Kratika Sengar

Kratika Sengar Dheer is an Indian actress who works in the Hindi-language television.[1] She is recognized for her roles in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Jhansi Ki Rani, Punar Vivaah and Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki as Tanuja Rishi Singh Bedi.

Kratika Sengar Dheer
Kratika Sengar in 2016
Born1989
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2014)​

Sengar's television debut came in 2007 with StarPlus's family drama Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Saanchi/Sugandi. In the same year, she bagged the parallel lead role of Prerna Gill in StarPlus's programme Kasautii Zindagii Kay. In 2010, she gained popularity in the lead role in Zee TV's historical drama Jhansi Ki Rani with her portrayal of Rani Lakshmi Bai. In 2012, she was seen in the lead role of Aarti in Zee TV's romantic programme Punar Vivaah. Afterwards, she performed the lead roles of Payal in Zee TV's Service Wali Bahu and Tanu/Tanuja Bedi/Kritika in Colors TV's programme Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki.

Early life

Kratika Sengar was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. She went to Methodist High School, Kanpur, and then moved to Delhi and graduated in Mass Communication from Amity University, Noida.[2][3] 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.

Career

Kratika Sengar started her acting career in the popular long-running drama series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi in 2007, playing the small role of Saanchi.[4] 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 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.

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. 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 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.

In 2015, Kratika bagged Zee TV's next Service Wali Bahu and played the lead role Payal. In 2016, Kratika made her comeback with Ekta Kapoor's show Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki opposite Sharad Malhotra which used to air on Colors. Her character was first killed off and got replaced by Shivani Tomar. Due to fans willing to get her back, Sengar came back as Tanuja in September 2016. The show went off air on July 27, 2018.[5]

Filmography

Films

Television
Year Show Role Notes
2007–2008 Kasautii Zindagii Kay Prerna Gill
2008 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Sanchi/ Sugandi
Kya Dill Mein Hai Naina
Bura Na Mano Holi Hai Herself Guest Appearance
Lux Kaun Jeetega Bollywood ka Ticket Contestant
2009 Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Simran Cameo
2010 Aahat Chitra Episodic Role
2010–2011 Jhansi Ki Rani Rani Manikarnika Tambe
2012–2013 Punar Vivah Aarti Yash Scindia
2012 Qubool Hai Guest (as Aarti) Dance performance
2014 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera Herself
Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev Manasa
2015 Service Wali Bahu Payal Rai
2016 Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat Rani Ahankara
2016–2018 Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki Tanu Rishi Singh Bedi (née Khurrana)/ Tanuja Rishi Singh Bedi /Kritika Kohli
2017 Chandrakanta Narrator
Fear Files:Darr Ki Sacchi Tasveerien Narrator/Host

Awards
YearAwardCategoryShowResult
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
  1. Agarwal, Stuti (31 December 2013). "Kratika Sengar to do an item number!". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  2. Bhatia, Saloni (21 April 2015) "Kratika Sengar: I didn't step out much because I found Delhi unsafe". Times of India.
  3. "Stars on s: Kratika Sengar, actor". Hindustan Times. 4 September 2012. Archived from the original on 24 May 2014.
  4. "Fans are very emotional people: Kratika Sengar". The Times Of India. 11 March 2012.
  5. "Kasam Teri Pyaar Ki:Kratika Sengar a.k.a. Tanu to return on popular demand". India Today. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  6. "Sneak peek into 'My Father Godfather': Of dreams, lies & underworld | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dnaindia.com. 20 February 2014.
  7. "A day on the sets of My Father Godfather | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dnaindia.com. 21 February 2014.
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