Kanchi Kaul (born 24 May 1982) is an Indian actress who predominantly appeared in Telugu films and Hindi television shows.

Kanchi Kaul
Kaul at her Sangeet (pre-wedding ceremony), 2012
Born (1982-05-24) 24 May 1982 (age 42)
Nationality Indian
OccupationActor
Years active2001–2014
Known for
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Spouse
(m. 2011)
Children
  • Azai Ahluwalia (son)
  • Ivarr Ahluwalia (son)
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Parents
  • Uttam Kaul (father)
  • Hansa Shetty Kaul (mother)

She is best known for playing Ananya "Anu" Sachdev Samarth in Ek Ladki Anjaani Si ,[2] Suhana Seth Thakral in Bhabhi, Soni Khurana in Maayka and Shraddha Shergill Srivastav in Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi – Meri Bhabhi.[3]

Career

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In 2001, Kanchi Kaul made her debut with the successful Telugu film Sampangi.[4] In 2002, she began work on two Tamil language films, Columbus co-starring Raju Sundaram, and Kasthuri Raja's Paattuchaththam Kedkuthamma. Neither film eventually completed production.[5] Another Tamil film titled Viyugam shot in 2004 under the stage name of Spandana, co-starring Hari Bhaskar, was also not released.[6][7]

Personal life

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Kanchi Kaul is married to actor Shabbir Ahluwalia[8][9] since 27 November 2011 and they have two sons named Azai Ahluwalia and Ivarr Ahluwalia, who were born on 23 July 2014 and 18 February 2016 respectively.[10][11]

Kaul took a break from television and made her comeback in 2013 with the serial Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi – Meri Bhabhi.[12] After the above show ended in 2014, she is still now on another break from television.

Filmography

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Television

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Year Serial Role Notes References
2005–2006 Ek Ladki Anjaani Si Ananya "Anu" Sachdev Samarth Lead Role [13][14][15]
2007–2008 Bhabhi Suhana Seth Thakral
2009 Maayka Soni Malhotra Khurana [16]
2013–2014 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi – Meri Bhabhi Shraddha Shergill Srivastav [17][18]

Films

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Year Film Role Language Notes
2001 Sampangi Salwar Rizwana Telugu Debut Film
2001 Cheppalani Vundhi Telugu
2001 Family Circus Sujatha Telugu
2002 Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story Mahalakshmi Telugu
2002 Siva Rama Raju Rani Telugu
2004 Woh Tera Naam Tha Hindi

References

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  1. ^ "TV actor Shabbir Ahluwalia's wife Kanchi Kaul introduces younger son Ivarr, see pic | The Indian Express". The Indian Express. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Ek Ladki Anjaani Si cast to grace Deal Ya No Deal". Hindustan Times. 14 February 2006. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  3. ^ Unnikrishnan, Chaya (6 March 2014). "Who will replace Kanchi Kaul in 'Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chabi Meri Bhabhi'?". dnaindia.com. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  4. ^ Jafri, Syed Amin. "Telugu film taken off following Muslim protests". Rediff.com.
  5. ^ "09-02-02". Archived from the original on 6 March 2005.
  6. ^ "Viyugam Photos - Tamil Movies photos, images, gallery, stills, clips". IndiaGlitz.com.
  7. ^ "Archived copy". www.chennaionline.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2006. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ^ "Shabbir and Kanchi's sangeet ceremony". intoday.in. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  9. ^ "I have the most awesome in-laws: Kanchi Kaul - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  10. ^ Lalwani, Vickey (25 February 2014). "Shabbir to become a dad". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  11. ^ "TV couple Shabbir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul expecting second child". India Today. Ist. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  12. ^ "It's good to be away for a while: Kanchi Kaul". Hindustan Times. 4 June 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  13. ^ "rediff.com: From Ek Ladki Anjaani Si to Bhabhi". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  14. ^ Thomas, Usha (2 November 2006). "Kanchi was a bully". DNA India. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  15. ^ Mazumder, Ranjib (27 November 2006). "A new chapter". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  16. ^ "Kanchi Kaul steps into Maayka". Hindustan Times. 8 January 2009. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  17. ^ Tiwari, Vijaya (3 March 2014). "Pregnant Kanchi Kaul to quit Meri Bhabhi?". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  18. ^ "Kanchi Kaul makes a comeback - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
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