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{{short description|Indian | {{short description|Indian actress|bot=PearBOT 5}} | ||
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=he's|1982|06|23}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=he's|1982|06|23}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[India]] | | birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[India]] | ||
| years_active = 1997- | | years_active = 1997 - 2020 | ||
| spouse = | | spouse = | ||
| othername = Monicka | | othername = Monicka | ||
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'''Monica Castelino''' is an Indian | '''Monica Castelino''' is an Indian actress, who has primarily appeared in the [[Bollywood|Hindi]] film industry. After portraying the lead role in the Tamil film ''[[Minsara Kanna]]'' (1999), Monica appeared in glamorous roles in Hindi films throughout the 2000s. In the 2010s, she worked on several Hindi television shows including on ''[[The Kapil Sharma Show]]'' (2017). | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
After portraying a supporting role as the protagonist's sister in the Hindi film ''[[Kaalia (1997 film)|Kaalia]]'' (1997), Monica made her debut in a lead role through [[K. S. Ravikumar]]'s 1999 Tamil romantic thriller film ''[[Minsara Kanna]]'', appearing opposite [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] in a leading role. [[Simran (actress)|Simran]] was the first choice to play as lady lead, but due to her other commitments she opted out and Monica was subsequently signed on. She shot with the team in Chennai, [[Switzerland]] and [[Germany]], notably filming the "Un Per Solla" song in the [[Alps]].<ref>{{cite | After portraying a supporting role as the protagonist's sister in the Hindi film ''[[Kaalia (1997 film)|Kaalia]]'' (1997), Monica made her debut in a lead role through [[K. S. Ravikumar]]'s 1999 Tamil romantic thriller film ''[[Minsara Kanna]]'', appearing opposite [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] in a leading role. [[Simran (actress)|Simran]] was the first choice to play as lady lead, but due to her other commitments she opted out and Monica was subsequently signed on. She shot with the team in Chennai, [[Switzerland]] and [[Germany]], notably filming the "Un Per Solla" song in the [[Alps]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/Beckoning-Indian-film-makers/article16201753.ece|title=Beckoning Indian film-makers|first=S.|last=Aishwarya| newspaper=The Hindu |date=19 July 2010|publisher=|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/nov/04spice.htm|title=Rediff On The NeT, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> The film opened to average reviews and collections at the box office, with the actress gaining mixed reviews for her work.<ref>http://www.bbthots.com/reviews/1999/mkannaa.html</ref> She briefly changed her stage name to Anjani for numerological reasons, before reverting to Monica.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/reeltalk/july1907.asp |title=Archived copy |website=www.chennaionline.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040826110003/http://www.chennaionline.com/reeltalk/july1907.asp |archive-date=26 August 2004 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Failure to get further opportunities saw Monica play a glamorous lead role in a low budget Hindi adult film ''Kama Sundari'', before playing a similar supporting role in ''[[Meri Partigya]]'', which had [[Mithun Chakraborty]] in the lead role. She was later seen in an [[item number]] in ''[[Shikaar (2004 film)|Shikaar]]'' (2004), performing a club dance song in the climax of the film. In 2004, she signed on to work on ''Men Not Allowed'' where she portrayed a lesbian woman in love with a woman portrayed by [[Payal Rohatgi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bollywood-filmmakers-actors-need-to-improve-explicit-intimate-scenes/1/195563.html|title=Bollywood needs to brush up its explicit scenes act|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/lesbians-in-men-not-allowed-news-bollywood-kkfvLXafacgsi.html|title=Lesbians in 'Men Not Allowed'|publisher=}}</ref> She then continued to play glamorous roles in Hindi films in the late 2000s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/undertrial/hindi/undertrial-movie-reviews-1962-2.html|title=Undertrial Movie Review|website=movies.fullhyderabad.