Madhura Hemant Naik is an Indian model and actress who has appeared in television shows such as Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahani, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon, Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath and Tumhari Pakhi.
Madhura Naik | |
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 Naik in 2012 | |
| Born | Madhura Hemant Naik July 19, 1984[1] Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, fashion model |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Personal life edit
She was born on 19 July 1984 to an Indian father and an Indian Israeli mother who is of Bene Israel origin and a part of the Jewish community in India.[2] She was raised in Bahrain and had difficulty in Hindi in earlier days of her career.[3]
Her cousin sister and brother-in-law were killed during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.[4]
Career edit
Naik began her career as a model which led her to the music video "Umar Bhar" by Shael Oswal. She then worked in Bhaskar Bharti on Sony and Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri Bhabhi. She played the lead in Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath on Life OK during which she appeared in many live performances and stage shows with Life OK and Star. She also played Sheetal Kapoor in the popular Star Plus series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon.[5]
She was a co-host on UTV Bindass' show Superdude. She appeared in a cameo role as a lawyer named Jaspreet, in Star Plus's daily soap Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri Bhabhi. She was seen as Tanya Rana, on Life OK's Tumhari Pakhi. She played the grey role of Palomi, who loves lead actor in Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji. She portrayed a character in a same-sex relationship with the character played by Asma Badar in the television in the 2015 series MTV Big F.[6]
Social and political causes edit
Naik is an advocate for animal rights and volunteers for PETA in stop caging of birds.[7] She integrated it as a promotional activity while shooting for Superdude.[8]
Filmography edit
Films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Good Boy, Bad Boy | Raju's Sister | |
| 2010 | Pyaar Impossible | Alisha's Friend | |
| 2018 | Looose Control | Komal[9] | Marathi movie |
Television edit
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kahe Naa Kahe | Neena |
| Amber Dhara | Deema | |
| 2008 | Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | Sonia |
| Sangam | Kaveri | |
| 2008–2010 | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Maya Harman Juneja |
| 2009-2010 | Bhaskar Bharti | Aarti |
| 2009 | Shakuntala | Rajkumari Gauri |
| 2010 | Dill Mill Gayye | Suvarna Modi |
| Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3 | Contestant[10] | |
| 2010-2011 | Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani | Tanushree Ambolkar[11] |
| 2012 | Superdude | Co-Host[12] |
| Hum Ne Li Hai... Shapath | Shikha[13] | |
| Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Sheetal Kapoor | |
| 2013 | Tumhari Paakhi | Tanya Rana[14] |
| Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri Bhabhi | Jaspreet/Jas | |
| Uttaran | Nilofer[15] | |
| 2014–2015 | Comedy Classes[16] | Shubhalaxmi |
| Tum Aise Hi Rehna | Aanchal | |
| 2015 | Akbar Birbal | Qayamat Baano |
| MTV Big F | Shreya | |
| 2016 | Naagin | Mayuri |
| 2017–2018 | Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji | Palomi |
| 2018 | Tenali Rama | Queen Munmun |
| Kaun Hai? | Nandini | |
| Breathe | Shaina | |
| 2018–2019 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Madhuri |
| 2020 | Alif Laila | Dayan Hina[citation needed] |
Web series edit
| Year | Series | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Ghost Thesis[17] | Preksha |
See also edit
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References edit
- ^ Wild child: Telly actress Madhura Naik's birthday bash. mid-day.
- ^ "Listen to actress Madhura Naik who lost her loved ones in Hamas attack". Zee News. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Lucknow is a city of love: Madhura Naik". Times of India. 8 January 2018. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Naagin actor Madhura Naik says her sister, brother-in-law were 'murdered in cold blood' in Israel by Hamas". Hindustan Times. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ Nivedita, K (18 September 2010). "I love doing stunts: Madhura Naik". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
- ^ "Madhura Naik opens up about locking lips with female co-star Aasma Badar on MTV's Big F". Bollywood Life. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ "Ashmit Patel Madhura Naik for PETA". www.itimes.com. iTimes. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ^ "Ashmit Patel and Madhura Naik support PETA's new campaign". India Today. 23 October 2012. Archived from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ Ganesh Matkari (24 February 2018). "Looose Control: Review". Pune Mirror. Archived from the original on 24 February 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "I love doing stunts: Madhura Naik". 18 September 2010.
- ^ "THE GHOST'S CHARACTER ATTRACTED ME TO TAKE UPTUM AISE HI REHNA : MADHURA NAIK". setindia.com. SET India. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ^ "Madhura Naik gets an engagement ring!". The Times of India. 11 October 2012. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "Dejected Madhura quits the show". The Times of India. 9 April 2012. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
- ^ "Madhura Naik roped in to play Iqbal's love interest in Tumhari Paakhi?". in.lifestyle.yahoo.com. Yahoo Lifestyle India. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ^ "Madhura Naik to be a wild card entry on Bigg Boss?". The Times of India. Times of India. 23 August 2014. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ "The Students Of Comedy Classes Bruna Abdullah,Madhura Naik Life Ok". Rediff. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ^ "Rajniesh Duggall to make web debut in Gemplex Original Series 'The Ghost Thesis'". Biz Asia. 21 December 2019. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
External links edit
- Madhura Naik at IMDb
- Madhura Naik on Twitter
