Shraddha Arya (born 17 August 1987) is an Indian actress. She made her film debut in a lead role in SJ Suryah’s Tamil film Kalvanin Kadhali along with Nayantara in 2006, in the Hindi film Nishabd and in the Telugu film Godava with Vaibhav Reddy. She is known for her performances in the Life OK serials Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki, Tumhari Paakhi and Dream Girl. Since 2017, she has been portraying the role of Dr. Preeta Arora in Zee TV’s Kundali Bhagya. In 2019, she simultaneously participated in Nach Baliye 9 as a contestant along with Alam Makkar.
Early life
Arya was born in New Delhi, India. She holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Mumbai.
Personal life
In 2015, Arya got engaged to an NRI named Jayant Ratti but the duo called off their engagement due to compatibility issues. She revealed her relationship with Alam Singh Makkar when the couple decided to participate in the dance reality show Nach Baliye in 2019. The couple broke up soon after the show finished.
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On 16 November 2021, Arya married Indian Navy Officer, Rahul Nagal in an intimate ceremony in her hometown New Delhi.
Shraddha Arya Age Boyfriend Husband Family Biography
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Model, Actress |
| Famous Role | Paakhi Shikhawat in the TV serial “Tumhari Pakhi” (2013-2014) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 168 cm cm in meters– 1.68 m in feet inches– 5’ 6” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilogrzams– 54 kg in pounds– 119 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-28-34 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Tamil): Kalvanin Kadhali (2006) Film (Bollywood): Nishabd (2007) Film (Telugu): Godava (2007) Film (Malyalam): Vandae Maatharam (2010) Film (Kannada): Double Decker (2011)br/> Film (Punjabi): Banjara (2018) TV: India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj (2004) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 17 August 1987 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 36 Years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | New Delhi, India |
| School | Hans Raj Model School, New Delhi |
| College/University | • Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, New Delhi • University of Mumbai, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Master of Arts (M.A.) in Economics |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Photography, Reading Books, Cooking |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 16 November 2021 |
| Ex-Fiance | • Jayant Ratti (Fiance, Owner of TechJect Inc. in Atlanta Georgia) • Alam Makkar |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Alam Makkar (Lawyer & Entrepreneur) |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father– Name Not Known Mother– Name Not Known |
| Siblings | Brother– Name Not Known Sister– Divya Arya |
| Husband | Rahul Sharma Nagal (Indian Naval Officer) |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food | Rajma Chawal, Bhel Puri, Sev Puri |
| Favourite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favourite Actress | Madhuri Dixit |
| Favourite Film | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) |
| Favourite Music Band | Pink Floyd |
| Favourite Song | Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack |
| Favourite Book | ‘The Hidden Splendor: Discovering Your Inner Beauty’ by Osho |
| Favourite Destinations | Goa, Thailand, Dubai |
Career
Arya started her career with Zee TV’s talent hunt show India’s Best Cinestar Ki Khoj; she became the first runner-up.
She made her acting debut in 2006 with the Tamil movie Kalvanin Kadhali opposite actor-director S. J. Surya. After that, she ventured into Bollywood with Ram Gopal Varma’s Nishabd. She also appeared in the Shahid Kapoor-starrer Paathshaala. She simultaneously ventured into the Telugu industry and did substantial roles in films like Godava, opposite Vaibhav Reddy, Kothi Muka and Romeo. She also performed in Tamil cinema in Kalvanin Kadhali. She has also done two Kannada movies and a Malayalam movie. In 2011, Arya made her television debut with the Indian soap opera Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki. Her breakthrough performance came in the role of Paakhi in Life OK’s Tumhari Pakhi. She further rose to prominence with the role of Ayesha in Dream Girl – Ek Ladki Deewani Si.
She won many awards for her performances in Dream Girl and Tumhari Paakhi, including Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role for Dream Girl, Best Jodi Award at the Zee Gold Awards, Hero of the Month Award by Life OK, and the Women Achievers Award in 2016.
In 2016, Arya hosted a comedy show called Mazaak Mazaak Mein, produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor.
Since July 2017, she is appearing Zee TV’s Kundali Bhagya as Dr. Preeta, a physiotherapist. Her performance won her many awards and nominations including Best Actress at Gold Awards, Indian Telly Awards and Indian Television Academy Awards.
Media
Shraddha Arya was ranked in The Times 20 Most Desirable Women on Television at No. 16 in 2017, at No. 15 in 2018, at No. 18 in 2019, at No. 14 in 2020.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kalvanin Kadhali | Tina | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Nishabd | Ritu | Hindi | |
| Godava | Anjali | Telugu | ||
| 2009 | Romeo | Unknown | Telugu | |
| 2010 | Paathshaala | Natasha Singh | Hindi | |
| Kothi Muka | Lavanya | Telugu | ||
| 2011 | Double Decker | Parvathy | Kannada | |
| Maduve Mane | Suma | Kannada | ||
| 2018 | Banjara | Unknown | Punjabi | |
| 2023 | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | Rupa | Hindi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj | Contestant | |
| 2008 | Ssshhhh…Phir Koi Hai | Sanjana | |
| 2011–2012 | Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki | Lakshmi Agnihotri/Kanchi Kashyap | |
| 2013–2014 | Tumhari Paakhi | Paakhi Shekhawat | |
| 2015–2016 | Dream Girl | Ayesha Roy/Aarti Roy | |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League 2 | Contestant | |
| 2016 | Mazaak Mazaak Mein | Host | |
| 2017–present | Kundali Bhagya | Dr. Preeta Arora Luthra | |
| 2019 | Nach Baliye 9 | Contestant | 6th place |
Special appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Amrit Manthan | Lakshmi Agnihotri |
| 2014 | Junoon – Aisi Nafrat Toh Kaisa Ishq | Paakhi Shekhawat |
| 2017 | Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki | Swati Purab Bohra |
| 2017/2018 | Kumkum Bhagya | Dr. Preeta Arora |
| 2018 | Entertainment Ki Raat | Herself |
| 2019 | Khatra Khatra Khatra | |
| 2021 | Indian Pro Music League | |
| Bhagya Lakshmi | Dr. Preeta Arora Luthra |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jeena | Debojit Saha |
| 2006 | Soniye Hiriye | Shael Oswal |
| 2017 | Meri Jaan | |
| 2019 | PK | Gurnam Bhullar |
| Car Gabru Di | Karan Singh Arora | |
| 2020 | Viah Nai Karauna | Asees Kaur |
| 2021 | Guilty | Karan Aujla |
| Na Maar | Afsana Khan | |
| Nikaah | Arjun, Ali Brothers | |
| 2022 | Zeher | Vicky Thakur |
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