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	'''Esha Kansara''' (born August 20, ~~1997~~)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/this-is-how-esha-kansara-celebrated-her-birthday-today/articleshow/65475099.cms\|title=This is how Esha Kansara celebrated her birthday today - Times of India\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> is an Indian model, dancer, [[Indian television\|television]] and film [[actress]]. She started her acting career in the Indian TV Serial ''[[Mukti Bandhan]]'' in 2011. She ~~will soon be reprising her~~ role~~, “Amrita”~~ in ~~the upcoming~~ [[StarPlus]] ~~series,~~ Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana.~~<ref> https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/cheshta-mehta-and-esha-kansara-play-the-female-leads-zama-habib-s-next-210306?amp </ref>~~		'''Esha Kansara''' (born August 20, 1992)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/this-is-how-esha-kansara-celebrated-her-birthday-today/articleshow/65475099.cms\|title=This is how Esha Kansara celebrated her birthday today - Times of India\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> is an Indian model, dancer, [[Indian television\|television]] and film [[actress]]. She started her acting career in the Indian TV Serial ''[[Mukti Bandhan]]'' in 2011. She is currently playing the lead role of ''Amrita Sakhuja'' in [[StarPlus]] show Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana produced by [[Zama Habib\|Qissago Telefilms]].

	She made her film debut in 2017 in [[Gujarati cinema]] with the film [[Duniyadari (2017 film)\|''Duniyadari'']]		She made her film debut in 2017 in [[Gujarati cinema]] with the film [[Duniyadari (2017 film)\|''Duniyadari'']]

	== Early life and career ==		== Early life and career ==
	Esha was born and raised in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]] and wanted to be an actress since the age of 18. She studied at the Hiramani School in Ahmedabad and trained in the classical dance form Bharatnatyam for seven years.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/supplements/simply-gujarati/story/shining-stars-128840-2011-02-18\|title=Shining stars\|~~last~~=Mulch\|~~first~~=Anil\|last2=February 18\|first2=ani\|website=India Today\|language=en\|access-date=2019-08-13\|last3=February 25\|first3=2011UPDATED\|last4=Ist\|first4=2011 15:05}}</ref> In an interview, she said the limited opportunities in [[~~Dhollywood~~]] (the Gujarati film industry) at the time prompted her to move to [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/fewer-opportunities-in-dhollywood-compels-gujarati-actors-to-work-in-mumbai/articleshow/69325613.cms\|title=Fewer opportunities in Dhollywood compels Gujarati actors to work in Mumbai - Times of India\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/there-are-more-opportunities-in-mumbai-esha-kansara/articleshow/69339224.cms\|title=There are more opportunities in Mumbai: Esha Kansara - Times of India\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> In Mumbai, she studied commerce at [[Mithibai College]].<ref name=":1" />		Esha was born and raised in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]] and wanted to be an actress since the age of 18. She studied at the Hiramani School in Ahmedabad and trained in the classical dance form Bharatnatyam for seven years.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/supplements/simply-gujarati/story/shining-stars-128840-2011-02-18\|title=Shining stars\|last1=Mulch\|first1=Anil\|last2=February 18\|first2=ani\|website=India Today\|language=en\|access-date=2019-08-13\|last3=February 25\|first3=2011UPDATED\|last4=Ist\|first4=2011 15:05}}</ref> In an interview, she said the limited opportunities in [[Gollywood]] (the Gujarati film industry) at the time prompted her to move to [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/fewer-opportunities-in-dhollywood-compels-gujarati-actors-to-work-in-mumbai/articleshow/69325613.cms\|title=Fewer opportunities in Dhollywood compels Gujarati actors to work in Mumbai - Times of India\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/there-are-more-opportunities-in-mumbai-esha-kansara/articleshow/69339224.cms\|title=There are more opportunities in Mumbai: Esha Kansara - Times of India\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> In Mumbai, she studied commerce at [[Mithibai College]].<ref name=":1" />

