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Ami Trivedi
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Ami Trivedi | |
|---|---|
 Ami Trivedi (left) on the sets of Bajega Band Baaja, 2009 | |
| Born | 15 July 1982[1] |
| Occupation | Television actress, voice actress & theatre artist |
| Spouse(s) | Neeraj Sanghai |
| Relatives | Karan Trivedi (brother) |
Ami Trivedi (born 15 July 1982)[2] is an Indian television and theatre artist.[3] She is most known for her roles of "Kittu" in Kituu Sab Janti Hai (2005–06) and "Kokila" in popular comedy sitcom Papad Pol (2010–11).[4]
Trivedi has done Gujarati theatre for many years and has appeared in number of Hindi serials also. Her father is a well-known theatre actor, Tushar Trivedi who has been involved in Gujarati plays for over 20 years. Her younger brother, Karan Trivedi, is also a theatre actor and voice-over artist.
Early life[edit]
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Career[edit]
Acting[edit]
Trivedi started acting at a very young age. As a child artist, she has acted in Hindi serials like Hamrahi and Zee Horror Show in small cameo roles. In 1994, she acted in Prakash Jha's telefilm Didi which focused on the education of female children in rural areas. After taking a gap for studies in class 10th and 12th, Trivedi returned to acting as a teenager and did Gujarati theatre for few years. She has also received appreciation for her acting skills from the Gujarati audiences.
Her major theatre background helped her in getting many acting offers from television channels. She got her first break for a small role in a daily soap Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa which aired on Zee TV. Thereafter, she did cameos & supporting roles in few shows like Dil Chaahta Hai and Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan. She also acted in the popular comedy sitcom Khichdi, the first show produced by Hats Off Productions. Despite the popularity of the show, Trivedi would not appear in its second season Instant Khichdi because she would be committed to other projects.
Later in 2005, Trivedi auditioned for Kituu Sab Janti Hai on the insistence of a coordinator. She didn't even have her photographs taken for self-promotion but she impressed them and managed to get a call back in two days. She won the lead role of Kittu in the show. She was chosen among 40–45 women based on her talent. It was the breakthrough point of her career. She played the role of a young extrovert 20-something young woman Kituu who takes the plunge to face the professional world. The show ran for two years and ended in March 2007.[5]
After that, she worked in various other Hindi serials like Zaara- Pyaar Ki Saugat, Jaane Kya Baat Hui and Bajega Band Baaja.[6]
In 2010, Trivedi acted in SAB TV's comedy sitcom Papad Pol opposite Swapnil Joshi. She became popular for her role of Kokila in the show[7] for which she was nominated at the Indian Telly Awards in the category for Best Actress in a Comic Role. Papad Pol ended on 13, September 2011.[8]
Trivedi also portrayed the role of Tulika in SAB TV's comedy serial Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo.[9] The show ended on 6 January 2012 after successfully running for 2 years. Trivedi also appeared as a guest in famous dance class show Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan hosted by Saroj Khan, on 21 December 2011.[8]
Since 2012, Trivedi kept a distance from television, spending time with her family, until she made a comeback in July 2013 with Zee TV's horror show Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein.[10] She did an episodic role in the show. She later entered in Sony TV's popular court room drama Adaalat where she played the role of a public prosecutor.[11] She acted as mother in Tedi Medi Family a wonderful TV series on Big Magic channel. she also worked with SAB TV as Rupal (Chakudi) in their TV show Saat Phero Ki Hera Pherie.
Dubbing[edit]
In 2001, Trivedi gave her voice to Daniel Radcliffe's role as "Harry Potter" in the Hindi-dubbed version of the first film of the Harry Potter Series. Since the second film of the series, her brother, Karan Trivedi took over as the second Hindi dubbing voice for Harry Potter, until it was passed to Rajesh Kava after the fifth film. Since then, she has lent voices in various animated and live-action films like The Incredibles and Barbie Mariposa. She has dubbed for some Gujarati films also.
She's also said that to be the official current Hindi voice for Disney character, Hiro Hamada.
