Urvashi Dholakia (born 9 July 1978) is an Indian television actress who is best known for her role as the iconic villainess Komolika in the long running television series Kasautii Zindagii Kay. She is also known for being the winner of the Bigg Boss Season 6.[1][2] She has received several awards including seven Indian Television Academy Awards.
Urvashi Dholakia | |
|---|---|
 Dholakia in 2022 | |
| Born | 9 July 1978 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Known for | |
| Notable work | |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
Early life
editDholakia was born on 9 July 1978 to a Punjabi mother and a Gujarati father.[3][1]
Dholakia married at age 16 and had twin boys, Kshitij and Sagar, at age 17; she has raised them as a single mother.[4]
Career
editEarly career (1985–2000)
editDholakia made her acting debut at 6 in a TV commercial for Lux soap with Revathi.[5] As a child she appeared as Rajlaxmi in the Doordarshan TV series Shrikant. Her first TV adult role was in Doordarshan's Dekh Bhai Dekh as Shilpa followed by Waqt Ki Raftar.[6]
Widespread recognition (2000–2011)
editThe 2000s decade came as a golden period in bringing Dholakia to the top list of most popular actresses up until then, as she achieved a lot of universal acclaim and awards success for her great performances in the Ekta Kapoor shows Ghar Ek Mandir, Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Kahiin To Hoga.[7]
Among these, the character of Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001–2008), one of the longest running television series at that point, went on to be opined by many reviews as the most iconic villainess till date, winning her a number of recognitions.[citation needed] Since then, Dholakia and Kapoor have collaborated many times.
Bigg Boss and more (2013–2019)
editIn 2012, she participated in Colors TV's Bigg Boss 6 and on 12 January 2013, she emerged as the winner of the season.[8] As of 2017, she is featured in Colors TV's historical fantasy series Chandrakanta as Queen Iravati.[9]
Television comeback (2022–present)
editDholakia in 2022 again came back to fiction genre in Naagin 6 as Urvashi.[10]
Television
edit| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Shrikant | Rajlakshmi | |
| 1993 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | Shilpa | |
| 1995 | Zamana Badal Gaya | Anju Mathur | |
| 1997 | Waqt Ki Raftar | ||
| 2000–2001 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Sonia | |
| 2000-2002 | Mehndi Tere Naam Ki | Pooja | |
| 2001 | Shaktimaan | Mansi Sharma | |
| 2001-2002 | Karam | Aditti | |
| 2001–2002 | Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii | Sonia | |
| 2001 | Des Mein Nikla Hoga Chand | Preet | |
| 2001–2008 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Komolika Majumdar | Negative role |
| 2003 | Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan | Shweta | |
| 2003 | Kahani Terrii Merrii | Kajol | |
| 2003–2007 | Kahiin To Hoga | Archana "Archie" Khanna | |
| 2008–2009 | Comedy Circus | Contestant | |
| 2009 | Sacch Ka Saamna | Guest | |
| 2009–2010 | Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai | Karishma Mehra | |
| 2010 | Meethi Choori No 1 | Contestant | |
| 2012 | Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? | Dr. Komolika Rana | Negative role |
| 2012–2013 | Bigg Boss 6 | Contestant (Winner) | Winner |
| 2014 | Bigg Boss 8 | Guest | |
| 2015 | Badi Door Se Aaye Hai | 555 | Negative role |
| 2017–2018 | Chandrakanta | Queen Iravati Singh | Negative role |
| 2018 | Juzzbaat | Guest | |
| 2019 | Ishq Mein Marjawan | Mohini | |
| Tu Aashiqui | |||
| Kitchen Champion 5 | Guest | ||
| Nach Baliye 9 | Contestant (8th place) | 8th place | |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 13 | Guest | |
| 2022 | Bigg Boss 15 | ||
| 2022-2023 | Naagin 6 | Urvashi Kataria | Negative role |
| 2023 | Pushpa Impossible | Devi Singh Shekhawat | |
| 2023 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 | Contestant |
Films
edit| Year | Movie | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Babul | Rani "Rannu" / Nandini "Nannu" Singh | Hindi |
| 1988 | Kab Tak Chup Rahungi | Laxmi | |
| 1991 | Izzat | Anu | |
| 2006 | Swapnam | Yamini/Komolika | Malayalam/Hindi |
Awards
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "PICS: Kasautii Zindagii Kay's Original Komolika, Urvashi Dholakia Celebrates 41st Birthday in Style!". ABP Live. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Bigg Boss winners 'Lost and Found'". The Free Press Journal.
- ^ "Urvashi Dholakia to judge Gujarati reality show". Yahoo! News. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ "Urvashi Dholakia as mother". TVGupshup. 2017. Archived from the original on 13 July 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ "Serial thriller". The Telegraph. 28 January 2004. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012.
- ^ "Sinfully yours: Arguably the biggest vamp on the small screen, Urvashi Dholakia." The Hindu. Chennai, India. 1 June 2006. Archived from the original on 28 December 2007.
- ^ Pisharoty, Sangeeta Barooah (12 August 2004). "The queen of bad things". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 4 August 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Urvashi Dholakia television's favorite Komolika crowned the winner of Bigg Boss 6". zeenews.india.com. 12 January 2013.
- ^ "Urvashi Dholakia on her comeback in Chandrakanta, Ekta Kapoor giving her a magic wand and her pride in others imitating Komolika". The Indian Express. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
- ^ "Naagin 6 Character Revelation: Urvashi Dholakia will play Tejashwi Prakash's mother, Sudha Chandran will be the villain". news ncr.