	In 2009, Esha participated in the Miss Gujarat beauty pageant and was declared the second runner-up.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/check-out-esha-kansaras-beautiful-throwback-picture/articleshow/69634146.cms\|title=Check out Esha Kansara's beautiful throwback picture - Times of India\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref>		In 2009, Esha participated in the Miss Gujarat beauty pageant and was declared the second runner-up.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/check-out-esha-kansaras-beautiful-throwback-picture/articleshow/69634146.cms\|title=Check out Esha Kansara's beautiful throwback picture - Times of India\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref>
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	{\| class="wikitable sortable"		{\| class="wikitable sortable"
	! Year !! Serial !! Role		! Year !! Serial !! Role !! Notes
	!Notes
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	\| 2010\|\| ''[[Dance India Dance]]''\|\| Contestant		\| 2010\|\| ''[[Dance India Dance]]''\|\| Contestant
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	\| rowspan="2" \| 2011 \|\| ''[[Mukti Bandhan]]'' \|\| Devki Shah		\| rowspan="2" \| 2011 \|\| ''[[Mukti Bandhan]]'' \|\| Devki Shah
	\|~~Protagonist~~<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/TV-audience-relate-to-lot-of-drama-Esha-Kansara/articleshow/20523692.cms\|title=TV audience relate to lot of drama: Esha Kansara - Times of India\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/TV-audience-relate-to-lot-of-drama-Esha-Kansara/articleshow/20523692.cms\|title=TV audience relate to lot of drama: Esha Kansara - Times of India\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\| ''Kitchen Champion 4'' \|\| Contestant		\| ''Kitchen Champion 4'' \|\| Contestant
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	\| 2020\|\| ''[[Maddam Sir]]'' \|\| Misri Pandey		\| 2020\|\| ''[[Maddam Sir]]'' \|\| Misri Pandey
	\|		\| Guest
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2021\|\| ''Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana'' \|\| Amrita		\| 2021\|\| ''[[Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana]]'' \|\| Amrita Sakhuja
	\|~~To Air On [[StarPlus]]~~<ref> https://~~www~~.~~tellychakkar~~.com/tv/~~tv-~~news/~~cheshta~~-~~mehta~~-and-~~esha~~-~~kansara~~-~~play~~-~~the~~-~~female~~-~~leads~~-~~zama~~-~~habib~~-s-~~next~~-~~210306?amp~~ </ref>		\| Main Female Lead <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/esha-kansara-opens-up-about-her-character-and-preparation-for-the-upcoming-show-zindagi-mere-ghar-aana/articleshow/84724539.cms\|access-date=2021-07-25\|title=Esha Kansara opens up about her character and preparation for the upcoming show 'Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana' - Times of India}}</ref>
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	\| 2018 \|\| ''[[Midnights with Menka]]'' \|\| Esha \|\| Gujarati\|\| Viral Shah		\| 2018 \|\| ''[[Midnights with Menka]]'' \|\| Esha \|\| Gujarati\|\| Viral Shah
	\|<ref>{{Citation\|title=Midnights With Menka Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Midnights With Menka by Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-reviews/midnights-with-menka/movie-review/66989313.cms\|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://newsd.in/director-viral-shah-introduces-unique-story-line-in-his-upcoming-film-midnights-with-menka/\|title=Director Viral Shah introduces unique story line in his upcoming film 'Midnights with Menka'\|last=Newsd\|date=2018-12-01\|website=News and Analysis from India. A Refreshing approach to news.\|language=en-US\|access-date=~~2019~~-08-13}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{Citation\|title=Midnights With Menka Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Midnights With Menka by Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-reviews/midnights-with-menka/movie-review/66989313.cms\|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://newsd.in/director-viral-shah-introduces-unique-story-line-in-his-upcoming-film-midnights-with-menka/\|title=Director Viral Shah introduces unique story line in his upcoming film 'Midnights with Menka'\|last=Newsd\|date=2018-12-01\|website=News and Analysis from India. A Refreshing approach to news.\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-09-16}}</ref>
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{{Infobox person
| name = Esha Kansara
| image = Esha Kansara graces ITA Awards 2013 (09) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Kansara at the [[Indian Television Academy Awards]] in 2013
| native_name =
| native_name_lang =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|8|20}}
| birth_place = [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]
| death_date =
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| nationality = Indian
| other_names =
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| education =
| alma_mater =
| occupation = Actress, dancer
| years_active = 2010–present
| mother =
| father = Ramesh Kansara
}}
[[File:Esha Kansara for an event.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Esha Kansara while travelling in london.jpg|thumb]]