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060114/saturday/audio.htm|title=The Tribune - Magazine section - Saturday Extra|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> | Failure to get further opportunities saw Monica play a glamorous lead role in a low budget Hindi adult film ''Kama Sundari'', before playing a similar supporting role in ''[[Meri Partigya]]'', which had [[Mithun Chakraborty]] in the lead role. She was later seen in an [[item number]] in ''[[Shikaar (2004 film)|Shikaar]]'' (2004), performing a club dance song in the climax of the film. In 2004, she signed on to work on ''Men Not Allowed'' where she portrayed a lesbian woman in love with a woman portrayed by [[Payal Rohatgi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bollywood-filmmakers-actors-need-to-improve-explicit-intimate-scenes/1/195563.html|title=Bollywood needs to brush up its explicit scenes act|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/lesbians-in-men-not-allowed-news-bollywood-kkfvLXafacgsi.html|title=Lesbians in 'Men Not Allowed'|publisher=}}</ref> She then continued to play glamorous roles in Hindi films in the late 2000s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/undertrial/hindi/undertrial-movie-reviews-1962-2.html|title=Undertrial Movie Review|website=movies.fullhyderabad.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060114/saturday/audio.htm|title=The Tribune - Magazine section - Saturday Extra|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> | ||
In the 2010s, Monica moved on to portray roles in television serials and notably featured in ''[[Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai]]'' (2014), ''[[Dr. Madhumati On Duty]]'' (2016) and ''[[Gupp Chupp]]'' (2016) in lead roles. She regularly also worked on shows produced by [[Optimystix Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/monica-castelino-to-enter-the-great-indian-family-drama_1544485.html|title=Monica Castelino to enter 'The Great Indian Family Drama'|date=10 February 2015|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Monica-joins-Optimystixs-futuristic-show/articleshow/47756276.cms|title=Monica joins Optimystix's futuristic show - Times of India|publisher=}}</ref> In 2017, she joined the Hindi comedy programme, [[The Kapil Sharma Show]], as a regular cast member.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/adult-film-actor-monica-castelino-to-join-as-a-permanent-member-in-the-kapil-sharma-show-4641547/|title=Adult film actor, Monica Castelino, to join as a permanent member in The Kapil Sharma Show?|date=5 May 2017|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsx.com/entertainment/63060-monica-castelino-adult-film-actress-may-become-permanent-member-kapil-sharma-show|title=Who is Monica Castelino ? The adult film actress who may become a permanent member of 'The Kapil Sharma Show'|publisher=}}</ref> | In the 2010s, Monica moved on to portray roles in television serials and notably featured in ''[[Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai]]'' (2014), ''[[Dr. Madhumati On Duty]]'' (2016) and ''[[Gupp Chupp]]'' (2016) in lead roles. She regularly also worked on shows produced by [[Optimystix Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/monica-castelino-to-enter-the-great-indian-family-drama_1544485.html|title=Monica Castelino to enter 'The Great Indian Family Drama'|date=10 February 2015|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Monica-joins-Optimystixs-futuristic-show/articleshow/47756276.cms|title=Monica joins Optimystix's futuristic show - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=}}</ref> In 2017, she joined the Hindi comedy programme, [[The Kapil Sharma Show]], as a regular cast member.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/adult-film-actor-monica-castelino-to-join-as-a-permanent-member-in-the-kapil-sharma-show-4641547/|title=Adult film actor, Monica Castelino, to join as a permanent member in The Kapil Sharma Show?|date=5 May 2017|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsx.com/entertainment/63060-monica-castelino-adult-film-actress-may-become-permanent-member-kapil-sharma-show|title=Who is Monica Castelino ? The adult film actress who may become a permanent member of 'The Kapil Sharma Show'|publisher=}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
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! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language!! Notes | ! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language!! Notes | ||
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| 1997 || ''[[Kaalia]]'' || Kala || Hindi || | | 1997 || ''[[Kaalia (1997 film)|Kaalia]]'' || Kala || Hindi || | ||
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| 1999 || ''[[Minsara Kanna]]'' || Aishwarya || Tamil || | | 1999 || ''[[Minsara Kanna]]'' || Aishwarya || Tamil || | ||
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| 2007 || ''[[Undertrial]]'' || Sameena Hussain || Hindi || | | 2007 || ''[[Undertrial]]'' || Sameena Hussain || Hindi || | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{ | *{{IMDb name|2597076}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:14, 20 May 2022
Monica Castelino | |
|---|---|
| Born | Clare Monica Castelino 23 June 1982 |
| Other names | Monicka |
| Years active | 1997 - 2020 |
Monica Castelino is an Indian actress, who has primarily appeared in the Hindi film industry. After portraying the lead role in the Tamil film Minsara Kanna (1999), Monica appeared in glamorous roles in Hindi films throughout the 2000s. In the 2010s, she worked on several Hindi television shows including on The Kapil Sharma Show (2017).
