 |
Vaishali Thakkar | |
|---|---|
 Thakkar in December 2013 | |
| Born | Vaishali Thakkar Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Known for | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby Uttaran |
Vaishali Thakkar [1] is an Indian theatre and television actress. She portrayed the comic role of Praveena in the Star Plus TV series Baa Bahoo Aur Baby , the supporting role of Damini in the Colors TV TV series Uttaran and Kusum in the Star Plus television series Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 . [2]
Vaishali Thakkar was born in Mumbai. Her father worked in Gujarati theatre, and she first appeared in Gujarati plays. She had a role in the TV series Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka , and then in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby where she played Praveena. She subsequently appeared as Damini Ragendra Bharti in the Colors TV series, Uttaran . [3]
Thakkar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.[ citation needed ]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Angel | Priya Chawla | Debut film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2002 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | Bharti | |
| 2000 | Kahani Saat Pheron Ki | Savri | |
| 2000–2004 | Shaka Laka Boom Boom | Lalita | |
| 2004 | Shubh Mangal Savadhan | Sonu | |
| 2004–2005 | Main Office Tere Aangan Ki | Susheela | |
| 2004–2006 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Nilima Verma | Guest appearance in episode 30 of season 1 |
| 2005–2008 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Praveena Thakkar | 2005: Won — ITA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2006: Won — Gold Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
| 2006–2009 | Teen Bahuraaniyaan | Maya Gheewala | |
| 2008–2015 | Uttaran | Damini Ragendra Bharti | 2010: Won — ITA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2011: Won — BIG Television Awards |
| 2009 | Shakuntala | Maharani Gandhari | |
| 2014 | Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap | Maan Kanwar | |
| 2015 | Baal Veer | Hany (Dadi Bua) | |
| Diya Aur Baati Hum | Manjari | ||
| 2016 | Malaikat Kecil Dari India | Mrs. Behnaz | |
| Tuyul & Mbak Yul Reborn | Herself | Guest | |
| 2016–2017 | Yeh Vaada Raha | Kaki | |
| 2017 | Har Mard Ka Dard | ||
| 2018–2019 | Roop - Mard Ka Naya Swaroop [4] | Kaushalya Ben | |
| 2018 | Saat Phero Ki Hera Pherie | Jigna Ben | |
| 2020 | Maddam Sir | Head Constable/Warden Babita Sarkar | Guest appearance |
| 2021 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 | Kusum Patel | |
| 2022 | Sanjog | Sarita | |
| 2023–2024 | Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin | Surekha Yashwant Bhosle | |
Benaf Dadachandji is an Indian actress, working in Hindi television. She is known for her role as Radhika "Baby" Thakkar, a physically disabled young girl, in the TV series Baa Bahoo Aur Baby.
Baa Bahoo Aur Baby is an Indian television dramedy series that aired in prime time on StarPlus between 2005 and 2010 with a total of two seasons. The series was produced by Hats Off Productions and centered around a fictitious Gujarati Thakkar family living in Parla East, Mumbai.
Sarita Joshi is an Indian actress. Cited amongst the finest and most significant actors of Gujarati and Marathi theatre, Joshi is known for her Gujarati plays done with her husband Pravin Joshi in the 1970s. She garnered widespread recognition for her role as the matriarch Godavari Thakkar in the Star Plus hit dramedy Baa Bahoo Aur Baby (2005-2010). In 1988, she was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Acting in Gujarati by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama. In 2020, she has been awarded with Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award for her contribution in Art. She was recently seen in (2019) Zee TV's Hamari Bahu Silk as a hard-working business woman who hates films especially 'A' grade films. Sarita Joshi is currently seen on Anupama: Namaste America a prequel web series to Star Plus show Anupamaa.
Lubna Salim is an Indian theatre, movie and television actress. She is also the founder and producer for the theatre group Essay Ensemble.
