Mreenal Deshraj Explained

Mreenal Deshraj
Birth Date:	2 August^[1]
Birth Place:	Nagpur, Maharashtra
Occupation:	Actress
Yearsactive:	2000-2019

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]

Notes and References

1. News: Is Mreenal Deshraj single? . Deccan Herald . en.
2. News: TV actor warned over onscreen sins! . Hindustan Times . 15 September 2006.
3. News: 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. News: Tanvi . Trivedi . Mreenal Deshraj: The demands of the industry make me feel that I am living on the edge . The Times of India . 12 March 2020.
5. News: Mreenal likes her role . Tribune India.
6. News: Pillay . Neolin . Mreenal Deshraj on the change happening in Bollywood . Urban Asian . 4 August 2022.
7. News: The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - NCR stories . m.tribuneindia.com.
8. News: Actress Mreenal Deshraj talks about life after marriage . Tribuneindia . 31 July 2022.
9. News: Shruti . Jambhekar . Mreenal Deshraj's tough time . The Times of India . 19 December 2011.
10. News: Sanaya . Chavda . Action stunts are interesting: Mreenal Deshraj . The Times of India . 5 January 2010.
11. News: Team . After bidding goodbye to 'Ishqbaaaz', Mreenal Deshraj to enter 'Naagin 3' as new 'naagin'! . news.abplive.com . 6 January 2019 . en.
12. News: Somya . Abrol . In search of elation . m.tribuneindia.com.
13. News: Pillay . Neolin . Mreenal Deshraj talks about supporting causes to make a change! . Urban Asian . 22 July 2022.
14. News: Shaheen . Parkar . Mreenal Deshraj: I don't connect to middle-class characters . Mid-day . 14 September 2019 . en.
15. News: Mreenal Deshraj pulls the brakes! . DNA India.
16. News: Telly actress Mrinal Deshraj is back on the scene . Mid-day . 19 November 2015 . en.
17. News: The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum . m.tribuneindia.com.
18. News: Glacxy . Ferrao . Mreenal enjoys negative roles . The Times of India . 24 September 2008.
19. News: Sapana Patil . Poojary . 'Female figures inspire me to paint' . DNA India . en.
20. News: Neha . Maheshwari . Mreenal Deshraj: I have always chosen the wrong men in my life . The Times of India . 28 September 2019.
21. News: Glacxy . Ferrao . Real ghost scares reel ghost . The Times of India . 12 January 2009.
22. News: Mreenal Deshraj seen romancing in Shh.. Koi Hai . Filmibeat . 31 May 2008.
23. News: Collin . Rodrigues . Vidya Balan's sari fetches princely sum . Hindustan Times . 15 December 2011 . en.
24. News: Mreenal Deshraj back on small screen . Mid-day . 20 June 2014 . en.
25. News: Mreenal Deshraj shows positivity even in a negative situation . Tellychakkar.com.
26. News: Vijaya . Tiwari . Rucha Gujarati & Mreenal Deshraj in Adaalat . The Times of India . 22 February 2013.
27. News: Sameena . Razzaq . Mreenal Deshraj's alcoholic act inspired by Meena Kumari . Deccan Chronicle.
28. News: Ishqbaaaz's Mreenal Deshraj says her in-laws didn't agree to her relationship with hubby: 'I am 10 years older...' . Zoom TV . en.
29. News: Bureau . ABP News . ISHQBAAZ: OMG! You won't see this actress in the show . news.abplive.com . 2 February 2017 . en.
30. News: अब 'Naagin 3' में होगी ग्लैमरस नागिन की एंट्री, इस बार दिखेंगी नई शक्तियां... . News18 Hindi . 10 January 2019 . hi.
31. News: Amrita . I am focussed and confident: Mreenal . The Times of India . 8 May 2008.
32. News: Hungama . Bollywood . Mrinal Deshraj Movies List Mrinal Deshraj Upcoming Movies Films: Latest Movies - Bollywood Hungama . 3 March 2023 . en.
33. News: Runway . The New Indian Express.