Kaushambi Bhatt was born in Rajkot, Gujarat on October 1, 1991. A millennial in the true sense, with strong aspiration sand will to follow her dreams. She completed her education up to grade XII in Rajkot. she was brought up by her mother who was a teacher and also a single mother. She did her college education in GLS Trust, Ahmedabad
Kaushambi was a dancer throughout her schooling and in college. Since the age of eight (class III) she started learning Bharatnatyam and completed her Visarad when she was in class XII. She had to a great extend mastered this form of dance with sheer dedication and will. She also shifted to Ahmedabad to learn from “NirtyaBharti” of iIlaxi and Chandan Thakore, masters in Bharatnatyam – both the contemporary and classical formats.
In her grade XI she participated in skits. College was days filled with dance and cultural events where Kaushambi was the first to participate and gather applause. The college had organised a Garba competition for 35 colleges. It was a huge and well publicized event. She participated in events such as this as well as youth festival folk dance competitions. At an age where art was her passions, she felt acting is also an area she would love to pursue. In her 3rd year at college, a workshop of Mr Kabir Thakore, Kaushambi got the opportunity to represent the college in the “INT competition” where she bagged the best actress award. Indeed a huge achievement
The middle class fear is perennial and never leaves you. Her mother wanted her to get a secure job with a secure income. Understandably so! Kaushambi attempted the CAT, she was performing good but she felt that her calling is different field. Behind the camera and backstage roles too she gave a shot. The acting bug was always within her and she did a 40 minute monolog of a roadside beggar girl for which she got the best actress award. This gave her huge confidence to take the plunge into the entertainment industry, though her family was not in favour.
She did Masters in “Development Communication” from Gujarat University. During this phase she managed to do two commercial plays. She also had the opportunity to meet and interact with Sanjay Goradia but was not fortunate enough to be selected to work with him for his skit/drama events. She decided to enrol for the 3 year theatre course at NSD, with the support of Mr Kabir Thakore . NSD is a very difficult institution to get into. It’s only a few (25 applications) who get selected to this esteemed institute from the whole of India. Risks had to be taken and despite being rejected one year she tried the next year and got shortlisted. Shortlisted but did not make it. She applied for the next best – Mumbai University. She felt if Mumbai clicked she would have the opportunity to explore the hub of entertainment – Mumbai – the city of dreams.
During herstudies she got many new contacts and she did a few assignments. After her double masters she got an offer to perform in a serial from DD national. Subsequent to that for around 4-5 years she was associated with commercial plays, serials and films too. Financial challenges during workgaps in small projects were a tough phase for Kaushambi. Managing time and money was something she had to balance and learn to handle. Since she was also good on the culinary side she even did food parcels to earn a few extra bucks.
In 2019, three movies released viz Dhunki, Hellaro, and Montu Ni Bittu. Varied roles, that tapped her potential, as an actress is truly a blessing. She played role of 38 years of married girl, mother of 12 years child and a negative role of wife. Since she wanted to do quality roles, she also rejected few offers. Kaushambi has been fortunate to do shows with Paresh Rawal, Sarita Joshi, Firoz Bhagat, Ragini Shah and Rohini Hatangini,
Kaushambi has been felicitated with awards and accolades. Few of them are
- Best supporting actress, GIFA for Dhunki
- One of the 13 actress, got selected for Rajat kamal’s national award for best actress
Inspiration in her life, were many but particularly Surekha Sikri. Kaushambi was inspired with her dedication and despite being bound to a wheelchair she would attend events. This portrayed her passion for her work and love for the industry. Rohini Hatangde’s discipline, punctuality, her love for acting and her down to earth personality with intentions of helping others learn, giving tips to co-workers at the age of 70 is another great actor who inspires Kaushambi. Indeed the world knows her versatility and honours her skills with the best awards and accolades. Pratik Gandhi for fitness and dedications is also another who motivates Kaushambi to stay fit and understand fitness as a part of everyday living.
Among her other interest are watching serials of different languages, watching plays, reading, travelling , solo trips ,cooking , storytelling, poem reading and looks forward to starting her own YouTube channel soon.
She wanted to convey to other aspiring actors that this is a good industry and career option.However, the readiness to give auditions, and learning by watching others, having patience and more than anything else havingself-confidence to run a long race is most prime.
If there is a will there is a way …………as the saying goes. Once the passion within is genuine the will and the way automatically emerge!
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