Drashti Dhami

Drashti Dhami (born 10 January 1985)[1] is an Indian model, actress, and dancer[3] who works in the Hindi television industry. Dhami is recognised for her roles in the shows Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi, Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka.[2]

In 2013, Dhami participated in Colors TV’s Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 along with choreographer Salman Yusuff Khan and became the winner.[4]

Dhami started her career with modelling for print and television advertisements before debuting in the entertainment industry with her appearance in the music video for “Saiyyan Dil Mein Aana Re” followed by “Humko Aaj Kal Hai”, “Teri Meri Nazar Ki Dori” and a Punjabi music video “Nachle Soniyo Tu” and worked in advertisements like Colgate with Saif Ali Khan, Lion Honey, Pulimoottil Silks, Vasan Eye care, RKS Grand (Shopping Mall), Amul, VIP Bags, Chevrolet, Reliance mobile and jewellery.[6]

Dhami at Dill Mill Gayye’s party in 2010
Dhami made her acting debut on television with Star One’s Dill Mill Gayye, where she portrayed Dr. Muskaan form 2007 until 2009. In 2008, she participated in 9X’s relaity show, Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket by Ekta Kapoor as a contestant. In 2010, she appeared as the female lead in Star One’s Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi opposite Gurmeet Choudhary.[6] Dhami got recognition with her portrayal of the character Geet with thiss role.[9] The show had a successful run for two years until it ended in December 2011 after the closure of the channel.[10]

Dhami made an appearance on Imagine TV’s reality show Big Money: Chota Parda Bada Game in 2010.[6] She later in the same year was a part of another reality show, Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan.[11]