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{{Short description|Indian actress (born 2003)}}
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| name              = Ashlesha Thakur
| name              = Ashlesha Thakur
| birth_name        = Mahek Thakur
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| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=y|2003|10|19}}
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| birth_place        = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| birth_place        = [[Mumbai]]
| nationality        = [[India]]n
| alma_mater        = [[Mithibai College]]
| occupation        = {{hlist|Actress|model}}
| occupation        = {{hlist|Actress|model}}
| years_active      = 2017-present        
| years_active      = 2017-present
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'''Ashlesha Thakur''' (born 19 October 2003) is an Indian actress and model. She is best known for playing the role of Dhriti Tiwari as [[Manoj Bajpai]]'s daughter in the We Series, ''[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man]]''.<ref>Handoo, Ritika. 2021. “The Family Man Actress Ashlesha Thakur Aka Dhriti Says Kissing Scene Was No Fun and She Has a Lot of Rishtas in Her DMs!” Zee News, July 10, 2021. Accessed September 9, 2023. https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/web-series/the-family-man-actress-ashlesha-thakur-aka-dhriti-says-kissing-scene-was-no-fun-and-she-has-a-lot-of-rishtas-in-her-dms-2375296.html.</ref>
'''Ashlesha Thakur''' is an Indian actress and model. She is best known for playing the role of Dhriti Tiwari, daughter of Srikant Tiwari (played by [[Manoj Bajpai|Manoj Bajpayee]]) in the Hindi web series, ''[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man]]''.<ref>Handoo, Ritika. 2021. "The Family Man Actress Ashlesha Thakur Aka Dhriti Says Kissing Scene Was No Fun and She Has a Lot of Rishtas in Her DMs!" Zee News, 10 July 2021. Accessed 9 September 2023. https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/web-series/the-family-man-actress-ashlesha-thakur-aka-dhriti-says-kissing-scene-was-no-fun-and-she-has-a-lot-of-rishtas-in-her-dms-2375296.html.</ref>


== Early life ==
== Career ==
Thakur was born on 19 October 2003 in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]].Her father name is Amit Thakur and mother name is sunita thakur.<ref>Kumari, Shweta. 2022. “Ashlesha Thakur (Mehak Thakur), Age, Facts and More.” Shouting Stars. May 22, 2022. Accessed September 9, 2023. https://shoutingstars.com/ashlesha-thakur/.</ref>
In 2017, Thakur started acting with a role in the TV show ''[[Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki]]'' on [[Colors TV]]. In the same year, she worked in the Hindi movie ''[[Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai]]''. She also acted in movies like ''[[Pagglait]]'' and web series like ''Sarvam Shakthi Mayam'', ''[[Gutar Gu]]'', and ''Gupt Gyaan''.


