Jay Bhanushali (born 25 December 1984) is an Indian actor who is known for working in Hindi television and film productions. He is best known for playing Neev Shergill in Ekta Kapoor's drama series Kayamath and winning dance reality series Nach Baliye 5. He also participated in other reality shows such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2, Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket, Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and Bigg Boss 15.
Early life He was born 25 December 1984 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in a middle-class Gujarati Hindu family.
Career
2006–2009 Bhanushali made his television debut with the show Kasautii Zindangii Kay by playing the supporting role. In 2007 he again played the supporting role of Varun Bhaskar.Dhoom Machaao Dhoom. He got his biggest break came when he was selected by Ekta Kapoor to play the role of protagonist Neev Shergill in her soap opera Kayamath. The role not only earned him praises but also won him several awards for his performance in the show. Bhanushali went on to win Indian Telly Award for Fresh New Face - Male, Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and various other awards for his performance. In 2007 he participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 where he finished as 2nd runner-up. In 2008 he participated in the show Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket where he finished as 6th place. In 2009 he also participated in the show Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao as a wild-card where he got evicted on day 60. In same year he played the role Yuraaj in Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil. In same year, Bhanushali also hosted Dance India Dance .He won praise from several quarters for anchoring the show Dance India Dance for his anchoring skills and comic timings.
2010–2013 In 2010, he hosted Dance India Dance 2 and Meethi Choori No 1 where he was praised for his hosting skills. In same year he participated in the reality show Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan. In 2010 he played the role of Yash Malhotra in the show Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi. Bhanushali won Boroplus Gold Award for Best Anchor (2010 and 2012), Zee Rishtey Award for Favorite Host (2009, 2010 and 2011) and several other accolades. In 2011 he hosted dance show Dance India Dance Doubles. In 2012 he hosted several shows dance shows like Dance India Dance 3, Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2, Dance Ke Superkids and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Hindi 2012 and also won the dance reality show Nach Baliye 5 with his wife Mahhi Vij. In 2012 he played the Anuj in Kairi — Rishta Khatta Meetha. In 2013 he hosted the show Dance India Dance 4.
2014–2017 and success In 2014 he debut in romantic Thriller Hate Story 2 alongside Surveen Chawla. In 2014 only he played the role of Gyani in Desi Kattey. In the same year, he again hosted two dance shows Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2 and Dil Se Naachein Indiawaale. In 2015 he played the role of Karan in Ek Paheli Leela alongside Sunny Leone and Rajneesh Duggal. In 2015 only he again hosted Dance India Dance 5. In 2016 he participated in the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and got eliminated in the 2nd week but re-entered on 5th week and voluntarily exited in 9th week and finished as 9th place. He hosted the dance show The Voice India Kids. In 2017 he hosted the show Sabse Bada Kalakar.
2018–2021 In 2018, he hosted the famous dance shows Super Dancer and Indian Idol 10. In 2019, he appeared as an episodic contestant in Kitchen Champion 5. He later hosted the dance reality show Superstar Singer. In 2020 he participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi - Made in India and finished as 6th place. In 2021, he participated in reality series Bigg Boss 15 and got evicted on day 55. Since April 2023, Bhanushali has been starring as Shivendra "Shiv" Barot in Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum opposite Tina Datta.
Filmography
Films YearTitleRole2014Hate Story 2Akshay Bedi2014 Desi KatteyGyani2015Ek Paheli LeelaKaran2025Be HappyHimself
Web series Year Title Role 2019 Parchhayee Joy
Television
As actor / participant Year Title Role Notes Ref(s) 2005 Kasautii Zindagii Kay Arjit 2007 Dhoom Machaao Dhoom Varun Bhaskar 2007–2008 Kayamath Neev Shergill 2007 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 Contestant 2nd runner-up 2008 Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket 4th place 2009 Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao 5th place Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Yuvraj 2010 Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan Contestant 2010–2011 Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi Yash Malhotra 2012 Kairi — Rishta Khatta Meetha Anuj Shrivastav Nach Baliye 5 Contestant Winner 2013 Nach Baliye Shriman V/s Shrimati 2016 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 9th place 2019 Kitchen Champion 5 2020 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India 6th place 2021Bigg Boss 15 14th place2023Hum Rahe Na Rahe HumShivendra "Shiv" Barot
As presenter YearTitleRole2006Play TVPresenter2009Dance India Dance 12010Dance India Dance 2Meethi Choori No 12011Dance India Dance Doubles2012Dance India Dance 3Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2Dance Ke SuperkidsSa Re Ga Ma Pa Hindi 20122013Dance India Dance 42014Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 4Dil Se Naachein Indiawaale2015Dance India Dance 52016The Voice India Kids2017Sabse Bada Kalakar2018Super DancerIndian Idol 102019Superstar Singer2022Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 5 DID Super Moms 32023India's Best Dancer 32024India's Best Dancer 4
Special appearances YearTitleRole2008Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa BandhanNeev2012Parichay — Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno KaAnuj2013Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori SeHimself2015Comedy Nights with Kapil2017The Drama Company2018Sabse Smart KaunBigg Boss 122019Bigg Boss 13Ace of Space 22020Mujhse Shaadi KarogeFear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10
Personal life
Bhanushali married actress Mahhi Vij on 11 November 2011. In 2017 they fostered a boy, Rajveer, and a girl, Khushi. The couple's first biological child, a daughter named Tara, was born in 2019.
The couple divorced in 2026.
See also List of Indian television actors
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