Sheetal Thakur Explained

Sheetal Thakur
Birth Date:1991 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Years Active:2016–present
Alma Mater:University of Delhi, Delhi
Spouse:[1]
Children:1(Son)

Sheetal Massey (née Thakur; born 13 November 1991) born and known professionally as Sheetal Thakur is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films and streaming television shows. She made her acting debut with the Punjabi film Bambukat in 2016, for which she received Filmfare Awards Punjabi Best Supporting Actress nomination. She made her Hindi film debut with Brij Mohan Amar Rahe in 2018.[2] Thakur is known for her role in the films Chappad Phaad Ke, Shukranu and the web series Broken But Beautiful.[3]

Early life

Thakur was born on 13 November 1991 in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.[4] She completed her graduation from University of Delhi. She participated in Femina Miss Himachal Pradesh during her college days and won 'Miss Beautiful Smile' title.[5]

Personal life

Thakur and Vikrant Massey began dating in 2015, before they together starred in Broken But Beautiful. They got engaged in November 2019.[6] They registered their marriage on 14 February 2022 in an intimate ceremony at their Versova home.[7] On 18 February 2022, Thakur and Massey got married in a traditional ceremony in Himachal Pradesh.[8] They have one child.[9]

Career

Thakur made her acting debut in 2016 with the Punjabi film Bambukat, for which she received Filmfare Awards Punjabi Best Supporting Actress nomination.[10] In 2017, she appeared in the short film Dark Brew alongside Vinay Pathak.

Thakur made her Hindi film debut in 2018 with Brij Mohan Amar Rahe opposite Arjun Mathur which released on Netflix.[11] The same year she made her web debut with Viu's Banned and appeared in Season 1 of ALT Balaji's Broken But Beautiful opposite Vikrant Massey.[12]

In 2019 she appeared in the Hindi films, the Disney+ Hotstar original, Chappad Phaad Ke[13] and the Netflix original, Upstarts.[14] She then appeared in an episode of Voot's Fuh se Fantasy[15] and also reprised her role in Season 2 of ALT Balaji's Broken But Beautiful.[16]

She next appeared in the 2020 ZEE5 film Shukranu opposite Divyenndu[17] and in the 2021 film Dilphire opposite Karan Kundra.[18]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRole NotesRef.
2016BambukatSammiPunjabi film
2017Dark BrewRia Bajaj Short film[19]
2018Brij Mohan Amar RaheSimmi[20]
2019Chappad Phaad KeKetaki Gupchup
UpstartsJaya[21]
2020ShukranuAkriti[22]
2021DilphireSonal

Television

YearTitleRole NotesRef.
2018BannedNirmal[23]
2018-2019Broken But BeautifulAlinaSeason 1,2
2019Fuh se FantasyAlia/SapnaEpisode: "The Girl Next Door"

Music videos

Notes and References

  1. News: From haldi to emotional bidaai: Sheetal Thakur shares unseen moments from her wedding with hubby Vikrant Thakur. 6 September 2022. The Times Of India. 7 April 2022.
  2. Web site: Sheetal Thakur changes her name on social media after marriage to Vikrant Massey. 22 February 2022. Times Of India.
  3. Web site: Hotstar Specials maiden movie: Chhappad Phaad Ke to premiere on 18 October. First Post . 16 October 2019 . 16 October 2019.
  4. Web site: Vikrant Massey shares an adorable birthday wish for the love of his life, Sheetal Thakur. bollywoodshaadis.com. 12 November 2019. 6 September 2022.
  5. Web site: दिल्ली यूनिवर्सिटी से लेकर फेमिना मिस हिमाचल प्रदेश तक, जाने शीतल ठाकुर के जीवन के रोचक तथ्य. 15 February 2022. Amar Ujala.
  6. Web site: Vikrant Massey confirms he got engaged to girlfriend Sheetal Thakur in private roka ceremony. Hindustan Times. 3 December 2019 . 3 December 2019.
  7. Web site: Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur registered their marriage today: Report - Times of India. 2022-02-15. The Times of India. en.
  8. Web site: Vikrant Massey ties the knot with Sheetal Thakur. See first photos of newlyweds. Hindustan Times. 18 February 2022 . 18 February 2022.
  9. News: Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur welcome baby boy: 'We are bursting with joy and love' . 7 February 2024 . . 7 February 2024.
  10. Web site: 'Bambukat' highlights social stereotypes and biases based on appearances. Tribune News. Service. Tribuneindia News Service.
  11. News: Brij Mohan Amar Rahe – film review. 15 August 2018. Hindustan Times. 2018-10-13.
  12. Web site: Broken But Beautiful: Vikrant Massey and Harleen Sethi's web series is a romantic drama that touches the right chords. 27 November 2018.
  13. Web site: Review: 'Chappad Phaad Ke' Is A Twisted Comedy That Tries Too Hard. 23 October 2019.
  14. News: Upstarts is a heartwarming journey of friendship and ambition . 4 October 2019 . Mid Day . 6 October 2019.
  15. Web site: WATCH! Fuh se Fantasy Episode 7, #Fantasy 7: The Girl Next Door. Voot. 3 May 2019.
  16. Web site: Broken but Beautiful Season 2 review: Harleen Sethi, Vikrant Massey make love messier and even more intriguing. Firstpost. 3 December 2019 . 3 December 2019.
  17. Web site: ZEE5's original film Shukranu to be a humorous take on sterilisation. 3 December 2019. indianexpress. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200324100958/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/shukranu-zee5-original-film-divyenndu-sharma-shweta-basu-prasad-sheetal-thakur-6148498/. 24 March 2020. 2020-02-14.
  18. Web site: Dilphire Cast & Crew: Known all about the Karan Kundra and Sheetal Thakur starrer. 29 October 2021. Bollywood Hungama.
  19. Web site: WATCH! Vinay Pathak and Sheetal Thakur's short film 'Dark Brew'. MX Player. 3 December 2017.
  20. News: Yoodlee Films announces the line-up of upcoming 10 releases . 2017-08-02. India Today.
  21. Web site: Netflix releases trailer of its upcoming original film 'Upstarts'; to stream from Oct 18 . India TV . 30 September 2019 . 6 October 2019.
  22. Web site: ZEE5 announces original film 'Shukranu' starring Divyenndu Sharma, Shweta Basu and Sheetal Thakur. India TV. 3 December 2019 . 3 December 2019.
  23. Web site: Banned & how! Sheetal Thakur & Sahil Anand of Banned in a tete-a-tete. Deccan Chronicle. 15 September 2018 . 15 September 2018.
  24. Web site: Jinna Royi Aan: Ninja song starring Paras Chhabra, Mahira Sharma and Sheetal Thakur. 31 January 2022. Tips Punjabi.
  25. Web site: Sheetal Thakur: Best Actor In Supporting Role (Female) Nominee. Filmfare. 27 May 2022.