Ashlesha Sawant
Ashlesha Sawant | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 September 1984[1] Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Partner | Sandeep Baswana (2004–present) |
Ashlesha Sawant (born 24 September 1984) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi portraying Teesha Mehta Virani. Sawant is best known for her portrayal of Tara Singh in Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar, Preeti Diwan Deshpande in Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara, Meera in Kumkum Bhagya and Barkha Mehta Kapadia in Anupamaa.[2][3] She made her film debut with Haryana (2022).[4]
Early life
[edit]Sawant was born on 24 September 1984 in Pune; she completed her T.Y.B.Com in 2003. Her father is in the Indian Air Force.[1]
Career
[edit]After Standard XII, she got into local modelling for about a year. Then she started training for the Gladrags contest.[1] During that time, Balaji's auditions were taking place in Pune and she went to the auditions for a lark. They shortlisted her for Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat, and she had to move to Mumbai. The KHKH shoot did not happen, and she played a small role in Kasautii Zindagii Kay as Rishab Bajaj's associate. Ekta Kapoor informed Sawant that she was keen to cast her in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (Star Plus) and Kammal (Zee TV). She accepted both offers. Sawant also played the role of Rohit Sharma's wife in Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand. She played the role of Preeti in Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara. She played the role of Meera, Riya Mehra's governess in Kumkum Bhagya. Since 2022, she has been portraying Barkha Kapadia opposite Rohit Bakshi in Anupamaa.
Personal life
[edit]Sawant met actor Sandeep Baswana in 2002, on the sets of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Sawant and Baswana have been in a relationship since 2004.[5]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Haryana | Bimla | [6] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Teesha Mehta Virani | [7] | |
| Kammal | Anita Bhatia Jajoo | |||
| 2003 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Rishabh Bajaj's associate | Cameo appearance | |
| Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat | Sonia Mehra | Episode: "Karzz" | ||
| 2003–2004 | Kahiin to Hoga | Mouli Sinha | ||
| Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand | Anjali Sharma | |||
| 2004–2005 | Baal Baal Bacche | Menaka | ||
| 2005–2009 | Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar | Tara Singh | [8] | |
| 2006 | Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai | Sheetal | ||
| Vaidehi | Bhumija Jaisingh Singhania | |||
| 2009–2010 | Pavitra Rishta | Urmila Sagar | [9] | |
| Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai | Lekha | |||
| 2010–2011 | Dil Se Diya Vachan | Urmila Rajadhyaksha | ||
| 2012–2014 | Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara | Preeti Diwan Deshpande | [10] | |
| 2015 | Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil | Nishi Sahni | ||
| 2016 | Vishkanya Ek Anokhi Prem Kahani | Mandira / Kala Saaya | ||
| 2017–2018 | Porus | Pritha | [11] | |
| 2018 | Mayavi Maling | Mandari | ||
| 2019–2021 | Kumkum Bhagya | Meera | [12] | |
| 2022–2023; 2024 | Anupamaa | Barkha Mehta Kapadia | ||
| 2024–present | Gudiya Rani | Aruni | ||
| 2025–present | Jhanak | Arshi Mukherjee Bose |
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Serial | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Saat Phere | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Ashlesha Sawant all set to enter Anupamaa as Barkha Kapadia. Know the complete history about her career". Times Now Hindi (in Hindi). June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Ashlesha Savant strikes a bold pose". The Times of India. 10 September 2018.
- ^ "Revelations and marred relations in Pyaar Ka Dard." The Times of India. 12 August 2013. Archived from the original on 17 August 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ "Sumit Vats, Sandeep Baswana and Ashlesha Sawant during the launch of 'Superdry' store, held at Palladium in Mumbai on December 13, 2012". The Times of India. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ "Payal Rohatgi-Sangram Singh to Hina Khan-Rocky Jaiswal; TV couples who have been in relationship for years but did not marry". The Times of India. 28 April 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Ashlesha Savant to make big screen debut in film directed by boyfriend Sandeep Baswana". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "A question of female identity". The Tribune. Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ "Two new shows propel Zee TV back into the soap game, unveil new traditional woman". India Today. 26 June 2006. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- ^ "As Pavitra Rishta clocks 10 years, Ekta Kapoor, says the show revived her career". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ "Pyaar Ka Dard Hai... to go off-air?". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ^ "Porus review: Thoroughly entertaining, if you love your history with masala". India Today. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ^ "'Kumkum Bhagya' a passionate story of love: Ekta Kapoor". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 June 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2014.