Parul Gulati is an Indian model and actress who has appeared in several TV shows and Punjabi films.[1] She is also a businesswoman and is the CEO and founder of her hair extensions brand ‘Nish Hair’.

Parul Gulati
Parul Gulati
Born (1994-08-06) 6 August 1994 (age 29)
Rohtak, Haryana, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actress and Entrepreneur
Years active2010–present

In (2017) Gulati appeared in the TV series P.O.W. - Bandi Yuddh Ke,[2] and Haq Se (2018) Web Series - An adaptation of Little Women , Gulati plays "Jo March".[citation needed] In (2018), Gulati starred in Netflix production Selection Day is an Indian Netflix Original based on Aravind Adiga's 2016 novel of the same name . Girls Hostel (2018–19)for The Viral Fever Girliyapa .

She debuted in TV serial, Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kum, in which she played the role of Bittal, the younger sister of Leher played by Bollywood actress Yami Gautam.

In addition to acting in films, Gulati has endorsed multiple brands and products.[3] She has her own line of Human Hair Extensions by the name of Nishhair.[4]

Career edit

She was spotted by the makers of a TV show on Facebook. They invited her to Mumbai for an audition and was cast in a supporting role in Yeh Pyaar Na Hoga kam. Later in 2012, she acted in Burrraahh, in which she played Rose. After Burrraahh, Gulati took a year's break and finished her course at RADA, a drama school in London and also did some theater in Mumbai. Her second film was Romeo Ranjha in 2014.[5]

In 2016, she appeared in director Vinnil Markan's film Zorawar, as Jasleen, opposite to Yo Yo Honey Singh.[6]

2017–present edit

After a decently successful stint in Punjabi films, Gulati made her Television debut with TV Series, P.O.W. - Bandi Yuddh Ke for Star Plus which was directed by Nikkhil Advani. She played the role of a Pakistani girl Afreen, who is married to a P.O.W, Parul got lot of praise and appreciation for her portrayal of the Pakistani Urdu speaking girl.[7] In 2018, she appeared in a web series Haq Se, directed by Ken Ghosh. She played the role of journalist Jannat Mirza, who is fighting for justice and to uphold the dignity of women in the state of Kashmir.[8] This web series is based on the classic novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott into modern day tale of Kashmir and Parul has played Jo March .[9] In 2018, Gulati starred in Netflix series Selection Day based on Aravind Adiga's 2016 novel of the same name and Girls Hostel for The Viral Fever.

Early Life

She was born in a lower middle-class family in Rohtak. She studied at Shiksha Bharti School, Rohtak. Before she could finish school, she found work as an actress on TV.


Filmography edit

Films edit

Year Film Character name Language Notes
2013 Burraahh Rose Punjabi Punjabi film debut
2014 Romeo Ranjha Preet Punjabi
2016 Zorawar Jasleen Punjabi
2016 Nee Jathalekha Sherli Telugu
2024 Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout Aarti Hindi

Television edit

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Kitani Mohabbat Hai (season 2) Gauri Ahluwalia
2010 Yeh Pyaar Na hoga Kam Bittan
2017 P.O.W. - Bandi Yuddh Ke Afreen
2018 Haq Se Jannat Mirza Web series
2018–2022 Girls Hostel[10] Zahira Ali Web series
2018 Selection Day Monica Tandon
2019–2021 Hey Prabhu! Arunima Web series
2020 Second Hand Beauty Short film
2020 The Raikar Case[11] Etasha Naik Raikar Web series
2020 Illegal - Justice, Out of Order Devika Web series
2020 Your Honor Ruma Pathak Web series
2023 Shark Tank India (season 2) Herself To pitch her Hair Extension brand 'Nish Hair'
2023 Made in Heaven (season 2) Amber Web series

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Ananta Shrikhand (14 May 2014). "I feel like God's special child: Parul Gulati". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Star Plus P.O.W Bandhi Yudh Ke Gets 3 New Faces". The Times of India.
  3. ^ Adivi, Sashidhar (26 October 2018). "Allu Arjun is lightning quick: Parul Gulati". Deccan Chronicle.
  4. ^ "Actress Parul Gulati takes home Rs 1 crore investment on Shark Tank India. Shares picture of cheque". TimesNow. 11 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Parul Gulati returns with 'Rambo Ranjha'" – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  6. ^ "Action-packed 'Zorawar' makes an impact". The Times of India. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  7. ^ "Parul Gulati joins the cast of Nikhil Advani's POW Bandhi Yuddh Ke! Five things to know about the Zorawar Actress". India.com. 28 January 2017.
  8. ^ "I want to play flawed characters, not be a quintessential heroine". The Indian Express. 9 February 2018.
  9. ^ "Haq Se Review: An Aching Nostalgia for Kashmir Makes It Worthwhile". The Quint. 6 February 2018.
  10. ^ Nagaraj, Sindhu (27 November 2022). "Ahsaas Channa, Parul Gulati on 'Girls Hostel 3.0', how they use social media, and more". The Hindu.
  11. ^ "The Raikar Case actor Parul Gulati: Web platform has given work to everyone". 13 April 2020.

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