Personal life[edit]
Trivedi's father, Tushaar Trivedi is now directing plays as a drama director at the Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan in London. Her mother, Jaya Trivedi is a housewife, and the greatest inspiration in her life. Her mother commutes between Mumbai and London. Whenever she's in Mumbai, she frequently visits her daughter on the sets with homemade food and also helps her to select the right kind of work. Trivedi's brother, Karan Trivedi is also a theatre artist.
Trivedi married her boyfriend, Niraj Sanghai in 2009. Niraj Sanghai works at Prime Focus Ltd, a post production services company. They met through a common friend on the sets of Kituu Sab Janti Hai. They belong to different castes, but finally after four years of dating, they were married on 10 December 2009. At present, they live in a sought-after area of Mumbai, Lokhandwala, Andheri (W). The couple have a son, born on 15 December 2012.[12]
Gujarati plays[edit]
Ami has worked in many Gujarati plays. Some of her famous commercial Gujarati plays are listed below.[13]
| S.No | Play | Role | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hawe Vasant Thainai Aavo | Drama | |
| 2. | Ek Aakarshan Tejaabi | Isha Chinoy | Drama |
| 3. | Dikri Vahal No Dariyo | Urja Majumdar | Drama |
| 4. | Shodh-Pratishodh | Priya | Drama / Comedy |
| 5. | Carry On Lalu | Sonal Paropkari | Comedy |
| 6. | Resham Dankh | Foram Soumil | Drama |
| 7. | Pappa Padhravo Savdhaan | Comedy | |
| 8. | Avtaran | Priya | Drama / Serious |
| 9. | Life Partner | Sonaki | Drama |
| 10. | Aankh Micholi | Sumi Bharucha | Comedy |
| 11. | Ajab Karamat | Shiela | Drama / Comedy |
| 12. | Mahapurush | Drama | |
| 13. | Hoonj Taro Eeshwar | Drama | |
| 14. | Olkhan | Tanvi Patel | Drama |
| 15. | Gujjubhai E Gaam Gajavyu | Comedy | |
| 16. | Kaatil | Vebha | Suspense |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Humraahi | Child artist | |
| 1994 | The Zee Horror Show | Pooja / Nazia | Child artist |
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | ||
| 2002–2003 | Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa | ||
| 2002–04 | Khichdi | Meera Parekh | |
| 2004-2005 | Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | Vrinda | Supporting Role |
| 2005–06 | Kituu Sab Janti Hai | Katyayini Purohit (Kittu) | Female Protagonist |
| 2008 | Zaara- Pyaar Ki Saugat | Khushi | |
| 2007 | Aahat | Episodic role | |
| 2007 | Daayan Bani Dulhan | Husna | Episodic role |
| 2007 | Mano Ya Na Mano | Episodic role | |
| 2007 | Saas Bahu Aur Saazish | Herself | Host (1 Episode) |
| 2008 | Raakhi- Atoot Rishtey Ki Dor | Mukti | Antagonist |
| 2008–09 | Indiadhanush | Herself | Co-host with Siddharth Kak |
| 2008–09 | Jaane Kya Baat Hui | Sanjana Akshay Sareen | |
| 2009–10 | Bajega Band Baaja | Nisha | Female protagonist |
| 2009–12 | Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo | Tulika Shah | |
| 2010–11 | Papad Pol - Shahabuddin Rathod Ki Rangeen Duniya | Kokila Parikh | Female protagonist, Nominated– Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Comic Role (2010) |
| 2011 | Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan | Herself | Guest appearance along with Jasveer Kaur |
| 2013 - 15 | Adaalat | Urmi Dixit | As Prosecution Lawyer |
| 2013 | Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein | Juhi | Episodic role as a ghost[14] |
| 2014 | Pritam Pyare Aur Woh | Jamuna | Ghost |
| 2014 | Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai | Khandvi | |
| 2015 | Chidiya Ghar | Leelavati | Ghost |
| 2015 | Tedi Medi Family | Anjali Khurana | Mother of three |
| 2021-Present | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah | Dayaben | Wife of Jethalala Champaklal Gada, Gada Electronics |
Dubbing roles[edit]
Live action films[edit]
| Film title | Actor | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Daniel Radcliffe | Harry Potter | Hindi | English | 2001 | 2002 | The Hindi dub released as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" Released in India on 12 April 2002. |
