Raqesh Bapat is an Indian actor, model, and reality television personality who rose to prominence for his work in television series such as Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?, Qubool Hai, Ek Packet Umeed, Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar, Simplly Sapney, Seven, Honge Judaa Naa Hum, Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant, and Tu Aashiqui. Apart from soaps, the Mumbai-based actor has also starred in movies like Tum Bin, Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, Tumse Milke Wrong Number, Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai, A New Love Ishtory, Gippi, Savita Damodar Paranjpe, Jai Maa Santoshi, Kuch Dil Ne Kaha, Vrundavan, and Sarsenapati Hambirrao. In 2021, he made his web series debut with Assi Nabbe Poore Sau, playing the role of Junaid Alam. He was once featured in the Times of India‘s “Top 20 Most Desirable Men of Maharashtra” list.
Raqesh Bapat Biography
Birth Name
Raqesh Bapat
Other Name
Rakesh Vashisht
Nick Name
Raqesh
Born
September 1, 1978
Age
43 years old
Birth Place
Amravati, Maharashtra, India
Birth Sign
Virgo
Profession
Actor, Model, Reality TV Star
Nationality
Indian
Ethnicity
Indian (Asian)
Family Details
His father was an Army personnel and his mother was a school principal. He has a sister named Sheetal, who was one of the founding members of the non-profit organization Shyamchi Aai Foundation.
Education
Raqesh Bapat graduated with an MBA degree from the University of Mumbai.
Religion
Hinduism
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Raqesh Bapat Personal Life
Raqesh Bapat was married to his first wife Ridhi Dogra from 2011 to 2019. They have acted together in the Star Plus drama series Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?.
He then had a short-lived relationship with actress and fellow contestant of Bigg Boss OTT, Shamita Shetty, between September 2021 and July 2022. The two met on the reality show and quickly developed a strong bonding with each other. They had been vocal about their love and adoration for each other. The pair announced their breakup on social media through individual posts on Instagram.
Body Statistics
Height
5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm
Body Build
Athletic
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexuality
Straight
Raqesh Bapat Facts
He had a huge passion for painting which led to a National Award when he was in class IX.
He is an avid painter and sculptor.
In 1999, he won the first runner-up in Grasim’s Mr. India competition. That same year, he also became the first runner-up for the Mr. International title.
He made his big screen debut in the 2011 Bollywood movie Tum Bin, in which he played the role of Amar Shah.
Raqesh made his television debut with the Sphere Origins Hindi television drama Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar in 2005. He played his part as Neel from 2005 to 2008, which earned him the Indian Telly Award nomination for Best Actor in a Negative Role.
In 2013, Raqesh participated in the 6th edition of the dance reality competition show, Nach Baliye, along with his estranged wife Riddhi.
Raqesh has appeared in several Marathi-language movies, including WhatsApp Love and Mumbai Apli Ahe.
In 2021, Bapat was a part of the reality show Bigg Boss OTT, alongside Divya Agarwal, Neha Bhasin, and Ridhima Pandit. He finished third runner-up. That same, he appeared on Bigg Boss 15 as a wildcard contestant, but he later quit the show citing medical reasons.
He has over 1.2 million followers on Instagram.
