Tejashri Pradhan Explained

Tejashri Pradhan
Birth Date:2 June 1988
Birth Place:Mumbai, Maharashtra
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2007–present
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Tejashri Pradhan (born 2 June 1988) is an Indian television and film actress who has appeared in multiple Marathi films and television serials. She is better known as Shubhra and Janhavi from the Zee Marathi television serials Aggabai Sasubai (2019) and Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi (2013), respectively. Pradhan also did voice-overs for a mobile application named Go-stories which features various Marathi stories. She has also appeared in a YouTube video Uncomfortable and been a speaker at TED Talks.

Early life

Pradhan was born on 2 June 1988 in a middle class Maharashtrian CKP family.[1] She belongs to the suburb of Dombivli near Mumbai. When she was 15, she decided to enroll in a personality development course that came along with a course in acting. She received the offer of films in her second year at college.

Personal life

She married her co-actor Shashank Ketkar from TV series Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi in 2014. The couple divorced in 2016.[2]

Acting career

Debut and early work (2007–2013)

She made her debut on television with "Hya Gojirvanya Gharat". She also played a small role in "Tuza Ni Maza Ghar Shrimantacha". After that, she played a role for "Lek Ladaki Hya Gharchi". She debuted in Marathi films with "Zenda" (2010).

Success and beyond (2013–present)

In 2013, she bagged the role of Janhavi in "Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi". She also played roles in various Marathi films such as Sharyat, Lagna Pahave Karun, Dr. Prakash Baba Amte, Judgement, Asehi Ekada Vhave. She is also known for her performance in " Ti Sadhya Kay Karte" (2017). In the same year, she hosted a reality show Sur Nava Dhyas Nava.[3] In 2019, she got big break in Bollywood with Babloo Bachelor.[4] she appeared in "Aggabai Sasubai" as Shubhra.[5] [6] [7] Currently she is playing the role of Mukta in Premachi Goshta

Other works and media image

Tejashri has also appeared as a guest in many shows. Her first guest appearance was in Chala Hawa Yeu Dya in 2013 where she promotes her serial Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi. After her marriage, she made an appearance in Home Minister with her husband (Shashank Ketkar).[8] After that, she again appeared in Chala Hawa Yeu Dya for promoting Ti Sadhya Kay Karte (2017). In 2018, she appeared in Tumchyasathi Kay Pan where she promotes Sur Nava Dhyas Nava. In 2019, she appeared as a guest in Kanala Khada.[9] In 2021, she again appeared in Chala Hawa Yeu Dya for promoting Aggabai Sasubai.

In 2020, she was ranked third in The Times of India's Top 15 most desirable women on Marathi television.[10] In 2019, she was ranked ninth among the "Most popular Marathi TV actress".[11] She was the named in the Most desirable women. In 2021, She is included in first place on "Most Desirable Actress in Marathi Television".[12] In the same year, she was ranked sixth in "Maharashtra's Stunning & Desirable Beauties".[13]

In addition to her acting career, Pradhan endorses several brands, including Dishwasher bar, ZEE5, Vicco Turmeric, L'Oréal,[14] K-Pra, etc. She also did voice-overs for a mobile application named Go-stories which features various Marathi cine artists.

In 2021, she launched her own production house with Kirti Nerkar called TeK Productions.[15] In 2023, she ranked 10th in the Top 10 Marathi actresses.[16]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Ref.
2009 Zenda Santya's sister[17]
KartavyaMedha
2011 Sharyat Kanchan[18]
2013 Lagna Pahave Karun Aanandi [19]
2014 Dr. Prakash Baba Amte - The Real Hero Younger Mandakini Amte [20]
2017 Oli Ki SukiRadhika[21]
2017 Ti Sadhya Kay Karte Tanvi Dev [22]
2018 Asehi Ekada Vhave Kiran[23]
2019 Judgement Rujuta[24]
2019 Hajari Swapnali [25]
2021Babloo BachelorSwati[26]
2022 Anya - The Other Atul's wife[27]
2024PanchakRevati Khot[28]
LokshahiIrawati[29]
Hashtag Tadev LagnamGayatri Desai[30]

