Shraddha Arya Explained

Shraddha Arya
Birth Place:New Delhi, India
Alma Mater:University of Mumbai
Education:Masters in Economics
Yearsactive:2004–present

Shraddha Arya (born 17 August 1987) is an Indian actress.[1] She made her film debut as a lead role in SJ Suryah's Tamil film Kalvanin Kadhali along with Nayantara in 2006, in Hindi film Nishabd and in Telugu film Godava with Vaibhav Reddy. She is known for her performances in the Life OK serials Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki, Tumhari Paakhi and Dream Girl.[2] Since 2017, she has been portraying the role of Dr. Preeta Arora in Zee TV's Kundali Bhagya.[3] In 2019, she simultaneously participated in Nach Baliye 9 as a contestant along with Alam Makkar.[4]

Early life

Arya was born in New Delhi, India. She holds a master's degree in economics from University of Mumbai.[5]

Personal life

In 2015, Arya got engaged to an NRI named Jayant Ratti but the duo called off their engagement due to compatibility issues.[6] [7] She revealed her relationship with Alam Singh Makkar when the couple decided to participate in dance reality show Nach Baliye in 2019.[8] The couple broke up soon after the show finished.[9]

On 16 November 2021, Arya married Indian Navy Officer, Rahul Nagal in an intimate ceremony in her hometown New Delhi.[10] [11] [12]

Career

Arya started her career with Zee TV's talent hunt show India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj;[13] she became the first runner-up.

She made her acting debut in 2006 with the Tamil movie Kalvanin Kadhali opposite actor-director S. J. Surya. After that, she ventured into Bollywood with Ram Gopal Varma's Nishabd. She also appeared in the Shahid Kapoor-starrer Paathshaala. She simultaneously ventured into the Telugu industry and did substantial roles in films like Godava, opposite Vaibhav Reddy, Kothi Muka and Romeo. She also performed in Tamil cinema in Kalvanin Kadhali. She has also done two Kannada movies and a Malayalam movie. In 2011, Arya made her television debut with the Indian soap opera Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki. Her breakthrough performance came in the role of Paakhi in Life OK's Tumhari Pakhi. She further rose to prominence with the role of Ayesha in Dream Girl - Ek Ladki Deewani Si.

She won many awards for her performances in Dream Girl and Tumhari Paakhi, including Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role for Dream Girl, Best Jodi Award at the Zee Gold Awards, Hero of the Month Award by Life OK, and the Women Achievers Award in 2016.

In 2016, Arya hosted a comedy show called Mazaak Mazaak Mein, produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor.

Since July 2017, she is appearing Zee TV's Kundali Bhagya as Dr. Preeta, a physiotherapist. Her performance won her many awards and nominations including Best Actress at Gold Awards, Indian Telly Awards and Indian Television Academy Awards.[14]

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Post Kundali Bhagya, Arya has established her among the leading and highest-paid actresses of the Hindi television.[15] [16] Arya has been placed in The Times of Indias Most Desirable Women on Television list, since 2017.[17] [18] She ranked 16th in 2017, 15th in 2018, 18th in 2019 and 14th in 2020.[19] [20]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotesRef.
2006 Tina Tamil
2007 Nishabd Ritu Anand Hindi
Godava Anjali Telugu[21]
2009 Romeo Unknown Telugu
2010 Paathshaala Natasha Singh Hindi
Kothi Muka Lavanya Telugu
2011 Double Decker Parvathy Kannada
Maduve Mane Suma Kannada
2018 Banjara UnknownPunjabi[22]
2023Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem KahaaniRupaHindiCameo[23] [24]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2004India's Best Cinestars Ki KhojContestant
2008Ssshhhh...Phir Koi HaiSanjana
2011–2012Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan KiLakshmi Agnihotri/Kanchi Kashyap
2013–2014Tumhari PaakhiPaakhi Shekhawat[25]
2015–2016Dream GirlAyesha Roy/Aarti Roy
2016Box Cricket League 2Contestant[26]
2016Mazaak Mazaak MeinHost
2017–presentKundali BhagyaDr. Preeta Arora Luthra
2019Nach Baliye 9Contestant6th place[27]

