Angira Dhar

Angira Dhar
Born Angira Dhar
Mumbai, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actress, model
Years active 2013–Present

Angira Dhar is an Indian film actress who appears in Hindi films. Her most notable work includes her role in web series "Bang Baaja Baaraat".[1][2][3]

Early life and Career

Born and brought up in Mumbai with a degree from the Xavier’s Institute of Communication, Dhar debuted in Bollywood, starring in a film called Ek Bura Aadmi (Arunodaya Singh, Raghuvir Yadav, released in 2013 - Song starring Angira Dhar and Arunodaya Singh) . Her TV career began with Channel V. During this stint, she learnt key technical skills like writing scripts, editing and shooting, making her an all-round TV professional. She also worked behind the camera as an assistant movie director. While at Channel V, she was offered chances to appear on camera for promos and shows, but Dhar focused on learning production for she hadn’t chosen acting as a career yet.[4][5] During her time at Channel V she was offered the anchor position on the show 'Beg Borrow Steal' by UTV Bindass.[6][7] Dhar has also been a part of several advertisements, such as Cadbury Silk, Domino's India, Everyuth and a few more.

In 2015 she was offered the female lead in a web series by Y-films, titled "Bang Baaja Baarat" in which she essayed the role of a spunky, feisty, young independent girl.[8] The show revolves around a much-in-love couple, Shahana (Dhar) and Pawan (Ali Fazal) who decide to get married with an elaborate wedding. However, since Pawan is Brahmin and Shahana is Punjabi, chaos unfolds when both the families meet.[9] The show became so popular that it got back for a second season where she reprised her role.[10]

References

  1. ↑ TNN (14 October 2015). "Ali Fazal and Angira Dhar's crazy wedding in 'Bang Baaja Baaraat'". Times Of India. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  2. ↑ Pradeep Menon (8 December 2017). "YRF's new web series can give rom-coms a run for their money". Firstpost. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  3. ↑ Anu Chanchal (25 April 2013). "Angira Dhar: The Bold, Bindaas Babe". IndiaTimes. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  4. ↑ IANS (6 June 2011). "Angira Dhar, new face to join Bollywood". Yahoo News. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  5. ↑ IANS (6 June 2011). "Angira Dhar, new face to join Bollywood". Bharatstudent. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  6. ↑ Anu Chanchal (25 April 2013). "Angira Dhar: The Bold, Bindaas Babe". IndiaTimes. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  7. ↑ Anu Chanchal (25 April 2013). "Angira Dhar: The Bold, Bindaas Babe". IndiaTimes. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
  8. ↑ Pradeep Menon (8 December 2017). "YRF's new web series can give rom-coms a run for their money". Firstpost. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
  9. ↑ Mini Dixit (6 November 2015). "Bang Baaja Baaraat: After Man's World, Y Films debuts second web series". India Today. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  10. ↑ HT Correspondent (29 June 2016). "Ali Fazal is back with Season 2 of web series Bang Baaja Baaraat". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
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