Krystle D'Souza

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Krystle D'Souza
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D'Souza in 2023
Born (1990-03-01) 1 March 1990 (age 34) [1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India [2]
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present
Known for Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai
Ek Nayi Pehchaan
Brahmarakshas
Belan Wali Bahu

Krystle D'Souza (born 1 March 1990) [3] is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut in 2007 with the role of Kinjal Pandey in Kahe Naa Kahe [4] and had her breakthrough with Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai where she portrayed Jeevika Vadhera.

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D'Souza is best known for her portrayal of Sakshi Modi in Ek Nayi Pehchaan , [5] [6] Raina Sharma in Brahmarakshas and Roopa Awasthi in Belan Wali Bahu . She made her web debut with Fittrat in 2019 and film debut with Chehre in 2021.

Early life

D'Souza was born on 1 March 1990 in Mumbai into a Christian family. She considers herself deeply religious. [7]

Career

D'Souza started her acting career in college, [8] and then was cast for Kahe Naa Kahe in 2007. [2] She then appeared in Kya Dill Mein Hai as Tamanna. In 2008, she appeared in Star Plus's Kasturi as Navneet and Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil as Veera. [9]

In 2010, D'Souza appeared in Sony TV's Baat Hamari Pakki Hai as Tara. She also had a cameo appearance in Sony TV's Aahat and played Yamini in the same year.

In 2011, she portrayed Jeevika Vadhera in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai opposite Karan Tacker. The show went off air on 13 September 2013.

In December 2013, she signed Sony TV's Ekk Nayi Pehchaan , playing Sakshi opposite Karan Sharma. The show went off the air in September 2014. [2]

In 2016, she returned to television playing Raina in Ekta Kapoor's Brahmarakshas which aired on Zee TV. [10] [11] The show went off air in February 2017. In February 2017, she appeared in Lakme Fashion Week. [12]

In 2018, D'Souza played Roopa in Colors TV's Belan Wali Bahu . For her performance, she won the Gold Award for Best Actress in Comic Role. [13]

Currently, she is seen in ALT Balaji's Fittrat. [14]

She also appeared in Colors TV's Mirchi Top 20 opposite Karan Tacker in 2015, 2016 & 2017.[ citation needed ]

In the media

D'Souza was ranked 19th in the 50 Sexiest Asian Women List by Eastern Eye in 2013. [15] She was also listed 5th in the Top 20 Most Desirable Women on Indian Television 2017 by Times of India. [16]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleRef.
2007 Kahe Naa Kahe Kinjal Pandey [9]
2007–2008 Kya Dill Mein Hai Tamanna Punj [9]
2008 Kasturi Navneet Chawla [9]
2009 Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar Sara [9]
2008–2009 Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Veera Juneja [9]
2010 Baat Hamari Pakki Hai Tara [17]
Aahat Yamini/Mallika [9]
2011–2013 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai Jeevika Chaudhary [18]
2011 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Guest (as Jeeviika) [9]
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? [9]
2012 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya [9]
Diya Aur Baati Hum [9]
2013 Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara [9]
2013–2014 Ekk Nayi Pehchaan Sakshi [19]
2014 Bade Achhe Lagte Hain Guest (as Sakshi) [9]
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 Guest Contestant [20]
Box Cricket LeagueHerself/Contestant [21]
2015 Comedy Classes Guest [9]
Sarojini - Ek Nayi Pehal [22]
2016; 2020 Kumkum Bhagya [23]
Dance Performance (Diwali Special) [24]
2016–2017 Brahmarakshas-Jaag Utha Shaitaan Raina Sharma
2017 The Voice India 2 Guest [25]
2018 Bigg Boss 11 [26]
Belan Wali Bahu Roopa [27]
Dil Se Dil Tak Guest (as Roopa) [28]
Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki [29]
Kundali Bhagya Guest [9]
Udaan [9]
Naagin 3 [30]
2019 MTV Ace Of Space 2 [31]
2020 Pinjara Khubsurti Ka [9]
2024 Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment

Films

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2008 C Kkompany HerselfSpecial appearance
2021 Chehre Natasha OswalFilm debut [32]
2024 Visfot Lucky [33]

Web series

YearTitleRolePlatformNotesRef(s)
2019 Fittrat Tarini Bisht ALTBalaji, ZEE5 Web debut [34]

Music videos

YearTitleSingerRef.
2018I Need Ya Sukhe [35]

Awards and nominations

D'Souza at Box Cricket League Krystle D'souza Box Cricket League.jpg
D'Souza at Box Cricket League
YearAwardCategoryShowResultReference
2012 Gold Awards Most Fit Actor (Female)—Won [36]
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress Drama (Jury) Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai Nominated [37]
2014 Indian Telly Awards Best Actress Ekk Nayi Pehchaan Nominated
Gold Awards Most Fit Actor (Female)—Nominated
2015 Indian Television Academy Awards Most Stylish Actress—Won
2018 Gold Awards Style Diva—Nominated
Most Fit Actor (Female)—Nominated
Best Actor in a Comic Role (Female) Belan Wali Bahu Won [38]

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