Mreenal Deshraj

Mreenal Deshraj
Mreenal during an event
Born	2 August [1] Nagpur, Maharashtra
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2000-2019
Spouse	Ashim Matthan ​ (m. 2022)​

Mreenal Deshraj (born 2 August) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi films and television. ^{[2] [3]} She is known for the serials Naagin and Ishqbaaaz . ^{[4] [5] [6]}

Early life

Mreenal graduated in Fashion Designing from National Institute of Fashion Technology. ^[7] Mreenal married Ashim Matthan on 5 July 2022. ^[8]

Career

Mreenal started her career as an actor with TV Serial Kahin To Hoga . ^{[9] [10]} In which she played the role of Shipra Arora. After that she appeared in Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai , Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series) and Raat Hone Ko Hai . ^[11] In 2006, she started her film career with Tathastu and played a supporting role in the film Vivah'. ^{[12] [13]}

Television

Year	Serial	Role	Notes
2003	Kahiin to Hoga	Shipra Arora	Lead Role [14]
2003	Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai		Supporting Cast [15]
2004	Pancham (TV series)	Lekha	Lead Role [16]
2005	Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series)		Supporting Cast [17]
2008	Sujata (TV series)	Sejal	Lead Role [18]
2007-2009	Doli Saja Ke	Padmini	Lead Antagonist [19] [20]
2009	Ssshhhh...Koi Hai	Kajri Varun Pratap Singh	Episodic Role [21] [22]
2011	Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi	Revati	Lead Antagonist [23]
2013	Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap	Rani Uma	Lead Antagonist [24]
2013-2014	Adaalat	Raksha and Mishka	Episodic Role [25] [26]
2016-2017	Ishqbaaaz	Jahnvi Malhotra	Supporting Lead [27] [28]
2017	Dil Boley Oberoi	Jhanvi	Supporting Lead [29]
2019	Naagin	Rohini	Lead Antagonist [30]

Films

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2006	Tathastu		Supporting Role	[31]
2006	Vivah	Staff Member	Supporting Role	[32]
2009	Runway (2009 film)		Supporting Role	[33]

References

1. "Is Mreenal Deshraj single?". Deccan Herald.
2. "TV actor warned over onscreen sins!". Hindustan Times. 15 September 2006.
3. "Mreenal Deshraj, who has been a part of prominent shows, including Kahin Toh Hoga, Choti Si Zindagi, Ishqbaaaz and Naagin 3, shares excerpts from her journey". Tribune India.
4. Tanvi, Trivedi (12 March 2020). "Mreenal Deshraj: The demands of the industry make me feel that I am living on the edge". The Times of India.
5. "Mreenal likes her role". Tribune India.
6. Pillay, Neolin (4 August 2022). "Mreenal Deshraj on the change happening in Bollywood". Urban Asian.
7. "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - NCR stories". m.tribuneindia.com.
8. "Actress Mreenal Deshraj talks about life after marriage". Tribuneindia. 31 July 2022.
9. Shruti, Jambhekar (19 December 2011). "Mreenal Deshraj's tough time". The Times of India.
10. Sanaya, Chavda (5 January 2010). "Action stunts are interesting: Mreenal Deshraj". The Times of India.
11. Team (6 January 2019). "After bidding goodbye to 'Ishqbaaaz', Mreenal Deshraj to enter 'Naagin 3' as new 'naagin'!". news.abplive.com.
12. Somya, Abrol. "In search of elation". m.tribuneindia.com.
13. Pillay, Neolin (22 July 2022). "Mreenal Deshraj talks about supporting causes to make a change!". Urban Asian.
14. Shaheen, Parkar (14 September 2019). "Mreenal Deshraj: I don't connect to middle-class characters". Mid-day.
15. "Mreenal Deshraj pulls the brakes!". DNA India.
16. "Telly actress Mrinal Deshraj is back on the scene". Mid-day. 19 November 2015.
17. "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum". m.tribuneindia.com.
18. Glacxy, Ferrao (24 September 2008). "Mreenal enjoys negative roles". The Times of India.
19. Sapana Patil, Poojary. "'Female figures inspire me to paint'". DNA India.
20. Neha, Maheshwari (28 September 2019). "Mreenal Deshraj: I have always chosen the wrong men in my life". The Times of India.
21. Glacxy, Ferrao (12 January 2009). "Real ghost scares reel ghost". The Times of India.
22. "Mreenal Deshraj seen romancing in Shh.. Koi Hai". Filmibeat. No. 31 May 2008.
23. Collin, Rodrigues (15 December 2011). "Vidya Balan's sari fetches princely sum". Hindustan Times.
24. "Mreenal Deshraj back on small screen". Mid-day. 20 June 2014.
25. "Mreenal Deshraj shows positivity even in a negative situation". Tellychakkar.com.
26. Vijaya, Tiwari (22 February 2013). "Rucha Gujarati & Mreenal Deshraj in Adaalat". The Times of India.
27. Sameena, Razzaq. "Mreenal Deshraj's alcoholic act inspired by Meena Kumari". Deccan Chronicle.
28. "Ishqbaaaz's Mreenal Deshraj says her in-laws didn't agree to her relationship with hubby: 'I am 10 years older...'". Zoom TV.
29. Bureau, ABP News (2 February 2017). "ISHQBAAZ: OMG! You won't see this actress in the show". news.abplive.com.{{cite news}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
30. "अब 'Naagin 3' में होगी ग्लैमरस नागिन की एंट्री, इस बार दिखेंगी नई शक्तियां..." News18 Hindi (in Hindi). 10 January 2019.
31. Amrita (8 May 2008). "I am focussed and confident: Mreenal". The Times of India.
32. Hungama, Bollywood (3 March 2023). "Mrinal Deshraj Movies List | Mrinal Deshraj Upcoming Movies | Films: Latest Movies - Bollywood Hungama".
33. "Runway". The New Indian Express.

External links

• Mreenal Deshraj at IMDb