Tejashri Pradhan (born 2 June 1988) is an Indian television and film actress who has appeared in multiple Marathi films and television serials. She is better known as Shubhra and Janhavi from the Zee Marathi television serials Aggabai Sasubai (2019) and Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi (2013), respectively. Pradhan also did voice-overs for a mobile application named Go-stories which features various Marathi stories. She has also appeared in a YouTube video Uncomfortable and been a speaker at TED Talks.
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Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2007–present |
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Early life
editPradhan was born on 2 June 1988 in a middle class Maharashtrian CKP family.[1] She belongs to the suburb of Dombivli near Mumbai. When she was 15, she decided to enroll in a personality development course that came along with a course in acting. She received the offer of films in her second year at college.
Personal life
editShe married her co-actor Shashank Ketkar from TV series Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi in 2014. The couple divorced in 2016.[2]
Acting career
editDebut and early work (2007–2013)
editShe made her debut on television with "Hya Gojirvanya Gharat". She also played a small role in "Tuza Ni Maza Ghar Shrimantacha". After that, she played a role for "Lek Ladaki Hya Gharchi". She debuted in Marathi films with "Zenda" (2010).
Success and beyond (2013–present)
editIn 2013, she bagged the role of Janhavi in "Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi". She also played roles in various Marathi films such as Sharyat, Lagna Pahave Karun, Dr. Prakash Baba Amte, Judgement, Asehi Ekada Vhave. She is also known for her performance in " Ti Sadhya Kay Karte" (2017). In the same year, she hosted a reality show Sur Nava Dhyas Nava.[3] In 2019, she got big break in Bollywood with Babloo Bachelor.[4] she appeared in "Aggabai Sasubai" as Shubhra.[5][6][7]
Currently she is playing the role of Mukta in Premachi Goshta.
She also has a Marathi-English bilingual film called Asa Mee Ashi Mee. Ajinkya Deo is her romantic interest in the film.
Other works and media image
editTejashri has also appeared as a guest in many shows. Her first guest appearance was in Chala Hawa Yeu Dya in 2013 where she promotes her serial Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi. After her marriage, she made an appearance in Home Minister with her husband (Shashank Ketkar).[8] After that, she again appeared in Chala Hawa Yeu Dya for promoting Ti Sadhya Kay Karte (2017). In 2018, she appeared in Tumchyasathi Kay Pan where she promotes Sur Nava Dhyas Nava. In 2019, she appeared as a guest in Kanala Khada.[9] In 2021, she again appeared in Chala Hawa Yeu Dya for promoting Aggabai Sasubai.
In 2020, she was ranked third in The Times of India's Top 15 most desirable women on Marathi television.[10] In 2019, she was ranked ninth among the "Most popular Marathi TV actress".[11] She was the named in the Most desirable women. In 2021, She is included in first place on "Most Desirable Actress in Marathi Television".[12] In the same year, she was ranked sixth in "Maharashtra's Stunning & Desirable Beauties".[13]
In addition to her acting career, Pradhan endorses several brands, including Dishwasher bar, ZEE5,[14] Vicco Turmeric,[15] L'Oréal,[16] K-Pra,[17] etc. She also did voice-overs for a mobile application named Go-stories which features various Marathi cine artists.
