| Sakshi Tanwar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12th January 1973 Alwar, Rajasthan, India |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Model , Actress , Television Presenter |
| Years active | 1996 - Present |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Spouse | None |
Saakshi Tanwar (born 12 January) is an Indian television and Bollywood actress. She is best known for playing the role of Parvati in the television soap opera, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (Translated literally as "The Story of Every Home").[1]. Sakshi is one of the leading ladies of Indian Television. Sakshi's consequent continued patronage of the largely female audience of the show had been instrumental in changing the fortunes of the production house Balaji Telefilms and in creating a successful genre of tearjerker family dramas, which still continues in the Indian TV industry.[1] The serial enjoyed tremendous popularity in India and abroad.
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Sakshi Tanwar comes from a middle class family from Alwar in Rajasthan. She studied at the Lady Shri Ram college in New Delhi [2] She lives in Malad West area in Mumbai.
Sakshi has worked in other serials, including the very popular Devi where she plays the central character who is a spiritually inclined woman with a strong connection to Goddess Durga. She appeared in a few movies in 2008, one of them being Coffee House. She has also done a role in Ekta Kapoor's C Kkompany. Sakshi has also donned the role of a host with Smriti Zubin Irani in the very popular dance reality show "Yeh Hai Jalwa". Sakshi is also known as one of the most popular serial actresses. Her work in Colors most popular show Balika Vadhu as Teepri was also well appreciated.[3] She is currently playing the role of Priya Ram Kapoor in Ekta Kapoor's Bade Acchae Lagte Hai. The show along with her character of priya has also become popular and her acting skills are well praised.
| Year | Serial | Production House | Role | Relationship | Network | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–Present | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | Balaji Telefilms | Priya kapoor | The young Lady of Age 30 and protagonist | Sony TV | This show is marking Saakshi's & Ram's return to TV after More Than 2 years |
| 2000–2008 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Balaji Telefilms | Parvati Aggrawal | The eldest daughter-in-law of Aggrawal family | STAR Plus | The Role in this show gave her name and fame and made her one of the most popular actress of Television Industry |
| 2008 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Balaji Telefilms | Parvati Aggrawal | Still a suspense | STAR Plus | She appeared in the last episode of this show relieving that Tulsi's Grandson is kidnapped by her |
| 2010 | Tere Liye | Balaji Telefilms | Herself | Laboni's Friend | STAR Plus | She appeared in the Durgotsav's Special episode of this show and had also performed a dance on a special song. |
| 2010 | Do Saheliyaan | Chota Ganpati Telecreations | Tarol | Bhavri's Mother/cameo | Zee TV | Cameo Role |
| 2000's | Bhanwar | TV18 | - | - | Sony TV | Cameo Role(1 Episode) |
| 2009 | Balika Vadhu | Sphere Origins | Teepri | Bhairo's childhood friend | Colors | Cameo Role |
| 2001–2003 | Kutumb | Balaji Telefilms | Maya | - | Sony TV | Supporting Role |
| 2003–2004 | Devi | Devgan Entertainment Software | Gayatri | A spiritual lady | Sony TV | Lead Role |
| 2003–2004 | Fame Gurukul | Miditech Pvt. Ltd. | Herself | Show Host | Sony TV | Host |
| 2004 | Koffee with Karan | BIG Synergy | Herself | Guest Appearance | STAR World India | She appeared along with Smriti Zubin Irani as a Guest |
| 2000's | Kahiin To Hoga | Balaji Telefilms | Parvati Aggrawal | Guest Appearance | STAR Plus | She appeared as a Guest for an episode |
| 2000's | Kkavyanjali | Balaji Telefilms | Parvati Aggrawal | Guest Appearance | STAR Plus | She appeared as a Guest for two episodes |
| 2000's | Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin | DJ's A Creative Unit | - | Jassi's Lawyer | Sony TV | Special Appearance |
| 2008 | Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki | Balaji Telefilms | Ganga | Mother of Bheesham Pitamah | 9X | She played the role of Goddess River Ganga |
| 2001 | Kaun Banega Crorepati 1 | Big Synergy | Herself | Special Appearance | STAR Plus | She played KBC as a Guest along With Shweta Kawatra |
| 2005 | Kaun Banega Crorepati 2 | Big Synergy | Herself | Special Appearance | STAR Plus | She again played in KBC-2 as a Guest along With Smriti Zubin Irani |
| 2008 | Yeh Hai Jalwa | - | Herself | Show host | 9X | She hosted this show along With Smriti Zubin Irani |
| 2010 | Crime Patrol | Opytimystix Entertainment Private Limited | Herself | Show host | Sony TV | She hosted this show along With Anoop Soni |
| 2000's | Khullja Sim Sim | Opytimystix Entertainment Private Limited | Herself | Guest Appearance | STAR Plus | She appeared as a Celebrity Guest |
| 2000's | Kisme Kitna Hai Dum | Opytimystix Entertainment Private Limited | Herself | Guest Appearance | STAR Plus | She appeared as a Celebrity Guest |
| 1990's | Dhadkan | - | - | - | ARY Digital | - |
| 2000's | Kahani Jurrm Ki | Miditech Pvt. Ltd. | Herself | Guest Appearance | STAR Plus | She appeared in an episode of this show |
