Bobby Darling
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 | Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
Personal life
Pakhi Sharma was born in Delhi, India, 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. Her mother died when Darling was a teenager. 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. 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.
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
- 2005, Best Supporting Actor/Actress, Monaco International Film Festival, (Monaco) for Navarasa
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Taal | Dress designer | |
| 2001 | Style | — | |
| 2002 | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum | — | |
| 2002 | Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | Cameo | |
| 2002 | Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | ||
| 2003 | Valentine Days | ||
| 2003 | Stumped | ||
| 2003 | Chalte Chalte | ||
| 2004 | Tum – A Dangerous Obsession | ||
| 2004 | Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa | ||
| 2004 | Tauba Tauba | ||
| 2005 | Page 3 | ||
| 2005 | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Kiran | |
| 2005 | Nazar | Dancer | |
| 2005 | Navarasa | Bobby | |
| 2006 | Mr 100% – The Real Player | Herself | |
| 2006 | Naughty Boy | ||
| 2006 | Saawan – The Love Season | ||
| 2006 | Tom, Dick, and Harry | ||
| 2006 | Ek Se Mera Kya Hoga | ||
| 2006 | Katputtli | ||
| 2006 | Hota Hai Dil Pyaar Mein Paagal | ||
| 2006 | Apna Sapna Money Money | Bobby Mohabbati | |
| 2007 | Traffic Signal | Cameo | |
| 2008 | Phir Tauba Tauba | ||
| 2008 | Mr. White Mr. Black | ||
| 2008 | Dhoom Dadakka | ||
| 2008 | Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | ||
| 2009 | Shadow | ||
| 2009 | Club '07 | ||
| 2009 | Potadar Kirti | ||
| 2010 | Will You Marry Me ? | ||
| 2010 | Problem Mein Phas Gaya Yaar | ||
| 2010 | Apartment | Paying Guest | |
| 2011 | Naughty Girl | Herself | |
| 2012 | Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai | ||
| 2012 | Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi | Bobbylina Boywala | |
| 2013 | Super Model | Bobby | |
| 2014 | Hasee Toh Phasee | Herself | In song 'Drama Queen Hai' |
| 2014 | Dee Saturday Night | Herself |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kaahin Kissii Roz | Cameo | Star Plus | |
| 2005 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Mr. Softy | ||
| 2005 | Fame Gurukul | Contestant | Sony TV | |
| 2006 | Bigg Boss 1 | Herself/Contestant | Evicted, Day 14 | |
| 2006 | 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
- "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.
- "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.