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Punit Pathak

b. 1987

Actor, dancer, choreographer, activist

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Born 1987. Punit Pathak is an Indian choreographer, actor, television actor and film actor.

Punit Jayesh Pathak (born 1 November 1986) is an Indian dancer, choreographer, and actor.

In 2019, he participated in Colors TV's reality and stunt series Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 and emerged as the winner.

Early life Punit Jayesh Pathak was born on 1 November 1986. Initially, he dreamed of becoming a cricketer or a filmmaker, but during college, he developed a passion for dancing. However, his father was opposed to the idea and insisted that Pathak take over the family business, Punit Yarn Agency Private Limited. Eventually, Pathak's younger brother took on the responsibility of running the family business.

Career In 2009, Pathak participated in the dance reality show Dance India Dance 2, which aired on Zee TV.

In 2013, Pathak debuted as an actor in the 3D dance-based film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance co-starring Dharmesh Yelande, Prabhu Deva and Salman Yusuff Khan. Later, he appeared in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as a choreographer. He was the judge of Dance India Dance 5 on Zee TV.

In 2015, Pathak starred in the film, ABCD 2, directed by Remo D'Souza, co-starring Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhu Deva and Raghav Juyal. Later, he became a mentor on the dance reality show Dance Plus. He was also a choreographer in Dance Champions.

In 2018, Pathak starred in the romantic comedy Hindi film Nawabzaade, which was released on 27 July 2018, directed by Jayesh Pradhan and produced by Lizelle D'Souza and Matur K. Barot, co-starring Raghav Juyal, Dharmesh Yelande and Isha Rikhi.

In 2019, Pathak participated in Colors TV's stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 and emerged as the winner. His team also performed in Isha Ambani's sangeet ceremony. He also choreographed the finale performance of the IPL (2019). He was later called as a guest on Khatra Khatra Khatra.

In 2020, Pathak appeared in the dance film Street Dancer 3D which was released on 24 January 2020, directed by Remo D'Souza, co-starring Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhu Deva, Nora Fatehi and Raghav Juyal.

Filmography

Films Year Title Role 2013 ABCD: Any Body Can Dance Chandu 2015 ABCD 2 Vinod 2018 Nawabzaade Abhishek 2020 Street Dancer 3D Inder Singh Narula

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Who is Punit Pathak?

actor, dancer, choreographer, activist

When was Punit Pathak born?

Punit Pathak was born on 1 November 1987 in Mumbai.

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Punit Pathak is a choreographer, actor, television actor and film actor.

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Punit Pathak is Indian.

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· Wikidata: Q17517307

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