Mreenal Deshraj (born 2 August) 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]

Mreenal Deshraj
Mreenal during a event
Born2 August[1]
OccupationActress
Years active2000-2019
Spouse
Ashim Matthan
(m. 2022)

Early life

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Mreenal graduated in Fashion Designing from National Institute of Fashion Technology.[7] Mreenal married Ashim Matthan on 5 July 2022.[8]

Career

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Is Mreenal Deshraj single?". Deccan Herald.
  2. ^ "TV actor warned over onscreen sins!". Hindustan Times. 15 September 2006.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Mreenal likes her role". Tribune India.
  6. ^ Pillay, Neolin (4 August 2022). "Mreenal Deshraj on the change happening in Bollywood". Urban Asian.
  7. ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - NCR stories". m.tribuneindia.com.
  8. ^ "Actress Mreenal Deshraj talks about life after marriage". Tribuneindia. 31 July 2022.
  9. ^ Shruti, Jambhekar (19 December 2011). "Mreenal Deshraj's tough time". The Times of India.
  10. ^ Sanaya, Chavda (5 January 2010). "Action stunts are interesting: Mreenal Deshraj". The Times of India.
  11. ^ Team (6 January 2019). "After bidding goodbye to 'Ishqbaaaz', Mreenal Deshraj to enter 'Naagin 3' as new 'naagin'!". news.abplive.com.
  12. ^ Somya, Abrol. "In search of elation". m.tribuneindia.com.
  13. ^ Pillay, Neolin (22 July 2022). "Mreenal Deshraj talks about supporting causes to make a change!". Urban Asian.
  14. ^ Shaheen, Parkar (14 September 2019). "Mreenal Deshraj: I don't connect to middle-class characters". Mid-day.
  15. ^ "Mreenal Deshraj pulls the brakes!". DNA India.
  16. ^ "Telly actress Mrinal Deshraj is back on the scene". Mid-day. 19 November 2015.
  17. ^ "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum". m.tribuneindia.com.
  18. ^ Glacxy, Ferrao (24 September 2008). "Mreenal enjoys negative roles". The Times of India.
  19. ^ Sapana Patil, Poojary. "'Female figures inspire me to paint'". DNA India.
  20. ^ Neha, Maheshwari (28 September 2019). "Mreenal Deshraj: I have always chosen the wrong men in my life". The Times of India.
  21. ^ Glacxy, Ferrao (12 January 2009). "Real ghost scares reel ghost". The Times of India.
  22. ^ "Mreenal Deshraj seen romancing in Shh.. Koi Hai". Filmibeat. No. 31 May 2008.
  23. ^ Collin, Rodrigues (15 December 2011). "Vidya Balan's sari fetches princely sum". Hindustan Times.
  24. ^ "Mreenal Deshraj back on small screen". Mid-day. 20 June 2014.
  25. ^ "Mreenal Deshraj shows positivity even in a negative situation". Tellychakkar.com.
  26. ^ Vijaya, Tiwari (22 February 2013). "Rucha Gujarati & Mreenal Deshraj in Adaalat". The Times of India.
  27. ^ Sameena, Razzaq. "Mreenal Deshraj's alcoholic act inspired by Meena Kumari". Deccan Chronicle.
  28. ^ "Ishqbaaaz's Mreenal Deshraj says her in-laws didn't agree to her relationship with hubby: 'I am 10 years older...'". Zoom TV.
  29. ^ 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)
  30. ^ "अब 'Naagin 3' में होगी ग्लैमरस नागिन की एंट्री, इस बार दिखेंगी नई शक्तियां..." News18 Hindi (in Hindi). 10 January 2019.
  31. ^ Amrita (8 May 2008). "I am focussed and confident: Mreenal". The Times of India.
  32. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (3 March 2023). "Mrinal Deshraj Movies List | Mrinal Deshraj Upcoming Movies | Films: Latest Movies - Bollywood Hungama".
  33. ^ "Runway". The New Indian Express.
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