Kratika Sengar
Kratika Sengar, also known as Kratika Sengar Dheer is an Indian actress who mainly appear on Indian Television. She made her debut in 2007 with Kasautii Zindagii Kay playing the role of Prerna Gill and also appeared in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Sanchi "Sugandi".
Kratika Sengar Dheer | |
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![]() Kratika in 2016 | |
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Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2007–present |
Spouse(s) | |
Parents |
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Relatives | Pankaj Dheer (father-in-law) |
Kratika got her breakthrough by playing the role of Rani Laxmibai in Jhansi Ki Rani. She went onto star in lead role as Aarti in Punar Vivah, as Payal in Service Wali Bahu and she is popularly known as Tanushree in Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki.
Kratika has established herself as one of the most popular and leading actress of Indian television. She also appeared in the 2014 Bollywood film My Father Godfather as the lead Jhanvi.
Early life
Kratika Sengar was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh in a Sengar Rajput family.She went to Methodist High School, Kanpur, and then moved to Delhi and graduated in Mass Communication from Amity University, Noida.[1][2] Then she moved to Mumbai to further her career. Before becoming an actor, she worked in an ad agency in Mumbai and for Hungama TV.
Personal life
Kratika Sengar married to Nikitin Dheer, son of actor Pankaj Dheer, on 3 September 2014 in an arranged marriage.On 13th November 2021 they have announced on social media platforms that the two are on their way to welcoming a baby. “Dheer Junior coming this 2022,” they wrote along with a picture post featuring the couple.[3][4]
Career
Debut and early career (2007–2011)
Kratika Sengar started her acting careerin 2007, in the popular long-running drama series Kasautii Zindagii Kay, as Prerna Gill and also "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" in 2008, playing the small role of Saanchi.[5] She then bagged another Balaji Telefilms show Kya Dill Mein Hai playing the main negative lead as Naina 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 and played Rani Laxmibai. The show aired its last in June 2011, she was praised for her performance. She did a small cameo appearance in Balaji's show Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil and played Simran. In 2010 she also appeared in an episodic appearance in Aahat.
Success and lead roles (2012–2015)
In 2012, Kratika made her comeback to television with Zee TV's show Punar Vivah opposite Gurmeet Choudhary and portrayed Aarti Yash Scindia. The show became popular due to the two popular actors, and Kratika received praises from the audience. The show aired its last 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 and played Manasa before the show went off air.
She made her film debut in 2014 with My Father Godfather playing Jhanvi. In 2015, Kratika bagged Zee TV's next Service Wali Bahu and played the lead role Payal, the show was known for its unique concept.
Establishment and further career (2016–present)
In 2016, Kratika appeared in Ekta Kapoor's show Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki opposite Sharad Malhotra which aired on Colors. Her character was first killed off and got replaced by Shivani Tomar. She came back as Tanuja in September 2016 on popular demand. The show went off air on 27 July 2018. The show was a huge success and gave much fame and acclaim to Kratika, her character of Tanu became famous among the audience.[6]
In 2017, she acted as the Narrator in the show Chandrakanta. After a long gap of 2 year, in 2021 she made a comeback with Choti Sarrdaarni in a cameo role of Sandhya. Thus with various roles, she has established herself as one of the most popular television actress.
Filmography
Television
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Sanchi Sugandi Virani | Supporting/Recurring Role from 2008 |
2001 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Prerna Gill or Garewal | Debut show, Supporting role / Recurring Role from 2007 |
2008 | Kya Dill Mein Hai | Naina | Negative lead |
Bura Na Mano Holi Hai | Herself | Guest | |
Lux Kaun Jeetega Bollywood ka Ticket | Contestant | ||
Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Simran Dasgupta | Cameo | |
2009 | Jhansi Ki Rani | Manikarnika "Manu" Tambe / Rani Lakshmi Bai | Lead role |
2010 | Aahat | Chitra Devasthal | Episodic role |
2012–2013 | Punar Vivah | Aarti Goyal/Aarti Dubey/Aarti Scindia | Lead role |
2012 | Qubool Hai | Guest | |
2014 | Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera | Herself | Dance performance |
Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev | Manasa | Supporting role | |
2015 | Service Wali Bahu | Payal Rai | Lead role |
2016 | Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki | Tanushree "Tanu" Khurana or Bedi | Lead role |
2016–2018 | Tanuja Sikand or Bedi | ||
2018 | Kritika Kohli | ||
2017 | Chandrakanta | Narrator | |
2021 | Choti Sarrdaarni | Sandhya | Cameo |
Films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2014 | My Father Godfather | Jhanvi | [7][8] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
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2010 | Zee Rishtey Awards | Favourite Beti | Jhansi Ki Rani | Won |
2011 | BIG Television Awards | Veer Character Female | Won | |
2012 | Gold Awards | Best Jodi
(With Gurmeet Chaudhary) |
Punar Vivah | Won |
Best Actress (Popular) | Nominated | |||
Zee Rishtey Awards | Popular Face (Female) | Won | ||
Popular Jodi
(With Gurmeet Chaudhary) |
Won | |||
Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Popular) | Nominated | ||
BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Television Actor – Female | Nominated | ||
SAIFTA Award | Best Actor – Female | Punar Vivaah | Won | |
2016 | Gold Awards | Best Refresh Jodi | Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki | Won |
Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress-Drama (Jury) | Nominated | ||
2017 | Kalakar Awards | Best Actress | Won | |
Gold Awards | Best Actor in Lead Role – Female (Critics) | Nominated | ||
Best Actor in Lead Role – Female (Popular) | Nominated | |||
Best Onscreen Jodi (Popular) | Nominated |
References
- 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.
- "Nikitin Dheer and Kratika Sengar - Yeh Hai Mohabbatein's Karan Patel to Taarak Mehta's Disha Vakani: TV actors who opted for an arranged marriage". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- "Kratika Sengar Dheer, Nikitin Dheer share they are 'extremely blessed' as they announce pregnancy: 'Dheer Junior coming'". The Indian Express.
- "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.
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