In 2021, she launched her own production house with Kirti Nerkar called TeK Productions.[18] In 2023, she ranked 10th in the Top 10 Marathi actresses.[19]
Filmography
editFilms
editYear | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2009 | Zenda | Santya's sister | [20] |
Kartavya | Medha | [citation needed] | |
2010 | Chitra | Chitra | [citation needed] |
2011 | Sharyat | Kanchan | [21] |
2013 | Lagna Pahave Karun | Aanandi | [22] |
2014 | Dr. Prakash Baba Amte - The Real Hero | Younger Mandakini Amte | [23] |
2017 | Oli Ki Suki | Radhika Deshpande | [24] |
2017 | Ti Sadhya Kay Karte |
Tanvi Dev |
[25] |
2018 | Asehi Ekada Vhave | Kiran | [26] |
2019 | Judgement | Rujuta | [27] |
2019 | Hajari | Swapnali | [28] |
2021 | Babloo Bachelor | Swati | [citation needed] |
2022 | Anya - The Other | Atul's wife | [29] |
2024 | Panchak | Revati Khot | [30] |
Lokshahi | Irawati | [31] | |
Hashtag Tadev Lagnam | Gayatri Desai | [32] |
Television
editYear | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2007 | Hya Gojirvanya Gharat | Episodic role | |
2008 | Tujha Ni Majha Ghar Shrimantacha | Aditi | |
2010-2013 | Lek Ladki Hya Gharchi | Laxmi | |
2012 | Savdhaan India | Jamuna (Episode 286) | |
2013-2016 | Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi | Janhavi Gokhale | |
2016 | Prem He | Radhika | |
2017-2018 | Sur Nava Dhyas Nava | Host | [33] |
2019-2021 | Aggabai Sasubai | Shubhra Kulkarni | [34] |
2023-present | Premachi Goshta | Mukta Gokhale |
Special appearances
editYear | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2013 | Chala Hawa Yeu Dya | Janhavi | |
2014 | Home Minister | Herself | [35] |
2017 | Comedy Nights Bachao | [36] | |
2018 | Tumchyasathi Kay Pan | ||
2019 | Kanala Khada | ||
2020 | Chala Hawa Yeu Dya | Shubhra | |
2021 | Mi Honar Superstar | Herself | |
2021 | Phulala Sugandha Maticha | ||
2022 | Jau Nako Dur... Baba | [37] |
Web series
editYear | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2018 | Padded Ki Pushup | Swara | [38] |
Stage plays
editYear | Title | Role | Language | Ref. |
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2011 | Fakt Tujhi Saath Haviy | Chhaya Prabhu | Marathi | |
2015 | Karti Kaljat Ghusli | Kanchan | Marathi | [39] |
2016 | Mai Aur Tum | Malvika | Hindi | |
2019 | Tila Kahi Sangaychay | Mitali | Marathi | [40] |
Music videos
editYear | Title | Singer | Label | Ref. |
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2011 | Sawali Unhamadhe | Swapnil Bandodkar | Sagarika Music - Marathi | [41] |
Awards and nominations
editYear | Award | Categories | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2013 | Zee Marathi Awards | Best Actress | Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi | Won | [42] |
Best Couple | Won | ||||
2014 | Best Actress | Won | |||
Best Couple | Won | ||||
Best Daughter-in-law | Won | ||||
Maharashtra Times Sanman Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Lagna Pahave Karun | Won | ||
2018 | Sanskruti Kala Darpan | Best Actress | Ti Sadhya Kay Karte | Nominated | [43] |
2019 | Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards 2019 | Aggabai Sasubai | Nominated | ||
Best Performance of the Year | Won | ||||
2021 | Best Actress | Nominated | [citation needed] | ||
Best Daughter in law | Won | ||||
2024 | Star Pravah Parivar Puraskar | Best Mother | Premachi Goshta | Won |
References
edit- ^ "ब्राह्मण अभिनेत्रीच का? दिग्दर्शक सुजय डहाकेवर कलाकारांचा निशाणा". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). 5 March 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "Tejashree and Shashank headed for splitsville?". The Times Of India. 2 March 2015.
