# Punit Pathak

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

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2009–10 | Dance India Dance 2 | Contestant (2nd runner-up) |
| 2010–11 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 | Choreographer |
| 2012 | Dance India Dance 3 | Guest |
| 2012 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 | Choreographer |
| 2013 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 | Choreographer |
| 2014 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 | Choreographer |
| 2015 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 | Guest |
| 2015 | Dance India Dance 5 | Mentor (Winner) |
| 2015 | Nach Baliye 7 | Guest |
| 2015–16 | Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi | Choreographer |
| 2016 | Dance Plus 2 | Captain |
| 2017 | Dil Hai Hindustani | Choreographer |
| 2017 | India Banega Manch | Choreographer |
| 2017 | Dance Plus 3 | Captain (Winner) |
| 2017 | Dance Champions | Choreographer |
| 2017 | Entertainment Ki Raat | Guest |
| 2018 | Dance Plus 4 | Captain (Winner) |
| 2018 | India's Next Superstars | Choreographer |
| 2018 | Dance Deewane | Guest |
| 2018 | High Fever | Guest |
| 2018 | Sabse Smart Kaun | Guest |
| 2018 | Dil Hai Hindustani 2 | Guest |
| 2018 | Bigg Boss 12 | Choreographer |
| 2019 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 | Contestant (Winner) |
| 2019 | Bharti Ka Show | Guest |
| 2019 | Khatra Khatra Khatra | Guest |
| 2019 | Kitchen Champion 5 | Guest |
| 2019 | Dance Deewane 2 | Guest |
| 2019 | Nach Baliye 9 | Guest |
| 2019 | Dance Plus 5 | Captain |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 13 | Guest |
| 2020 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Guest |
| 2020 | India's Best Dancer | Guest |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 14 | Guest |
| 2021 | Dance Deewane 3 | Judge |
| 2021 | Dance Plus 6 | Captain |
| 2021 | Zee Comedy Show | Comedian |
| 2021 | Bigg Boss OTT | Guest |
| 2022 | The Khatra Khatra Show | Guest |
| 2022 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 | Guest |
| 2023 | Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull | Host |
| 2023 | Dance Plus Pro | Captain |
| 2024 | Srikanth (film) | Choreographer |

### 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 |

### OTT

* 2021 LSD: Love, Scandal and Doctors as Inspector Tavish Singh on ZEE5

## Musicals

| Year | Musical | Notes |
| 2017 | Balle Balle – The Musical | Choreographer |
| 2019 | Ishq Ne | Director / Choreographer |
| 2020 | Tera Kya Hota | Director |
| 2020 | Bhula Dunga | Director |
| 2022 | Nasch Babe | Director |