Punit Jayesh Pathak (born 1 November 1986) is an Indian dancer, choreographer, and actor.
In 2019, he participated in Colors TV's reality and stunt series Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 and emerged as the winner.
Early life Punit Jayesh Pathak was born on 1 November 1986. Initially, he dreamed of becoming a cricketer or a filmmaker, but during college, he developed a passion for dancing. However, his father was opposed to the idea and insisted that Pathak take over the family business, Punit Yarn Agency Private Limited. Eventually, Pathak's younger brother took on the responsibility of running the family business.
Career In 2009, Pathak participated in the dance reality show Dance India Dance 2, which aired on Zee TV.
In 2013, Pathak 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. Later, he appeared in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as a choreographer. He was the judge of Dance India Dance 5 on Zee TV.
In 2015, Pathak 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. He was also a choreographer in Dance Champions.
In 2018, Pathak starred in the romantic comedy Hindi 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, Pathak 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, Pathak 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.
Filmography Year Title Notes 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 72015 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 Captain2017 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 Choreographer2019 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 Captain2020Bigg Boss 13Guest The Kapil Sharma ShowIndia's Best Dancer Bigg Boss 142021Dance Deewane 3 JudgeDance Plus 6CaptainZee Comedy ShowComedianBigg Boss OTT Guest2022The Khatra Khatra Show2022 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 Guest2023Entertainment Ki Raat HousefullHost2023Dance Plus ProCaptain2024Srikanth (film)Choreographer
Films Year Title Role 2013 ABCD: Any Body Can Dance Chandu 2015 ABCD 2 Vinod 2018 Nawabzaade Abhishek 2020 Street Dancer 3D Inder Singh Narula
OTT 2021 LSD: Love, Scandal and Doctors as Inspector Tavish Singh on ZEE5
Musicals Year Musical Notes 2017 Balle Balle – The Musical Choreographer2019Ishq NeDirector / Choreographer2020Tera Kya HotaDirector Bhula Dunga Director2022Nasch BabeDirector
See also
List of choreographers List of Indian actors List of people from Mumbai
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