Tarana Raja

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Tarana Raja
Born
New Delhi, India
Occupations
  • Actress
  • podcaster
  • writer
  • television anchor
  • radio host
Years active1995 onwards

Tarana Raja is an Indian actress, podcaster, writer, television anchor and radio host. [1]

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She co-hosted a popular radio show in Mumbai, "Jaggu and Tarana", alongside Ashish Jagtiani (aka Jaggu). [2] Due to the popularity of the radio program, a television show called COLORS CricQuiz was created.[ citation needed ]

Biography

Tarana Raja was born on Monday, January 24, 1977 in Delhi, India, to parents Madhu Raja and Rabindranath Raja.[ citation needed ] She was raised in Mumbai, because her family moved when she was very young.[ citation needed ] She attended University of Mumbai and Shiamak Davar's Institute of Performing Arts.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Film

Film
YearNameRoleFilm genreNotes
2012 Jodi Breakers as Isha romantic comedy [3]
2010 Karthik Calling Karthik as Neelu Didi psychological thriller [1]
2008 Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic fantasy, comedy-drama
2007 Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (Journey Of A Woman)as Sophiadrama
2006 Pyaar Ke Side Effects as Shaliniromantic comedy

Television

Television
Show / MoviePeriod / YearRolenotes
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2011 - 2014as Neha Vikram Shergill [4]
Dil Dosti Dance 2011–2012as Smriti Ghaimother of Kriya Ghai (Shakti Mohan)
Face to Face & In Conversation with Tarana (anchor)2009–2012
Apsara Awards2012
New Talent Awards2012
Some Girl(s)2009–2010as Bobby/ Shivani [5]
Let's Talk2008–2010
Kuchh Is Tara 2008–2009as Pooja Godbole
Zing Expose2009anchorA news-based entertainment show. [1]
Khud Par Karo Yakeen2008
Flashback2008
Dance India Dance 2008anchor
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa 2007as ACP Devika
DD Top 102004–2007
Zee Cine Awards 2006Host
The Great Indian Comedy Show 2004–2005
Lo Kal-Lo Baat2004–2005
Apni Tuning Jamegi2005
Recova Superfan – The Hunt for Amitabh Bachchan's biggest fan2004–2005anchor
Sanjivani 2004as Reena Arjun Punj
Kumkum – Pyara Sa Bandhan 2004as Nalli Hussain Kuwajerwala, Juhi Parmar
Saathiya 2004as Simran
Kasautii Zindagi Kay 2002–2004as Vishakha BajajStarring in lead roles Cezanne Khan/Hiten Tejwani, Shweta Tiwari
Chitrahaar 2001–2004
Star Parivaar Awards2004Host
Kkusum 2002as Sonia Jhulka
Sanskruti2001–2002as Surabhi / Tanya Goenka
Screen Awards 2002
Music this Week2000–2002anchor
Chit Chaat2000–2002anchor
Artist Of The Fortnight2000–2002
Dekho Kya Fark Hai2000–2002
Old is Gold2000–2002
Zee & You2000
Indian Investor of the Year

Radio

Radio
YearNameRoleStationNotes
2002–2009Good Morning MumbaihostGo 92.5 FMShe became a household name through this show.
Radio TalkiesRadio midday
Good Morning MumbaiGo 92.5 FM
FlashbackGo 92.5 FM
2013–2016Wake Up With Jaggu & Taranaco-hostJosh FM (Dubai)
2017-2021The Jaggu and Tarana Showco-hostSuno 102.4 (Dubai)

Theatre

Theatre
DateNameLocationRoleNotes
2022-23Pink is the New BlackSillypoint Productions, Mumbai, IndiaGayatri
2009–2010Some Girl(s)Q Theatre Productions, Mumbai, Indiaas Bobby/ Shivani [5]

Dubbing roles

Live action films
Film titleOriginal actressRoleDubbed LanguageOriginal LanguageOriginal year releaseDubbed year releaseNote(s)
Eragon HindiEnglish20062006
300 Lena Headey Queen Gorgo
(first dub)
HindiEnglish20072007Voiced a character for the Sound & Vision India Hindi dub.

Animated films

Film TitleRoleOriginal voiceDub LanguageOriginal LanguageOriginal Year ReleaseDub year ReleaseNotes
Quest for Camelot HindiEnglish1998Unknown

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