- ^ "स्पृहा जोशीमुळे तेजश्री प्रधानला डच्चू". News18 Lokmat (in Marathi). 25 July 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "बबलू बॅचलरचा ट्रेलर; तेजश्री-शर्मनच्या किसिंग सीनची चर्चा". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "Aggabai Sasubai actors Ashutosh Patki, Tejashree Pradhan and Nivedita Joshi are BFFs off-screen; here's the proof - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "Tejashri Pradhan to make her comeback on TV with Aggabai Sasubai - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "From making an impressive debut to a dashing comeback: A look at the acting journey of Tejashree Pradhan". The Times of India. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Shashank and Tejashri Gudhipadva with Home Minister two hours special episode Update". TVKiDuniya. April 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "TV actress Tejashri Pradhan to be seen in talk show Kanala Khada - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Meet Maharashtra's Most Desirable women on TV - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "Women's Day 2019- A look at the most popular Marathi TV actresses". The Times of India. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "Tejashri Pradhan is Maharashtra's Most Desirable Woman on TV - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Presenting Maharashtra's stunning and desirable beauties of 2020". The Times of India. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ Zee 5 marathi advertisement//Tejashree pradhan//, retrieved 29 May 2021
- ^ Vicco Turmeric Heals - Tejashri Pradhan, retrieved 29 May 2021
- ^ "L'Oréal Makes A Brand New Ad With The Most Loved Marathi Actresses Akshaya Deodhar, Tejashree Pradhan And Shreya Bugde". SpotboyE. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ Tejashree pradhan new advertising//, retrieved 29 May 2021
- ^ "तेजश्री प्रधानचं एक स्वप्न झालं पूर्ण; चाहत्यांसोबत शेअर केली खास गोष्ट". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "List of Top 10 Marathi Actresses 2023 - eDivas". 10 July 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ Zenda (film)
- ^ "Sharyat (2011) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ "Marathi film Lagna Pahave Karun is a refreshing entertainer | Latest News & Updates at DNAIndia.com". DNA India. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ Deshmukh, Gayatri (21 February 2014). "Tejashree Pradhan to play the young Mandakini Amte". Times of India. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- ^ "Oli Ki Suki shines at state film festivals - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "Ti Saddhya Kay Karte tells you how to rekindle true love". The Times of India. 14 December 2016.
- ^ "Umesh Kamat and Tejashri Pradhan turn poets for their next - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ "'Judgement' trailer: Tejashri Pradhan and Mangesh Desai come together for an edge of the seat thriller - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Kishor Belekar's next film is based on BMC's rat killers". The Times of India. 3 July 2019.
- ^ "Bhushan Pradhan, Tejashri Pradhan, Atul Kulkarni and Raima Sen's Anya will release in Marathi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "Video: दसऱ्याच्या मुहूर्तावर माधुरी दीक्षितने केली तिच्या नव्या मराठी चित्रपटाची घोषणा, प्रदर्शनाची तारीख शेअर करत म्हणाली…". Loksatta (in Marathi). 24 October 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ "तेजश्री प्रधानच्या 'लोकशाही'चा प्रेक्षकांना खिळवून ठेवणारा ट्रेलर आऊट!". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 1 February 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "Hashtag Tadev Lagnam Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | हॅशटॅग तदेव लग्नम | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive : Janhavi aka Tejashri Pradhan from Honar Sun Me Hya Gharchi will be seen in a new role - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "'श्री'ची 'जान्हवी' आता दिसणार या मालिकेत". Loksatta (in Marathi). 4 July 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "Home Minister New Season Starting From Gudi Padwa - Featuring Shashak Ketkar and Tejashri". TVki Duniya. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Bhojpuri Star comedy nights bachao 3 states special". 29 August 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive - I'm waiting to get back on TV with an interesting character: Tejashri Pradhan - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Actor Tejashri Pradhan at the launch of 'Padded ki Pushup', Hungama's first Marathi series in association with CafeMarathi". The Digital Hash. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Karti Kaljat Ghusli is a no-frills entertainer - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "Aastad Kale and Tejashri Pradhan come together for a Marathi play - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ Savali Unhamadhe / Swapnil Bandodkar/ Tejeshree Pradhan/ Sagarika Music, retrieved 29 May 2021
- ^ "ZEE MARATHI AWARDS :सर्वोत्कृष्ट जोडीचा मान जान्हवी-श्रीला, मंजिरी ठरली सर्वोत्कृष्ट सून". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ "'मटा सन्मान २०१८' यंदा रवींद्रमध्ये". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 25 June 2021.