Career[edit | edit source]
After portraying a supporting role as the protagonist's sister in the Hindi film Kaalia (1997), Monica made her debut in a lead role through K. S. Ravikumar's 1999 Tamil romantic thriller film Minsara Kanna, appearing opposite Vijay in a leading role. Simran was the first choice to play as lady lead, but due to her other commitments she opted out and Monica was subsequently signed on. She shot with the team in Chennai, Switzerland and Germany, notably filming the "Un Per Solla" song in the Alps.[1][2] The film opened to average reviews and collections at the box office, with the actress gaining mixed reviews for her work.[3] She briefly changed her stage name to Anjani for numerological reasons, before reverting to Monica.[4]
Failure to get further opportunities saw Monica play a glamorous lead role in a low budget Hindi adult film Kama Sundari, before playing a similar supporting role in Meri Partigya, which had Mithun Chakraborty in the lead role. She was later seen in an item number in Shikaar (2004), performing a club dance song in the climax of the film. In 2004, she signed on to work on Men Not Allowed where she portrayed a lesbian woman in love with a woman portrayed by Payal Rohatgi.[5][6] She then continued to play glamorous roles in Hindi films in the late 2000s.[7][8]
In the 2010s, Monica moved on to portray roles in television serials and notably featured in Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai (2014), Dr. Madhumati On Duty (2016) and Gupp Chupp (2016) in lead roles. She regularly also worked on shows produced by Optimystix Entertainment.[9][10] In 2017, she joined the Hindi comedy programme, The Kapil Sharma Show, as a regular cast member.[11][12]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Monica Castelino was married to an assistant director, Satyaprakash Singh. The pair separated within a year after Monica complained of his adultery and harassment.[13]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
- Feature films
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kaalia | Kala | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Minsara Kanna | Aishwarya | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Kama Sundari | Sundari | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Meri Partigya | Hindi | Special appearance | |
| 2004 | Shikaar | Hindi | Special appearance | |
| 2006 | Men Not Allowed | Urmila | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Rafta Rafta | Shilpa | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Undertrial | Sameena Hussain | Hindi |
- Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya | ||
| 2009 | Maniben.com | ||
| 2010 | Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani | Miss Shanaya | |
| 2011 | R. K. Laxman Ki Duniya | ||
| 2011 | Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Uljhi Niyati | Sharmila | |
| 2012 | Haunted Nights | ||
| 2014 | Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai | Victoria Bai | |
| 2014 | Comedy Classes | ||
| 2015 | The Great Indian Family Drama | ||
| 2015 | 2025 Jaane Kya Hoga Aage | Monica | |
| 2016 | Woh Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle | ||
| 2016 | Dr. Madhumati On Duty | ||
| 2016 | Gupp Chupp | Lovely Kohli | |
| 2017 | Har Mard Ka Dard | Mallika | |
| 2017 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Various roles | |
| 2017 | Y.A.R.O Ka Tashan | Sushmitha Kapoor | |
| 2017 | Aadat Se Majboor (TV series) | Ranjan's fake wife | |
| 2018 | Khichdi | Premavarsha | |
| 2018 | Partners | Phullorani | |
| 2020 | Maharaj Ki Jai Ho! | Gandhari |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Aishwarya, S. (19 July 2010). "Beckoning Indian film-makers". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Rediff On The NeT, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry". www.rediff.com.
- ↑ http://www.bbthots.com/reviews/1999/mkannaa.html
- ↑ "Archived copy". www.chennaionline.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Bollywood needs to brush up its explicit scenes act".
- ↑ "Lesbians in 'Men Not Allowed'".
- ↑ "Undertrial Movie Review". movies.fullhyderabad.com.
- ↑ "The Tribune - Magazine section - Saturday Extra". www.tribuneindia.com.
- ↑ "Monica Castelino to enter 'The Great Indian Family Drama'". 10 February 2015.
- ↑ "Monica joins Optimystix's futuristic show - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Adult film actor, Monica Castelino, to join as a permanent member in The Kapil Sharma Show?". 5 May 2017.
- ↑ "Who is Monica Castelino ? The adult film actress who may become a permanent member of 'The Kapil Sharma Show'".
- ↑ "TV actress Monica Castelino's marriage takes a vulgar turn - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". 20 October 2011.