Overview
Neelu Vaghela (born 15 April 1970) is an Indian actress, dancer and television personality. She is best known for her work in Rajasthani cinema and for her role as Santosh Arun Rathi, popularly called Bhabho, in the Hindi-language soap opera Diya Aur Baati Hum and its sequel Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji, both telecast on Star Plus.
Key facts
| Name | Neelu Vaghela |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 April 1970 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress, dancer, television personality |
| Notable role | Santosh Arun Rathi (Bhabho) in Diya Aur Baati Hum |
| Production house | Aruneel Films |
| Primary industry | Rajasthani cinema, Hindi television |
Career
Vaghela has built a substantial body of work in Rajasthani cinema, where she is regarded as a familiar screen presence. Alongside acting, she has also worked as a dancer and television personality.
Television
Her widest popular recognition came through Hindi general entertainment television. She portrayed the matriarch Santosh Arun Rathi, addressed in the show as Bhabho, in the Star Plus soap opera Diya Aur Baati Hum. She subsequently reprised a related role in the sequel series Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji, also broadcast on Star Plus.
Production
Vaghela runs her own production house, Aruneel Films, which produces Rajasthani-language films.
Significance
Through her sustained work in Rajasthani cinema and her crossover success on national Hindi television, Vaghela bridges regional film traditions with mainstream Indian television. Her production venture, Aruneel Films, contributes to the ongoing output of Rajasthani-language cinema.
Related topics
References
- Neelu Vaghela, English Wikipedia.
- Wikidata item: Q6986823.