Neha Marda
Neha Marda (born 23 September 1985) is an Indian television actress.[1] She is well known for her roles in Balika Vadhu, Doli Armaano Ki and Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti.[2] In 2015, she participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
Life and career
1991–2008: Early life and acting debut
Marda was born on 23 September 1985 and brought up in a Marwari family in a district town near Kolkata.[3] Neha is a native of Rajasthan.
Marda was first recognized when she participated in Sony TV's Boogie Woogie as a contestant and became the winner in 2004. She was a part of the show when she was 11, 17 and 19 and judged for an episode when she was 21.[4] In 2005, she made her acting debut in Sahara One's Saath Rahega Always.[5] After the show went off air she played Shruti in Ghar Ek Sapnaa.
In 2006, she appeared in Zee TV's Mamta as Simran.[6] In 2007, she acted in Ssshhhh...Koi Hai in an episodic appearance followed by acting in Ekta Kapoor's Kahe Naa Kahe as Manvi.
2008–2015: Breakthrough with Balika Vadhu and Doli Armaanon Ki
In 2008, she played the main lead as Priyamvada in Zee TV's Ek Thi Rajkumari opposite Ali Merchant.[7] Marda's breakthrough came when she landed the role of Gehna in Colors TV's longest running show, Balika Vadhu which she played from 2008 until 2011.[8] In 2009, she played the lead in Jo Ishq Ki Marzi Woh Rab Ki Marzi opposite Neil Bhatt.[9] From 2009 until 2010, Marda played the negative role of Pratima in Star Plus's Shraddha.
In 2010, participated in Imagine TV's Meethi Choori No 1.[10] In January 2011, she appeared as a guest contestant in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 where she was paired with contestant Meiyang Chang. In 2011, she participated in Kitchen Champion 4[11] and Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan.[12] Marda later acted in shows like Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai (2012) and Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev (2013).[13]
Marda was cast in Zee TV's Doli Armaano Ki, playing the lead role as Urmi opposite Mohit Malik.[14] In 2015, Marda quit the show getting replaced by Manasi Salvi.[15][16] The show ended on 25 September 2015.
2015–present: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and further projects
In September 2015, after leaving Doli Armaano Ki, Marda participated in Colors TV's dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in its eighth season.[17] She entered as a wild card entrant along with Anita Hassanandani and Roopal Tyagi.[18] She, along with her choreographer Rajit Dev had got eliminated after two weeks.[19][20] In 2016, she participated in Box Cricket League 2 where she joined Karan Wahi's team, 'Delhi Draggons'.[21] In 2017, she appeared as a guest contestant in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 for the teen ka tadka special week and performed along with Hina Khan.
In 2018, she joined Zee TV's Piya Albela playing Bella. Later she appeared in an episodic role of Genda in &TV's Laal Ishq opposite Sartaj Gill. In 2019, she participated in Khatra Khatra Khatra. Since 2020, Marda has been playing the lead role as Shubhra in Zee TV's Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti opposite Siddhaanth Vir Surryavanshi.[22][23] Neha Quit Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti on 13 October 2021 due to her Personal Issues.The makers decided to take a leap in a show where Neha was Supposed to play the role of Her Character Shubra's daughter in the show but when she decided to quit the makers decided to pull off the plug of the show in December 2021.[24]
Other work
On 1 July 2018, she founded an academy in Patna known as the Royal Opera House Academy(ROHA)[25] that provides training in dance, drama and singing to performing arts enthusiasts.[26][27][28]
Neha Marda is popularly known as 'Gehna' for her role in the Balika Vadhu series. In an interview, Neha said, "she watched the CDs of Bandit Queen to get into the skin of her character Gehna in Balika Vadhu."[29]
Personal life
On 10 February 2012, in Kolkata, she married Ayushman Agrawal, a Patna-based businessman,[30] in an arranged marriage.[citation needed]
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Boogie Woogie | Contestant | [4] | |
| 2005 | Saath Rahega Always | Pihu | [5] | |
| Ghar Ek Sapnaa | Shruti | [5] | ||
| 2006 | Mamta | Simran | [6] | |
| 2007 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai | Pallavi | Episode 23 | |
| Kahe Naa Kahe | Manvi | |||
| 2008–2012 | Balika Vadhu | Gehna Basant Singh/ Gehna Niranjan Singh | [8] | |
| 2008 | Ek Thi Rajkumari | Priyamvada | [7] | |
| 2009 | Jo Ishq Ki Marzi Woh Rab Ki Marzi | Sunaina | [9] | |
| Laughter ke Phatke | Guest | |||
| 2009–2010 | Shraddha | Pratima | ||
| 2010 | Meethi Choori No 1 | Contestant | [10] | |
