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Neelu Vaghela is an Indian television actress and dancer, who mainly works in the Rajasthan entertainment industry. She is best known for playing the role of Santosh Arun Rathi, popularly known as Bhaboo in the television show “Diya Aur Baati Hum” (2011-2016) and its sequel Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji (2017-2018). Both shows were aired on the StarPlus channel.
Wiki/Biography
Neelu Vaghela was born on Wednesday, 15 April 1970 (age 53; as of 2023) in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Her zodiac sign is Aries.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 37-34-38
Family
Her family belongs to Marwar, a Jodhpur region.
Parents & Siblings
Neelu Vaghela with her brother
Husband & Children
She is married to Arvind Kumar, a Rajasthani actor. The couple has two children; daughter Vanshikha and son Kaizer.
Neelu Veghela with her husband
Neelu Vaghela’s children
Caste
She belongs to a Rajput caste.
Career
Theatre
Neelu started her acting career as a stage artist and was eventually selected for the films.
Film
In 1981, she made a debut with the Rajasthani film Supattar Binani. She was just 11 when she acted in the film.
Supattar Binani (1981)
Her other films include Dharam Bhai, Bai Chali Sasariye, Veer Tejaji, Nanad Bhojai, Binani, Baba Ramdev, Jai Karni Mata, Ramgarh Ri Ramli, Baba Ji Ka Tullu, Derani Jethani, and many more.
Television
TV Shows
In 2011, she made a television debut with the TV show Diya Aur Baati Hum in which she played the famous role of Santosh Arun Rathi aka Bhabhoo.
Diya Aur Baati Hum (2011-2016)
Her other TV shows include Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji (2017-2018), Main Maike Chali Jaungi Tum Dekhte Rahiyo (2018-2019), Shaadi Mubarak (2020), Pavitra: Bharose ka Safar (2021-2022), Bindiya Sarkar (2022-2023), Laal Banarasi (2023), and many more.
Reality Show
She took part in the dance reality show Nach Baliye Season 5 alongside her husband Arvind Kumar, and they achieved the position of third runner-up in March 2013.
Neelu Vaghela and her husband Arvind on sets on Nach Baliye 5
Awards, Honours, Achievements
- Best Actress in Supporting Role, ITA Awards 2013-2014
- Favourite Saas, Diya Aur Baati Hum, Star Parivaar Awards 2015
- Best Couple Award, Outstanding Contribution to Entertainment Area 2016
- Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award 2018
Car Collection
She owns a Hyundai i20 Active Car.
Neelu Vaghela with her car
Favourites
- Dessert: Cake, Kheer, Custard
Facts/Trivia
- In her leisure time, she loves to dance, reading books, listening to music, gardening, and watching films.
- She owns a production company called Aruneel Films, which has produced several Rajasthani films including Oji Re Deewana, Preet Na Jaane Reet, Hiwde Su Door Mat Ja, and Raju Bangayo MLA.
- She spent her early life in Jaipur.
- On her 45th birthday in 2015, her husband Arvind Kumar gifted her a brown coloured Hyundai i20 Active car.
- Neelu Vaghela has worked in more than 50 Rajasthani films.
- She has a pet dog named Vinci.
Neelu Vaghela’s pet dog