Jay Bhanushali

Jay Bhanushali is an Indian television actor. He is best known for playing Neev Shergill in Ekta Kapoor‘s show Kayamath and winning Nach Baliye 5. He also participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2, Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket, Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and Bigg Boss 15.

Bhanushali made his television debut with the show Kasautii Zindangii Kay by playing the supporting role. In 2007 he again played the supporting role of Varun Bhaskar.Dhoom Machaao Dhoom. He got his biggest break came when he was selected by Ekta Kapoor to play the role of protagonist Neev Shergill in her soap opera Kayamath. The role not only earned him praises but also won him several awards for his performance in the show. Bhanushali went on to win Indian Telly Award for Fresh New Face – Male, Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and various other awards for his performance. In 2007 he participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 where he finished as 2nd runner-up. In 2008 he participated in the show Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket where he finished as 6th place. In 2009 he also participated in the show Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao as a wild-card where he got evicted on day 60. In same year he played the role Yuraaj in Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil. In same year, Bhanushali also hosted Dance India Dance .He won praise from several quarters for anchoring the show Dance India Dance for his anchoring skills and comic timings.

In 2018, he hosted the famous dance shows Super Dancer and Indian Idol 10. In 2019, he appeared as an episodic contestant in Kitchen Champion 5. He later hosted the dance reality show Superstar Singer. In 2020 he participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India and finished as 6th place. In 2021, he participated in reality series Bigg Boss 15 and got evicted on day 55. Since April 2023, Bhanushali has been starring as Shivendra “Shiv” Barot in Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum opposite Tina Datta.