Special appearances

YearTitleRole
2012Amrit ManthanLakshmi Agnihotri
2014Junoon – Aisi Nafrat Toh Kaisa IshqPaakhi Shekhawat
2017Kasam Tere Pyaar KiSwati Purab Singh Bedi
2017/2018Kumkum BhagyaDr. Preeta Arora
2018Entertainment Ki RaatHerself
2019Khatra Khatra Khatra
2021Indian Pro Music League
Bhagya LakshmiDr. Preeta Arora Luthra
2023Kumkum Bhagya

Music videos

Year Title Singer(s) Ref.
2006JeenaDebojit Saha[28]
2006Soniye HiriyeShael Oswal[29]
2017Meri Jaan
2019PKGurnam Bhullar[30]
Car Gabru DiKaran Singh Arora[31]
2020Viah Nai Karauna Asees Kaur[32]
2021GuiltyKaran Aujla[33]
Na MaarAfsana Khan[34]
NikaahArjun, Ali Brothers[35]
2022ZeherVicky Thakur

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryShowResultRef.
2014Gold AwardsBest Actor Female (Popular)Tumhari Paakhi[36]
Best Onscreen Jodi(With Mohammed Iqbal Khan)
2015Indian Telly AwardsBest Actress in a Negative RoleDream Girl[37]
2018Gold AwardsBest Actor Female (Popular)Kundali Bhagya[38]
Best Onscreen Jodi Popular(With Dheeraj Dhoopar)
2019Indian Telly AwardsBest Actor In Lead Role Female (Popular)[39]
Best Jodi Popular(With Dheeraj Dhoopar)
Gold AwardsBest Actor Female (Popular)[40]
Best Onscreen Jodi Popular(With Dheeraj Dhoopar)
Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actress (Popular)[41]
2020Gold Glam and Style AwardsProfessional Glamorous Star (Female) TV[42]
202221st Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actress (Popular)Kundali Bhagya[43]
22nd Indian Television Academy Awards[44]
Iconic Gold AwardsIconic Most Stylish TV Actress of The Year [45]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 17 August 2021 . Shraddha Arya Birthday Special : 34 साल की हुईं 'कुंडली भाग्य' की प्रीता, असल जिंदगी में हैं काफी ज्यादा स्टाइलिश, देखिए Photos . live . TV9 Bharatvarsh . hi . 16 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211116153454/https://www.tv9hindi.com/photo-gallery/entertainment-photos/shraddha-arya-birthday-special-kundali-bhagya-s-preeta-is-stunner-in-her-real-life-check-out-34-year-olds-glamorous-photos-783828.html .
  2. Web site: 2015-10-29 . No make-up for Shraddha Arya to play the protagonist Aarti in ‘Dreamgirl’! . 2022-11-16 . PINKVILLA . en . 16 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116031316/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/scoops/343918/no-make-shraddha-arya-play-protagonist-aarti-dreamgirl . live .
  3. Web site: Kundali Bhagya: Ekta Kapoor reveals the reason behind doing a spinoff of Kumkum Bhagya . The Times of India . 29 December 2020 . 19 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201019215453/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kundali-bhagya-ekta-kapoor-reveals-the-reason-behind-doing-a-spinoff-of-kumkum-bhagya/articleshow/59364745.cms . live .
  4. Web site: Nach Baliye 9: Salman Khan spills the beans on contestants, confirms exes to be a part of the show . The Times of India.
  5. Web site: 17 August 2020 . 32 Lesser Known Facts About Kundali Bhagya's Lead Actress – Zee5 News . live . 16 November 2021 . ZEE5 . en . 16 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211116150437/https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/happy-birthday-shraddha-arya-32-lesser-known-facts-about-kundali-bhagyas-lead-actress .
  6. Web site: JuzzBaatt: Kundali Bhagya actress Shraddha Arya opens up about her broken engagement . India Today . en . 19 August 2018 . 19 August 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180819150050/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/juzzbaatt-kundali-bhagya-actress-shraddha-arya-opens-up-about-her-broken-engagement-1266856-2018-06-22 . live .
  7. Web site: Shraddha Arya is happy being single . 8 June 2018 . Hindustan Times . en . 30 August 2019 . 30 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190830021503/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/shraddha-arya-is-happy-being-single/story-RN9OBHbE5ao7BrsmRAUhMK.html . live .
  8. Web site: Shraddha Arya on Nach Baliye 9: Wanted to break the taboo of actors hiding their relationships . 31 July 2019 . The Indian Express . en-IN . 30 August 2019 . 30 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190830021504/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shraddha-arya-on-nach-baliye-9-actors-hiding-their-relationships-5866281/ . live .
