Jay Bhanushali is an Indian actress and model. She is also a professional dancer and anchor. He is best known for playing the lead role in the Hindi television show Kayamath as Neev Shergill from 2007 to 2008 produced by Ekta Kapoor.
Wiki/Biography
Jai Bhanushali was born on Tuesday, 25 December 1984 (age 37 years; in 2021) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. He got his school education from BPM High School, Mumbai.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 8”
Weight (approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements (approx): Chest 38″, Waist 32″, Biceps 15″
Family
Parents & Siblings
His parents’ names are unknown.
Photo collage of Jay Bhanushali’s family members (father, mother, and wife).
He has a sister named Hetal Bhanushali.
Jay Bhanushali with his sister
Wife & Children
Jay Bhanushali married Mahhi Vij, an Indian model and actress, on 11 November 2011.
Jay Bhanushali on her wedding day
The couple has adopted two children named Khushi and Rajveer.
Jai Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij with their adopted son
They have a biological daughter named Tara. He was born on August 8, 2019.
Jay Bhanushali with his daughter Tara
Relationships/Affairs
She was in a relationship with Mahhi Vij before marrying him.
Jay Bhanushali with his wife
Career
Television
Jay Bhanushali started working on Indian television in 2005. His first show was Kasautii Zindagii Kay where he played the role of Arjit. In 2007, he appeared as Varun Bhaskar in the show Dhoom Machaao Dhoom as a supporting actor. In the same year, he started working as the lead hero in Ekta Kapoor’s series on Star Plus titled Kayamath as Neev Shergill. The series gave a major breakthrough to his career when he was awarded the Indian Television Award for Fresh New Face – Male and the Indian Television Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for this show.
Jay Bhanushali in a still from the show Kayamath
Later, she started participating in Indian reality shows. In 2009, he was a contestant in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2.
Jai Bhanushali in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 2
In the same year, she started anchoring dance reality shows like Dance India Dance and Dance India Dance Li’l Masters where she received praise for her anchoring skills and comic timing.
Jai Bhanushali while hosting the reality show Dance India Dance
Jay Bhanushali and his wife Mahhi Vij joined the Indian reality dance show Nach Baliye 5 as contestants in 2012-13 and won the show.
Jay Bhanushali poses with the Nach Baliye 5 trophy
Movie
Jay Bhanushali made his Bollywood debut in 2014 as the lead actor in the film Hate Story 2. He played the role of Akshay Bedi, and Surveen Chawla was the lead actress in the film.
Jay Bhanushali and Surveen Chawla in a still from the movie Hate story 2
Jay Bhanushali worked in two more Bollywood films named Desi Kattey as Gyani (2014) and Ek Paheli Leela as Karan (2015).
Jay Bhanushali in a still from the movie Ek Paheli Leela
Others
In 2014, Jay appeared as a model in the music video of Prajakta Sukhre, the first Indian Idol Season 1 contestant.
The Voice India Kids, Sabse Bada Kalakar, Super Dancer, Indian Idol 10 and Superstar Singer are some of the Indian reality shows hosted by Jay Bhanushali from 2015 to 2019. In 2016, he appeared as a contestant in the Indian reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India. Jay was eliminated from the show after he lost the game in sixth place.
Jai Bhanushali in Khatron Ke Khiladi
Jay Bhanushali has made several guest appearances from 2008 to 2020 in various Indian reality shows including Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan, Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka, Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se, Comedy Nights with Kapil, The Drama Company, Sabse Smart Kaun, Biggce Boss of Space 12, Biggce Boss of Space 12, Biggce Muzhi 12, A ar Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10. In 2019 , Jay Bhanushali worked in the ZEE 5 web series, ‘Parchhayee,’ where he played the role of Joy.
Jay Bhanushali in a still from the web series Parchhayee
Controversy
- In 2016, Jay Bhanushali and his wife Mahhi Vij were involved in a serious spat following his intimate scenes in his debut film Hate Story 2 with co-star Surveen Chawla.
- Jay Bhanushali and his wife Mahhi Vij have been slammed on social media for not attending and taking care of their adopted children, Khushi and Rajveer, after the birth of their biological daughter Tara. Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij are often seen publicly condemning the wrongdoing and clarifying through various media houses that all their children are taken care of equally.
Award
- In 2010 and 2012, Jai won the Boroplus Gold Award for Best Anchor
- In 2009, 2010, and 2011, he won the Zee Rishtey Award for Favorite Host
Favourite
- Travel Destination: Ladakh
Facts/Trivia
- According to some media sources, during Jay Bhanushali’s early years of struggling in the entertainment industry, he was advised by his older sister to try his hand at modeling. Soon after, he grabbed the opportunity to work with several famous brands such as Rediffmail.com, Motorola, Lays, and Pepsi.
- In his spare time, Jay Bhanushali enjoys watching cricket, drawing and playing video games.
- In 2017, Jay Bhanushali, along with his wife, Mahhi Vij, publicly announced on their social media accounts that they were raising two children named Khushi and Rajveer and their parents. They made public news before the birth of their daughter Tara. They made Instagram,
We did not take them (Rajveer and Khushi). They have parents. Dad still works with us. They have a mother. It’s just that they have lived with us since they were born. They call me mumma and Jay dadda. We are all together. We are like a happy family. There is no such thing as legal adoption. I don’t know where it came from.”
Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi vij with their adopted children and parents
- According to Jay Bhanushali, he is an ardent devotee of Lord Ganesha and often visits the famous Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to fulfill his vows.
Jai Bhanushali with his wife at their home posing with an idol of Lord Ganesha
- According to Jay Bhanushali, children at home never let you feel alone. In an interview, when talking to reporters, Jay revealed his feelings about his three children at home. He stated,
Children will not give you a chance to be alone. They will be around you all the time, shouting and playing. So, you will never feel inferior at any time.”
- Jay Bhanushali likes to watch IPL (Indian Premier League) matches. He is a big fan of Rajasthan Royals team.
- Jay is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog. He often shares pictures and videos of his pet dog on Instagram.
Photo of Jai Bhanushali’s pet dog
- According to Jay Bhanushali, only a vegetarian can save the environment. During an interview with a media house, Jay revealed his perspective on being a vegetarian. He said,
See, we do many wrong things in life, so this saves us from the guilt of one sin. By being a vegetarian, you save the environment. There is a lot of heat in meat so when you don’t eat it, automatically your skin becomes clean. It also has good protein you know…XYZ.”
- Pehla Nasha from Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Soniyo from Raaz 2, Kabhi Kabhi Aditi from Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Beautiful by Akon are Jay Bhanushali’s favorite songs that he often listens to in his spare time.
- Jay Bhanushali regularly shares his pictures and videos on his Instagram account while working out at the gym. He is a fitness fanatic.
Jay Bhanushali while working out at the gym
- Mahhi Vij caught the attention of the media when she pleaded with her fans on her social media account in October 2020 to convince Jay to have another baby as she was bored during the lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic in India in 2020. She wrote on Instagram,
Guys, go to Jay’s account and in the comment section, please tell him that I want more children. He just refused. It’s closing and I’m getting really bored. I need more children. This one is all grown up (turns the camera to Tara and calls out to her) and she doesn’t listen to me.”
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
