Devoleena Bhattacharjee Biography: Husband, Age, Son, Height, Net Worth, Parents, TV Shows

Devoleena Bhattacharjee is a renowned Indian television actress and trained Bharatanatyam dancer, celebrated for her iconic role as Gopi Modi in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.

Her dynamic presence in reality shows like Bigg Boss and her versatile acting have made her a household name in Indian entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Devoleena Bhattacharjee
• Stage Name: Devoleena Bhattacharjee
• Born: August 22, 1985
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Sivasagar, Assam, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actress, Dancer, Television Personality
• Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
• Parents: Mr. Bhattacharjee, Anima Bhattacharjee
• Siblings: Andeep Bhattacharjee
• Spouse: Shanwaz Shaikh (m. 2022)
• Children: One
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Devoleena Bhattacharjee, a talented actress and dancer, was born on August 22, 1985, in Sivasagar, Assam, India, to Mr. Bhattacharjee, a former employee of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, and Anima Bhattacharjee, a homemaker.

Raised in a Bengali-Assamese Hindu family, she lost her father in 1997 at age seven, leaving her mother to raise her and her younger brother, Andeep Bhattacharjee, alone. She attended Godhula Brown Memorial English High School in Sivasagar, excelling in academics and cultural activities.

Devoleena pursued a Bachelor of Commerce and a course in Jewellery Designing from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, she began learning classical music at age six and later won the Best Actress Award for her performance in the play Maya at Sangeet Natak Academy’s youth festival.

Career

Devoleena Bhattacharjee started her career in 2010 as a contestant on Dance India Dance 2 on Zee TV, showcasing her Bharatanatyam skills. She debuted in acting in 2011 as Gurbaani “Bani” Kaur Dhillon in Sawaare Sabke Sapne… Preeto on NDTV Imagine.

Her breakthrough came in 2012 when she replaced Giaa Manek as Gopi Ahem Modi in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya on Star Plus, a role she played until 2017, earning her massive fame as “Gopi Bahu.” She reprised the role in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 (2020, 31 episodes, and 2022, guest appearance).

She played Manorama in Laal Ishq (2018) and appeared in Kundali Bhagya (2019) on Zee TV. Devoleena participated in reality shows, including Box Cricket League (2016), Bigg Boss 13 (2019, exited due to medical issues), Bigg Boss 14 (2020, proxy for Eijaz Khan), and Bigg Boss 15 (2021, wild card), making her one of few contestants to appear in three Bigg Boss seasons.

She starred in the film Bengal 1947 (2024) and briefly portrayed Goddess Chhathi Maiyya in Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya (2024) on Sun Neo, exiting in October 2024 due to pregnancy. Her guest appearances include Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Diya Aur Baati Hum, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, and Kumkum Bhagya. She also worked as a jewellery designer at Gili India Ltd. before acting.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @devoleena
• Facebook Handle: Devoleena Bhattacharjee
• Twitter Handle: @Devoleena_23
• YouTube Channel: Devoleena Bhattacharjee
• TikTok Handle: @devoleenab

Personal Life

Devoleena Bhattacharjee, a celebrated actress and dancer, married her gym trainer, Shanwaz Shaikh, on December 14, 2022, in a private court wedding in Lonavala, after meeting at a gym where he supported her recovery from a 2013 spinal injury sustained on the Saath Nibhaana Saathiya set.

They welcomed their first child, a son, on December 18, 2024. Previously, she was rumored to be dating co-star Vishal Singh, but both clarified they were close friends. At 39, she resides in Mumbai with her husband, mother, and brother.

A fitness enthusiast, she practices yoga and gym workouts, crediting Shanwaz for motivation. She faced controversies, including a 2015 dispute with co-star Lovey Sasan and a 2016 argument with Vishal Singh and Vandana Vithlani, but was cleared in a 2018 false claim linking her to a murder case.

Filmography

• Dance India Dance 2 (2010, Reality Show) – Contestant
• Sawaare Sabke Sapne… Preeto (2011–2012, TV Series) – Gurbaani “Bani” Kaur Dhillon
• Saath Nibhaana Saathiya (2012–2017, TV Series) – Gopi Ahem Modi
• Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah (2014, Reality Show) – Contestant
• Box Cricket League (2016, Reality Show) – Contestant
• Laal Ishq (2018, TV Series) – Manorama
• Bigg Boss 13 (2019, Reality Show) – Contestant
• Kundali Bhagya (2019, TV Series) – Guest Role
• Bigg Boss 14 (2020, Reality Show) – Proxy Contestant
• Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 (2020, TV Series) – Gopi Ahem Modi
• Bigg Boss 15 (2021, Reality Show) – Wild Card Contestant
• First Second Chance (2022, Short Film) – Lead Role
• Bengal 1947 (2024, Film) – Supporting Role
• Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya (2024, TV Series) – Goddess Chhathi Maiyya

Net Worth

Devoleena Bhattacharjee, a prominent actress and dancer, has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million USD. Her income comes from acting in television serials, films, and reality shows, as well as brand endorsements.

Her social media presence, with over 1 million Instagram followers and a YouTube channel, contributes significantly to her earnings through sponsored posts and collaborations.