== Career ==
She gained recognition for her role as Dhriti Tiwari, the daughter of [[Manoj Bajpayee]] and [[Priyamani]], in the web series ''[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man]]''. Recently in 2023, she did a film called ''[[Jawan (film)|Jawan]]'', in which she played the role of Kalee Gaikwad's daughter named Alia, where Kalee was played by [[Vijay Sethupathi]]. In the same year, she played the titular character in a [[Telugu-language]] film ''Shanthala'', thus making her debut in [[Telugu cinema|Tollywood]]. The film was released on 15 December 2023.
Thakur started her acting career as an actress in 2017 with TV serial “[[Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki]]” on [[Colors TV]] and also worked in Bollywood Film  “[[Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (film)|Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai]]” in the same year.<ref>Adeaga, F. (2023, September 1). Who is Ashlesha Thakur? Age, boyfriend, height, movies and TV shows, worth. Briefly. https://briefly.co.za/facts-lifehacks/celebrities-biographies/120151-who-ashlesha-thakur-age-boyfriend-height-movies-tv-shows-profiles-worth/</ref>.She has also worked in the Bollywood film, ''[[Pagglait]]''<ref>Aajtak.In. (2021, June 8). Ashlesha Thakur Filmography. आज तक. Retrieved September 13, 2023, from https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/news/photo/ashlesha-thakur-actress-the-family-man-2-drishti-manoj-bajpayee-daughter-cadbury-ad-pagglait-tmov-1268522-2021-06-08</ref>,Sarvam Shakthi Mayam,<ref>Jha, L. (2023, June 5). ZEE5 announces new original series, ‘Sarvam Shakthi Mayam’ | Mint. Mint. Retrieved September 13, 2023, from https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/zee5-announces-new-original-series-sarvam-shakthi-mayam-11685945676077.html</ref>''[[Gutar Gu|Gutur Gu]]<ref>Sur, P. (2023b, April 13). ‘Gutar Gu’: 5 Reasons Why You Must Watch Ashlesha Thakur-Vishesh Bansal’s Teen Romance Drama. https://www.outlookindia.com/. Retrieved September 13, 2023, from https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-gutar-gu-5-reasons-why-you-must-watch-ashlesha-thakur-vishesh-bansal-s-teen-romance-drama-news-276745</ref>'' and Gupt Gyan<ref> Jha, L. (2021, November 19). Amazon miniTV premieres new short film ‘Gupt Gyaan’ | Mint. Mint. Retrieved September 13, 2023, from https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/amazon-minitv-premieres-new-short-film-gupt-gyaan-11637297003764.html</ref>.Ashlesha is prominently known for the role of Dhriti Tiwari as [[Manoj Bajpayee]] and [[Priyamani]] daughter in web series, [[The Family Man]].<ref>Desk, E. (2021, June 25). The Family Man 2: Manoj Bajpayee calls Ashlesha Thakur his ‘favourite actor’, Sharib Hashmi says she did ‘tod phod’ The Indian Express. Retrieved September 13, 2023, from https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/the-family-man-2-manoj-bajpayee-sharib-hashmi-ashlesha-thakur-favourite-actor-tod-phod-7374435/</ref> She recently worked in [[Jawan (film)|Jawan]] film directed by [[Atlee (director)|Atlee]] along with [[Shah Rukh Khan]] and [[Sanya Malhotra]].In the Jawan film she played the role of [[Vijay Sethupathi]]'s daughter.<ref>Desk, H. E. (2023, September 9). Ashlesha Thakur posts pics with Jawan co-stars Shah Rukh Khan, Sanya, Atlee. Hindustan Times. Retrieved September 13, 2023, from https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ashlesha-thakur-jawan-shah-rukh-khan-sanya-malhotra-atlee-101694232298343.html</ref><ref>Mazumdar, R. (2023, July 11). Here’s all about Shah Rukh Khan’s girl gang in Atlee’s Bollywood debut film Jawan. Telegraph India. Retrieved September 13, 2023, from https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/heres-all-about-shah-rukh-khans-girl-gang-in-atlees-bollywood-debut-film-jawan/cid/1951342</ref>


She worked in some famous advertisements of brands like [[Himalaya Wellness Company|Himalaya]], [[Hindustan Unilever|Kisaan]], [[Cadbury]], and [[Bajaj Electricals|Bajaj electronics]].<ref>राघवक. (2021, June 5). चॉकलेट के ऐड में नजर आ चुकी हैं मनोज बाजपेयी की “बेटी” Ashlesha Thakur, द फैमिली मैन में जीता दर्शकों का दिल. Times Now Navbharat. Retrieved September 13, 2023, from https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/bollywood/article/meet-ashlesha-thakur-onscreen-daughter-of-manoj-bajpayee-in-the-family-man/349336</ref>
She has also done ads for brands like [[Himalaya Herbals|Himalaya]], Kissan, [[Cadbury]], [[Reliance Fresh]], [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]], [[Swiggy]], [[Samsung]], and [[Larsen & Toubro|L&T]].


