Neha Marda
| Neha Marda | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
23 September 1985 Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation | Television actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse(s) | Ayushman Agrawal |
Neha Marda (born 23 September 1985) is an Indian television actress, popularly known as 'Urmi' for her role in the Doli Armaano Ki series broadcast by Zee TV.[1] She also played the role of Gehna in Colors TV's show Balika Vadhu.[2][3]
Personal life
Neha is a native of Mumbai.
On 10 February 2012, in Kolkata, she married Ayushman Agrawal, a Patna-based businessman,[4] in an arranged marriage.[5]
On 1 July 2018, she founded an academy in Patna known as the Royal Opera House Academy(ROHA) that provides training in dance, drama and singing to performing arts enthusiasts.[6][7]
Performances
Neha Marda is popularly known as 'Gehna' for her role in the Balika Vadhu series. According to Jyothi Venkatesh, Neha said, "she watched the CDs of Bandit Queen to get into the skin of her character Gehna in Balika Vadhu."[8]
She appeared in the dance shows Boogie Woogie and Kaboom.[9]
Filmography
- Films
- Kismat Konnection (2008)
- Television
Her roles include parts in:[10]
- 2005: Saath Rahega Always as Pihu
- 2005: Ghar Ek Sapna
- 2006: Mamta as Simran
- 2008-2012: Balika Vadhu as Gehna Basant Singh
- 2008: Ek Thi Rajkumari[11] as Priyamvada
- 2009: Jo Ishq Ki Marzi Woh Rab Ki Marzi as Sunaina
- 2013: Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev as Vrinda
- 2013-2015: Doli Armaano Ki as Urmi
- 2015: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 as contestant (entered as wild card) - Eliminated 11th week on 27 September 2015
- 2018 : Piyaa Albela as Bela
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Zee Rishtey Awards | Favourite Beti | Doli Armaano Ki | Won |
| Favourite Nayi Jodi | Nominated | |||
| Favourite Behen | Nominated | |||
| Favourite Jodi | Nominated | |||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | GR8! Performer of the Year - Female | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "'Balika Vadhu' actress Neha Marda is a beach baby, a look at her style file".
- ↑ Bhatia, Saloni (16 June 2012). "A new face on TV, again!". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ↑ Yadav, Kavita. "Neha's parents on a groom hunt; she wants an arranged match".
- ↑ Maheshwri, Neha (3 August 2012). "Neha Marda is missing lights and camera". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ↑ Tiwari, Vijaya (15 June 2011). "Mumbai se gayi Patna...Neha Marda". Tellychakkar. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ↑ "Neha on Instagram: "Biggest moment of my life " ROYAL OPERA HOUSE" Academy of performing arts in PATNA Proud to announce its logo launch today . Plz check…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
- ↑ "Neha on Instagram: "#newacademy #newstart #lookingfoward #tocuall #patna #acting #singing #activity #royaloperahouse#lovemybaby #sumita #avikagor #balikavahu…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2018-06-30.
- ↑ "The Times of India Star Photos". The Times of India. 9 March 2009. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ↑ "The Times of India Star Photos". The Times of India. 9 March 2009. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ↑ "Neha Marda". Series Now website. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ↑ "The Times of India Star Photos". The Times of India. 28 May 2008. Retrieved 5 September 2012.