Raqesh Bapat

'Raqesh Bapat' (qv) is an Indian Actor, Model and Artist. He was born on September 1, 1978. He is known for his works in films like _Tum Bin...: Love Will Find a Way (2001)_ (qv), _Vrundavan (2016)_ (qv) ,_Savita Damodar Paranjpe (2018)_ (qv) And Television shows like _Saat Phere... Saloni Ka Safar (2005)_ (qv) ,_Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? (2010)_ (qv), _Qubool Hai (2012)_ (qv).His career began quite unknowingly, when he participated in Grasim Mr. India. Winning it at the young age of 19, he was welcomed with open arms by the glamour world. Representing India at the subsequent Mr. International pageant and winning the title of First runner up sealed his foray in front of the arch lights.His early achievements and advertisement roles led to Bollywood film roles, starting with the movie _Tum Bin...: Love Will Find a Way (2001)_ (qv). The film was a major commercial success. In the same year Raqesh featured in _Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002)_ (qv).He then appeared in films like _Wrong Number (2003)_ (qv), _Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya (2004)_ (qv), _Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai (2005)_ (qv), _Naam Gum Jaayega (2005)_ (qv) , _Jai Santoshi Maa (2006)_ (qv) , _Jadu Saa Chal Gaya (2006)_ (qv) .Raqesh began his television career in 2005 with drama _Saat Phere... Saloni Ka Safar (2005)_ (qv) (2005-2008). The role gave him instant recognition on Television. He was seen on many serials after the success of Saat Phere including _Ek Packet Umeed (2008)_ (qv) (2008), 'Seven- The Ashvamedha Prophecy' (2010), _Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? (2010)_ (qv), 'Maryada gained a lot of popularity and is also remembered as the first show on Indian television to have a homosexual story line and 'Simplly Sapney' (2011).He made a comeback in films after 6 years in 2012, with a Hindi and a Marathi film. He starred in _Heroine (2012)_ (qv),' drama film directed, written, and co-produced by 'Madhur Bhandarkar' (qv).Raqesh made his Marathi film debut with film, _Delinquent Dancers (2012)_ (qv). In the same year, Raqesh also played lead role in , a television drama series.In 2013, he took part in _Nach Baliye (2005)_ (qv) 6, a dance, reality-television series. He also appeared in 2 films, _Gippi (2013)_ (qv) and _A New Love Ishtory (2013)_ (qv).He replaced Karan Singh Grover for the lead role in hugely popular Hindi show _Qubool Hai (2012)_ (qv) (2014).From 2015, his career in Marathi film Industry flourished with movies like _Citizen (2015)_ (qv), _Vrundavan (2016)_ (qv) and 'Sarv Mangal Savdhan' (2016). In the same year he replaced Karan Grover for the lead role of Shantanu Kant in _Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant (2016)_ (qv) and played a short role in _Tu Aashiqui (2017)_ (qv) (2018).He also starred in _Savita Damodar Paranjpe (2018)_ (qv). The film was very well received.Raqesh played the lead role in 2 Marathi films in 2019. _WhatsApp Love (2019)_ (qv) and _Mumbai Apli Ahe (2019)_ (qv). His role in the film got him a nomination for 'Dadasaheb Phalke awards 2019' for actor in lead role (Male). He also starred in 'Forever' (2019). The film was exclusively screened on the most popular platform Amazon for viewers across the globe.::enquiry.raqesh@gmail.com