  9. Web site: Shraddha Arya: The pandemic hasn’t been a great time to be single, but it has made me grateful for all that I have in life - Times of India . 9 November 2021 . The Times of India . en . 9 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211109135705/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shraddha-arya-the-pandemic-hasnt-been-a-great-time-to-be-single-but-it-has-made-me-grateful-for-all-that-i-have-in-life/articleshow/86064851.cms . live .
  10. Web site: 17 November 2021 . Shraddha Arya shares first pic with husband Rahul Nagal; celebs pour in wishes . live . 18 November 2021 . indiatvnews.com . en . 18 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211118011103/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/tv/shraddha-arya-shares-first-pic-with-husband-rahul-neha-kakkar-pooja-banerjee-dheeraj-dhoopar-wishes-745530 .
  11. Web site: 18 November 2021 . Inside Shraddha Arya’s wedding reception: Kundali Bhagya actor poses with husband Rahul Nagal . live . 18 November 2021 . The Indian Express . en . 18 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211118054111/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shraddha-arya-reception-inside-photos-husband-rahul-nagal-7628771/ .
  12. Web site: 17 November 2021 . Kundali Bhagya Actress Shraddha Arya is Beauty Personified in Exquisite Bridal Look, See Pics and Videos . 17 November 2021 . News18 . en . 17 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211117030559/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kundali-bhagya-actress-shraddha-arya-is-beauty-personified-in-exquisite-bridal-look-see-pics-and-videos-4451759.html . live .
  13. Web site: India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj: Will It Work This Time? . Business Insider . 3 May 2016 . 27 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160427080416/http://www.businessinsider.in/Indias-Best-Cinestars-Ki-Khoj-Will-It-Work-This-Time/articleshow/37787566.cms . live .
  14. News: Zee Gold Awards 2018: Hina Khan, Jennifer Winget and Karan Patel win big . 20 June 2018 . The Indian Express . 19 August 2018 . en-US . 19 August 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180819182205/https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/zee-gold-awards-2018-karan-patel-hina-khan-jennifer-winget-win-big-5225230/2/ . live .
  15. Web site: Meet the 7 highest paid actors and actresses on Indian television right now . 28 September 2023 . GQ India . en . 16 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231016134436/https://www.gqindia.com/content/meet-the-highest-paid-actors-and-actresses-on-indian-television-right-now . live .
  16. Web site: Highest Paid Television Actresses . 12 August 2024 . DNA India . 12 August 2023 . en.
  17. Web site: Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Women on TV - Times of India . 6 August 2021 . The Times of India . en . 19 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180919013043/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/meet-the-times-20-most-desirable-women-on-tv/articleshow/64234804.cms . live .
  18. Web site: Most Desirable Woman on Television 2018: Latest News, Videos and Photos of Most Desirable Woman on Television 2018 Times of India . live . The Times of India . 6 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210806120324/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Most-Desirable-Woman-on-Television-2018 .
  19. Web site: MEET THE TIMES 20 MOST DESIRABLE WOMEN ON TELEVISION 2019 - Times of India . 6 August 2021 . The Times of India . en . 6 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210806134436/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/meet-the-times-20-most-desirable-women-on-television-2019/articleshow/77935861.cms . live .
  20. Web site: Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Women on Television 2020 - Times of India . 6 August 2021 . The Times of India . en . 15 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210815031541/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/meet-the-times-20-most-desirable-women-on-television-2020/articleshow/83433752.cms . live .
  21. Web site: 7 October 2020 . Remember Shraddha Arya From Telugu Film 'Godava'? Here Is How She Looks Like Now . The Times of India . en . 26 September 2022 . 26 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220926111422/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/remember-shraddha-arya-from-telugu-film-godava-here-is-how-she-looks-like-now/photostory/78537990.cms?picid=78538076 . live .
