Riya Shukla

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Riya Shukla
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Shukla in 2020
Born
Riya Shukla

(2000-01-01) 1 January 2000 (age 24)
Occupation(s) Actress
Model
Years active2015–present
Known for Naati Pinky Ki Lambi Love Story

Riya Shukla is an Indian actress. She made her film debut with Nil Battey Sannata, garnering her the Star Screen Awards best child artist award [1] and was also nominated for Best female debut at Zee Cine Award. [2] [3] In 2020, she was seen as the lead Lavanya "Pinky" Kashyap/Bhardwaj in Colors TV's Naati Pinky Ki Lambi Love Story. [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Riya was born on 1 January 1998, hails from Indranagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, [3] and completed her education from M.K.S.D. inter College, Lucknow.

Career

Riya entered the entertainment world as a contestant with reality TV show Hindustan Ke Hunarbaaz. [3]

In 2015, she made her film debut with Nil Battey Sannata as Appu. For this role she won best child artist at Star Screen Award. [3] She also appeared in the films Hichki and 3rd Eye. [3]

From 2020, was the lead character Lavanya "Pinky Kashyap/Bhardwaj" in Naati Pinky Ki Lambi Love Story. She also appeared in Netflix thriller Raat Akeli Hai as Chunni.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Television

YearshowRoleChannelNotes
2020 Naati Pinky Ki Lambi Love Story Lavanya Kashyap Colors TV Lead role

Films

YearFilmNotes
2015 Nil Battey Sannata Star Screen Award Best Child artist
2017Butterflies and hurricanesShort Film
2018 Hichki
20193rd Eye [5]
2020 Raat Akeli Hai Chunni [6]

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References

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  2. "Zee Cine Awards Winners and Nominations". Zeecineawards.com. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
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