'''Esha Kansara''' (born August 20, 1997)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/this-is-how-esha-kansara-celebrated-her-birthday-today/articleshow/65475099.cms|title=This is how Esha Kansara celebrated her birthday today - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> is an Indian model, dancer, [[Indian television|television]] and film [[actress]]. She started her acting career in the Indian TV Serial ''[[Mukti Bandhan]]'' in 2011. She will soon be reprising her role, “Amrita” in the upcoming [[StarPlus]] series, Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana.<ref> https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/cheshta-mehta-and-esha-kansara-play-the-female-leads-zama-habib-s-next-210306?amp </ref>

She made her film debut in 2017 in [[Gujarati cinema]] with the film [[Duniyadari (2017 film)|''Duniyadari'']]

== Early life and career ==
Esha was born and raised in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]] and wanted to be an actress since the age of 18. She studied at the Hiramani School in Ahmedabad and trained in the classical dance form Bharatnatyam for seven years.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/supplements/simply-gujarati/story/shining-stars-128840-2011-02-18|title=Shining stars|last=Mulch|first=Anil|last2=February 18|first2=ani|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13|last3=February 25|first3=2011UPDATED|last4=Ist|first4=2011 15:05}}</ref> In an interview, she said the limited opportunities in [[Dhollywood]] (the Gujarati film industry) at the time prompted her to move to [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/fewer-opportunities-in-dhollywood-compels-gujarati-actors-to-work-in-mumbai/articleshow/69325613.cms|title=Fewer opportunities in Dhollywood compels Gujarati actors to work in Mumbai - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/there-are-more-opportunities-in-mumbai-esha-kansara/articleshow/69339224.cms|title=There are more opportunities in Mumbai: Esha Kansara - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> In Mumbai, she studied commerce at [[Mithibai College]].<ref name=":1" />

In 2009, Esha participated in the Miss Gujarat beauty pageant and was declared the second runner-up.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/check-out-esha-kansaras-beautiful-throwback-picture/articleshow/69634146.cms|title=Check out Esha Kansara's beautiful throwback picture - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref>

In 2010, Esha participated in the dance reality show ''[[Dance India Dance]]'' and was one of the top 100 finalists in India.

Esha made her television debut in 2011 with ''[[Mukti Bandhan]]'' but became a household name after her portrayal of Kittu in the 2013 soap opera ''[[Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri Bhabhi]]'' on [[StarPlus|Star Plus]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/gujarati/Esha-Kansara-Amdavadi-actress-is-showered-by-a-lot-of-love-from-fans/articleshow/34035864.cms|title=Ahmedabad's Esha Kansara is showered with lots of love - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> Esha also starred opposite Shreyas Talpade in SAB TV's My Name Ijj Lakhan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://epaper.timesgroup.com/Olive/ODN/TimesOfIndia/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=TOIA/2019/01/03&entity=Ar01910&sk=969EB601&mode=text|title=Esha Kansara to make a comeback on TV - The Times Of India - Ahmedabad, 1/3/2019|website=epaper.timesgroup.com|access-date=2020-01-21}}</ref>

Kansara has also acted in stage plays.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/theatre/haji-ek-varta-to-be-premiered-in-ahmedabad-today/articleshow/69954071.cms|title=Haji Ek Varta to be staged in Ahmedabad today - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/esha-kansara-is-prepping-hard-for-her-next-play-titled-goodnews/articleshow/70260301.cms|title=Esha Kansara is prepping hard for her next play titled 'GoodNews' - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> She was also part of web-series ''Ben Talk'' hosted on [[YouTube|Youtube]] by her and fellow actress Deeksha Joshi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/esha-kansara-and-deeksha-joshi-unite-for-a-web-show/articleshow/64865955.cms|title=Esha Kansara and Deeksha Joshi unite for a web show - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/gujarati-web-show-stirs-up-a-controversy/articleshow/65592699.cms|title=Gujarati web show stirs up a controversy - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref>