  22. Web site: 'Banjara - The Truck Driver' trailer: A love story traveling across time - Times of India . The Times of India . en . 30 August 2019 . 18 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190918093641/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/banjara-the-truck-driver-trailer-a-love-story-traveling-across-time/articleshow/66441653.cms . live .
  23. Web site: 30 July 2022 . Shraddha Arya, after confirming presence in RRKPK, re-shares an on set interaction with filmmaker Karan Johar . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220730203604/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/shraddha-arya-after-confirming-presence-rrkpk-re-shares-sets-interaction-filmmaker-karan-johar-1169835 . 30 July 2022 . 31 July 2022 . PINKVILLA . en.
  24. Web site: Live . A. B. P. . 29 July 2022 . Karan Johar की इस मोस्ट अवेटेड फिल्म में नजर आएंगी Shraddha Arya, सामने आई तस्वीरें . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220731043652/https://www.abplive.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/television-shraddha-arya-is-featuring-in-karan-johar-upcoming-film-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-with-arjun-bijlani-2179838 . 31 July 2022 . 31 July 2022 . abplive.com . hi.
  25. Web site: Shraddha Arya teams up with Shashi-Sumeet Mittal yet again - Times of India . The Times of India . en . 30 August 2019 . 22 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190922023139/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Shraddha-Arya-teams-up-with-Shashi-Sumeet-Mittal-yet-again/articleshow/20461440.cms . live .
  26. News: 200 Actors, 10 Teams, and 1 Winner... Let The Game Begin . The Times of India . 4 March 2016 . 24 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181224202348/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/200-Actors-10-Teams-and-1-Winner-Let-The-Game-Begin/articleshow/50219718.cms . live .
  27. Web site: Shraddha Arya injured on the sets of Nach Baliye 9 . 16 August 2019 . mid-day . en . 30 August 2019 . 30 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190830021459/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/shraddha-arya-injured-on-the-sets-of-nach-baliye-9/21550195 . live .
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  30. Web site: PK song poster: Gurnam Bhullar is getting the party started - Times of India . live . 6 September 2021 . The Times of India . en . 6 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210906030422/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/pk-song-poster-gurnam-bhullar-is-getting-the-party-started/articleshow/67377493.cms .
  31. Web site: Director Rahul Khan recalls his experience of working with actress Shraddha Arya - Times of India . 9 November 2021 . The Times of India . en . 9 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211109051022/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/director-rahul-khan-recalls-his-experience-of-working-with-actress-shraddha-arya/articleshow/75095278.cms . live .
  32. Web site: Viah Nai Karauna sung By Asees Kaur featuring Dheeraj Dhoopar And Shraddha Arya . live . 9 November 2021 . The Times of India . en . 9 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211109051021/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/punjabi/watch-latest-punjabi-official-music-video-song-viah-nai-karauna-sung-by-asees-kaur/videoshow/75738931.cms .
  33. Web site: Shraddha Arya features in a second Punjabi song this year - Times of India . 9 November 2021 . The Times of India . en . 9 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211109051022/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/shraddha-arya-features-in-a-second-punjabi-song-this-year/articleshow/79697285.cms . live .
  34. Web site: Afsana Khan’s ‘Na Maar’ ft. Karan Kundra and Shraddha Arya is a sad romantic ballad - Times of India . 6 September 2021 . The Times of India . en . 1 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210901091013/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/afsana-khans-na-maar-ft-karan-kundra-and-shraddha-arya-is-a-sad-romantic-ballad/articleshow/85827754.cms . live .
  35. Web site: Nikaah Song: 'कुंडली भाग्य' फेम श्रद्धा आर्या का नया गाना निकाह रिलीज,दर्द और प्यार से भरा है यह खूबसूरत सॉन्ग . live . 20 November 2021 . . hi . 20 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211120072614/https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/entertainment/kundali-bhagya-fame-preeta-aka-shraddha-arya-new-sad-song-nikaah-viral-on-internet-actress-latest-video-dvy .
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