| 2011 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 | Herself | Guest | [5] |
| Bigg Boss 4 | Guest | |||
| Ratan Ka Rishta | Guest | |||
| Kitchen Champion 4 | Contestant | [11] | ||
| Just Dance | Co-choreographer of winner Ankan Sen | |||
| Star Ya Rockstar | ||||
| Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan | [12] | |||
| 2012 | Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | Ishita | ||
| 2013 | Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev | Vrinda | [13] | |
| 2013–2015 | Doli Armaano Ki | Urmi Ishaan Sinha | [15] | |
| 2014 | Dance India Dance 4 | Guest appearance | ||
| Kumkum Bhagya | Guest appearance | |||
| Pavitra Rishta | Guest appearance | |||
| 2015 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 | Contestant | Wild card | [18] |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League 2 | Player in Delhi Dragons | [21] | |
| 2017 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 | Guest Contestant | ||
| 2018 | Piyaa Albela | Bella | ||
| Laal Ishq | Genda | |||
| 2019 | Khatra Khatra Khatra | Contestant | Special appearance | |
| 2020–2021 | Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti | Shubhra Chaddha | [23] | |
| 2021 | Kundali Bhagya | Guest appearance | ||
| Meet: Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet | Guest appearance |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Indian Television Academy Awards | GR8! Performer of the Year – Female | Doli Armaano Ki | Nominated |
References
- ^ Bhatia, Saloni (16 June 2012). . The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 February 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ "'Balika Vadhu' actress Neha Marda is a beach baby, a look at her style file". The Times of India.
- ^ "Balika Vadhu fame Neha Marda has transformed into a stunning diva; her latest Instagram uploads are proof!". Zoom Tv Entertainment. 6 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Neha Marda: I fasted throughout sawan for my husband". The Times of India. 17 September 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Neha Marda offered Bigg Boss 15, says she can be the winner. Here's why". India Today. 27 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Balika Vadhu fame actress Neha Marda enjoys beaches in Thailand". The Indian Express. 4 June 2016.
- ^ a b "Neha Marda in Ek Thi Rajkumari". The Times of India. 28 May 2008. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ a b "Neha Marda quits Balika Vadhu". The Times of India. 21 November 2011.
- ^ a b "On air at last". Hindustan Times. 15 January 2009.
- ^ a b "Dimpy's saga will not impact our TRP: Shabbir". The Times of India. 3 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Neha Marda to learn kitchen politics". The Times of India. 1 June 2011.
- ^ a b "Dated sets,Bollywood trap haunt Nachle Ve". The Indian Express. 8 November 2010.
- ^ a b "Neha Marda makes a comeback with Mahadev". The Times of India. 10 April 2013.
- ^ . 17 November 2013. Archived from the original on 22 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Neha Marda refuses to play mother to Mohit, quits TV show". The Times of India. 17 May 2015.
- ^ "Doli Armaanon Ki: Story so far". The Times of India. 26 June 2015.
- ^ "Neha to join reel hubby Mohit on Jhalak". The Times of India. 31 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Jhalak Wild Card entries: Neha Marda, Roopal Tyagi and Anita Hassanandani to enter?". The Times of India. 28 August 2015.
- ^ "Neha Marda eliminated from Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa". Google Search. 26 September 2015.
- ^ "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded: Neha Marda eliminated". India Today. 24 September 2015.
- ^ a b "200 Actors, 10 Teams, and 1 Winner... Let The Game Begin". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- ^ "It's reel character, but real impact for Neha Marda". The Tribune.
- ^ a b "Neha Marda on making a comeback with new show Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti". The Times of India.
- ^ "Exclusive! Here's why Neha Marda went missing from her TV show Kyun Rishton Main Katti Batti - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "TV actress launches academy in city". The Telegraph. Kolkota. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ^ "Neha on Instagram: "#newacademy #newstart #lookingfoward #tocuall #patna #acting #singing #activity #royaloperahouse#lovemybaby #sumita #avikagor #balikavahu…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ "The Times of India Star Photos". The Times of India. 28 May 2008. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ "The Times of India Star Photos". The Times of India. 9 March 2009. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ Maheshwri, Neha (3 August 2012). . The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2012.