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Urvashi Dholakia | |
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.jpg) Dholakia in 2020 | |
| Born | 9 July 1978 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Komolika |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Known for | Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Chandrakanta, Bigg Boss 6 |
Notable work | Bigg Boss 6 Comedy Circus |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Children | Sagar Dholakia Kshitij Dholakia |
| Parent(s) |
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Urvashi Dholakia is an Indian television actress best known for portraying Komolika Majumdar in Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Queen Iravati in Chandrakanta, winning Bigg Boss 6[1] and participating in Nach Baliye 9.
Early life
Dholakia was born on 9 July 1978 to a Punjabi mother and a Gujarati father.[2][3]
Personal life
She married at age 17 and had twin boys, Kshitij and Sagar, at age 18; she has raised them as a single mother.[4]
Career
Dholakia made her acting debut at age six in a television commercial for Lux soap with actress Revathi.[5] As a child she appeared in the Doordarshan TV series Shrikant, where she played the younger Rajlaxmi. Her first TV series role as an adult was in Doordarshan's Dekh Bhai Dekh, as Shilpa.[6] Later she appeared in Waqt Ki Raftar.[5] She also appeared in the shows Ghar Ek Mandir, Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Kahiin To Hoga.[7]
Dholakia gained popularity by playing the role of Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay. The character was described by IWMBuzz as one of the most iconic characters on Indian television.[8] Dholakia received numerous accolades for her performance in the show.
In 2012, she participated in Colors TV's Bigg Boss 6 and on 12 January 2013, she emerged as the winner of the season.[9] As of 2017, she is featured in Colors TV's historical fantasy series Chandrakanta as Queen Iravati.[10]
Television
| Year | Serial | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Shrikant_(TV_series) | younger Rajlakshmi |
| 1993 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | Shilpa |
| 1995 | Zamana Badal Gaya | Anju Mathur |
| 1997 | Waqt Ki Raftar | |
| 2001 | Shaktimaan | Mansi Sharma |
| 2000–2001 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Sonia |
| 2000-2002 | Mehndi Tere Naam Ki | Pooja (Youngest daughter) |
| 2001–2002 | Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii | Sonia |
| 2001–2008 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Komolika Majumder |
| 2003 | Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan | Shweta |
| 2003 | Kahani Terrii Merrii | Kajol |
| 2003–2007 | Kahiin To Hoga | Archie Khanna |
| 2008–2009 | Comedy Circus | Celebrity Contestant with Shakeel Siddiqui |
| 2009 | Sacch Ka Saamna | Herself |
| 2009–2010 | Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai | Karishma Mehra |
| 2010 | Meethi Choori No 1 | Herself |
| 2012 | Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? | Dr. Komolika Rana |
| 2012–2013 | Bigg Boss 6 | Herself (Series Winner) |
| 2014 | Bigg Boss 8 | Guest |
| 2015 | Badi Door Se Aaye Hai | 555 |
| 2017–2018 | Chandrakanta — Ek Mayavi Prem Gaatha | Queen Iravati |
| 2018 | Juzzbaat | Herself (as a guest) |
| 2019 | Ishq Mein Marjawan | Mohini (Guest in Holi special mahasangam Episodes) |
| Udaan | ||
| Kitchen Champion 5 | Contestant | |
| Nach Baliye 9 | ||
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 13 | Guest |
Movies
| Year | Movie | Role | Notes | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Babul | Rani "Rannu" / Nandini "Nannu" Singh | Produced by Tarachand Barjatya | Hindi |
| 1988 | Kab Tak Chup Rahungi | Laxmi | Produced by K. C. Bokadia | Hindi |
| 1991 | Izzat | Anu | Produced by Salim Akhtar | Hindi |
| 1995/2006 | Swapnam/Chumban The Kiss | Yamini/Komolika | Produced by Jupiter Movie Makers/Guru Ragavendra Enterprises | Malayalam/Hindi |
Awards
See also
References
- ↑ "Bigg Boss winners 'Lost and Found'".
- ↑ "Urvashi Dholakia to judge Gujarati reality show". Yahoo! News. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ↑ "PICS: Kasautii Zindagii Kay's Original Komolika, Urvashi Dholakia Celebrates 41st Birthday in Style!". 10 July 2019.
- ↑ "Urvashi Dholakia as mother". TVGupshup. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Serial thriller". The Telegraph. 28 January 2004.
- ↑ "Sinfully yours: Arguably the biggest vamp on the small screen, Urvashi Dholakia." The Hindu. Chennai, India. 1 June 2006. Archived from the original on 28 December 2007.
- ↑ Pisharoty, Sangeeta Barooah (12 August 2004). "The queen of bad things". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 4 August 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ↑ Team, Editorial (14 April 2019). "The most iconic vamp of television "Komolika" From Kasautii Zindagii Kay". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- ↑ "Urvashi Dholakia television's favorite Komolika crowned the winner of Bigg Boss 6". zeenews.india.com. 12 January 2013.
- ↑ "Urvashi Dholakia on her comeback in Chandrakanta, Ekta Kapoor giving her a magic wand and her pride in others imitating Komolika". The Indian Express. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
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