Krutika Desai Khan
Kruttika Desai Khan (née Desai, stylised Kruttika Desai) is an Indian film, theatre and television actress. She rose to fame playing "Mangala" in an early TV series of India - Buniyaad. She is known for her portrayal of Vishkanya in Chandrakanta,[1] Mansi - a talk show, Air Hostess, Superhit Muqabla - first Indian countdown show, Hungama - a travel show, Noorjahan- historical, Deewar- Hamlet on star, Ambaji in the Zee TV series Ram Milaayi Jodi and Uttaran, as a bald widow.
Krutika Desai Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Krutika Desai Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse(s) | Imtiaz Khan |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Shri Giresh Desai (father) |
| Family | Jayant (father-in-law) Amjad Khan (brother-in-law) |
Acting career
Krutika is involved in "Akansha",[2] a theatre workshop for street children and has also acted in a number of Gujarati plays including Shodh Pratishodh.[3] She has also acted in Pallavi Bani Parvati and To Karo Shree Ganesh, both Gujarati plays. The actress went on to shave her head for the serial Uttaran, making her the first woman to go bald in the history of Indian Television.[4] Krutika played many popular roles in Indian soap operas, most notably Ram Milaayi Jodi, and also Uttaran etc. In 2015, she played the pivotal role of Shanti Devi in the Star Plus serial Mere Angne Mein which became one of the most successful and long-running shows. The show ended in August 2017 after a successful run of 2 years.[5][6]
Personal life
Krutika Desai's husband Imtiaz Khan is the brother of actor Amjad Khan. The couple have a daughter named Ayesha Khan.[7] Their nephews Seemaab Khan and Shadaab Khan are actors in the industry.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Insaaf | ||
| 1996 | Dastak | ||
| 2001 | Dattak The Adopted | ||
| 2004 | Turn Left at the End of the World | ||
| 2019 | Section 375 | Judge |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-1987 | Buniyaad | Jay's wife and Satbir's love interest | |
| 1986 | Air Hostess | ||
| 1993-1990 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | ||
| 1997-1998 | Betaal Pachisi | ||
| Chandramukhi | DD National | ||
| 1994-1996 | Chandrakanta | Twin sisters Sabhya and Ramya,
Amba (Vishkanya) Jwala, the dacoit |
|
| 1995 | Zameen Aasmaan | ||
| A Mouthful of Sky | |||
| 1993-1994 | Superhit Muqabla | ||
| 1996-1997 | Kismet | ||
| Hungama | |||
| 2000-2001 | Noorjahan | ||
| 2002-2009 | Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | ||
| 2004-2006 | Tumhari Disha | ||
| Mansi | |||
| Black | |||
| Ek Aam Aadmi | STAR One | ||
| 2005-2011 | Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki | ||
| 2007-2008 | Annu Ki Ho Gayee Waah Bhai Waah | ||
| 2010 | Do Saheliyaan | ||
| 2012-2013 | Ram Milaayi Jodi | ||
| 2013-2015 | Uttaran | Ekadish Charherjee | |
| 2015-2017 | Mere Angne Mein | Shanti Devi | |
| 2016 | Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Preeto's mother | |
| 2017 | Paramavatar Shri Krishna | Chandalni | |
| 2017-2019 | Jiji Maa | Haryali Rawat | |
| 2018 | Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka | Parvati | |
| Laal Ishq | Jhooleawali Dadi | ||
| 2021 | Pandya Store | Suman Pandya (Gautam's Mother) |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bebaakee | Rashida Abdullah | ALTBalaji |
References
- ↑ "Pooja Banerjee to Meghna Naidu: 5 times Vishkanyas gave Naagins a run for their money".
- ↑ "Different dreams". Financialexpress.com. 27 November 2005. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
- ↑ [1][dead link]
- ↑ "Krutika Desai goes bald for a role - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 23 February 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
- ↑ "Mere Angne Mein To Go Off Air After Two Year Run!".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Saas Krutika Desai turns bikini babe".
- ↑ "Krutika Desai's husband Imtiaz Khan passes away at 77".