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Bhairavi Raichura Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 23, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth19 April 1979

Age47 years

BirthplaceAhmedabad, Gujarat

ProfessionActor and Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilySister: Jigna (finance manager at 24 Frames Media); parents’ names not known.

Bhairavi Raichura Biography

Bhairavi Raichura is an Indian television actor and producer best known for playing Kajal Bhai in Hum Paanch.

Early life and background

Bhairavi Raichura was born on 19 April 1979 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and has her hometown listed as Ahmedabad. She completed her graduation and later moved to Mumbai, with an address noted in Thakur Village, Kandivali.

In an interview, she described herself as a shy child and said she did children’s plays during school years because her mother wanted her to become more open. She later took up a Gujarati act during her summer vacations, an early performance experience that helped shape her comfort on stage.

Career

Raichura’s on-screen acting debut came in 1995 with Zee TV’s popular comedy serial Hum Paanch. She played the role that became most closely associated with her public image: Kajal Bhai. She has shared that when she first met producer Ekta Kapoor and director Kapil, she was around 16, and there was no formal audition process. According to her recollection, she was selected because the makers already had a clear character concept in mind—someone petite who carried the attitude of a “bhai”—and she initially had to learn how to perform it.

That role quickly turned into a defining early milestone. She has also recounted a memorable moment from the Hum Paanch set: while shooting outside the bungalow, trucks passing by stopped and saluted her as “Kajal Bhai.” She said the attention felt unbelievable and was both overwhelming and embarrassing for someone in her mid-teens.

Following Hum Paanch, she continued building a television career with roles in several well-known series. Her credited work includes Ek Raja Ek Rani (1996), Yes Boss (1999), Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani (2002), Balika Vadhu (2008), and Sasural Genda Phool (2010). Over time, these projects positioned her as a familiar face across different genres and phases of Indian television, from comedy and family drama to long-running serial storytelling.

Sasural Genda Phool became another important chapter. For her work on the show, she won the India Ne Bana Di Jodi Award (Best Jethani-Devrani) alongside actor Pooja Kanwal Mahtani in 2010. She also received the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2011, reinforcing her standing as a performer recognized by industry awards.

Producer work and 24 Frames Media

Raichura expanded her professional profile beyond acting by moving into production. In 2012, she started a production company named 24 Frames Media along with her director friend, Nandita Mehra. That same year marked her debut as a television producer with the serial Chhal- Sheh Aur Maat (2012).

As a producer, her credits include Chhal- Sheh Aur Maat (2012), Laut Aao Trisha (2014), and Satrangi Sasural (2014). The shift into production reflects a broader role in shaping television content—participating not only as an on-screen artist but also as part of the creative and organizational leadership behind a show.

Public profile

Raichura is widely identified as an Indian television actor and producer, with Hum Paanch’s Kajal Bhai remaining her most famous role. Her interviews convey a grounded view of her journey: she has said she did not originally aim to become an actor, and that early performance opportunities came from school plays and subsequent stage work.

Her listed hobbies include travelling and hanging out with friends. She is also noted to keep pet fishes.

Personal life

Raichura’s marital status is listed as unmarried. Her family details in the available information include a sister named Jigna, who is a finance manager at 24 Frames Media. The names of her parents are not provided in the excerpt.

Latest updates

As of the last update noted in the available material (April 26, 2024), Raichura continues to be recognized for her long-running association with television—especially for Hum Paanch and Sasural Genda Phool—and for her producer work through 24 Frames Media, which began in 2012.

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Recent Work

Chhal- Sheh Aur Maat

Television serial; Raichura’s debut as a TV producer.

2012
Laut Aao Trisha

Television serial produced by Bhairavi Raichura.

2014
Satrangi Sasural

Television serial produced by Bhairavi Raichura.

2014
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Career Highlights

  1. Played Kajal Bhai in Zee TV’s Hum Paanch (1995).
  2. Acted in television serials including Ek Raja Ek Rani (1996), Yes Boss (1999), Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani (2002), Balika Vadhu (2008), and Sasural Genda Phool (2010).
  3. Won the India Ne Bana Di Jodi Award (Best Jethani-Devrani) with Pooja Kanwal Mahtani for Sasural Genda Phool (2010).
  4. Received the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Sasural Genda Phool (2011).
  5. Co-founded the production company 24 Frames Media with Nandita Mehra in 2012.
  6. Made her TV producer debut with Chhal- Sheh Aur Maat (2012).
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