Devoleena Bhattacharjee

Devoleena Bhattacharjee
Born (1985-08-22) 22 August 1985[1]
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actress, Bharatanatyam dancer, model and singer
Years active 2010–present
Known for Gopi Bahu from Saath Nibhaana Saathiya
Notable work Saath Nibhaana Saathiya (June 2012 – July 2017)

Devoleena Bhattacharjee (born 22 August 1985) is an Indian television actress and a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. She gained popularity with the role of Gopi Modi in Star Plus's drama Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.[2] She is one of the highest-paid actresses in the world of Indian television.[3]

Biography

Devoleena was born on 22 August[4]1985.[1] She lives in Mumbai with her mother and her younger brother.[5]

Career

Bhattacharjee was first noticed when she auditioned for the dance reality series Dance India Dance 2.[5] Her acting debut was in NDTV Imagine's Sawaare Sabke Sapne Preeto as Bani.[6]

In June 2012, Bhattacharjee was cast overnight as the female lead Gopi Modi in Star Plus's drama Saath Nibhaana Saathiya after Giaa Manek, who previously played the role, was ousted from the series.[7] In 2014 and again in 2016, she contemplated on quitting the show due to the frequent time leaps.[8][9] Nevertheless, she continued to be a part of the show and in June 2017, Devoleena completed five successful years of playing the protagonist.[10] In the same month, she underwent a backbone surgery for an injury that took place on the sets of the show in 2013.[11][12] The show ended on 23 July 2017 after doing well for seven years.[13][14]

There were speculations about her participating in the Colors TV reality show Bigg Boss Season 11.[15] However, she has denied these rumours.[16] During a press interview she said,

“No, I am not doing it. I don't know where these rumours have come from. I will be on a break after Saathiya as I need rest.”[2]

As for June 2018, she had signed on to portray the lead in Optimus Productions new TV show "Kuch Naye Rishte" opposite actor Pratham Girdhar that will air on Colors TV.[17]

Controversies

In January 2015, Devoleena got into a cat fight with actress Loveleen Kaur Sasan who plays the role of Paridhi in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. She was said to be insecure with Loveleen's entrance in the show who had replaced her good friend Rucha Hasabnis, whose character Rashi had died.[18]

In January 2016, media reports alleged that the sets of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya were haunted and Devoleena confirmed the same.[19] She stated in a press interview that the paranormal activities occurring on the sets had a negative influence on the cast and crew.[20] In the same month, Devoleena landed in another controversy with Vishal Singh, an actor from the same show who plays the role of Jigar. The actors had an infamous showdown over her misbehaviour with senior actress Vandana Vithlani, who plays the role of Urmila in the show.[21] However, they settled their differences after a few months.[22]

In October 2016, Devoleena accused actress Utkarsha Naik, who played the role of Pramila in the same show of kidnapping her dog 'Jugnu' from the sets. She could not find her pet anywhere and for that reason she filed a complaint against her to PETA.[23] She said,

“Yes, I am filing a complaint against Utkarsha, I think she is the one who is behind missing of Jugnu. Utkarsha was the one who took Jugnu in her car. And she was very obsessive about him. I am confident that it's Utkarsha who has done this thing. I am going to file a complaint against her in PETA.”[24]

Filmography

Fiction

YearTitleRoleChannelNotes
2011–2012Sawaare Sabke Sapne PreetoGurbaani Dhilon aka BaaniNDTV Imagine
2012–2017Saath Nibhaana SaathiyaGopi Ahem Modi/ Krishna Raheja/ Jaggi ModiStar PlusLead role
2018Laal Ishq (2018 TV series)Manorama&TVEpisodic/Lead role
TBAKuch Naye RishteColors TVLead role

Non-fiction

YearShowChannelNotesProduction House
2010Dance India Dance 2Zee TVContestantFrames Production Company
2014Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah&TV 
2016Box Cricket LeagueColors TVBalaji Telefilms

Special appearances

YearTV ShowLanguageTV ChannelMonth
2016Diya Aur Baati HumHindiStar PlusJanuary 2016 (performed for special episode)[25]
2016Ye Hai MohabbateinHindiStar PlusMay 2016

Singer

  • Hey Gopal Krishna Karu Aarti Teri (2017)[1]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Show Result
2012 Star Parivaar Awards Favourite Hottest Jodi Saath Nibhaana Saathiya Nominated
2013 Star Parivaar Awards Favourite Jodi Nominated
Favourite Bhabhi
Favourite Hottest Jodi
Favourite International Jodi
Favourite Behen
Favourite Maa
ITA Award for Desh Ki Dhadkan Best Actress - Popular Won
2014 Star Parivaar Awards Favourite Maa Nominated
Favourite Bahu Won
ITA Award Best Actress - Drama Nominated
2015 Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Won
BIG Star Entertainment Awards Most Entertaining Television Actor - Female Won
Star Parivaar Awards Favourite Patni Won
Favourite Bahu Won
2016 Zee Gold Awards Popular Bahu On Indian Television Won[26]
2017 ITA Award Best Actor - Female Nominated
Star Parivaar Awards Favourite Bahu Won

