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| name = Mreenal Deshraj | | name = Mreenal Deshraj | ||
| image = | | image = Mreenal_during_a_event.jpg | ||
| caption = Mreenal | | caption = Mreenal during an event | ||
| birth_date = {{ | | birth_date = 2 August 1978<ref>{{cite news |title=Is Mreenal Deshraj single? |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/is-mreenal-deshraj-single-2555307 |work=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| birth_place = [[Nagpur]], [[Maharashtra]] | | birth_place = [[Nagpur]], [[Maharashtra]] | ||
| alma_mater = | | alma_mater = | ||
| occupation = Actress | | occupation = Actress | ||
| yearsactive = 2000- | | yearsactive = 2000-2019 | ||
| spouse = {{marriage|Ashim Matthan|2022}} | | spouse = {{marriage|Ashim Matthan|2022}} | ||
| children = | | children = | ||
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'''Mreenal Deshraj''' (born 2 August 1978) | '''Mreenal Deshraj''' (born 2 August 1978) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi films and television.<ref>{{cite news |title=TV actor warned over onscreen sins! |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/tv-actor-warned-over-onscreen-sins/story-A77CYzbI35D4NlNhFRWPlK.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=15 September 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Mreenal Deshraj, who has been a part of prominent shows, including Kahin Toh Hoga, Choti Si Zindagi, Ishqbaaaz and Naagin 3, shares excerpts from her journey|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/mreenal-deshraj-who-has-been-a-part-of-prominent-shows-including-kahin-toh-hoga-choti-si-zindagi-ishqbaaaz-and-naagin-3-shares-excerpts-from-her-journey-405430 |work=Tribune India}}</ref> She is known for the serials ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin]]'' and ''[[Ishqbaaaz]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tanvi |first1=Trivedi |title=Mreenal Deshraj: The demands of the industry make me feel that I am living on the edge |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mreenal-deshraj-the-demands-of-the-industry-make-me-feel-that-i-am-living-on-the-edge/articleshow/74563048.cms |work=The Times of India |date=12 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Mreenal likes her role |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/features/mreenal-likes-her-role-268182 |work=Tribune India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Pillay |first1=Neolin |title=Mreenal Deshraj on the change happening in Bollywood |url=https://urbanasian.com/entertainment/indian-tv-news/2022/08/mreenal-deshraj-on-the-change-happening-in-bollywood/ |work=Urban Asian |date=4 August 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Mreenal graduated in Fashion Designing from [[National Institute of Fashion Technology]].<ref>{{cite news |title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - NCR stories |url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020412/ncr2.htm |work=m.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> Mreenal married Ashim Matthan on 5 July 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Actress Mreenal Deshraj talks about life after marriage |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/happy-times-417406 |work=Tribuneindia |date=31 July 2022}}</ref> | |||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Mreenal started her career as an actor with | Mreenal started her career as an actor with TV Serial ''[[Kahin To Hoga]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shruti |first1=Jambhekar |title=Mreenal Deshraj's tough time |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mreenal-deshrajamp39s-tough-time/articleshow/11167620.cms |work=The Times of India |date=19 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Sanaya |first1=Chavda |title=Action stunts are interesting: Mreenal Deshraj |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/action-stunts-are-interesting-mreenal-deshraj/articleshow/5409935.cms |work=The Times of India |date=5 January 2010}}</ref> In which she played the role of Shipra Arora. After that she appeared in ''[[Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai]]'', ''[[Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series)]]'' and ''[[Raat Hone Ko Hai]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Team |title=After bidding goodbye to 'Ishqbaaaz', Mreenal Deshraj to enter 'Naagin 3' as new 'naagin'! |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/naagin-3-after-exiting-ishqbaaaz-actress-mreenal-deshraj-to-enter-as-new-naaginin-surbhi-jyoti-pearl-v-puri-starrer-colors-show-890424 |work=news.abplive.com |date=6 January 2019 |language=en}}</ref> In 2006, she started her film career with ''[[Tathastu]]'' and played a supporting role in the film ''[[Vivah]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Somya |first1=Abrol |title=In search of elation |url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/2014/20141006/ttlife1.htm |work=m.tribuneindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Pillay |first1=Neolin |title=Mreenal Deshraj talks about supporting causes to make a change! |url=https://urbanasian.com/entertainment/indian-tv-news/2022/07/mreenal-deshraj-talks-about-supporting-causes-to-make-a-change/ |work=Urban Asian |date=22 July 2022}}</ref> | ||
== Television == | == Television == | ||
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! Notes | ! Notes | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2003 | | 2003 | ||
| [[Kahiin to Hoga]] | | [[Kahiin to Hoga]] | ||
| Shipra Arora | | Shipra Arora | ||
