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Deepali Bhosle-Sayed (born 1 April 1978)[1] is an Indian actress, dancer, social activist and politician associated with the Marathi entertainment industry and Maharashtra state politics. She first gained recognition as a performer in Marathi cinema and television.[2] In 2026, She participated as a contestant on Colors Marathi's reality show Bigg Boss Marathi 6.[3]
Sayed was born on 1 April 1978 as Deepali Bhosle in Bihar, India, into a Hindu family. She completed her education in Fine Arts from Nalanda University, where she developed an early interest in performing arts. Before entering films, she began her career working in Marathi television serials in the 1990s, which helped lay the foundation for her later work in cinema and dance.[5]
Personal life
Sayed married businessman Bobbie Khan in 1998, and the couple has one son.[6]
Entertainment career
Sayed began her career in the Marathi entertainment industry through television before transitioning to films and reality programmes. She has been active across cinema, television serials, dance-based shows, and reality television.
Television
She started her acting career in Marathi television serials during the 1990s, which helped her gain early recognition. She later appeared in various television programmes and reality shows.[7] In 2018, she served as a judge on the Marathi dance reality show Apsara Aali, where she was noted for her expertise in traditional dance forms, particularly Lavani.[8] She has also appeared on other television programmes, including Kitchen Kallakar on Zee Marathi.
In 2026, Sayed participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss Marathi season 6, further expanding her presence as a television personality.[9]
Film career
She made her Marathi film debut in the early 2000s and went on to appear in several films across different genres. She gained significant popularity for her performances in Lavani songs, which became a defining aspect of her screen image. Her notable film appearances include Chatur Navra Chikni Baiko (2004), Jatra: Hyalagaad Re Tyalagaad (2005), Jau Tithe Khau (2006), Chashme Bahaddar (2006), Mumbaicha Dabewala (2008), Sasu Numbari Jawai Dus Numbri (2008), Lagnachi Varat Londonchya Gharat (2009), Ladi Godi (2010), Durga Mhantyat Mala (2011), Sambha: Aajcha Chhavaa (2012), Ghungarachya Nadat (2014), and Bola Alakh Niranjan (2019).[10]
In addition to feature films, she appeared in the short film Punha Ekada Garud Bharari Gheu (2020), Dance and other work. She has also been involved in film production in later years, expanding her work beyond acting.[11]
Political career
Sayed entered politics in 2014, when she made her electoral debut by contesting the Maharashtra Assembly elections from the Ahmednagar constituency on a ticket from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). However, she was not successful in that election.[12]
In April 2023, Sayed filed a police complaint against her former personal assistant, Baburao Shinde, alleging he made defamatory statements and threats against her. Shinde had claimed she held Pakistani citizenship, owned properties abroad, and had links to underworld figures—claims Sayed denied as false. The police registered a case under sections related to defamation and criminal intimidation, and the matter remains under investigation.[15]
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