Payal Rohatgi, a prominent Indian actress, is known for her outspoken nature and involvement in various controversies. Her career spans acting, modeling, and reality television, making her a recognizable figure in Indian entertainment.
Wiki/Biography
Payal Rohatgi was born on Saturday, November 9, 1985 (age 37 as of 2022), in Hyderabad, India. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio. She completed her schooling at Udgam School and Trinity English School in Ahmedabad. Following her schooling, she pursued a B.Tech in Computer Engineering at Lalbhai Dalpatbhai College of Engineering. Even as a student, Payal excelled in sports, winning numerous competitions. In 2000, she participated in the Femina Miss India pageant alongside notable names like Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta, and Dia Mirza. She later represented India in the Miss Tourism World pageant, winning the “Supermodel Miss Tourism World” title in 2001.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Brown
Family
Payal Rohatgi hails from a Hindu family.
Parents & Siblings
Her father, Shashank Rohatgi, is a former chemical engineer, and her mother, Veena Rohatgi, is a former supervisor teacher. She has a brother, Gaurav Rohatgi, who is an electronics engineer.
Husband
Payal Rohatgi married her long-time boyfriend, Indian wrestler Sangram Singh, on July 9, 2022, at the Jaypee Palace Hotel & Convention Centre in Agra. The couple had been engaged since February 27, 2014.
Career
Payal Rohatgi’s career began as a model in 2001, working with brands like Amul, Nescafe, Nirma, and Dabur. Her appearance in a Cadbury’s Temptations commercial significantly boosted her profile. She also appeared in music videos for various artists.
Her acting debut was in the 2002 Bollywood film “Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai?”. She went on to star in films such as “Plan,” “Rakht,” and “36 China Town,” and even featured in an item song in “Corporate.” In 2010, she made her theatre debut in Vandana Sajnani’s play “Fourplay”.
Payal has also had a successful career in reality TV, appearing on shows like “Bigg Boss Season 2,” “Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka,” “Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout,” and “Survivor India.” She also participated in “Nach Baliye Season 7” with Sangram Singh. In 2013, she won “Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki”. She’s also acted in various TV serials including “Hum Ne Li Hai-Shapath,” “Humsafars,” and “Suryaputra Karn”.
Controversies
Payal Rohatgi has been involved in numerous controversies stemming from her outspoken views shared on social media. Some notable instances include:
- A temporary Twitter suspension for comments related to the 2019 Hyderabad gang rape.
- Controversy surrounding her views on the Kerala floods.
- Criticism for her comments regarding Zaira Wasim’s exit from the film industry.
- Calling several celebrities “jobless”.
- Controversial statements about historical figures like Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Jawaharlal Nehru leading to police complaints and detentions.
Awards
Payal Rohatgi has received several awards for her work in reality TV:
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Shiv Rajmudra Chatrapati Award for “Best Reality TV Personality” | 2012 |
| 3rd Dehradun International Film Festival Award for “Best Reality TV Personality” | 2017 |
Favourite Things
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Actor: Shah Rukh Khan
- Colour: White, Pink
- Travel Destination: Maldives
Facts/Trivia
- Hobbies include dancing and yoga.
- Devotee of Shirdi Sai Baba.
- Fitness enthusiast with a strict workout regimen.
- Works in Hindi, English, and Telugu.
- Trained Kathak dancer under Pandit ViruKrishna.
- Brand ambassador for the International Human Rights Organisation (IHRO).
- Sangram Singh played a key role in reuniting her parents after a 16-year separation.
- Alleged sexual harassment by directors Dibakar Banerjee and Anurag Kashyap in 2012.
