Esha Dey | |
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| Born | Esha Wadnerkar 25 May [year missing][1][2] |
| Alma mater | London School of Dramatic Art (diploma in professional acting) Bharati Vidyapeeth Pune (M.A. in Kathak dance) |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra |
| Spouse(s) | Abhishek Khankar ( m. 2026) |
Esha Wadnerkar professionally known as Esha Dey is an Indian actress, performer, prominently works in Marathi theatre, films, web series, and TV serials. She is known for Marathi television show Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra.
Career[edit | edit source]
Dey began her professional career in 2011 as a theatre artist and subsequently expanded into working across various mediums including films, web-series, and television. She has completed M.A in Kathak dance from Bharati Vidyapeeth Pune and in acting from the London School of Dramatic Art. After finishing her course in London and returning to India, the COVID-19 lockdown began. During this time, actor Sameer Khandekar invited her to create a video for his YouTube channel 'Asowa,' to which she agreed. The video garnered a positive reaction, prompting her to opt for Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra over Vishakha Subhedar.[3][4]
She has participated in numerous projects under "BhaDiPa" and is also represented by the company "BhaDiPa".[5] In 2024, Esha shared the screen with Ranveer Singh for a Dalmia cement commercial.[6] The following year she acted in Gulkand which emerged as fourth highest Marathi film of 2025.[7][8]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Film[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Aiyyaa | Anju | Hindi | |
| 2025 | Gulkand | Ragini Mane | Marathi |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chukbhul Dyavi Ghyavi | Bandi | Marathi | |
| Sukhi Mansacha Sadara | Marathi | ||
| Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra | Contestant | Marathi | |
| 9 To 5 | Devika | Marathi | TV Mini Series |
Web series[edit | edit source]
| Title | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Aashram | Hindi | [5] |
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Esha's real surname is Wadnerkar but when she studied at the London School of Drama, her journey included navigating name pronunciation challenges during auditions, prompting her professional adoption of the name Esha Dey.[9]
She married Abhishek Khankar on 11 March 2026.[10][11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ अडसूळ, नीलेश (25 May 2023). "Samir Choughule: 'किडे' असणारी 'डे'.. हास्यजत्रेतील 'या' अभिनेत्रीसाठी समीर चौगुलेची खास पोस्ट". Sakal (in मराठी). Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "'आडनावावरून ही बंगाली वाटते पण..'; 'हास्यजत्रे'तील अभिनेत्रीसाठी समीर चौघुलेची खास पोस्ट". Lokmat (in मराठी). 25 May 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "लंडनमधून अभिनय प्रशिक्षण ते महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रा; अभिनेत्रीची अशी झालेली शोमध्ये एन्ट्री". Maharashtra Times (in मराठी). Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "विशाखा सुभेदारच्या जागी 'हास्यजत्रेत' आलेल्या 'या' अभिनेत्रीसाठी Samir Choughule ची खास पोस्ट". Zee 24 Taas (in मराठी). 25 May 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "'महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रा' शोमधील अभिनेत्री झळकणार 'आश्रम ३' वेब सीरिजमध्ये; पोस्टमुळे चर्चेला उधाण". Loksatta (in मराठी). 27 May 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ जाधव, अपूर्वा (23 March 2024). "महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रा फेम अभिनेत्रीची जाहिरातीत लागली रणवीर सिंहसोबत वर्णी". ABP Majha (in मराठी). Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "लोकप्रिय मराठी मालिकेत येणार 'गुलकंद' सिनेमाची स्टारकास्ट; व्हायरल प्रोमो पाहून चाहते झाले खुश". Lokmat (in मराठी). 28 April 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ↑ "Top Marathi Movie 2025: सरत्या वर्षात या मराठी सिनेमांची झाली बक्कळ कमाई, 'दशावतार' ठरला किंग, तर स्वप्नील -सोनालीच्या रोमॅन्सही वेधलं लक्ष". Maharashtra Times (in मराठी). Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ↑ "मी बंगाली नव्हे मराठीच! हास्यजत्रा फेम इशा डे हिनं सांगितलं आडनाव बदलण्यामागचं कारण, म्हणाली लंडनमध्ये..." Maharashtra Times (in मराठी). Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "इंडस्ट्रीतलाच आहे ईशा डे चा नवरा, समोर आलं नाव; प्रसिद्ध मालिकांसाठी केलंय काम". Lokmat (in मराठी). 11 March 2026. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ↑ "Esha Dey : महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रा फेम ईशा डे अडकली लग्नबंधनात, लाल भडक साडीत नवरी नटली, नवरा पाहिलात का?". Maharashtra Times (in मराठी). Retrieved 12 March 2026.