Vrushika Mehta
Vrushika Mehta is an Indian actress and professional dancer who mainly works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut with Aasman Se Aage portraying Vrushika in 2012. Mehta is best known for her portrayal of Sharon Rai Prakash in Dil Dosti Dance, Asmita "Puchki" Mazumdar in Yeh Teri Galiyan and Dr. Riddhima Saxena in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
Vrushika Mehta | |
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Mehta in 2020 | |
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| Years active | 2012-present |
| Known for | Dil Dosti Dance Yeh Teri Galiyan Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |
Early life
Mehta was born in Ahmedabad and brought up in Mumbai.[1] She completed her graduation from Tolani College of Commerce, Mumbai.[2] Mehta is a professional dancer.[3]
Career
Mehta made her acting debut in 2012 with Aasman Se Aage portraying Vrushika. She portrayed Sharon Rai Prakash from 2013 to 2015 in Dil Dosti Dance opposite Shantanu Maheshwari.[4] It proved as a major turning point in her career.[5]
Next, she appeared in Yeh Hai Aashiqui.[6] In 2015, she was a part of episodics like Zing's Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya and Zee TV's Fear Files.[7]
In 2015, she played Amrita Prasad in Twist Wala Love opposite Rohan Gandotra. Next, she played Kaira in Satrangi Sasural opposite Ravish Desai.[8] In 2016, she hosted Desi Explorers Jordan on YouTube.
In 2016, she played Ishana in Ishqbaaaz opposite Kunal Jaisingh.[9]
Next, she made her digital debut as Tamanna in Viu's Truth or Tamanna. From 2018 to 2020, she portrayed Asmita "Puchki" Kumari in Zee TV's Yeh Teri Galiyan opposite Avinash Mishra and received further success.
From 30 November 2020 to 22 December 2020, she played Dr. Riddhima Saxena in StarPlus's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai opposite Mohsin Khan.[10]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Aasman Se Aage | Vrushika | ||
| 2013–2015 | Dil Dosti Dance | Sharon Rai Prakash | ||
| 2014–2015 | Box Cricket League 1 | Contestant | ||
| 2015 | Yeh Hai Aashiqui | Rukhsar Malik | ||
| Twinkle | Episode 14 | [11] | ||
| Fear Files | Navanita | Season 2 | ||
| Twist Wala Love | Amrita Prasad | |||
| Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Shanaya | |||
| 2015-2016 | Satrangi Sasural | Kaira Vihaan Vatsal | [8] | |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League 2 | Contestant | ||
| Ishqbaaaz | Ishana | [9] | ||
| 2018–2020 | Yeh Teri Galiyan | Asmita "Puchki" Mazumdar/ Devika Ghosh | ||
| 2020 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Dr. Riddhima Saxena | [10] | |
| 2022 | Kumkum Bhagya | Herself | Special appearance | [12] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Desi Explorers Jordan | Host | [13] | |
| Desi Explorers Taiwan | ||||
| 2018 | Truth Or Tamanna? | Tamanna Walia | Mini-series |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Aaja Mahi Ve | Aditi Singh Sharma | |
| 2020 | Nazar Mila | Sajal Saket |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Indian Television Academy Award | GR8! On Screen Couple (With Shantanu Maheshwari) | Dil Dosti Dance | Won | [14] |
| 2016 | Asian Viewers Television Awards | Female Actor Of The Year | Nominated | [citation needed] |
References
- ^ "I miss Ahmedabad, especially during Navratri: Vrushika Mehta". Times Of India. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ^ "Tolani College of Commerce Cultural Association". Tolani College of Commerce. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ^ "I am thankful to my mom for spotting my passion for dance: Vrushika Mehta". Times Of India. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ "Two peas in a pod: Shantanu Maheshwari and Vrushika Mehta". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ^ "The 'Dil Dosti Dance' team reunites; see pics". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- ^ "Shantanu Maheshwari: I am not dating Vrushika". Times Of India. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ^ "Get ready for some spooky experience with Fear Files!". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Vrushika to play the new female lead in Satrangi Sasural". Times Of India. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Vrushika Mehta to enter 'Ishqbaaaz'". Times Of India. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Vrushika Mehta to join 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' as it goes in for a time leap". The Times of India.
- ^ "Yeh Hai Aashiqui—Episode 14". Bindass. Retrieved 20 July 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ "TV Celebs Celebrate 'Pyaar Wali Holi' On The Sets Of 'Kumkum Bhagya'". ABP Live. 13 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ "Promo of 'Desi Explorers Jordan' is out". Times Of India. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
External links
- Vrushika Mehta at IMDb