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{{short description|Indian television actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Shrenu Parikh
| image = Teaser-launch-of-Thodi-Thodi-Si-Manmaaniyan-4.jpg
| caption = Parikh in 2017
| birth_date = 11 November
| birth_place = [[Vadodara]], [[Gujarat]], India
| occupation = [[Actress]]
| years_active = 2010–present
| known_for = ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir]]''<br />''[[Ishqbaaaz ]]''
| partner =
}}

'''Shrenu Parikh''' (born 11 November)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Exclusive: Shrenu Parikh celebrates her birthday with Ishqbaaaz bestie Mansi Srivastava |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/videos/tv/hindi/exclusive-shrenu-parikh-celebrates-her-birthday-with-ishqbaaz-bestie-mansi-srivastava/videoshow/71994584.cms |url-status=live |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> is an Indian television actress. She is best known for portraying Aastha Agnihotri in the [[StarPlus]] romantic drama ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir]]'' (2013–2015) and Gauri Kumari Sharma in the drama series ''[[Ishqbaaaz]]'' (2017–2018).

==Early life and education==
Parikh was born and brought up in [[Vadodara]], [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=I will celebrate Ganpati at home in Vadodara this year: Shrenu Parikh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-will-celebrate-ganpati-at-home-in-vadodara-this-year-shrenu-parikh/articleshow/77686766.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shrenu Parikh and her younger brother Shubham are celebrating Raksha Bandhan in Vadodara after almost 4 years! |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/videos/tv/hindi/shrenu-parikh-and-her-younger-brother-shubham-are-celebrating-raksha-bandhan-in-vadodara-after-4-years/videoshow/77331221.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> She did her schooling from Navarachana Vidyani Vidyalaya and completed her education with a [ Pharmacy] degree from the Babaria Institute of Pharmacy, Vadodara.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Celebs salute the teachers in their lives |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/celebs-salute-the-teachers-in-their-lives/articleshow/41704397.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shrenu Parikh wants to focus only on work for the next five years |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Shrenu-Parikh-wants-to-focus-only-on-work-for-the-next-five-years/articleshow/13487766.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> She has a younger brother, Shubham Parikh.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sibling Revelry for Shrenu Parikh |language=en |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Sibling-Revelry-for-Shrenu-Parikh/articleshow/53743286.cms}}</ref>

==Career==
Parikh's first television appearance was a cameo role in the show ''Zindgi Ka Har Rang...Gulaal'' in 2010.

Parikh secured her first television lead role in the Colors TV show ''[[Havan (TV series)|Havan]]'' in 2011. She then did lead role in ''[[Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka]]'' opposite [[Gaurav Khanna]] which aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]]. Speaking about her experience in this series, she says “I learned voice modulation and working on body language. I have grown as an actor”.<ref name="TOI1">{{Cite web |title=Shrenu set for comeback after a break |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/shrenu-set-for-comeback-after-a-break/amp_articleshow/18272307.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref>

Parikh appeared in the [[StarPlus]]'s romantic drama ''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir]]'' (2013–2015) and was paired opposite [[Avinash Sachdev]], in which she portrayed Aastha Agnihotri, a strong progressive woman who aims to drive toward change by fighting against [[domestic violence]] to give recognition to women in her family.<ref name="NIE1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2013/aug/26/Iss-Pyaar...Ek-Bar-Phir-a-love-hate-story-Shrenu-Parikh-510556.amp |title='Iss Pyaar...Ek Bar Phir' a love-hate story: Shrenu Parikh |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Speaking about her experience in this show, Parikh stated that it was her turning point in her career since she was offered future roles because of her recognition as Aastha.<ref name="IE1">{{Cite web |date=22 April 2019 |title=Ek Bhram – Sarvagun Sampanna actor Shrenu Parikh: Janhvi is a very complex and layered character |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/ek-bhram-sarvagun-sampanna-actor-shrenu-parikh-janhvi-5688295/ |website=The Indian Express}}</ref>

