Sandeepa Dhar is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films[4] and Web series. She made her acting debut in 2010 with Isi Life Mein.[5][6] For her performance in the film, she was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer and Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow. Dhar did a cameo in Dabangg 2.[7][8] Dhar also received critical acclaim for her performance in Sajid Nadiadwala's hit film Heropanti.[9]

Sandeepa Dhar
Dhar in 2018 [1][2]
Born (1989-02-02) 2 February 1989 (age 35)
Srinagar, J&K, India
Alma materSt. Xavier's College[3]
Occupation(s)Model, Actress
Years active2010–present

Early life and education

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Dhar was born in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India in a Kashmiri Pandit family.[10][11] She is professionally trained dancer. Have won several awards for her dancing, she trained in Bharatanatyam for 8 years from Vani Ganpathy. She also trained in Jazz and Contemporary for 4 years from Shiamak Davar and Terence Lewis.

Dhar was educated at St. Michael’s Convent High School, ITI Mankapur, and at National Public School, Indiranagar. She then graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.[citation needed]

Career

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In 2010, Dhar made her cinematic debut in Rajshri Production's Hindi film Isi Life Mein opposite actor Akshay Oberoi. Her performance was well received, earning the actress a best newcomer nomination at the Star Screen, Filmfare and Stardust Awards. Taran Adarsh praised her performance in the film saying, "Sandeepa Dhar is another talent that catches your attention."[12]

Dhar's next release was Gollu Aur Pappu, produced by Viacom 18, co-starring Kunal Roy Kapur and Vir Das of Delhi Belly fame. She signed a 3-film deal with Viacom 18.[13]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 Isi Life Mein Rajnandini
2012 Dabangg 2 Anjali Cameo
2014 Heropanti Renu
2015 Gollu Aur Pappu Pia
2016 Global Baba Bhavana
7 Hours to Go Nandini Shukla
2017 Baaraat Company Mehek
2019 Cartel Sweta
2021 Kaagaz Herself Special appearance
TBA Firrkie Shanaya

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Abhay Komal Season 1 [14][15]
Flip Firdaus Episode: "Massage"
2020 Mum Bhai Vaishnavi [16]
2021 Bisaat- Khel Shatranj Ka Dr. Kiana Verma
Chattis Aur Maina Rani Angle a.k.a. Maina
2022 Mai Inaya Siddiqui
2022 Dr Arora: Gupt Rog Visheshagya Mithu Tomar Season 1 [17]

Music videos

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Year Title Singer Ref.
2022 ik Mili Mainu Apsraa B Praak & Asees Kaur [18]
2022 Ab Kise Barbaad Karoge Altamash Faridi [19]
2022 Dua karo Stebin Ben [20]

Awards and nominations

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sandeepa Dhar Birthday:धूप में बाहर तक नहीं निकलती सलमान".
  2. ^ "Sandeepa Dhar Birthday: धूप में बाहर तक नहीं निकलती सलमान की ये हीरोइन, टाइगर श्रॉफ के साथ कर चुकी हैं काम".
  3. ^ Salahuddin, Amina Samreen (2 February 2011). "Sandeepa Dhar on her debut Isi Life Mein, and what it took for her to realise her dream of an acting career". The Hindu.
  4. ^ Mohua Das (17 December 2010). "Dream debut - Meet Akshay and Sandeepa, the lead pair of December 24 release Isi Life Mein". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 20 December 2010. Retrieved 2 December 2011. I'm a Kashmiri who has lived in Bangalore and Mumbai.
  5. ^ Isi Life Mein : Complete Cast and Crew details. Bollywoodhungama.com (24 December 2010). Retrieved 7 February 2011.
  6. ^ Isi Life Mein movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India. The Times of India. (24 December 2010). Retrieved 7 February 2011.
  7. ^ "Sandeepa Dhar on sharing screen space with Salman". Mid-day.com. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  8. ^ "Sandeepa's cameo in Dabangg 2". The Times of India. 17 December 2012. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  9. ^ "Komal Nahta's Blog". 23 May 2014.
  10. ^ "Sandeepa Dhar on visiting Srinagar house after 30 years: My family was forced..."
  11. ^ "Sandeepa Dhar visits her abandoned Srinagar house after 30 years, says 'family was forced to run overnight'. Watch video".
  12. ^ Isi Life Mein Review | Bollywood Reviews | Rajshri Productions | Akshay | Sandeepa – Oneindia Entertainment Archived 22 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Oneindia.in (24 December 2010). Retrieved 7 February 2011.
  13. ^ "Filmi fundas". Deccan Herald. 10 January 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  14. ^ "ACTRESS SANDEEPA DHAR WILL BE NEXT SEEN IN UPCOMING CRIME THRILLER "ABHAY" OPPOSITE KUNAL KHEMU - Bollywood Galiyara English". Dailyhunt. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  15. ^ "Zee5 Original Review: Abhay struggles to hold the audience's interest". The Digital Hash. 8 February 2019. Archived from the original on 1 July 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  16. ^ Shweta Keshri (12 November 2020). "Sandeepa Dhar had to chase Apoorva Lakhia to get Mum Bhai: Interview". India Today. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  17. ^ "Dr Arora Review: Show on Sexologist Has Promise but Suffers from Choppy Plot". 22 July 2022.
  18. ^ "Sandeepa Dhar turns 'Apsara' for B Praak and Jaani's upcoming single". BollywoodHungama. 12 January 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  19. ^ "Asim Riaz - Sandeepa Dhar starrer AB Bansal Music's song 'Ab Kise Barbaad Karoge' released". ThePrint. 18 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  20. ^ "Pratik Sehajpal and Sandeepa Dhar's New Romantic Single 'Dua Karo' Out Now". News18. 25 April 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  21. ^ Nominations of Stardust Awards 2011. Bollywoodhungama.com (22 January 2011). Retrieved 7 February 2011.
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