In 2018, Esha was voted ''Ahmedabad Times Most Desirable Woman on TV''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/esha-kansara-is-ahmedabad-times-most-desirable-woman-on-tv-for-2018/articleshow/67642727.cms|title=Esha Kansara is Ahmedabad Times Most Desirable Woman on TV for 2018 - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> She will be seen alongside Johnny Lever and Vatsal Sheth in Hu, Mari Wife Ne Ano Husband. [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/esha-kansara-to-romance-vatsal-seth-in-hoon-mari-wife-ne-ano-husband/articleshow/71109157.cms]

==Filmography==

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Serial !! Role
!Notes
|-
| 2010|| ''[[Dance India Dance]]''|| Contestant
|Top 100 Finalist
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2011 || ''[[Mukti Bandhan]]'' || Devki Shah
|Protagonist<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/TV-audience-relate-to-lot-of-drama-Esha-Kansara/articleshow/20523692.cms|title=TV audience relate to lot of drama: Esha Kansara - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref>
|-
| ''Kitchen Champion 4'' || Contestant
|
|-
| 2013–2014|| ''[[Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri Bhabhi]]'' || Kritika Anand Shergill "Kittu"
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2013/jun/19/With-Meri-Bhabhi-Esha-Kansara-wants-to-break-past-image-488420.html|title=With 'Meri Bhabhi', Esha Kansara wants to break past image|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/gujarati/Meri-Bhabhi-Actors-get-sentimental-on-the-last-day-of-shoot/articleshow/33600782.cms|title=Esha Kansara on her last day of shoot for Meri Bhabhi - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref>
|-
| 2019|| ''[[My Name Ijj Lakhan]]'' || Radha
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cityairnews.com/content/shreyas-talpade-aka-lakhan-sony-sab%E2%80%99s-my-name-ijj-lakhan-disguises-woman|title=Shreyas Talpade aka Lakhan, on Sony SAB's My Name Ijj Lakhan, disguises as woman {{!}} City Air News|website=www.cityairnews.com|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref>
|-
| 2020|| ''[[Maddam Sir]]'' || Misri Pandey
|
|-
| 2021|| ''Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana'' || Amrita
|To Air On [[StarPlus]]<ref> https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/cheshta-mehta-and-esha-kansara-play-the-female-leads-zama-habib-s-next-210306?amp </ref>
|}

===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align: left;"
!scope="col"| Year
!scope="col"| Title
!scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Language
!scope="col" | Director(s)
!Notes
|-
| 2017|| ''[[Duniyadari (2017 film)|Duniyadari]]''|| Kavita Zaveri ||[[Gujarati cinema|Gujarati]]|| Shital Shah
|
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Mijaaj]]'' || Jahnvi || Gujarati|| Tapan Vyas
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsfolo.com/entertainment/mijaaj-movie-review-gujarati-action-entertainer-drama/133945/|title=Mijaaj Movie Review: Gujarati Action-Entertainer drama|date=2018-01-05|website=Newsfolo|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''Vandha Villas''|| Shivani || Gujarati|| Chinmay Parmar
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/gujarati-film-vandha-villas-is-finally-set-to-release/articleshow/63927987.cms|title=Gujarati film Vandha Villas is finally set to release - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref>
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Midnights with Menka]]'' || Esha || Gujarati|| Viral Shah
|<ref>{{Citation|title=Midnights With Menka Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Midnights With Menka by Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-reviews/midnights-with-menka/movie-review/66989313.cms|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsd.in/director-viral-shah-introduces-unique-story-line-in-his-upcoming-film-midnights-with-menka/|title=Director Viral Shah introduces unique story line in his upcoming film 'Midnights with Menka'|last=Newsd|date=2018-12-01|website=News and Analysis from India. A Refreshing approach to news.|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|''Untitled project''
|Riya
|Gujarati
|Chandresh Bhatt
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/esha-kansara-and-deeksha-joshi-to-share-the-screen-for-a-gujarati-film/articleshow/70155398.cms|title=Esha Kansara and Deeksha Joshi to share the screen for a Gujarati film - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref>
|}

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