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man]] series popularity brought Thakur into the limelight, and she received numerous marriage proposals through her social media accounts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pandey |first=Devasheesh |title=The Family Man Actor Ashlesha Thakur aka Dhriti: I've a Lot of 'Rishtas' in My DMs |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/the-family-man-actor-ashlesha-thakur-aka-dhriti-ive-a-lot-of-rishtas-in-my-dms-3923090.html |access-date=2023-04-30 |website=[[News18 India]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |editor-last=Handoo |editor-first=Ritika |title=The Family Man actress Ashlesha Thakur aka Dhriti says 'kissing scene was no fun' and she has 'a lot of rishtas' in her DMs! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/web-series/the-family-man-actress-ashlesha-thakur-aka-dhriti-says-kissing-scene-was-no-fun-and-she-has-a-lot-of-rishtas-in-her-dms-2375296.html |access-date=2023-04-30 |website=[[Zee News]] |language=en}}</ref>
The popularity of ''[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man]]'' series brought Thakur into the limelight, and led to a significant rise in her social media following.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-10 |editor-last=Handoo |editor-first=Ritika |title=The Family Man actress Ashlesha Thakur aka Dhriti says 'kissing scene was no fun' and she has 'a lot of rishtas' in her DMs! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/web-series/the-family-man-actress-ashlesha-thakur-aka-dhriti-says-kissing-scene-was-no-fun-and-she-has-a-lot-of-rishtas-in-her-dms-2375296.html |access-date=2023-04-30 |website=[[Zee News]] |language=en}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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! scope="col" |Language
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|-
|-
|2017
|2017
|''[[Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (film)|Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai]]''
|''[[Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (film)|Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai]]''
|{{Unknown}}|
|{{Unknown}}
|Hindi
|rowspan="4"|[[Hindi Language| Hindi]]
|  
|-
|-
|2017
|2017
|''[[Badrinath Ki Dulhania]]''
|''[[Badrinath Ki Dulhania]]''
|Young girl in school
|Young girl in school
|Hindi
|
|-
|-
|2021
|2021
|''[[Pagglait]]''
|''[[Pagglait]]''
|Aditi Giri (Tarun's daughter)
|Aditi Giri
|Hindi
|  
|-
|-
|2023
|rowspan="2"|2023
|''[[Jawan (film)|Jawan]]''
|''[[Jawan (film)|Jawan]]''
|Alia Gaikwad (Kaalie's daughter)
|Alia Gaikwad
|Hindi
|
|-
|''Shantala''
|Shantala
|[[Telugu Language |Telugu]]
|Tollywood debut
|}
|}


=== Television ===
=== Television ===
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!Year
!Title
!Title
!Role
!Role
!Language
!Channel
!Notes
!Notes
!{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
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|2020
|2017
|''[[Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki|Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki]]''
|''[[Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki|Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki]]''
|{{Unknown}}
|{{Unknown}}
|rowspan="5"|Hindi
|[[Colors TV]]
|61 episodes
|61 episodes
|<ref>Aajtak.In. (2021, June 8). Ashlesha Thakur Filmography. आज तक. Retrieved September 13, 2023, from https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/news/photo/ashlesha-thakur-actress-the-family-man-2-drishti-manoj-bajpayee-daughter-cadbury-ad-pagglait-tmov-1268522-2021-06-08</ref>
|<ref>Aajtak.In. (8 June 2021). Ashlesha Thakur Filmography. आज तक. Retrieved 13 September 2023, from https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/news/photo/ashlesha-thakur-actress-the-family-man-2-drishti-manoj-bajpayee-daughter-cadbury-ad-pagglait-tmov-1268522-2021-06-08</ref>
|}
 
=== Web series ===
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!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
|-
|2019-2023
|2019-Present
|''[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man]]''
|''[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man]]''
|Dhriti Tiwari (Srikant's daughter)
|Dhriti Tiwari
|Main character in season 1, 2, 3
|[[Amazon Prime Video]]
(19 episodes)
|
|-
|
|2023
|''[[Gutar Gu|Gutur Gu]]''
|Ritu Chauhan
|6 episodes
|}
 
