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Devoleena Bhattacharjee

Devoleena Bhattacharjee during the promotion event of Dilwale
Devoleena Bhattacharjee during the promotion event of Dilwale Image: Wikimedia Commons. Bollywood Hungama / CC BY 3.0

Overview

Devoleena Bhattacharjee is an Indian television actress best known for her portrayal of Gopi Bahu in the long-running Hindi soap opera Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, produced by Rashmi Sharma Telefilms and broadcast on StarPlus. She rose to widespread popularity through the role and later participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 13.

Key Facts

Full name Devoleena Bhattacharjee
Profession Actress, television personality
Origin Assam, India
Languages worked in Hindi (primary television work)
Notable role Gopi Modi in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya
Reality show Bigg Boss 13 (Colors TV)
Training Trained in Bharatanatyam

Background

Devoleena was born and raised in Assam in a Bengali family. She trained in classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam, before moving to Mumbai to pursue a career in the Hindi television industry. Her early years in Mumbai involved auditions and minor appearances before she secured her breakthrough role.

Career

Early television work

Before her breakthrough, Devoleena appeared in supporting roles in Indian television serials, gaining experience in the daily soap format that dominates Hindi general entertainment channels.

Saath Nibhaana Saathiya

Devoleena replaced the original lead actress in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya and went on to play the central character Gopi Modi for the majority of the show's run. The serial, which aired on StarPlus, became one of the most-watched Hindi family dramas of its era. The "Rasode mein kaun tha" scene from the show, featuring her character, became a viral internet phenomenon in 2020 after being remixed by composer Yashraj Mukhate.

Bigg Boss 13

In 2019, Devoleena entered the reality show Bigg Boss Season 13, hosted by Salman Khan on Colors TV. She had to exit the house mid-season due to health reasons but returned later as a proxy contestant on behalf of another participant in a subsequent season.

Other appearances

She has appeared in dance reality shows and made guest appearances in various Hindi television programmes. She also featured in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2, the sequel to the original serial.

Personal life

Devoleena married Shahnawaz Shaikh, her long-time gym trainer, in 2022. The couple's wedding received attention in Indian entertainment media.

Public profile

Devoleena maintains an active presence on social media platforms, where she shares updates related to her work, personal life, and social causes. She has occasionally been involved in public discussions on issues affecting the television industry and women.

Significance

As the long-running face of Gopi Bahu, Devoleena became closely identified with one of Indian television's most recognisable characters of the 2010s. Her work contributed to the cultural footprint of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, which is frequently cited as a defining example of the saas-bahu genre on Hindi television.

References

  • Programme listings and credits, StarPlus.
  • Colors TV broadcast records for Bigg Boss Season 13.
  • Coverage in Indian entertainment publications including The Times of India and Hindustan Times.