| Lead Role<ref>{{cite news |title=Mreenal Deshraj | | Lead Role<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shaheen |first1=Parkar |title=Mreenal Deshraj: I don't connect to middle-class characters |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/mreenal-deshraj-i-don-t-connect-to-middle-class-characters-21729182 |work=Mid-day |date=14 September 2019 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2003 | | 2003 | ||
| [[Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai]] | | [[Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai]] | ||
| | | | ||
| Supporting | | Supporting Cast<ref>{{cite news |title=Mreenal Deshraj pulls the brakes! |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-mreenal-deshraj-pulls-the-brakes-1103598 |work=DNA India}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2004 | | 2004 | ||
| [[Pancham (TV series)]] | | [[Pancham (TV series)]] | ||
| Lekha | | Lekha | ||
| Lead Role | | Lead Role<ref>{{cite news |title=Telly actress Mrinal Deshraj is back on the scene |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/telly-actress-mrinal-deshraj-is-back-on-the-scene-16693193 |work=Mid-day |date=19 November 2015 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 2005 | ||
| [[Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series)]] | | [[Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series)]] | ||
| | | | ||
| Supporting | | Supporting Cast<ref>{{cite news |title=The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum |url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/2005/20051211/spectrum/tv.htm |work=m.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2008 | | 2008 | ||
| [[Sujata (TV series)]] | | [[Sujata (TV series)]] | ||
| Sejal | | Sejal | ||
| Lead Role | | Lead Role<ref>{{cite news |last1=Glacxy |first1=Ferrao |title=Mreenal enjoys negative roles |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mreenal-enjoys-negative-roles/articleshow/3517994.cms |work=The Times of India |date=24 September 2008}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2007-2009 | | 2007-2009 | ||
| [[Doli Saja Ke]] | | [[Doli Saja Ke]] | ||
| Padmini | | Padmini | ||
| Lead Antagonist | | Lead Antagonist<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sapana Patil |first1=Poojary |title='Female figures inspire me to paint' |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-female-figures-inspire-me-to-paint-1116166 |work=DNA India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Neha |first1=Maheshwari |title=Mreenal Deshraj: I have always chosen the wrong men in my life |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/mreenal-deshraj-i-have-always-chosen-the-wrong-men-in-my-life/articleshow/71335402.cms |work=The Times of India |date=28 September 2019}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2009 | | 2009 | ||
| [[Ssshhhh...Koi Hai]] | | [[Ssshhhh...Koi Hai]] | ||
| Kajri Varun Pratap Singh | | Kajri Varun Pratap Singh | ||
| Episodic Role | | Episodic Role<ref>{{cite news |last1=Glacxy |first1=Ferrao |title=Real ghost scares reel ghost |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/real-ghost-scares-reel-ghost/articleshow/3964046.cms |work=The Times of India |date=12 January 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Mreenal Deshraj seen romancing in Shh.. Koi Hai |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2008/mreenal-deshraj-shh-koi-hai-310508.html |work=Filmibeat |issue=31 May 2008}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2011 | | 2011 | ||
| [[Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi]] | | [[Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi]] | ||
| Revati | | Revati | ||
| Lead Antagonist | | Lead Antagonist<ref>{{cite news |last1=Collin |first1=Rodrigues |title=Vidya Balan's sari fetches princely sum |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/vidya-balan-s-sari-fetches-princely-sum/story-SeEII7riBNj1Z3ekT2qgOJ.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=15 December 2011 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2013 | | 2013 | ||
| [[Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap]] | | [[Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap]] | ||
| Rani Uma | | Rani Uma | ||
| Lead Antagonist | | Lead Antagonist<ref>{{cite news |title=Mreenal Deshraj back on small screen |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/mreenal-deshraj-back-on-small-screen-15392150 |work=Mid-day |date=20 June 2014 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2013-2014 | | 2013-2014 | ||
| [[Adaalat (TV series)|Adaalat]] | | [[Adaalat (TV series)|Adaalat]] | ||
| Mishka | | Raksha and Mishka | ||
| Episodic Role<ref>{{cite news |last1= | | Episodic Role<ref>{{cite news |title=Mreenal Deshraj shows positivity even in a negative situation |url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/mreenal-deshraj-shows-positivity-even-negative-situation-191205 |work=Tellychakkar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Vijaya |first1=Tiwari |title=Rucha Gujarati & Mreenal Deshraj in Adaalat |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rucha-gujarati-mreenal-deshraj-in-adaalat/articleshow/18632393.cms |work=The Times of India |date=22 February 2013}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2016-2017 | | 2016-2017 | ||
| [[Ishqbaaaz]] | | [[Ishqbaaaz]] | ||
| Jahnvi Malhotra | | Jahnvi Malhotra | ||
