Shrenu Parikh

Shrenu Parikh
Parikh in 2017
Born (1991-11-11) 11 November 1991 (age 32)[1]
Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Other namesShrenu Parikh Mhatre[2]
OccupationActress
Years active2010–present
Known forIss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir
Ishqbaaaz
Dil Boley Oberoi
Ek Bhram...Sarvagun Sampanna
Spouse
Akshay Mhatre
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(m. 2023)​

Shrenu Parikh (born 11 November 1991) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. Parikh is widely recognised for her portrayal of Gauri Trivedi Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaaz and its spin-off series, Dil Boley Oberoi. The former earned her an Indian Telly Award nomination.[3]

Parikh made her acting debut with Zindgi Ka Har Rang...Gulaal in 2010. Her notable portrayal include playing Rajnibala Vaishnav in Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka, Aastha Agnihotri in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir and Pooja Sharma Mittal in Ek Bhram...Sarvagun Sampanna. She made her film debut with the Hindi film Thodi Thodi Si Manmaaniyan (2017) and received positive reviews for her Gujarati film debut, Lamboo Rastoo (2018).

Early life and education[edit]

Parikh was born on 11 November 1991[4][5] in Vadodara, Gujarat, into a Hindu Gujarati family.[6] She has a younger brother, Shubham Parikh.[7][8] Parikh did her schooling from Navarachana Vidyani Vidyalaya and graduated with a Pharmacy degree from the Babaria Institute of Pharmacy, Vadodara.[9][10] In 2008, Parikh won Miss Vadodara, before venturing into acting.[5]

Career[edit]

Debut and early work (2010-2016)[edit]

Parikh made her acting debut with a small appearance as Roopa in Zindgi Ka Har Rang...Gulaal, in 2010. In 2011, Parikh played Aastha in Havan, her first lead role opposite Kunal Verma.[11]

From 2012 to 2013, Parikh played Rajnibala "Rajni" Vaishnav opposite Gaurav Khanna in Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka. Speaking about her experience in this series, she says "I learned voice modulation and worked on my body language. I have grown as an actor".[12]

From 2013 to 2015, Parikh appeared in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir opposite Avinash Sachdev. She played Aastha Kirloskar Agnihotri, a woman who fight against domestic violence.[13] Speaking about her experience, Parikh stated that the show was a "turning point" in her career and gave her recognition as Aastha.[14]

Success with Ishqbaaaz and beyond (2017-2022)[edit]

In 2017, Parikh played the lead Gauri in Indian television's first spin-off series, Dil Boley Oberoi opposite Kunal Jaisingh.[15] From 2017 to 2018, Parikh played Gauri Trivedi Singh Oberoi opposite Kunal Jaisingh in Ishqbaaaz.[16] The show proved to be a major success and earned her recognition. She received Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role nomination for the same.[17]

Parikh in 2017 at her film's teaser launch

In 2017, Parikh also made her film debut with Thodi Thodi Si Manmaaniyan, playing a singer Neha opposite Arsh Sehrawat.[18] In 2018, she played a musician's wife Shruti opposite Jay Soni in her Gujarati film debut, Lamboo Rastoo.[19] The Times of India noted: "Shrenu is a delight to watch on the big screen and share a pretty good onscreen chemistry with Jay Soni. She leaves a mark in some major scenes of the film."[20]

In 2019, Parikh played Pooja "Jahnvi" Sharma Mittal, a revengeful woman in Ek Bhram...Sarvagun Sampanna, opposite Zain Imam.[14] Critics praised her performance and found it to be "convincing".[21]

In 2021, Parikh made her web debut with the Gujarati series, Kshadyantra playing Shalini Patel, a materialistic woman.[22] Parikh then appeared in the Hindi series, Damaged 3, playing Shanaya Roy, a stubborn and secretive journalist.[23] From 2021 to 2022, she played Genda Agrawal in Ghar Ek Mandir – Kripa Agrasen Maharaj Ki, opposite Akshay Mhatre. The show was entirely filmed in Jaipur.[24]

Recent work (2023-present)[edit]

In 2023, Parikh played a member of a political family in the film, Family: Politics of Blood. In the same year, she played Maitree Mishra Tiwari opposite Zaan Khan and Samarth Jurel in Maitree.[25][26]

Personal life[edit]

Parikh met actor Akshay Mhatre on the sets of Ghar Ek Mandir in 2021. She later confirmed dating Mhatre in February 2023.[27][28] On 21 December 2023, Parikh married Mhatre in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony in Vadodara.[29][30]

In the media[edit]

Parikh at an event

Parikh was named the Ahmedabad Times' Most Desirable Women in 2017 and 2018.[31][32] In Times' Most Desirable Women on TV, she was placed 17th in 2018 and 20th in 2019.[33][34] The actress has endorsed Santoor soap and also did an advertisement with Vidya Balan.[35]

Filmography[edit]

Films[edit]

Year Title Role Language Ref.
2017 Thodi Thodi Si Manmaaniyan Neha Dutta Hindi [36]
2018 Lamboo Rastoo Shruti Yagnik Gujarati [37][38]
2023 Family: Politics of Blood Hindi

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010 Gulaal Roopa
2011 Havan Aastha
2012-2013 Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka Rajnibala "Rajni" Vaishnav
2013–2015 Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir Aastha Kirloskar Agnihotri
2017 Dil Boley Oberoi Gauri Trivedi Singh Oberoi [39]
2017–2018 Ishqbaaaz [15]
2019 Ek Bhram Sarvagun Sampanna Pooja "Jahnvi" Sharma Mittal [40]
Nach Baliye 9 Herself Special appearance [41]
Sitaaron Ki Vijayadeshami Saudamini [42]
2021–2022 Ghar Ek Mandir – Kripa Agrasen Maharaj Ki Genda Agrawal
2023 Maitree Maitree Mishra Tiwari [43]

