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From Tejasswi Prakash to Rupali Ganguly, here are 20 popular female TV actors in the country
Television is a popular medium with a loyal fanbase in India. The medium has also offered several actresses iconic roles in epic series, giving them their big break. Many like Mouni Roy have also bagged Bollywood films because of the TV stint. Let’s look at some of the popular TV actresses of the country today.
Rupali Ganguly
Starting her acting career at the age of seven in her father's film Saaheb (1985), the actor got her big break after entering the television world with the role of medical intern Dr. Simran Chopra in the StarPlus medical drama series Sanjivani in 2002. She has since appeared in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby (2005), and Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi (2011). Rupali made a comeback in 2020 with the soap opera Anupamaa.
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Tejasswi Prakash
An actor with a large fanbase and social media following, Tejasswi Prakash appeared first in 2612 and then as Ragini Maheshwari in Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur. Tejasswi also participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 and Bigg Boss 15, finishing as the winner of the latter. She can be seen in the lead role in Naagin season 6.
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Mouni Roy
An actor who possesses style, Mouni Roy is a fashionista who made her mark in Bollywood. She is known for her role in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev and Naagin, where she appeared in the first two seasons. She will next be seen in Brahmastra, alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan and Naga Chaitanya.
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Rubina Dilaik
With a strong fashion sense and a personality to back it, Rubina Dilaik is best known for her debut role, Radhika in Zee TV's popular soap Chotti Bahu. Having done numerous other roles since, she also appeared in Bigg Boss 14, ending the season as the winner.
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Nia Sharma
A star that turns eyes, Nia Sharma is one of the most glamourous stars working in television. Starting her career with Kaali - Ek Agnipariksha in 2010, the actor was then seen in numerous shows such as Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai and Naagin 4. She was also a finalist and then, winner of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India.
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Hina Khan
Playing Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai for eight years landed her in the hearts of the Indian soap opera fans. She also entered the Bigg Boss house in its 11th season, and finished as a finalist. She has also starred in movies such as Unlock and Wishlist.
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Rashami Desai
A film and television star, Rashami Desai became known for her role in Uttaran, playing the antagonist. Also featuring in Ishq Ka Rang Safed and Dil Se Dil Tak, she is currently working on Naagin 6. She was also the 3rd runner up in Bigg Boss 13.
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Shivangi Joshi
Shivangi Joshi offers a certain innocence in her roles and has a lovable smile to back it up too. Walking into the hearts of fans with her role in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, she was also seen in Balika Vadhu Season 2.
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Nikki Tamboli
Making her acting debut with the Telugu movie, Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu, Nikki Tamboli was also part of the Tamil movie Kanchana 3. She then appeared in the 14th season of Bigg Boss, finishing as the 2nd runner up and then Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11.
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Ankita Lokhande
Another popular name among fans of television shows, Ankita Lokhande has charmed people with her smile and acting chops. Her role in her first show Pavitra Rishta with Sushant Singh Rajput, is still treasured by fans. The actor has now again returned to the show, in its latest version with Shaheer Sheikh. The show is streaming on ZEE5.
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Disha Parmar
Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara was Disha Parmar’s first show, and she was able to attract attention from the fans. She is once again capturing the fans’ attention with Ekta Kapoor’s show, Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 2 with Nakuul Mehta.
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Shehnaaz Gill
Starting out as a model, Shehnaaz Gill is also a singer and has appeared in several music videos. She started her acting career with the Punjabi film, Sat Shri Akaal England. She also appeared in Bigg Boss 13 and in the film, Mujhse Shaadi Karoge.
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Jasmin Bhasin
With beauty and talent, Jasmin is a name popular with television fans. She has appeared in shows such as Tashan-e-Ishq, Dil Se Dil Tak, Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji, and Naagin 4: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel. She was also a part of Bigg Boss 14, where she met her current boyfriend Aly Goni.
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Divyanka Tripathi
Divyanka Tripathi is most known for playing Vidya Pratap Singh in Zee TV's Banoo Main Teri Dulhann and Dr. Ishita Iyer Bhalla in Star Plus's Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. She has also participated in the dance show, Nach Baliye 8 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, where she finished as the winner and first runner up respectively.
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Karishma Tanna
Yet another beautiful actor, Karishma Tanna made her debut with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi in 2001. Her other noted roles include Naagin 3 and Qayamat Ki Raat. She has also been a part of Bigg Boss Halla Bol in 2014 and Nach Baliye 7 (2015). She also emerged as the winner of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10.
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Erica Fernandes
Another actor with massive social media following, Erica is known for playing Dr. Sonakshi Bose in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi. It was her breakthrough role after which she can now be seen in Ekta Kapoor’s superhit show, Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2. Erica has also starred in movies such as Vizhithiru, Ninnindale and Galipatam.
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Munmun Dutta
Munmun Dutta has been a part of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, the longest running show in case of episodes, for over 10 years now. She made her debut with Hum Sab Baraati in 2004 and has also starred in movies such as Holiday and Mumbai Xpress.
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Shweta Tiwari
Shweta Tiwari captured everyone’s attention with Kasauti Zindagii Kay in 2001. She has also featured in a number of television shows such as Naaginn, Jaane Kya Baat Hui, Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo and Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi. She was also seen in Bigg Boss 4 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 as contestants.
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Asha Negi
With her role as Purvi Deshmukh in Pavitra Rishta, Asha Negi became a popular television personality. She has also won the dance show Nach Baliye 6 and has also participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6. She made her Bollywood debut with Anurag Kashyap’s Ludo, opposite Abhishek Bachchan, in 2020.