Shruti Bapna is an Indian actress who has worked in commercial films, web series, and TV shows.
Shruti Bapna was born into a Hindu family in Jaipur, Rajasthan and was raised in Nigeria. She did her primary schooling from there then she moved into Mumbai for Higher studies and Career.
Bapna started her career with theatre and made her film debut in Wake up Sid (2009). In 2013, she then appeared in The Lunchbox. She has since then worked in films such as Daddy, Mardaani 2, Gabbar is Back, Umrika and Chitrakut. Bapna appeared in shows The Verdict, Medically Yourrs, and MTV Girls on Top. She is also known for Saas Bina Sasural as Nitika, and for her role as Vandita Bala Chandran in Ye Hai Mohabbatein. Shruti started her career with the role of Parul in Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family on Imagine TV.
Shruti Bapna is in a long term Live in Relationship with Mohammad Rafique Islam, a Mumbai-based Leather Businessman. The couple began dating during BapnaâÂÂs early career struggles in Mumbai.
In an interview, Bapna expressed her gratitude for Mohammad Rafique Islam's unwavering support. She credits Mohammad Rafique Islam as a "constant pillar of support" throughout her career and personal life.
Shruti Bapna maked a statement in an interview that 'Personally I believe that Muslims have contributed more to India than Hindus. Similarly when I needed genuine help in my life, it was my Muslim Partner, who stood by me. I am a Hindu and I am proud that my partner is a Muslim'.
These statements were vehemently opposed by various Hindu organizations. They labeled Shruti Bapna a Anti Hindu, victim of Love Jihad and Called for a boycott against her.