Aashka Goradia
Aashka Goradia | |
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.jpg) Aashka Goradia at the Launch of Santosh Sawant's 'Smiling Soul' | |
| Born | Aashka Goradia 27 November 1985 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Zainab |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Aashka Goradia (born on November 27, 1985) (also known as Zainub),[1] from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is an Indian television actress. She has been seen in many fashion events walking on the ramp. She has acted in many Hindi serials on television. She became popular after portraying the role of "Kumud" in popular drama series Kkusum (2003-05) on Sony TV. In 2012, she again gained popularity after participating as a contestant in Colors TV's reality show Bigg Boss 6.
Personal life
Goradia was born on 27 November 1985 in Ahmedabad. She launched a beverage outlet in Oshiwara named Isayice along with Rohit and sister Jaanki Ravatia. She has also walked the ramp for Girl Child on 16 June 2012.
She was converted to Islam from Hinduism in 2007, and changed her name from Aashka to Zainub. I an Interview published in The Hindu, she revealed that she has converted to Islam and offer Namaz five times a day, and also wear Burkha". In another Interview, she said that "I only follow Islam. I don't follow my own religion and just believe in Islam, and I am trying my best to avoid the thing that Islam inhibits".
Career
Aashka started her career with shows like Sony TV's Achanak - 37 saal baad and comedy sitcom Acting Acting. After that she was signed on in Ekta Kapoor's Kkusum on Sony TV in which she essayed the role of Kumud'. She then acted in another serial Akela which also aired on Sony.[2] She also did a reality game show Jet Set Go on Star One. But she was replaced by Shama Sikander.[3] Aashka then signed a show, Kahiin to Hoga with Balaji Telefilms Kkusum.
Goradia then essayed some roles in TV serials like Sindoor Tere Naam Ka on Zee TV, Mere Apne on 9X and Virrudh on Sony TV. She also enacted the roles of Tara and Nayatai in Madhur Bhandarkar's "Heroine - Zindagi Ke Panno Se" and "Nayatai" segments in Specials @ 10 on Sony TV.
She was also seen as Kalika in Zee TV's Saat Phere and Kalavati tai in Colors TV's Laagi Tujhse Lagan which were negative characters.
Goradia also participated in some reality shows like Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar, Mr. & Ms. TV and Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 4 hosted by Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. In 2010, she appeared in a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 4 hosted by Amitabh Bachchan with five other television actresses.
In 2012, she participated as a contestant in the 6th season of Bigg Boss, the Indian version of original UK show Big Brother.[4] She entered Bigg Boss house on 6 October 2012 and got evicted on 28 December 2012 (on the 83rd day of the show). She is currently interning under Advocate Shambo Nandy.
From May 2013, she essayed the role of antagonist Maharani Dheer Bai Bhatiyani in the Indian television series Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, telecast on Sony TV.
Television
Fiction shows
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Achanak 37 Saal Baad | [5] | |
| 2003-2005 | Kkusum ... Ek Aam Ladki Ki Kahani | Kkumud | [6] |
| 2004 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Razia | Cameo |
| 2006 | Akela | Kinnari | |
| 2006-2007 | Kahiin to Hoga | Gayatri Ahluwalia | |
| 2006-2007 | Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka | Arpita Raizada | |
| 2007-2008 | Virrudh | Naina Chopra | [7] |
| 2007-2008 | Mere Apne | Saniya Pandey | [8] |
| 2008-2009 | Saat Phere | Kalika | |
| 2009 | Specials @ 10 | Tara | Story- Heroine - Zindagi Ke Panno Se |
| 2010-2011 | Laagi Tujhse Lagan | Kalavati | Nominated—Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role (Jury) (2012) |
| 2013 | Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap | Dheer Bai Bhatiyani |
Reality shows
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jet Set Go | Contestant |
| 2008 | Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar | Contestant (Eliminated in Week 2)[9] |
| 2010 | Mr. & Ms. TV | Contestant |
| 2010 | Kaun Banega Crorepati 4 | Guest appearance |
| 2011 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Torchaar 4 | Contestant |
| 2012 | Bigg Boss 6 | Contestant[10] (Evicted Day 83) |
External links
References
- ^ "Aashka Goradia biography,age,boyfriend.Aashka Goradia in big boss 6". Filmyfolks.com. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ^ "Aashka joins Akela; shooting starts today!".
- ^ "Aashka out, Shama in, in Jet Set Go".
- ^ Maheshwari, Neha (18 September 2012). "Aashka Goradia in 'Bigg Boss' 6?". Times of India.
- ^ "Achanak, 37 saal baad - TV Serial Review".
- ^ "Nausheen Ali Sardar in 'Kkusum'? Not yet!".
- ^ "Viruddh - TV Serial Review".
- ^ "It's Smriti all the way for Aashka".
- ^ "Aashka Goradia and gang are a nightmare".
- ^ "What to expect from Bigg Boss 6 contestants..."