darker realities of their relationships. It gained a lot of popularity. It was the first show on Indian television to have a homosexual storyline.[20]

In 2011, he replaced Gautam Rode in 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 and how their lives change.[21]

2012 - present[edit | edit source]

Bapat made a comeback in films after six years in 2012, with a releases: a Hindi and a Marathi film. He starred in Heroine, a drama directed, written, and co-produced by Madhur Bhandarkar.[22]

He then made his Marathi film debut with Aayna ka Bayna, a dance film directed by Samit Kakkad. The film also starred Sachin Khedekar and Amruta Khanvilkar.[23]

Bapat also appeared in Hongey Judaa Na Hum, a television drama series which 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 his then wife Ridhi Dogra. On the show, ten television celebrity couples compete against each other.[24]

In the same year he appeared in two films. In Gippi, a Hindi teen film, directed by Sonam Nair and produced by Karan Johar, he played the role of a chemistry teacher.[25] He also appeared in A New Love Ishtory, a comedy drama film directed by John Matthew Matthan.[26]

He replaced Karan Singh Grover in the lead role of Asad Ahmed Khan on Qubool Hai, which was produced by 4 Lion Films and broadcast on Zee TV in January 2014. He did not continue with the series when it took a time leap in early 2014.[27]

He appeared in Citizen (2015), a Marathi film, along with Rajshree Landge, Yatin Karyekar, Pushkar Shrotri, and Uday Tikekar.[28]

In 2016, he played the lead roles in two Marathi films. Vrundavan also starred many senior and celebrated actors from the Marathi film industry, including Mahesh Manjrekar, Ashok Saraf, Mohan Joshi, Sharad Ponkshe, and Uday Tikekar.[29] Sarv Mangal Savdhan was a romantic comedy directed by Rahil Khan, in which Bapat appeared along with actress Manjari Fadnis.[30]

In the same year he replaced Karan Grover in the lead role of scientist Shantanu Kant in Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant (2016-2017), a popular fantasy drama family show on Life OK. The show also airs on MBC 2.[31]

Bapat starred in Savita Damodar Paranjpe in 2018. The film is a Marathi psychological thriller based on the famous 1985 Shekhar Tamhane directorial drama of the same name. It was very well received at the 11th edition of the Goa Marathi Film Festival. The audience gave a standing ovation during the screening. It also went on to screen on Netflix.[32]

He also appeared in Tu Aashiqui (2018) which aired on Colors TV. This 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 an influential and charming businessman.[33]

Bapat played the lead role in two Marathi films in 2019, including WhatsApp Love along with actress Anuja Sathe, and directed by Hemant Kumar Mahale.[34] Bapat played Raja in Mumbai Apli Ahe (2019), a film directed by Bharat Sunanda, set in the Mumbai of the 90s and revolving around Raja, who starts as small criminal and grows up to become a notorious don in the city.[citation needed]

He also starred in Forever (2019), a romantic thriller film directed by Vinay Tiwari along with Nisha Aliya.[35]

In 2021, Bapat appeared in the reality show Bigg Boss OTT and emerged as the third runner-up. Next, he entered Bigg Boss 15 as a wildcard contestant on Day 35 but walked out of the house on Day 40 citing medical reasons.[citation needed]

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

  • Grasim 'Mr. India' - 1999 - First Runner Up[36]
  • 'Mr. International' - First Runner Up[37]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Films[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Language Ref(s)
2001 Tum Bin Amar Shah Hindi [38]
2002 Dil Vil Pyar Vyar Gaurav [39]
Kuch Dil Ne Kaha
2003 Tumse Milke Wrong Number Raj [40]
2004 Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya Sunny Khanna [41]
2005 Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai Sameer [42]
Naam Gum Jaayega Vishal Saxena [43]
2006 Jai Maa Santoshi Anuraag [44]
Jaadu Sa Chal Gaya Rahul [45]
2012 Heroine Sameer Khan [46]
Aayna Ka Bayna Saagar Marathi
2013 Gippi Chemistry teacher Hindi [47][48]
A New Love Ishtory Prince Vikram
2015 Citizen Marathi
2016 Vrundavan Krish [49]
Sarv Mangal Savdhan [50]
2018 Savita Damodar Paranjpe Ashok
2019 WhatsApp Love Aditya
Mumbai Apli Ahe Raja
Forever [51]
2022 Sarsenapati Hambirrao Sarjah Khan