Television

Year Title Role Ref.
2007Hya Gojirvanya GharatEpisodic role
2008Tujha Ni Majha Ghar Shrimantacha Aditi
2010-2013Lek Ladki Hya Gharchi Laxmi
2012 Savdhaan IndiaJamuna (Episode 286)
2013-2016Honar Soon Mi Hya GharchiJanhavi Gokhale
2016Prem HeRadhika
2017-2018Sur Nava Dhyas NavaHost[31]
2019-2021Aggabai SasubaiShubhra Kulkarni[32]
2023-presentPremachi GoshtaMukta Gokhale

Special appearances

YearTitleRoleRef.
2013Chala Hawa Yeu DyaJanhavi
2014Home MinisterHerself[33]
2017Comedy Nights Bachao[34]
2018Tumchyasathi Kay Pan
2019Kanala Khada
2020Chala Hawa Yeu DyaShubhra
2021Mi Honar SuperstarHerself
2021Phulala Sugandha Maticha
2022Jau Nako Dur... Baba[35]

Stage plays

YearTitleRoleLanguageRef.
2011Fakt Tujhi Saath HaviyChhaya PrabhuMarathi
2015Karti Kaljat GhusliKanchanMarathi[37]
2016Mai Aur TumMalvikaHindi
2019Tila Kahi SangaychayMitaliMarathi[38]

Music videos

Awards and nominations

Year AwardCategories WorkResultRef.
2013Zee Marathi AwardsBest ActressHonar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi[39]
Best Couple
2014Best Actress
Best Couple
Best Daughter-in-law
Maharashtra Times Sanman AwardsBest Supporting ActressLagna Pahave Karun
2018Sanskruti Kala DarpanBest ActressTi Sadhya Kay Karte[40]
2019Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards 2019Aggabai Sasubai
Best Performance of the Year
2021Best Actress
Best Daughter in law
2024Star Pravah Parivar Puraskar Best MotherPremachi Goshta

