Priyanka Kothari, often credited as Nisha Kothari or Amoha, is an Indian former actress and model.[2][3] She has appeared in Bollywood, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
Priyanka Kothari | |
|---|---|
 Kothari in 2012 | |
| Other names | Nisha Kothari Amoha[1] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2003–2016 |
| Spouse |
Bhasker Prakash (m. 2016) |
Early life
editPriyanka Kothari was born in West Bengal. She moved to New Delhi while in grade 10 and got her bachelor's degree in physical science from Delhi University at Dyal Singh College, Delhi. She chose chemistry as her father is a chemical businessman, while her mother is a home-maker. She has learnt Kathak for 6 years and attended acting classes with Kishore Namit Kapoor.[10]
Career
editAfter college, Kothari became a model and appeared in a number of advertisement campaigns. She appeared in the music video of the remix of Chadti Jawani Meri Chaal Mastani.[11] In 2003, she got her big break through actor Madhavan, who recommended her for an audition in his film after viewing her photographs. She made her acting debut with him in the Tamil film Jay Jay, credited as Amoga.[12] She made her Bollywood debut in the 2005 film Sarkar and then later that same year appeared in James, directed by Ram Gopal Varma and Rohit Jugraj respectively. James turned her into a sex symbol overnight.[9] She then went on to do The Killer with Emraan Hashmi. Since then she had appeared in less significant films and roles. She was regularly seen in Ram Gopal Varma's films[13][14] like Shiva,[15] Darna Zaroori Hai,[16] Aag, in which she played a tapori called Ghungroo,[17] Darling[18] and Agyaat[19] and also his productions like Go and Stalker.[20] Most of the films were unsuccessful.[14][21][22][23] She made her Sandalwood debut with Raaj the Showman opposite Puneeth Rajkumar in 2009[24] and later did a supporting role in Dandupalya.[25] She was seen in a Telugu film with Balakrishna, Okka Magadu which also bombed[26] and also acted in a film titled Hari Om.[27]
Her only 2011 release was Bin Bulaye Baraati. In 2013, she appeared in a Malaysian Tamil film titled, Ops Kossa Dappa 3.[28] She was seen in the Telugu-Tamil film Ala Ila Ela, which had a delayed release in 2023,[29] and has signed up a Telugu thriller titled Criminals.[30]
Other work
editKothari is a member of the International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film & Television. She is the co-founder of Nisha Foundation.[31]
In the 2011 West Bengal state assembly elections, she campaigned for Dr Nirmal Majhi, an All India Trinamool Congress candidate contesting from North Uluberia, Kolkata.[32]
In 2011, she walked the ramp at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW), which she describes as her comeback in Bollywood.[33]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Jay Jay | Jamuna | Tamil | Credited as Amoga |
| 2004 | Madhyanam Hathya | Nikita | Telugu | |
| 2005 | James | Nisha V. Rawat | Hindi | |
| Sarkar | Sapna | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Shiva | Sandhya Joshi | Hindi | |
| The Killer | Rhea | Hindi | ||
| Darna Zaroori Hai | Hindi | Special appearance | ||
| 2007 | Go | Vasundhara 'Vasu' Dave | Hindi | |
| Darling | Hindi | Special appearance in a promotional video | ||
| Aag | Ghungroo | Hindi | ||
| 2008 | Okka Magadu | Alivelu | Telugu | |
| 2009 | Agyaat | Aasha | Hindi | |
| Raaj-The Showman | Parvathy | Kannada | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada | |
| Karthigai | Pooja | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Kacheri Arambam | Dancer in "Vaada Vaada" song | Tamil | Special appearance |
| 2011 | Bin Bulaye Baraati | Shreya | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Dandupalya | Susheela | Kannada | |
| 2013 | Ops Kossa Dappa 3 | Priyanka | Tamil | Malaysian film Special appearance |
| Psycho | Meera | Telugu | ||
| Yaaradre Nanagenu | Kannada | |||
| Nuvve Naa Bangaram | Telugu | |||
| Criminals | Telugu | |||
| 2016 | Bullet Rani | Kannada / Telugu | ||
| 2023 | Ala Ila Ela | Dancer in "Dakkho Dakkho" song | Telugu | Special appearance[34] |
| 2024 | Oru Thee | Dancer in "Kannamoochi" song | Tamil | Special appearance[35] |
Music and Music Videos
edit| Year | Album | Song | Singer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Aur Ek Haseena Thi | Chadti Jawani Remix | DJ ashish |
| 2004 | DJ South Hot Mix | Kiss U Day & Night Remix | DJ South |
| 2004 | Maal Bhari Aahe – DJ Hot Remix | Nako Uga Tu Maru Boba | DJ Hot |
References
edit- ^ PRAVDA GODBOLE (25 June 2008). "Call me Priyanka". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Remember Ram Gopal Varma's muse Nisha Kothari? Here is what she is up to now". India Today. 24 October 2018.
