Kratika Sengar Dheer (born 4 July 1986) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. Sengar is widely recognised for her portrayal of Rani Lakshmibai in Ek Veer Stree Ki Kahaani – Jhansi Ki Rani and dual portrayal of Tanushree Khurana Bedi / Tanuja Sikand Bedi in Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki. She is a recipient of a Gold Award.[2]
Kratika Sengar | |
|---|---|
 Kratika in 2016 | |
| Born | 4 July 1986 Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Other names | Kratika Sengar Dheer[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Pankaj Dheer (father-in-law) |
Sengar made her acting debut with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, where she portrayed Sanchi and Sugandhi Virani. Her first major role came with her portrayal of Prerana Gill Garewal in Kasautii Zindagii Kay. Sengar earned further success while portraying Aarti Goyal Scindia in Punar Vivaah – Zindagi Milegi Dobara and Payal Prasad in Service Wali Bahu.
Sengar is married to actor Nikitin Dheer with whom she has a daughter.
Early life
editKratika Sengar was born on 4 July 1986[3][4] in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.[citation needed] She went to Methodist High School, Kanpur, and then moved to Delhi and graduated in Mass Communication from Amity University, Noida.[5][6]
Personal life
editKratika Sengar married Nikitin Dheer, son of actor Pankaj Dheer, on 3 September 2014 in an arranged marriage. In November 2021, Sengar announced her pregnancy. The couple welcomed their first child, a girl Devika Dheer on 12 May 2022.[7][8]
Career
editDebut and early career (2007–2011)
editKratika Sengar started her acting career in 2007, in the series Kasautii Zindagii Kay, and in "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" in 2008.[9] She then bagged another Balaji Telefilms show Kya Dill Mein Hai in 2008. Later, she had a small guest appearance in Sony TV's comedy show Bura Na Mano Holi Hai. She also appeared in the reality show Lux Kaun Jeetega Bollywood ka Ticket.
In 2009, Sengar got her first main lead role with Zee TV's show Jhansi Ki Rani. She did a small cameo appearance in Balaji's show Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil. In 2010 she also appeared in an episodic appearance in Aahat.
Success and lead roles (2012–2015)
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In 2012, Kratika made her comeback to television with Zee TV's show Punar Vivah opposite Gurmeet Choudhary. The show ended on 17 May 2013. While playing Aarti, she made an appearance on Qubool Hai to promote her show. In January 2014, she made a special appearance in Star Plus' show is Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera. Later in the year, she entered Life OK's show Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev starring Mohit Raina and Mouni Roy before the show ended.
She made her film debut in 2014 with My Father Godfather. In 2015, Kratika acted in Zee TV's next Service Wali Bahu.
Establishment and further career (2016–present)
editIn 2016, Sengar appeared in Ekta Kapoor's show Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki. Her character was replaced by Shivani Tomar. She came back in September 2016. The show went off air on 27 July 2018.[10]
In 2017, she acted as the Narrator in the show Chandrakanta. In 2021, she appeared in Choti Sarrdaarni.
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Read My Silence | Arsala Fatima | Short film | |
| 2014 | My Father Godfather | Jhanvi Singh | [11][12] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Sanchi | [13] | |
| 2008 | Sugandhi Virani[a] | |||
| 2007–2008 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Prerana Gill Garewal | [14] | |
| 2008 | Kya Dill Mein Hai | Naina Mann | ||
| Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket | Contestant | [15] | ||
| 2010–2011 | Ek Veer Stree Ki Kahaani – Jhansi Ki Rani | Rani Lakshmibai | [16] | |
| 2010 | Aahat | Chitra Devasthal | Episode: "Bheemganj Part I & II" | |
| 2012–2013 | Punar Vivaah – Zindagi Milegi Dobara | Aarti Goyal Scindia | [17] | |
| 2014 | Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev | Manasa | ||
| 2015 | Service Wali Bahu | Payal Rai Prasad | [18] | |
| 2016 | Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki | Tanushree "Tanu" Khurana Bedi | ||
| 2016–2018 | Tanuja Sikand Bedi | |||
| 2018 | Kritika Kohli[a] | [19] | ||
| 2021 | Choti Sarrdaarni | Sandhya Shastri |
Special appearances
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Prerana Gill Garewal | |
| Bura Na Mano Holi Hai | Herself | ||
| Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Simran Dasgupta | ||
| 2011 | Chotti Bahu – Sawar Ke Rang Rachi | Aarti Goyal Scindia | |
| 2012 | Qubool Hai | ||
| 2014 | Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera | Herself | |
| 2017 | Chandrakanta | Narrator | [20] |
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Punar Vivaah – Zindagi Milegi Dobara | Nominated | [21] |
| Best Onscreen Couple (with Gurmeet Choudhary) | Nominated | ||||
| Gold Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated | [citation needed] | ||
| 2016 | Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki | Nominated | [22] | ||
| Best Popular Jodi (with Sharad Malhotra) | Won | ||||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress - Popular | Nominated | [23] | ||
| Best Actress - Drama | Nominated | ||||
| 2017 | Gold Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated | [24] |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Kratika Sengar Dheer". Instagram. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "Kasam to Kasauti: 5 memorable roles of Kratika Sengar". India Today. 3 July 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Nikitin Dheer's birthday wish for wife Kratika Sengar will make your heart melt, see photos". The Indian Express. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ Keshri, Shweta (4 July 2022). "Kratika Sengar shares 1st pic of daughter Devika, says 'thank you for making this birthday most special one'". India Today. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ^ Bhatia, Saloni (21 April 2015) "Kratika Sengar: I didn't step out much because I found Delhi unsafe". The Times of India.
- ^ "Stars on s: Kratika Sengar, actor". Hindustan Times. 4 September 2012. Archived from the original on 24 May 2014.
- ^ "TV stars at Chennai Express' baddie Tangabali Nikitin Dheer's wedding reception". The Indian Express. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Kratika Sengar Dheer and Nikitin Dheer welcome baby girl". Hindustan Times. 12 May 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Fans are very emotional people: Kratika Sengar". The Times of India. 11 March 2012. Archived from the original on 25 April 2013.
- ^ "Kasam Teri Pyaar Ki:Kratika Sengar a.k.a. Tanu to return on popular demand". India Today. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ^ "Sneak peek into 'My Father Godfather': Of dreams, lies & underworld | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Daily News and Analysis. 20 February 2014.
- ^ "A day on the sets of My Father Godfather | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Daily News and Analysis. 21 February 2014.
- ^ "Indian soap operas: Family affairs". BBC News. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021.
- ^ "Adding to the content". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 30 June 2020.
- ^ "Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket". The Hindu. 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ^ "Portraying Rani Jhansi was a dream come true: Kratika Sengar". Daily News and Analysis. Archived from the original on 3 January 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ "Gurmeet comfortable doing romantic scenes with Kratika". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 December 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ Kratika Sengar and Abhishek Rawat promote 'Service Wali Bahu' in Capital Zee News Retrieved 28 November 2017
- ^ "Kratika Sengar and Ssharad Malhotra get emotional as they bid adieu to Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 September 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ Priyanka Sharma (7 December 2016). "Chandrakanta is making a comeback on two channels together, watch videos". The Indian Express. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ "Telly Awards 2013". Indian Telly Awards. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ "Gold Awards 2016: Arjun Bijlani, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Mouni Roy, Kratika Sengar win top honours; full list of winners". India Today. 9 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "ITA Awards 2016: Mouni Roy, Shabbir Ahluwalia emerge big winners, see pics, video". The Indian Express. 14 November 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "Check out the complete list of winners of 11th Gold Awards 2017". Times of India. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
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