In 2017, Parikh appeared in the first Indian television [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] series on [[StarPlus]], ''[[Dil Boley Oberoi]]'' in 2017, portraying Gauri Kumari Sharma opposite [[Kunal Jaisingh]].<ref name="TOI2">{{Cite news |title=The first promo of 'Dil Bole Oberoi' is here and it looks very promising |work=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/the-first-promo-of-dil-bole-oberoi-is-here-and-it-looks-very-promising/articleshow/56806340.cms}}</ref> This series was later merged with [[StarPlus]]'s ''[[Ishqbaaaz]]'' in which Parikh continued her portrayal of Gauri in the drama series ''Ishqbaaaz'' (2017–2018). Parikh quit the show in 2018 after the series took a generation leap.

In 2017, Parikh made her film debut in ''[[Thodi Thodi Si Manmaaniyan]]'' opposite Arsh Sehrawat.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shrenu Parikh to debut in Bollywood |work=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/tv-actress-shrenu-parikh-to-debut-in-bollywood/articleshow/58080622.cms}}</ref> In 2018, she appeared in her second film, ''[[Lamboo Rastoo]]'' opposite [[Jay Soni]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shrenu Parikh announces the trailer of 'Lamboo Rastoo' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/lamboo-rastoo-shrenu-parikh-shares-official-poster-of-the-film/articleshow/65439312.cms}}</ref>

In 2019, Parikh played her first [[antihero|anti-heroine]] role in the [[StarPlus]]'s thriller series ''[[Ek Bhram...Sarvagun Sampanna]]'' opposite [[Zain Imam]], in which she played Janhvi Mittal, a woman fueled by revenge to destroy the Mittal family.<ref name="IE1" />

Parikh appeared in her first [[web series]], a [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] [[political thriller]], ''Kshadyantra'' (2021) playing Shalini Patel, a woman who is after materialistic greed, with an ambition to escalate her political power.<ref name="thehindutimes1">{{Cite web |url=https://thehindutimes.com/entertainment/story/kshadyantra-upcoming-gujarati-web-series-on-shemaroome-394813 |title=‘kshadyantra’ Upcoming Gujarati Web Series On Shemaroome |date=26 June 2021 |website=The Hindu Times}}</ref> Parikh then appeared in a [[Hindi]] [[Psychological fiction|psychological]] [[Crime film|crime drama]] web series, ''Damaged 3'' (2021) portraying Shanaya Roy, who is a stubborn and secretive journalist.<ref name="indiatoday1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/aamna-sharif-to-play-a-cop-in-her-debut-web-series-damaged-3-1821260-2021-06-30 |title=Damaged 3 to release on Hungama Play |date=30 June 2021 |website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/2021/apr/06/aamna-sharif-and-shrenu-parikh-make-their-digital-debut-with-damaged-3-32855.html |title=Shrenu Parikh make their digital debut with Damaged 3 |website=Indulgexpress}}</ref> In 2021, Parikh portrayed Genda in the [[&TV]] [[Sociodrama|social drama]] series, ''Ghar Ek Mandir – Kripa Agrasen Maharaj Ki'' alongside Akshay Mhatre. The show was entirely filmed in [[Jaipur]], [[Rajasthan]].<ref name="TOI3">{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-i-feel-really-excited-to-be-back-on-tv-after-a-long-break-says-shrenu-parikh/articleshow/84688346.cms |title=I feel really excited to be back on TV after a long break, says Shrenu Parikh |date=23 July 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>