| Inception | Marion Cotillard | Mal Cobb (first dub) |
Hindi | English | 2010 | 2010 | In early 2013, UTV Software Communications produced a second Hindi dub for UTV Action due to a policy implemented, even though Main Frame Software Communications is owned by the same company that made the original Hindi dub that Trivedi participated in. |
| The Dark Knight Rises[15] | Marion Cotillard | Miranda Tate / Talia al Ghul | Hindi | English | 2012 | 2012 | Performed alongside Samay Raj Thakkar who voiced Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Uday Sabnis who voiced Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox and Mohan Kapoor who voiced Tom Hardy as Bane in Hindi version. |
| Hercules | Rebecca Ferguson | Ergenia | Hindi | English | 2014 | 2014 | Performed alongside Shailendra Pandey who voiced Dwayne Johnson as Hercules, Anil Dutt who voiced Ian McShane as Amphiaraus in Hindi version. |
Animated films[edit]
| Film title | Original voice(s) | Character(s) | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbie of Swan Lake | Kathleen Barr Venus Terzo |
Marie Lila |
Hindi | English | 2003 | 2004 | The Hindi dub released on VCD/DVD. Released on 5 July 2004.[16] |
| The Incredibles | Sarah Vowell | Violet Parr (Vinita) |
Hindi | English | 2004 | 2004 | The Hindi dub released as "Hum Hain Lajawab". Sonal Kaushal dubbed this character in sequel. |
| Chicken Little | Joan Cusack | Abbagail Ducktail Mallard | Hindi | English | 2005 | 2005 | |
| Barbie Mariposa | Chiara Zanni | Mariposa | Hindi | English | 2008 | 2008 |
Awards[edit]
- Winner, New Promising Actress Award by Indo-American Society for Kituu Sab Janti Hai in December 2005.
- Winner, Gujarati Actress Award in 2008.
- Nominated, at Indian Telly Awards in the category Best Actor in a Comic Role (Female) in 2010 for Papad Pol.
- Winner, Kala Ratna Award for achieving excellence in her field at Hira Manik Awards Ceremony in 2011.
See also[edit]
- Karan Trivedi – Ami's Younger Brother who is also an actor.
- List of people from Gujarat
- List of Indian dubbing artists
References[edit]
- ↑ "Birthday wishes for Sooraj, Ami and Amrin". Tellychakkar Dot Com. 15 July 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ↑ "Birthday wishes for Sooraj, Ami and Amrin". Tellychakkar Dot Com. 15 July 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ↑ "Profile: Ami Trivedi". The Indian Express. 19 December 2005. Retrieved 4 December 2010.[dead link]
- ↑ Elina Priyadarshini Nayak (14 January 2011). "I regret taking breaks: Ami Trivedi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ ""It's a big blow" – Ami Trivedi".
- ↑ "Ami Trivedi cries foul". Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ "My long choti in Papad Pol is already the talk of the town : Ami Trivedi".
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "IPL made Papad Pol go off air, opines Ami Trivedi". Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ "New comedy show on the way". The Times of India. 2 December 2009. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ Tejashree Bhopatkar (15 July 2013). "Ami Trivedi returns with Fear Files!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ Vijaya Tiwari (16 November 2013). "Ami Trivedi makes a comeback with Adaalat". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ Neha Maheshwri (21 December 2012). "Ami delivers a baby boy". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ "Ami Trivedi Ji's Career in Gujarati Theater!". 30 May 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- ↑ "Fear Files : Fear Files Episode 110". YouTube. 21 July 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ Neha Maheshwri (14 July 2012). "Ami Trivedi dubs for a Hollywood role". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
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External links[edit]
- Ami Trivedi on IMDb
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