Akanksha Puri

Akanksha Puri is an Indian film actress and model, known for her work in Hindi TV shows, also few South Indian movies like Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada besides Bollywood movies.[1] She is best known for her role as the Goddess Parvati on Vighnaharta Ganesha.[2]

Akanksha Puri
Puri in 2017
Born
Akanksha Puri

(1988-08-26) 26 August 1988
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
  • dancer
Years active2013–present

Career

Akanksha made her Bollywood debut with Madhur Bhandarkar's 2015 drama film Calendar Girls.[3][4][5] In 2017, she was cast as Mata AdiParashakti in Vighnaharta Ganesha.[6][7]

Akanksha took up modelling projects during her short stint as an international cabin crew. She was then spotted by big production house in south following which she bagged her first project as an actor in a Tamil movie.[8][9][10]

Personal life

Akanksha hails from Madhya Pradesh and has done her schooling in Bhopal.

Filmography

Films
Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2013Alex PandianDivyaTamil Kollywood debut as a supporting role
2014TiharShalini Lead role
Praise the LordAnnieMalayalam Mollywood debut in a lead role [11]
2015LoddeAkankshaKannada Sandalwood debut in a lead role [12]
Samrajyam II: Son of AlexanderSairaMalayalam Lead role [13]
Calendar GirlsNandita MenonHindi Bollywood debut [14]
Amar Akbar AnthonyGouriMalayalam Guest [15]
2019ActionKairaTamil Antagonist [16]

Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015CIDNandita Menon Guest
2017-2020Vighnaharta GaneshaParvati Lead role [17]
2019Bigg Boss 13Herself Guest [18]

Music videos
Year Title Singer(s) Ref(s)
2017Jahaan Tum Ho Shrey Singhal[19][20][21][22]
2019Dancing Doll Jyotica Tangri[23]
Chitthi Jubin Nautiyal [24]
2021 Main Jis Din Bhula Doon Jubin Nautiyal, Tulsi Kumar [25]
Hare Krishna Hare Palak Muchhal [26]
Dangerous Shrey Singhal [27]
Bewafa Tera Muskurana Jubin Nautiyal [28]

References
  1. "Akanksha Puri IMdb". imdb.com. Archived from the original on 18 January 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  2. "Akanksha Puri confirms she has quit Vighnaharta Ganesh but not for Bigg Boss 14: 'Want to grow and want people to see the real me". Hindustan Times. 5 September 2020. Archived from the original on 7 September 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  3. "Akanksha Puri: After 'Calendar Girls', I was only offered erotic roles - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 November 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  4. IBTimes. "Interview: 'Salman Khan is the reason I am into the industry', says 'Calendar Girls' actress Akanksha Puri". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on 6 October 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  5. "Akanksha Puri is Prithviraj's heroine - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  6. Mulla, Zainab (4 April 2017). "Akanksha Puri of Calendar Girl all set for TV debut as Goddess Parvati on Sony!". India.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  7. "कैलेंडर गर्ल से पार्वती बन गयी हैं आकांक्षा पुरी, विघ्नहर्ता गणेश में एक नया अवतार". jagran. Archived from the original on 22 August 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  8. "Madhur Bhandarkar's Calendar girl Akanksha was Vijay Mallya's handpicked Kingfisher cabin crew - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 September 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  9. "Calendar Girl Akanksha Puri roots for dry Holi - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  10. "Vinayagar Serial Parvathi Glamorous Hot photo !". PakkaTv. 5 June 2018. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  11. "Akanksha dubbed in her own voice for Praise the Lord - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  12. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. Samrajyam 2 - Son of Alexander Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes, retrieved 30 October 2021
  14. "'Calendar Girls' Akanksha Puri, Satarupa Pyne sing 'Khawaishein' live with Madhur Bhandarkar, watch video". The Indian Express. 8 September 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  15. "Akanksha Puri is Prithviraj's heroine - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  16. "Akanksha Puri on her Tamil return with 'Action'". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  17. "Exclusive - Akanksha Puri confirms quitting Vighnaharta Ganesh, says not leaving for Bigg Boss 14 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  18. "Akanksha Puri : Latest News, Videos and Photos on Akanksha Puri - India.Com News". www.india.com. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  19. ""Jahaan Tum Ho Video Song and chitthi | Shrey Singhal | Latest Song 2016 | T-Series"". Archived from the original on 9 April 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  20. "Madhur Bhandarkar s Calendar Girl takes chauffeur to cops for damage to Mercedes". mid-day. Archived from the original on 13 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  21. Banerjee, Urmimala. "Sidharth Shukla DENIES dating Akanksha Puri!". Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  22. "Akanksha Puri and her 'Calendar Girls' director have a lot in common - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  23. Dancing Doll (Full Song) - Dancing Doll - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn, retrieved 9 August 2021
  24. "Bhushan Kumar to release Jubin Nautiyal's new single 'Chitthi'". www.ibtimes.co.in. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  25. "Check Out New Hindi Trending Song Music Video - 'Main Jis Din Bhulaa Du' Sung By Jubin Nautiyal, Tulsi Kumar, Rochak Kohli - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  26. "T-Series' Devotional Song Hare Krishna Hare, Featuring Akanksha Puri, Is Out Now". NDTV.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  27. "Akanksha Puri ने फिल्मों में बोल्ड सीन करने को लेकर दिया बड़ा बयान, एक्ट्रेस ने कहा-'मेरे लिए प्रशंसा की बात, करना चाहूंगी ऐसा...'". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  28. "Watch Latest Hindi Song 'Bewafa Tera Muskurana' Sung By Jubin Nautiyal | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
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