| Supporting Lead<ref>{{cite news |title=Mreenal | | Supporting Lead<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sameena |first1=Razzaq |title=Mreenal Deshraj's alcoholic act inspired by Meena Kumari |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/070916/mreenal-deshrajs-alcoholic-act-inspired-by-meena-kumari.html |work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ishqbaaaz's Mreenal Deshraj says her in-laws didn't agree to her relationship with hubby: 'I am 10 years older...' |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telly-talk/ishqbaaazs-mreenal-deshraj-says-her-in-laws-didnt-agree-to-her-relationship-with-hubby-i-am-10-years-older-article-93579447 |work=Zoom TV |language=en}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2017 | | 2017 | ||
| [[Dil Boley Oberoi]] | | [[Dil Boley Oberoi]] | ||
| Jhanvi | | Jhanvi | ||
| Supporting Lead | | Supporting Lead<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bureau |first1=ABP News |title=ISHQBAAZ: OMG! You won't see this actress in the show |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/ishqbaaz-omg-you-wont-see-this-actress-in-the-show-488262 |work=news.abplive.com |date=2 February 2017 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2019 | | 2019 | ||
| [[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin]] | | [[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin]] | ||
| Rohini | | Rohini | ||
| Lead Antagonist<ref>{{cite news |title= | | Lead Antagonist<ref>{{cite news |title=अब 'Naagin 3' में होगी ग्लैमरस नागिन की एंट्री, इस बार दिखेंगी नई शक्तियां... |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/entertainment/tv-tv-actress-mreenal-deshraj-to-join-the-cast-of-naagin-3-prm-1648154.html |work=News18 Hindi |date=10 January 2019 |language=hi}}</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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!Notes | !Notes | ||
!Ref. | !Ref. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2006 | | 2006 | ||
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| Supporting Role | | Supporting Role | ||
| <ref>{{cite news |last1= | |<ref>{{cite news |last1=Amrita |title=I am focussed and confident: Mreenal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-am-focussed-and-confident-mreenal/articleshow/3018573.cms |work=The Times of India |date=8 May 2008}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2006 | | 2006 | ||
| ''[[Vivah]]'' | | ''[[Vivah]]'' | ||
| | | Staff Member | ||
| Supporting Role | | Supporting Role | ||
| <ref | |<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hungama |first1=Bollywood |title=Mrinal Deshraj Movies List {{!}} Mrinal Deshraj Upcoming Movies {{!}} Films: Latest Movies - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/mrinal-deshraj/filmography/ |date=3 March 2023 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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| 2009 | | 2009 | ||
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| Supporting Role | | Supporting Role | ||
| <ref>{{cite news |title= | |<ref>{{cite news |title=Runway |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2009/jul/02/runway-64467.html |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{IMDb name|1799507 | * {{IMDb name|1799507}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Deshraj, Mreenal}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Deshraj, Mreenal}} | ||
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[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:40, 28 December 2025
Mreenal Deshraj | |
|---|---|
 Mreenal during an event | |
| Born | 2 August 1978[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000-2019 |
| Spouse(s) | Ashim Matthan ( m. 2022) |
Mreenal Deshraj (born 2 August 1978) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi films and television.[2][3] She is known for the serials Naagin and Ishqbaaaz.[4][5][6]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Mreenal graduated in Fashion Designing from National Institute of Fashion Technology.[7] Mreenal married Ashim Matthan on 5 July 2022.[8]
Career[edit | edit source]
Mreenal started her career as an actor with TV Serial Kahin To Hoga.[9][10] In which she played the role of Shipra Arora. After that she appeared in Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai, Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series) and Raat Hone Ko Hai.[11] In 2006, she started her film career with Tathastu and played a supporting role in the film Vivah.[12][13]
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Kahiin to Hoga | Shipra Arora | Lead Role[14] |
| 2003 | Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai | Supporting Cast[15] | |
| 2004 | Pancham (TV series) | Lekha | Lead Role[16] |
| 2005 | Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series) | Supporting Cast[17] | |
| 2008 | Sujata (TV series) | Sejal | Lead Role[18] |
| 2007-2009 | Doli Saja Ke | Padmini | Lead Antagonist[19][20] |
| 2009 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Kajri Varun Pratap Singh | Episodic Role[21][22] |
| 2011 | Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi | Revati | Lead Antagonist[23] |
| 2013 | Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap | Rani Uma | Lead Antagonist[24] |
| 2013-2014 | Adaalat | Raksha and Mishka | Episodic Role[25][26] |
| 2016-2017 | Ishqbaaaz | Jahnvi Malhotra | Supporting Lead[27][28] |
| 2017 | Dil Boley Oberoi | Jhanvi | Supporting Lead[29] |
| 2019 | Naagin | Rohini | Lead Antagonist[30] |
Films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Tathastu | Supporting Role | [31] | |
| 2006 | Vivah | Staff Member | Supporting Role | [32] |
| 2009 | Runway (2009 film) | Supporting Role | [33] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Is Mreenal Deshraj single?". Deccan Herald.