Notes and References

  1. News: 5 March 2020. ब्राह्मण अभिनेत्रीच का? दिग्दर्शक सुजय डहाकेवर कलाकारांचा निशाणा . . mr . 7 January 2022.
  2. Web site: Tejashree and Shashank headed for splitsville? . 2 March 2015 . The Times Of India .
  3. Web site: स्पृहा जोशीमुळे तेजश्री प्रधानला डच्चू. 2021-07-14. News18 Lokmat. 25 July 2018. mr.
  4. Web site: बबलू बॅचलरचा ट्रेलर; तेजश्री-शर्मनच्या किसिंग सीनची चर्चा. 2021-01-29. Maharashtra Times. mr.
  5. Web site: Aggabai Sasubai actors Ashutosh Patki, Tejashree Pradhan and Nivedita Joshi are BFFs off-screen; here's the proof - Times of India. 2021-01-29. The Times of India.
  6. Web site: Tejashri Pradhan to make her comeback on TV with Aggabai Sasubai - Times of India. 2021-01-29. The Times of India.
  7. Web site: 2020-02-17. From making an impressive debut to a dashing comeback: A look at the acting journey of Tejashree Pradhan. 2021-03-27. The Times of India.
  8. Web site: April 2014. Shashank and Tejashri Gudhipadva with Home Minister two hours special episode Update. 2021-07-14. TVKiDuniya.
  9. Web site: TV actress Tejashri Pradhan to be seen in talk show Kanala Khada - Times of India. 2021-07-14. The Times of India.
  10. Web site: Meet Maharashtra's Most Desirable women on TV - Times of India. 2021-01-29. The Times of India.
  11. Web site: 2019-03-08. Women's Day 2019- A look at the most popular Marathi TV actresses. 2021-01-29. The Times of India.
  12. Web site: Tejashri Pradhan is Maharashtra's Most Desirable Woman on TV - Times of India. 2021-07-14. The Times of India.
  13. Web site: 2021-06-04 . Presenting Maharashtra's stunning and desirable beauties of 2020 . 2022-04-27 . The Times of India.
  14. Web site: L'Oréal Makes A Brand New Ad With The Most Loved Marathi Actresses Akshaya Deodhar, Tejashree Pradhan And Shreya Bugde. 2021-05-29. SpotboyE.
  15. Web site: तेजश्री प्रधानचं एक स्वप्न झालं पूर्ण; चाहत्यांसोबत शेअर केली खास गोष्ट. 2021-07-14. Maharashtra Times. mr.
  16. Web site: 2023-07-10 . List of Top 10 Marathi Actresses 2023 - eDivas . 2023-10-15 . en-US.
  17. Zenda (film)
  18. Web site: Sharyat (2011) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos. https://web.archive.org/web/20210302081255/https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/sharyat-36525. live. 2 March 2021. 2021-01-28. Cinestaan.
  19. Web site: Marathi film Lagna Pahave Karun is a refreshing entertainer Latest News & Updates at DNAIndia.com. 2021-01-28. DNA India.
  20. News: Tejashree Pradhan to play the young Mandakini Amte . Deshmukh, Gayatri . . 21 February 2014 . 6 April 2014.
  21. Web site: Oli Ki Suki shines at state film festivals - Times of India. 2021-05-29. The Times of India.
  22. Web site: Ti Saddhya Kay Karte tells you how to rekindle true love . The Times of India . 14 December 2016.
  23. Web site: Umesh Kamat and Tejashri Pradhan turn poets for their next - Times of India. 2021-01-28. The Times of India.
  24. Web site: 'Judgement' trailer: Tejashri Pradhan and Mangesh Desai come together for an edge of the seat thriller - Times of India. 2021-06-29. The Times of India.
  25. Web site: Kishor Belekar's next film is based on BMC's rat killers . The Times of India . 3 July 2019.
  26. Web site: Babloo Bachelor Trailer, Release Date, Star Cast, Budget & More. 12 October 2021 . Jan Bharat. 12 October 2021.
  27. Web site: Bhushan Pradhan, Tejashri Pradhan, Atul Kulkarni and Raima Sen's Anya will release in Marathi - Times of India. 2021-05-29. The Times of India.
  28. Web site: 2023-10-24 . Video: दसऱ्याच्या मुहूर्तावर माधुरी दीक्षितने केली तिच्या नव्या मराठी चित्रपटाची घोषणा, प्रदर्शनाची तारीख शेअर करत म्हणाली… . 2023-11-14 . Loksatta . mr.
  29. Web site: 2024-02-01 . तेजश्री प्रधानच्या 'लोकशाही'चा प्रेक्षकांना खिळवून ठेवणारा ट्रेलर आऊट! . 2024-04-27 . . mr.
  30. Web site: Hashtag Tadev Lagnam Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date हॅशटॅग तदेव लग्नम Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi . Rang Marathi . 15 July 2024 . 15 July 2024.
  31. Web site: Exclusive : Janhavi aka Tejashri Pradhan from Honar Sun Me Hya Gharchi will be seen in a new role - The Times of India. 2021-01-29. The Times of India.
  32. Web site: 2019-07-04. 'श्री'ची 'जान्हवी' आता दिसणार या मालिकेत. 2021-01-29. Loksatta. mr.
  33. Web site: 2014-03-24. Home Minister New Season Starting From Gudi Padwa - Featuring Shashak Ketkar and Tejashri. 2021-07-14. TVki Duniya.
  34. Web site: 2016-08-29. Bhojpuri Star comedy nights bachao 3 states special. 2021-07-14.
  35. Web site: Exclusive - I'm waiting to get back on TV with an interesting character: Tejashri Pradhan - Times of India . 2022-06-16 . The Times of India.
  36. Web site: Actor Tejashri Pradhan at the launch of 'Padded ki Pushup', Hungama's first Marathi series in association with CafeMarathi. 2021-07-01. The Digital Hash. 12 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210712102100/https://www.thedigitalhash.com/hungama-launches-padded-ki-pushup-its-first-marathi-original-show-on-hungama-play/actor-tejashri-pradhan-at-the-launch-of-padded-ki-pushup-hungamas-first-marathi-series-in-association-with-cafemarathi/. dead.
  37. Web site: Karti Kaljat Ghusli is a no-frills entertainer - Times of India. 2021-05-29. The Times of India.
  38. Web site: Aastad Kale and Tejashri Pradhan come together for a Marathi play - Times of India. 2021-05-29. The Times of India.
  39. Web site: ZEE MARATHI AWARDS :सर्वोत्कृष्ट जोडीचा मान जान्हवी-श्रीला, मंजिरी ठरली सर्वोत्कृष्ट सून . 2023-05-21 . Divya Marathi . mr.
  40. Web site: 'मटा सन्मान २०१८' यंदा रवींद्रमध्ये. 2021-06-25. Maharashtra Times. mr.