Tarana Raja

Tarana Raja, also known as Tarana Raja Kapoor, is an Indian actress, dancer, television anchor, and radio host.[2]

Tarana Raja
Born1977 (age 4243) [1]
Other namesTarana Raja Kapoor
Neha
OccupationActress
Dancer
TV Anchor
Radio Host

She is a co-host of a popular radio show in Mumbai, "Jaggu and Tarana", alongside Ashish Jagtiani (aka Jaggu).[3][4] Due to the popularity of the radio program, a television show called COLORS CricQuiz was created.[3]

Biography

Tarana Raja was born in 1977 in Delhi, India to parents Madhu Raja and Rabindranath Raja.[1] She was raised in Mumbai, because her family had moved when she was at a young age.[1] She attended University of Mumbai and Shiamak Davar's Institute of Performing Arts.[1]

Filmography

Film

Film
Year Name Role Film genre Notes
2012 Jodi Breakers as Isha romantic comedy [5]
2010 Karthik Calling Karthik as Neelu Didi psychological thriller [2]
2008 Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic fantasy, comedy-drama
2007 Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (Journey Of A Woman) as Sophia drama
2006 Pyaar Ke Side Effects as Shalini romantic comedy

Television

Television
Show / MoviePeriod / YearChannel Rolenotes
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain2011 - 2014Sony as Neha Vikram Shergill[6]co-starring with Ram Kapoor, Sakshi Tanwar, Jai Kalra, Azaan Rustam Shah / Anshul Pandey, Ruhee Bagga, Arshima Thapar, Yuvraj Thakur / Lavin Gothi, Vaibhav Joshi, Sameer Kochhar, Amrita Mukherjee / Aanchal Munjal / Fenil Umrigar / Sonia Balani
Dil Dosti Dance2011–2012Channel V as Smriti Ghaimother of Kriya Ghai (Shakti Mohan)
Face to Face & In Conversation with Tarana (anchor)2009–2012Zing Channel, Zee Cinema
Apsara Awards2012
New Talent Awards2012
Some Girl(s)2009–2010Theatre as Bobby/ Shivani[7]
Let's Talk2008–2010Zoom
Kuchh Is Tara2008–2009Sony as Pooja Godbole
Zing Expose2009Zing Channel anchorA news-based entertainment show.[2]
Khud Par Karo Yakeen2008CNBC Awaaz
Flashback2008
Dance India Dance2008 anchor
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa as ACP Devika2007Zee TV
DD Top 102004–2007DD 1
Zee Cine Awards2006 Host
The Great Indian Comedy Show2004–2005Star One
Lo Kal-Lo Baat2004–2005Sab TV
Apni Tuning Jamegi2005Star One
Recova Superfan – The Hunt for Amitabh Bachchan's biggest fan2004–2005Zee cinema anchor
Sanjivani2004Star Plus as ReenaArjun Punj
Kumkum – Pyara Sa Bandhan2004Star Plus as NalliHussain Kuwajerwala, Juhi Parmar
Saathiya2004Sahara One as Simran
Kasautii Zindagi Kay as Vishakha Bajaj2002–2004Star Pus Starting as lead role Cezanne Khan/Hiten Tejwani, Shweta Tiwari
Chitrahaar2001–2004DD 1
Star Parivaar Awards (host)2004
Kkusum2002Sony as Sonia Jhulka
Sanskruti as Surabhi / Tanya Goenka2001–2002Star plus
Screen Awards2002Example
Music this Week2000–2002ETC anchor
Chit Chaat2000–2002ETC anchor
Artist Of The Fortnight2000–2002Music Asia
Dekho Kya Fark Hai2000–2002Music Asia
Old is Gold2000–2002Music Asia
Zee & You2000Zee TV
Indian Investor of the YearCNBC Awaaz

Radio

Radio
Year Name Role Station Notes
2002–2009 Good Morning Mumbai host Go 92.5 FM She became famous from this radio show.
Radio Talkies Radio midday
Good Morning Mumbai Go 92.5 FM
Flashback Go 92.5 FM
2013–running Wake Up With Jaggu & Tarana co-host Suno 102.4 (Dubai)

Theatre

Theatre
Date Name Location Role Notes
2009–2010 Some Girl(s) Q Theatre Productions, Mumbai, India as Bobby/ Shivani [7]

Dubbing roles

Live action films
Film titleOriginal actressRoleDubbed LanguageOriginal LanguageOriginal year releaseDubbed year releaseNote(s)
EragonHindiEnglish20062006
300Lena HeadeyQueen Gorgo
(first dub)
HindiEnglish20072007Voiced a character for the Sound & Vision India Hindi dub.

Animated films

Film TitleRoleOriginal voiceDub LanguageOriginal LanguageOriginal Year ReleaseDub year ReleaseNotes
Quest for CamelotHindiEnglish1998Unknown

References

  1. "Hindi Tv Actress Tarana Raja Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  2. "Talking point with tarana raja kapoor". IndianExpress.com. 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2019. At the moment, I am also doing a show called Zing Expose on the entertainment channel Zing.
  3. "Partnership Special- Television: Jaggu & Tarana". Masala.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  4. Bureau, Adgully. "Beloved Jodi of Jaggu-Taraana are twinning back in Radio City in 2017!". www.adgully.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  5. "Tarana Raja is on a professional high". Tellychakkar.com. 4 January 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  6. Parande, Shweta. "Tarana Raja: I would've fallen in love with Ram Kapoor in 'Bade Acche Lagte Hain'!". bollywoodlife.com. India.com. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
  7. "Some Girl(S) English Play/Drama". www.mumbaitheatreguide.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
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