- ↑ "TV actor warned over onscreen sins!". Hindustan Times. 15 September 2006.
- ↑ "Mreenal Deshraj, who has been a part of prominent shows, including Kahin Toh Hoga, Choti Si Zindagi, Ishqbaaaz and Naagin 3, shares excerpts from her journey". Tribune India.
- ↑ Tanvi, Trivedi (12 March 2020). "Mreenal Deshraj: The demands of the industry make me feel that I am living on the edge". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Mreenal likes her role". Tribune India.
- ↑ Pillay, Neolin (4 August 2022). "Mreenal Deshraj on the change happening in Bollywood". Urban Asian.
- ↑ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - NCR stories". m.tribuneindia.com.
- ↑ "Actress Mreenal Deshraj talks about life after marriage". Tribuneindia. 31 July 2022.
- ↑ Shruti, Jambhekar (19 December 2011). "Mreenal Deshraj's tough time". The Times of India.
- ↑ Sanaya, Chavda (5 January 2010). "Action stunts are interesting: Mreenal Deshraj". The Times of India.
- ↑ Team (6 January 2019). "After bidding goodbye to 'Ishqbaaaz', Mreenal Deshraj to enter 'Naagin 3' as new 'naagin'!". news.abplive.com.
- ↑ Somya, Abrol. "In search of elation". m.tribuneindia.com.
- ↑ Pillay, Neolin (22 July 2022). "Mreenal Deshraj talks about supporting causes to make a change!". Urban Asian.
- ↑ Shaheen, Parkar (14 September 2019). "Mreenal Deshraj: I don't connect to middle-class characters". Mid-day.
- ↑ "Mreenal Deshraj pulls the brakes!". DNA India.
- ↑ "Telly actress Mrinal Deshraj is back on the scene". Mid-day. 19 November 2015.
- ↑ "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum". m.tribuneindia.com.
- ↑ Glacxy, Ferrao (24 September 2008). "Mreenal enjoys negative roles". The Times of India.
- ↑ Sapana Patil, Poojary. "'Female figures inspire me to paint'". DNA India.
- ↑ Neha, Maheshwari (28 September 2019). "Mreenal Deshraj: I have always chosen the wrong men in my life". The Times of India.
- ↑ Glacxy, Ferrao (12 January 2009). "Real ghost scares reel ghost". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Mreenal Deshraj seen romancing in Shh.. Koi Hai". Filmibeat. No. 31 May 2008.
- ↑ Collin, Rodrigues (15 December 2011). "Vidya Balan's sari fetches princely sum". Hindustan Times.
- ↑ "Mreenal Deshraj back on small screen". Mid-day. 20 June 2014.
- ↑ "Mreenal Deshraj shows positivity even in a negative situation". Tellychakkar.com.
- ↑ Vijaya, Tiwari (22 February 2013). "Rucha Gujarati & Mreenal Deshraj in Adaalat". The Times of India.
- ↑ Sameena, Razzaq. "Mreenal Deshraj's alcoholic act inspired by Meena Kumari". Deccan Chronicle.
- ↑ "Ishqbaaaz's Mreenal Deshraj says her in-laws didn't agree to her relationship with hubby: 'I am 10 years older...'". Zoom TV.
- ↑ Bureau, ABP News (2 February 2017). "ISHQBAAZ: OMG! You won't see this actress in the show". news.abplive.com.
{{cite news}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ↑ "अब 'Naagin 3' में होगी ग्लैमरस नागिन की एंट्री, इस बार दिखेंगी नई शक्तियां..." News18 Hindi (in हिन्दी). 10 January 2019.
- ↑ Amrita (8 May 2008). "I am focussed and confident: Mreenal". The Times of India.
- ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (3 March 2023). "Mrinal Deshraj Movies List | Mrinal Deshraj Upcoming Movies | Films: Latest Movies - Bollywood Hungama".
- ↑ "Runway". The New Indian Express.