Pakhi Sharma, famous as Bobby Darling and formerly known as Pankaj Sharma, is a trans Indian actress active in Bollywood and regional Indian film industry.[1]
Bobby Darling | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
Personal life edit
Pakhi Sharma was born in Delhi, India,[citation needed] as Pankaj Sharma.[2] She is famously known as Bobby Darling.[3] Coming out as a trans woman at a young age, she ran into problems with her family due to her gender identity.[citation needed] Her mother died when Darling was a teenager.[citation needed] She said in a 2009 interview that her appearance on the reality show Sacch Ka Saamna (Hindi: सच का सामना, "Facing the Truth"), the Indian version of the popular American show The Moment of Truth, helped reunite her with her father.[citation needed] The two were brought together on the show when her dad was the special surprise guest.
She has been a vocal supporter of LGBT rights.[citation needed]
In October 2015, Darling declared that she was going to marry Ramneek Sharma, a Bhopal-based businessman. The couple married in February 2016.[4]
In September 2017, Darling filed for divorce against Ramneek Sharma, citing cheating, breach of trust, matrimonial cruelty and unnatural sex.[5] In May 2018, Ramneek Sharma was arrested and sent to jail on charges of domestic violence. In a message, Bobby said, “This is to inform all my fans, friends and family that my husband was arrested by Delhi police on 11.5.18 and was in police custody for 4 days. Thereafter, he moved application for bail before Delhi courts which has been rejected. Justice is being meted out!”.[4]
Awards edit
- 2005, Best Supporting Actor/Actress, Monaco International Film Festival, (Monaco) for Navarasa
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Taal | Dress Designer | |
| 2001 | Style | — | |
| 2002 | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum | — | |
| Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | |||
| Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | |||
| 2003 | Valentine Days | ||
| Stumped | |||
| Chalte Chalte | |||
| 2004 | Tum – A Dangerous Obsession | ||
| Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa | |||
| Tauba Tauba | |||
| 2005 | Page 3 | ||
| Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Kiran | ||
| Nazar | Dancer | ||
| Navarasa | Bobby | ||
| 2006 | Mr 100% – The Real Player | Herself | |
| Naughty Boy | |||
| Saawan – The Love Season | |||
| Tom, Dick, and Harry | |||
| Ek Se Mera Kya Hoga | |||
| Katputtli | |||
| Hota Hai Dil Pyaar Mein Paagal | |||
| Apna Sapna Money Money | Bobby Mohabbati | ||
| 2007 | Traffic Signal | ||
| 2008 | Phir Tauba Tauba | ||
| Mr. White Mr. Black | |||
| Dhoom Dadakka | |||
| Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | |||
| 2009 | Shadow | ||
| Club '07 | |||
| Potadar Kirti | |||
| 2010 | Will You Marry Me? | ||
| Problem Mein Phas Gaya Yaar | |||
| Apartment | Guest | ||
| 2011 | Naughty Girl | Herself | |
| 2012 | Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai | ||
| Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi | Bobbylina Boywala | ||
| 2013 | Super Model | Bobby | |
| 2014 | Hasee Toh Phasee | Herself | In song 'Drama Queen Hai' |
| Dee Saturday Night | Herself |
Television edit
| Year | Show | Role | Notes | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kaahin Kissii Roz | Cameo | Star Plus | |
| 2005 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Mr. Softy | ||
| Fame Gurukul | Contestant | Sony TV | ||
| 2006 | Bigg Boss 1 | Herself/Contestant | Evicted, Day 14 | |
| Kitne Cool Hai Hum | Herself | Zee TV | ||
| 2007 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Herself | Cameo | Star Plus |
| 2008 | Late Night Show with Begum Nawazish Ali | Host | — | |
| 2009 | Sach Ka Saamna | Contestant | Herself | Star Plus |
| 2010 | Emotional Atyachar | Herself | Bindaas TV | |
| 2011 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Herself | Sanaya Irani's friend | Star Plus |
| 2012 | Aahat | Bobby | Sony TV | |
| 2013 | Yeh Hai Aashiqui | Friend and business manager | Bindaas TV | |
| 2014 | Sasural Simar Ka | Bobby | Khushi's friend | Colors TV |
| 2019 | Krishnakoli | Karry | Aditya and Radharani's Make Up Friend | Zee Bangla |
References edit
- ^ "I don't want to play gay men any more: Bobby Darling on her unique struggle". Hindustan Times. 11 June 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Former Bigg Boss contestant Bobby Darling files for divorce from husband Ramneek Sharma". India Today. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Bobby Darling marries Bhopal-based businessman Ramneek Sharma". Zee News. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Bobby Darling's husband Ramneek Sharma sent to jail, bail rejected". Hindustan Times. 19 May 2018. Archived from the original on 20 May 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ "Bobby Darling files for divorce from husband Ramneek Sharma citing violence, unnatural sex". Hindustan Times. 4 September 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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