References

  1. 1 2 3 Farzeen, Sana (2017-08-22), "Happy Birthday Devoleena Bhattacharjee: TV's Gopi Bahu is excited to celebrate the day with Ganpati", The Indian Express, Mumbai, retrieved 2017-08-24, And today, as she turns 32, indianexpress.com spoke to Devoleena about her birthday plans…
  2. 1 2 Tiwari, Vijaya (2017-07-18), "Gopi bahu from Saathiya is not just a character for me, I've lived the part: Devoleena Bhattacharjee", The Times of India, retrieved 2017-07-31
  3. ↑ "Here's how much your favourite TV celebrities earn per episode!", India TV, 2017-03-22, retrieved 2017-07-31
  4. ↑ Farzeen, Sana (2018-08-22), "Happy birthday Devoleena Bhattacharjee: The best photos of Gopi Bahu", The Indian Express, Mumbai, retrieved 2018-08-26
  5. 1 2 Bajwal, Dimpal (2016-09-22), "Watch: When Saath Nibhana Saathiya's Gopi Bahu auditioned for Dance India Dance", The Times of India, retrieved 2017-07-31
  6. ↑ Uniyal, Parmita (2015-12-23), "Hot or not? Gopi Bahu's hair makeover gets mixed reviews", India Today, retrieved 2017-07-31
  7. ↑ Olivera, Roshni K; Maheshwri Bhagat, Neha (2012-06-08), "Gopi bahu replaced overnight!", The Times of India (Press release), retrieved 2017-07-31, Giaa Manek, better known as Gopi bahu from the serial Saath Nibhana Saathiya, has been replaced overnight thanks to her decision to participate in the upcoming dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on a rival channel […] Now there's a new Gopi bahu on TV—Devoleena Bhattacharjee, last seen in the serial Preeto.
  8. ↑ Bhopatkar, Tejashree (2014-12-03), "Will Rucha & Devoleena continue Saathiya post leap?", The Times of India, retrieved 2017-07-31
  9. ↑ Trivedi, Tanvi (2016-05-23), "'Saathiya..' to lose Gopi bahu again?", Hindustan Times, retrieved 2017-07-31
  10. ↑ "Devoleena Bhattacharjee completes 5 years with Saath Nibhana Saathiya", The Times of India, 2017-06-06, retrieved 2017-07-31
  11. ↑ Kasana, Pankaj (2017-07-04), "'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya' actress undergoes SURGERY!", ABP Live, retrieved 2017-07-31
  12. ↑ "Devoleena Bhattacharjee recovering from backbone surgery", The Statesman, 2017-07-04, retrieved 2017-07-31
  13. ↑ Trivedi, Tanvi (2017-07-08), "Devoleena Bhattacharjee: There were people who hated the regressive drama, but it ran successfully for seven years", The Times of India, retrieved 2017-07-31
  14. ↑ "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya comes to an end; here's how the team celebrated the last day at shoot", The Times of India, 2017-07-19, retrieved 2017-07-31
  15. ↑ Singh, Jeevika (2017-07-04), "BIGG BOSS 11: 'Saath Nibhana Saathiya' lead Devoleena Bhattacharjee to be in the show", ABP Live, retrieved 2017-07-31
  16. ↑ "Bigg Boss 11: 'Saath Nibhana Saathiya' actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee opens up on entering Salman Khan's show", News Nation, 2017-07-30, retrieved 2017-07-31
  17. ↑ "Devoleena Bhattacharjee to make a comeback with Kuch Naye Rishte?". Bollywood Life. June 19, 2018.
  18. ↑ Bhatia, Saloni (2015-01-02), "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya: Rift between female leads", The Times of India, retrieved 2017-07-31
  19. ↑ "Saath Nibhana set haunted", The Asian Age, 2016-01-05, retrieved 2017-08-24
  20. ↑ "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya set haunted? Devoleena confirms crew members experiencing paranormal activity", International Business Times, 2016-01-06, retrieved 2017-07-31
  21. ↑ Maheshwri, Neha (2016-01-21), "Devoleena and Vishal Singh hurl abuses at each other", The Times of India, retrieved 2017-07-31
  22. ↑ Razzaq, Sameena (2016-03-02), "Devoleena and Vishal patch up", The Asian Age, retrieved 2017-07-31
  23. ↑ Mahesh, Shweta (2016-10-01), "OMG! Devoleena Bhattacharjee accuses co-star Utkarsha Naik of stealing her pet dog!", BollywoodLife, retrieved 2017-08-24
  24. ↑ Nagarathna (2016-10-04), "What! Saath Nibhana Saathiya's Devoleena Bhattacharjee Files A Complaint Against Utkarsha Naik!", FilmiBeat, retrieved 2017-07-24
  25. ↑ "Diya Aur Baati Hum actress Deepika aka Sandhya and Saath Nibhaana Saathiya's Devoleena aka Gopi to dance together [PHOTO]", International Business Times, 2016-01-06, retrieved 2017-07-31
  26. ↑ Nagarathna (2016-06-10), "Gold Awards 2016: Divyanka Tripathi, Hina Khan, Karan Singh Grover & Others Bag Awards (PICS)", FilmiBeat, retrieved 2017-07-31
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