Web series[edit]

Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2021 Kshadyantra Shalini Patel Gujarati [22]
Damaged Shanaya Roy Hindi Season 3 [23]

Music videos[edit]

Year Title Singer Ref.
2020 Ek Dua Rahul Jain [44]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2019 Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Ishqbaaz Nominated [45]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Exclusive: Shrenu Parikh celebrates her birthday with Ishqbaaaz bestie Mansi Srivastava". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Shrenu Parikh Mhatre". Instagram. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Shrenu Parekh on completing a decade in Television industry; says, I feel I have made a comfortable space for myself". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Here's how Ishqbaaz actress Shrenu Parikh celebrated her birthday; see video". India Today. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Happy Birthday Shrenu Parikh: Some lesser-known facts of the Ishqbaaz fame actress". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  6. ^ "I will celebrate Ganpati at home in Vadodara this year: Shrenu Parikh". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Sibling Revelry for Shrenu Parikh and Shubham Parikh". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Shrenu Parikh and her younger brother Shubham are celebrating Raksha Bandhan in Vadodara after almost 4 years!". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Celebs salute the teachers in their lives". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Shrenu Parikh wants to focus only on work for the next five years". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  11. ^ "Shrenu Parikh's big break on television with DKP's Havan!". Times of India. 7 October 2011. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  12. ^ "Shrenu set for comeback after a break with Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  13. ^ "'Iss Pyaar...Ek Bar Phir' a love-hate story: Shrenu Parikh". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  14. ^ a b "Ek Bhram – Sarvagun Sampanna actor Shrenu Parikh: Janhvi is a very complex and layered character". The Indian Express. 22 April 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  15. ^ a b "The promo of India's first spin off tv series 'Dil Bole Oberoi' is here and it looks very promising". Times of India. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  16. ^ "Ishqbaaz and Dil Bole Oberoi will be merging, both shows need each other: Producer Gul Khan". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  17. ^ "Producer Gul Khan bids good-bye to the 'Super Six' of Ishqbaaz". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  18. ^ "Shrenu Parikh to debut in Bollywood". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 April 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  19. ^ "Shrenu Parikh announces the trailer of her Gujarati film 'Lamboo Rastoo'". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  20. ^ "Lamboo Rastoo Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Lamboo Rastoo by India Times". Times of India. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  21. ^ "Ek Bhram Sarvagun Sampanna first impression: Shrenu Parikh's evil bahu avatar will keep you on the edge of your seat". India Today. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  22. ^ a b "'Kshadyantra': Upcoming Gujarati Web Series On Shemaroo Me". The Hindu Times. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  23. ^ a b "Damaged 3 starring Aamna Sharif and Shrenu Parikh, to release on Hungama Play". India Today. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  24. ^ "I feel really excited to be back on TV after a long break, says Ghar Ek Mandir actress Shrenu Parikh". Times of India. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  25. ^ "Zee TV to strengthen its early pre-primetime with two new shows – Lag Ja Gale and Maitree". ABP News. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  26. ^ Maheshwri, Neha. "Shrenu Parikh: There is no denying that every actor goes through the pressure of ratings". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  27. ^ "We wanted to be sure about each other: Shrenu Parikh admits to being in a relationship with Akshay Mhatre". Times of India. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  28. ^ "Shrenu Parikh to marry long-time boyfriend Akshay Mhatre in December". India Today. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  29. ^ "Pics: Shrenu Parikh is now married to Akshay Mhatre, shares dreamy photos". India Today. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  30. ^ "Shrenu Parikh on tying the knot with Akshay Mhatre: The wedding was like a dream". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  31. ^ "Shrenu Parikh is Ahmedabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2017". Times of India. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
  32. ^ "Shrenu Parikh is Ahmedabad Times Most Desirable Woman of 2018". Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  33. ^ "Meet The TV's 20 Most Desirable Actresses of 2018". Times of India. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
  34. ^ "Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Women on Television". Times of India. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  35. ^ "Shrenu Parikh shoots an ad with Vidya Balan, says her warmth stole my heart". India Today. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  36. ^ "Shrenu Parikh to make her Bollywood debut". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  37. ^ "My debut Gujarati film has an excellent story: Shrenu Parikh". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  38. ^ "Lamboo Rastoo: Shrenu Parikh shares official poster of the film". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  39. ^ "Indian television's first spin-off show 'Dil Bole Oberoi' to go off air and merge with Ishqbaaz". Mid Day. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  40. ^ "Shrenu Parikh pens emotional note as she wraps up Sarvagunn Sampanna". India Today. Archived from the original on 7 September 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  41. ^ "Shrenu Parikh will be seen performing with Rahul Mahajan in the grand premiere episode of 'Nach Baliye 9'". ABP Live. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  42. ^ "Shrenu Parikh and Meera Deosthale bond during 'Sitaaron Ki Vijaydashmi'". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  43. ^ "Shrenu Parikh to play the titular role in Zee TV's show Maitree". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  44. ^ "Latest Punjabi Song Music Video - 'Ek Dua', sung By Rahul Jain ft. Shrenu Parikh". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  45. ^ Farzeen, Sana (21 March 2019). "Indian Telly Awards 2019: Complete list of winners". The Indian Express. Retrieved 26 September 2022.

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