Adita Wahi

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Adita Wahi
Born (1978-06-03) June 3, 1978 (age 45)
Occupation(s) Actress, model, anchor
Years active2004–2015
Known for Laut Aao Trisha as Sonali Swaika
Spouse(s)Ameet Sawant (Divorced)
Vishal Singh

Adita Wahi is an Indian television actress, model and anchor. She is best known for her roles as Sonali Swaika in the TV show, Laut Aao Trisha (2014) [1] and as Shefali Goenka in Saarrthi (2007). Adita was a finalist in the Femina Miss India beauty pageant. [2]

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Early life

Adita was born in New Delhi, India. She completed her schooling at Convent of Jesus and Mary, Delhi. She took up a summer internship at Weekenders - a popular clothing retailer. Within a few years, Adita was merchandising for one of the largest clothing exporters in Delhi. Subsequently, Adita moved to New York City to pursue a specialized program in merchandising at the Fashion Institute of Technology. While in New York she fell in love with theater and acting and eventually decided to focus her time and energy pursuing her love of acting. She attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. [2]

Television

Year:Serial:Role:Channel:
2014 - 2015 Laut Aao Trisha Sonali Gaurav Swaika Life OK
2013 Haunted Nights Lead Role Sahara One
2011 - 2012 Bollywood Families Anchor Zee Zing
2004 - 2011 Chart Masala Anchor Zee UK (broadcast in UK, USA, EU, Canada, SE Asia
2008 - 2009 Mata Ki Chowki Natasha Sahara One
2007 Chhoona Hai Aasmaan Shaheen Star One
2007 Doli Saja Ke Namrata Veer Kapoor Sahara One
2006 Mano Ya Na Mano Lead Role (Episodic) Star One
2007Solhah SingaarrMenka Sahara One
2007 Man Mein Hai Visshwas Lead Role (Episodic) Sony TV
2007 CID Lead Role (Episodic) Sony TV
2007 Aahat Lead Role (Episodic) Sony TV
2006 Vaidehi [ citation needed ]Tara Sony TV
2007 Kaajjal Sonia Sony TV
2004 - 2006 Saarrthi Shefali Yuvraj Goenka StarPlus
2004 - 2006 Daud Anchor Zee Music
2004Boogie WoogieAnchor Zee Music

Films

Year:Serial:Role:Notes:
2009 Punaah Supporting Role
2009My GuruSupporting Role
2008KashmakashSupporting RolePresented at the Los Angeles Film Festival

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References

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