Since February 2023, Parikh is portraying Maitree in the [[Zee TV]]'s series ''[[Maitree (TV series)|Maitree]]''.<ref name="TOI4">{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shrenu-parikh-there-is-no-denying-that-every-actor-goes-through-the-pressure-of-ratings/articleshow/96524546.cms | title=Shrenu Parikh: There is no denying that every actor goes through the pressure of ratings | newspaper=The Times of India | last1=Maheshwri | first1=Neha }}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Television===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes || Ref.
|-
| 2010
| ''Gulaal''
| Roopa
| Cameo
|
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Havan (TV series)|Havan]]''
| Aastha
|
|
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka]]''
| Rajni
|
|<ref name="TOI1" />
|-
| 2013–2015
|''[[Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir]]''
| Aastha Agnihotri
|
|<ref name="NIE1" />
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Dil Boley Oberoi]]''
| rowspan=2|Chulbul / Gauri Kumari Sharma
|
|<ref name="TOI2" />
|-
| 2017–2018
| ''[[Ishqbaaaz]]''
|
|<ref name="TOI2" />
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Ek Bhram...Sarvagun Sampanna|Ek Bhram Sarvagun Sampanna]]''
| Janhvi / Pooja Sharma
|
|<ref name="IE1" />
|-
|2021–2022
|''Ghar Ek Mandir – Kripa Agrasen Maharaj Ki''
|Genda
|
|<ref name="TOI3" />
|-
| 2023–present
|''[[Maitree (TV series)|Maitree]]''
| Maitree Mishra Tiwari
|
|<ref name="TOI4" />
|}

==== Special appearances ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Ref.
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2019
|''[[Nach Baliye|Nach Baliye 9]]''
|Herself
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shrenu Parikh will be seen performing with Rahul Mahajan in the grand premiere episode of 'Nach Baliye 9' |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/nach-baliye-9-premiere-ek-bhram-sarvagun-sampanna-actress-shrenu-parikh-slaps-rahul-mahajan-star-plus-reality-show-1033668 |website=ABP Live}}</ref>
|-
| ''Sitaaron Ki Vijayadeshami''
| Saudamini
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shrenu Parikh and Meera Deosthale bond during 'Sitaaron Ki Vijaydashmi' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shrenu-parikh-and-meera-deosthale-bond-during-sitaaron-ki-vijaydashmi/articleshow/71541594.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|}

===Films===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language !! Ref.
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Thodi Thodi Si Manmaaniyan]]''
| Neha Dutta
| [[Hindi]]
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite news |title=Shrenu to make Bollywood debut |work=Free Press Journal |url=http://www.freepressjournal.in/uncategorized/shrenu-parikh-to-make-bollywood-debut/1049391}}</ref>
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Lamboo Rastoo]]''
| Shruti Yagnik
| [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite news |title=My debut Gujarati film has an excellent story: Shrenu Parikh |work=The Times of India |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/my-debut-gujarati-film-has-an-excellent-story-shrenu-parikh/articleshow/63952232.cms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title='Lamboo Rastoo': Shrenu Parikh shares official poster of the film |work=The Times of India |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/lamboo-rastoo-shrenu-parikh-shares-official-poster-of-the-film/articleshow/65439312.cms}}</ref>
|-
| 2023
| ''Family: Politics of Blood''
|
| [[Hindi]]
|
|}

===Web series===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language !! Notes !! Ref.
|-
| rowspan="2" |2021
| ''Kshadyantra''
| Shalini Patel
| [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]
|
|<ref name="thehindutimes1" />
|-
| ''Damaged''
| Shanaya Roy
| [[Hindi]]
| Season 3
|<ref name="indiatoday1" />
|}

===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Singer
! Language
!Ref.
|-
|2020
|''Ek Dua''
| [[Rahul Jain (singer)|Rahul Jain]]
| Punjabi
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/punjabi/watch-latest-punjabi-song-music-video-ek-dua-sung-by-rahul-jain/videoshow/79607323.cms |title=Latest Punjabi Song Music Video - 'Ek Dua' Sung By Rahul Jain |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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*{{IMDb name|7627107}}
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU-Unwbt0usVROuQ5GtqllA Shrenu Parikh] at [[YouTube]]

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