Giaa Manek is an Indian actress known for working in Hindi television. She is best known for her roles in television shows, Star Plus's Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, SAB TV's Jeannie Aur Juju and Star Bharat's Tera Mera Saath Rahe. In 2012, she had participated in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5. In 2014, she was also a part of Box Cricket League Season 1.
Rucha Hasabnis Jagdale is an Indian actress known for playing Rashi Shah Modi in Star Plus's famous soap opera Saath Nibhana Saathiya from 2010 to 2014.Later Hasabnis took a break from acting to marry businessmen Rahul Jagdale in 2015 and focus on her family. Rucha Hasabnis regained her popularity in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown as musician and YouTuber Yashraj Mukhate made a Rasode mein kaun tha rap from her famous dialogues as 'Rashiben' from Saath Nibhana Saathiya which also resulted in its re-run.
Saath Nibhaana Saathiya is an Indian Hindi-language television series produced by Rashmi Sharma under Rashmi Sharma Telefilms. It premiered on 3 May 2010 on Star Plus and became one of the longest running television series in India. The series starred Giaa Manek, Rucha Hasabnis, Rupal Patel, Mohammad Nazim, Vishal Singh, Loveleen Kaur Sasan respectively.
Vandana Pathak is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films, stage and television. She is popular for her role as Jayshree Parekh in the Khichdi franchise; as well as her antagonistic role of Gaura in the soap opera Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. She has played many Gujarati roles in Indian serials. In a career spanning more than two decades, she has most of her memorable work in comedy plays and sitcoms.
Rupal Patel is an Indian actress best known for portraying Kokila Modi in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya —one of the longest-running Indian TV series—and Meenakshi Rajvansh in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke. In 2020, she had reprised her role as Kokila Modi in the Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 for promoting the show.
Suchita Trivedi is an Indian actress, who is known for her work in Hindi TV dramas. She is widely remembered for her portrayal of Meenakshi Thakkar in the acclaimed dramedy Baa Bahoo Aur Baby on Star Plus, for which she twice won the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Comic Role, and received two further nominations.
Mohammad Nazim Khilji is an Indian model and actor recognised for his work in Hindi television. He made his television debut with Shaurya Aur Suhani. He rose to prominence playing Ahem Parag Modi and Jaggi Parag Modi in Star Plus's popular soap opera Saath Nibhaana Saathiya (2010–17), one of the longest running shows in India In 2020, Nazim reprised the same double role in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 in order to promote the show. From August 2021 to June 2022, Nazim played the main male lead of Saksham Modi in Star Bharat's Tera Mera Saath Rahe.
Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female is an award given by Indiantelevision.com as part of its annual Indian Telly Awards for TV serials, to recognize a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a Supporting Role.
Richa Bhadra is an Indian actress who has worked for Hats Off Productions. She is best known by her role as Mitali Thakkar in the comedy television drama Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, and as Chakki Parekh also in the comedy television drama Khichdi and Instant Khichdi. She has also worked in Mrs. Tendulkar.
Vandana Vithlani is an Indian television actor known for her portrayal of Urmila Shah in the long running soap opera Saath Nibhaana Saathiya (2010–2017) on Star Plus. In 2020, she had reprised her role as Urmila Shah in the second season of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.
Jaya Ojha is an Indian actress and singer known for her work in Indian soap operas. She is known for her role as Mandodari in the 2000s epic TV series Ramayan. She played a supporting role in the long-running soap opera Saath Nibhaana Saathiya on channel Star Plus. She played the role of Malti in Badho Bahu.
Sonam Lamba is an Indian television actress known for her character of Vidya Shravan Suryavanshi in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya on Star Plus.
Tanya Sharma is an Indian television actress. She is known for portraying the lead characters in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya and Sasural Simar Ka 2.
Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role is an award given as part of its annual Gold Awards for TV serials.
Gold Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role is an award given by Zee TV as part of its annual Gold Awards for Indian television series and artists, to recognize a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role.
Gold Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role is an award given by Zee TV as part of its annual Gold Awards for Indian television series and artists, to recognize a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role.