| 2006 | Viraasat | BR Films | Herself | Guest Appearance | STAR One | She appeared in an episode of this show |
| 2006 | Kandy Floss | Balaji Telefilms | Herself | Guest Appearance | Sony TV | She made her Special appearance in this show |
| 2000's | Ab Ayega Mazzaa! | - | Herself | Guest Appearance | Sony TV | She made her Special appearance in this show for an episode |
| 2007 | Dhamaal Express | - | Herself | Host | 9X | She hosted this show along with Ali Asgar (comedian) |
| 2000's | Begum | - | Herself | Guest Appearance | 9X | She made her Special appearance in this show for an episode along with Ronit Roy |
| 2004 | Sanjivani | Cinevistaas | Herself | Guest Appearance | STAR Plus | She made her Special appearance in this show for an episode |
| 2000's | Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari | - | Herself | Guest Appearance | STAR Plus | She made her Special appearance in this show for an episode |
| 2000's | Albela Sur Mela | - | Herself | Host | - | She hosted this show |
| 2008 | Bawandar | - | ???? | Lead Role | IBN-7 | She played the lead role in this show |
| 1996 | Dastoor | ' | - | Lead Role | DD National | She played the lead role in this show & started her career |
| 1990's | Rajdhani | Unitech Indraprastha TV Limited | ???? | Supporting Role | DD National | She played the Supporting role in this show |
| 2008 | Ajeeb | Bonnie Jain Productions | - | Episodic Appearance | 9X | She made her Special appearance in this show for two episodes |
| 1990's | Ehsaas | Unitech Indraprastha TV Limited | ???? | Supporting Role | DD National | She played the Supporting role in this show |
| 1998 | Bhanwar | TV18 | ???? | Episodic Role | Sony TV | She played the episodic role in this show |
| ???? | Ticket to Bollywood | - | Herself | Host | STAR One | She hosted this show |
| ???? | X-Zone | - | Herself | Zee TV |
| Year | Movie | Production House | Role | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mohalla Assi | Chandra Prakash Dwivedi | - | Sunny Deol's Wife | She plays the role of Sanskrit teacher in this upcoming movie.[4][5] |
| 2008 | C Kkompany | Balaji Telefilms | Television Actress | Cameo | She played the role of Television Actress in this movie to whom the villain of the movie wants. |
| 2000's | Coffee House | - | - | supporting role | She played the Supporting role in this movie. |
| 2009 | Saluun | - | Sasiji | supporting role | She played the Supporting role in this movie. |
| Year | Award | Category | Role | Show | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | STAR Parivaar Awards | Favourite Bhabhi | Parvati Aggrawal | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | She received her first Star Parivaar Award under this category |
| 2004 | STAR Parivaar Awards | Favourite Bhabhi | Parvati Aggrawal | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | She received her second Star Parivaar Favourite Bhabhi Award under this category |
| 2006 | STAR Parivaar Awards | Favourite Bhabhi | Parvati Aggrawal | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | She received her third Star Parivaar Favourite Bhabhi Award under this category |
| 2007 | STAR Parivaar Awards | Favourite Bhabhi | Parvati Aggrawal | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | She received her fourth Star Parivaar Favourite Bhabhi Award under this category |
| 2008 | STAR Parivaar Awards | Favourite Bhabhi | Parvati Aggrawal | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | She received her fifth Star Parivaar Favourite Bhabhi Award under this category |
| 2008 | STAR Parivaar Awards | Favourite Maa | Parvati Aggrawal | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | She received her first Star Parivaar Favourite Maa Award under this category |
| 2003 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor-Female | Parvati Aggrawal | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | She received her first Indian Telly Best actor-Female Award under this category.[6] |
| 2004 | Indian Telly Awards | Best TV Personality | Parvati Aggrawal | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | She received her first Indian Telly Best TV Personality-Female Award under this category.[6] |
| 2005 | Indian Telly Awards | Best TV Personality | Parvati Aggrawal | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | She received her second Indian Telly Best TV Personality-Female Award under this category.[6] |
| 2006 | Indian Telly Awards | Best TV Personality | Parvati Aggrawal/ Janki Devi | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | She received her third Indian Telly Best TV Personality-Female Award under this category.[6] |
| 2007 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor-Female | Parvati Aggrawal/Janki Devi | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | She received her second Indian Telly Best actor-Female Award under this category.[6] |
| 2011 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress Drama - (Jury) | Priya Kapoor | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | She received her first Indian Television Academy Best Actress Award under this category. |
| 2011 | BIG STAR Entertainment Awards | Best Actress TV | Priya Kapoor | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | She received her first BIG STAR Entertainment Award. |