- ^ "No comeback, just moving forward: Nisha Kothari". The Times of India.
- ^ "Nisha Kothari comes back to Kollywood!". The Times of India. 11 August 2011. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011.
- ^ "Nisha says, my foot!". The Times of India. 11 August 2011. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011.
- ^ "The Hindu : Metro Plus Bangalore / Profiles : Luck by chance". 29 June 2011. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011.
- ^ "The Hindu : Metro Plus Kochi / Cinema : I am who I am". 28 June 2009. Archived from the original on 28 June 2009.
- ^ "The Hindu : Karnataka / Bangalore News : Vodafone updates on Puneet's new film". 10 May 2009. Archived from the original on 10 May 2009.
- ^ a b "'I am not sexy" : Nisha Kothari". The Times of India. 25 August 2007. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Luck by chance". The Hindu. 15 December 2009. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Bollywood's hottest faces". Movies.ndtv.com. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "I have a small and cute role, says Priyanka Kothari". The Times of India. 24 May 2013. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "The Ten Worst Films of Ram Gopal Varma". Rediff.com. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ a b MADHU DAIHTOTA (1 October 2007). "Remaking Shola was a mistake:Nisha". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ Nikhat Kazmi (16 September 2006). "Shiva". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Nisha Kothari's item number in Boo – Darna Zaroori Hai". Sify. 14 November 2005. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Nisha Kothari does a Basanti". The Times of India. 19 July 2007. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Nisha Kothari's item number in Darling". Sify. 30 July 2007. Archived from the original on 11 June 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "RGV's heroine nurses broken leg". Sify. 26 February 2009. Archived from the original on 19 November 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ Vickey Lalwani; Mumbai Mirror (22 August 2011). "Ram Gopal Varma back with Nisha Kothari". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 April 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Priyanka Kothari ki Aag !". The Times of India. 13 May 2008. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ Richa Bhatia (2 April 2012). "Nisha Kothari to do RGV's new film". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ Aparna Phadke (7 November 2007). "Nisha Kothari:The name is Priyanka". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Nisha Kothari's next is Criminals". The Times of India. 16 August 2013. Archived from the original on 25 August 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Review: Dandupalya tells a spine chilling story". Rediff.com. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Nisha Kothari comes back to Kollywood!". The Times of India. 26 July 2008. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ m.l.n (27 May 2012). "Antidote to betting". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Priyanka is back!". Deccan Chronicle. 26 January 2013. Archived from the original on 13 February 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Nisha is on a song now". The Times of India. 6 July 2013. Archived from the original on 13 July 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ "Second innings in Telugu". The Hindu. Indo-Asian News Service. 18 August 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ^ https://theindianeye.com/2021/09/22/nisha-foundation-honors-doctors-and-frontline-workers-for-pandemic-service/
- ^ "Priyanka Kothari supports Woman Power". The Times of India. 30 April 2011. Archived from the original on 6 June 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
- ^ "Consider ramp walk as my comeback: Nisha Kothari". Indiavision news. 10 October 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
- ^ "The 'Ala Ila Ela' Pre-release event was held in Hindupur and the makers are confident about the success of their film". The Times of India. 26 June 2023.
- ^ "Nisha is on a song now". The Times of India. 6 July 2013. Archived from the original on 13 July 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
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