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role
2005–2008 Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar Neel / Neerav
2008 Ek Packet Umeed Anuj
2010 Seven Shlok
2010–2012 Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? Aditya Jakhar
2011 Simplly Sapney Karan
2012–2013 Honge Judaa Naa Hum Rohan Mishra
2013 Nach Baliye 6 Contestant
2014 Qubool Hai Asad Ahmed Khan
Simply Baatein With Raveena Guest
2016 Yeh Hai Aashiqui Himself
2016–2017 Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant Shantanu Kant
2018 Tu Aashiqui Reyansh Diwan
Ishq Mein Marjawan Guest (as Reyansh)
2021 Bigg Boss OTT Contestant
Bigg Boss 15

Web series[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2021 Assi Nabbe Poore Sau Junaid Alam Released on Ullu

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Arun Jaitley and Rakesh Vashisht". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  2. ↑ "TV couple Ridhi Dogra and Raqesh Bapat confirm split: We are living separately".
  3. ↑ Template:Cite instagram
  4. ↑ "Big boy on small screen". The Daily Telegraph - Calcutta. Calcutta. 22 May 2006. pp. Metro. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  5. ↑ "Raqesh Vashisth: I express myself better with my brush". Rediff.
  6. ↑ "Raqesh Bapat says there was 'lot of guilt' during divorce from Ridhi Dogra: 'We both wanted to work on the marriage'". 24 September 2021.
  7. ↑ "Concerned Raqesh Bapat shares message after Shamita Shetty faints on Bigg Boss 15". 2 December 2021.
  8. ↑ "Bigg Boss 15 finale - 'Stone kahi aur laga dunga': Did Raqesh Bapat hint at engagement with Shamita Shetty?". Zoom TV. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  9. ↑ Kaur, Ranpreet (30 January 2022). "Bigg Boss 15 Grand Finale: Shamita Shetty's mother REACTS to her confession of love for Raqesh Bapat". PINKVILLA. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  10. ↑ "Big boy on small screen". www.telegraphindia.com.
  11. ↑ "Dil Vil Pyar Vyar - movie review by Rakesh Budhu". [I]t is surprising that Rakesh Bapat has little to no dialogues ... [He] has completely disappeared and his screen presence here is quite dull. Perhaps it is because his role is of little to no value
  12. ↑ "Tumse Milke - Wrong Number Cast & Crew, Tumse Milke - Wrong Number Hindi Movie Cast and Crew, Actor, Actress". FilmiBeat.
  13. ↑ Adarsh, Taran (12 December 2003). "Wrong Number Review 1/5 | Wrong Number Movie Review". Bollywood Hungama.
  14. ↑ "Naam Gum Jaayega - Movie". Box Office India.
  15. ↑ "Naam Gum Jaayega (2005) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan.
  16. ↑ "Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai (Hindi) Movie Review". fullhyd.com. Retrieved 26 September 2021. If you've ever wondered how highly a movie would suck if it featured only bad actors with sagging careers, here is your chance to find out.
  17. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood. "Jai Santoshi Maa Cast List | Jai Santoshi Maa Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama".
  18. ↑ Khan, Shameem (11 December 2007). "Rakesh Bapat likes making faces". DNA India.
  19. ↑ "Seven Cast". India Forums.
  20. ↑ "Indian TV soap operas step out of the closet". DAWN.COM. 2 October 2011.
  21. ↑ "Rakesh Bapat replaces Gautam Rode in Simply Sapney". India Forums.
  22. ↑ "RaQesh Vashishth is Heroine's new hero - Times of India". The Times of India.
  23. ↑ "Aayna Ka Bayna". photogallery.indiatimes.com.
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