Madhura Naik

Madhura Naik
Naik in 2012
Born Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Occupation Actress, fashion model
Years active 2007–present

Madhura Hemant Naik is an Indian model and actress who has appeared in television shows such as Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon, Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath and Tumhari Pakhi.

Career

Naik began her career as a model which led her to the music video "Umar Bhar" by Shael Oswal. She was then signed to her first show Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki. She then worked with Balaji Telefilms for over four years. She was seen in Kahe Naa Kahe on 9X channel, Bhaskar Bharti on Sony, Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri Bhabhi, Kayamath on Star Plus, and Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani on STAR One.

Her persona was used to comic effect in Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani as "T" contrary to her dramatic performance as the lead in Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath on Life OK during which she became an exclusive face with Star Network and 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.[1]

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 made an appearance on the television show Naagin as Mayuri. 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".

Social and political causes

Naik, who is also an advocate for animal rights, extended her hand to PETA[2] in stop caging the birds cause. She integrated it as a promotional activity while shooting for Superdude.[3]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Good Boy, Bad Boy Raju's Sister
2010 Pyaar Impossible Alisha's Friend

Television

YearShowRole
2006Kahaani Ghar Ghar KiiTanya (Sam) Nanda (Generation Leap)
2007Kahe Naa KaheNeena (Lead)
2007Amber Dhara
2008Sapna Babul Ka...BidaaiSonia
2008SangamLead
2008Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa DilMaya Harman Juneja
2009Bhaskar Bharti
2009ShakuntalaRajkumari Gauri
2009KayamathKamya
2010Dill Mill GayyeSuvarna Modi
2011Pyaar Kii Ye Ek KahaaniTanushree Ambolkar[4]
2012SuperdudeCo-Host[5]
2012Hum Ne Li Hai... ShapathShikha (Lead)[6]
2012Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?Sheetal Kapoor
2013Tumhari PaakhiTanya Rana[7]
2013Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri BhabhiJaspreet/Jas
2013UttaranNilofer[8]
2014Comedy Classes[9]Shubhalaxmi
2014Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (season 3)Contestant
2014Tum Aise Hi RehnaAanchal
2016Box Cricket LeagueContestant
2016NaaginMayuri
2017Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, PiyajiPalomi
2017Tenali RamaQueen Munmun

References

  1. ↑ Nivedita, K (18 September 2010). "I love doing stunts: Madhura Naik". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  2. ↑ "Ashmit Patel Madhura Naik for PETA". www.itimes.com. iTimes.
  3. ↑ "Ashmit Patel and Madhura Naik support PETA's new campaign". India Today. 23 October 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  4. ↑ "THE GHOST'S CHARACTER ATTRACTED ME TO TAKE UPTUM AISE HI REHNA : MADHURA NAIK". setindia.com. SET India.
  5. ↑ "Madhura Naik gets an engagement ring!". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  6. ↑ "Dejected Madhura quits the show". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  7. ↑ "Madhura Naik roped in to play Iqbal's love interest in Tumhari Paakhi?". in.lifestyle.yahoo.com. Yahoo Lifestyle India.
  8. ↑ "Madhura Naik to be a wild card entry on Bigg Boss?". Indiatimes. Times of India.
  9. ↑ "The Students Of Comedy Classes Bruna Abdullah,Madhura Naik Life Ok". Rediff.
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