=== Short films ===
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!Title
!Role
!Language
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|-
|-
|2021
|2021
|''Gupt Gyaan''
|''Gupt Gyaan''
|Ritu
|Ritu
|Hindi
|rowspan="2"|[[Amazon Mini TV]]
|<ref>Jha, L. (2021, November 19). Amazon miniTV premieres new short film ‘Gupt Gyaan’ | Mint. Mint. Retrieved September 13, 2023, from https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/amazon-minitv-premieres-new-short-film-gupt-gyaan-11637297003764.html</ref>
|Short Film
|<ref>Jha, L. (19 November 2021). Amazon miniTV premieres new short film ‘Gupt Gyaan’ | Mint. Mint. Retrieved 13 September 2023, from https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/amazon-minitv-premieres-new-short-film-gupt-gyaan-11637297003764.html</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|2023
|''[[Gutar Gu]]''
|Ritu Chauhan
|season 1,2,3
|
|-
|''Sarvam Sakthi Mayam''
|Revathi
|[[ZEE5]]
|
|
|}
|}


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Ashlesha Thakur
Born
Mumbai
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2017-present

Ashlesha Thakur is an Indian actress and model. She is best known for playing the role of Dhriti Tiwari, daughter of Srikant Tiwari (played by Manoj Bajpayee) in the Hindi web series, The Family Man.[1]

Career[edit | edit source]

In 2017, Thakur started acting with a role in the TV show Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki on Colors TV. In the same year, she worked in the Hindi movie Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai. She also acted in movies like Pagglait and web series like Sarvam Shakthi Mayam, Gutar Gu, and Gupt Gyaan.

She gained recognition for her role as Dhriti Tiwari, the daughter of Manoj Bajpayee and Priyamani, in the web series The Family Man. Recently in 2023, she did a film called Jawan, in which she played the role of Kalee Gaikwad's daughter named Alia, where Kalee was played by Vijay Sethupathi. In the same year, she played the titular character in a Telugu-language film Shanthala, thus making her debut in Tollywood. The film was released on 15 December 2023.

She has also done ads for brands like Himalaya, Kissan, Cadbury, Reliance Fresh, Amazon, Swiggy, Samsung, and L&T.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

The popularity of The Family Man series brought Thakur into the limelight, and led to a significant rise in her social media following.[2]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Films[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Language Notes
2017 Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai Unknown Hindi
2017 Badrinath Ki Dulhania Young girl in school
2021 Pagglait Aditi Giri
2023 Jawan Alia Gaikwad
Shantala Shantala Telugu Tollywood debut

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Language Channel Notes Ref.
2017 Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki Unknown Hindi Colors TV 61 episodes [3]
2019-Present The Family Man Dhriti Tiwari Amazon Prime Video
2021 Gupt Gyaan Ritu Amazon Mini TV Short Film [4]
2023 Gutar Gu Ritu Chauhan season 1,2,3
Sarvam Sakthi Mayam Revathi ZEE5

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Handoo, Ritika. 2021. "The Family Man Actress Ashlesha Thakur Aka Dhriti Says Kissing Scene Was No Fun and She Has a Lot of Rishtas in Her DMs!" Zee News, 10 July 2021. Accessed 9 September 2023. https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/web-series/the-family-man-actress-ashlesha-thakur-aka-dhriti-says-kissing-scene-was-no-fun-and-she-has-a-lot-of-rishtas-in-her-dms-2375296.html.
  2. ↑ Handoo, Ritika, ed. (10 July 2021). "The Family Man actress Ashlesha Thakur aka Dhriti says 'kissing scene was no fun' and she has 'a lot of rishtas' in her DMs!". Zee News. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  3. ↑ Aajtak.In. (8 June 2021). Ashlesha Thakur Filmography. आज तक. Retrieved 13 September 2023, from https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/news/photo/ashlesha-thakur-actress-the-family-man-2-drishti-manoj-bajpayee-daughter-cadbury-ad-pagglait-tmov-1268522-2021-06-08
  4. ↑ Jha, L. (19 November 2021). Amazon miniTV premieres new short film ‘Gupt Gyaan’ | Mint. Mint. Retrieved 13 September 2023, from https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/amazon-minitv-premieres-new-short-film-gupt-gyaan-11637297003764.html

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