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Meghana Erande
Other names
  • Meghana Sudhir Erande
  • Meghna Vikram Joshi
Occupations
  • Actress
  • voice actress
Years active1989–present
Notable credits
Spouse
Vikram Joshi
(m. 2010)

Meghana Erande (or Meghna Sudhir Erande, Mēghanā Sudhīr Ēraṇḍē) is an Indian actress and voice actress who can speak English, Hindi and Marathi. She has voiced characters in Indian animation and has also dubbed for foreign content into Hindi and Marathi. She has been acting in the industry ever since 1989 and is in a marriage with Vikram Joshi since 18 November 2010.

Filmography

She worked on regional national channel on a programme called DAHAVI DIWALI.

Animated films

Year Film title Role Language Notes
2000 Ek Ajooba Chitra Hindi
2007 Return of Hanuman Additional Voices Hindi
2008 Ghatotkacha Baby Ghatotkacha Hindi
2012 Krishna Aur Kans Baby Krishna Hindi The older Krishna has been voiced by Prachi Save Sathi.

Dubbing career

Meghana Erande had a well known history for dubbing in her career. She has dubbed Canadian actress Pamela Anderson's role as C. J. Parker in Baywatch, on all the episodes on the seasons she appeared in, and other films since as for some roles in some of the Barbie films and other roles as well, such as Denise Richards's role as Kelly Lanier Van Ryan in Wild Things and Angelina Jolie's role as Police Officer Amelia Donaghy in The Bone Collector, both of which were dubbed in Hindi much later in 2010.[1]

She can do voices for children, teenage girls and young women, and she has also dubbed for many Bollywood actresses.

Dubbing roles

Animated series

Program title Original voice Character Dub Language Original Language Number of Episodes Original airdate Dubbed airdate Notes
Make Way for Noddy David A. Kaye Noddy Hindi English 39 9/2/2002-2008 Aired on Cartoon Network India and Pogo.
Dexter's Laboratory Allison Moore (Seasons 1 & 3)
Kat Cressida (Seasons 2 & 4)
Dee Dee Hindi English 78 4/27/1996-11/20/2003 8/22/1999-2006 Aired on Cartoon Network India.
The Powerpuff Girls Jennifer Hale Princess Morbucks Hindi English 78 (Dubbed 3) 11/18/1998-
25 March 2005
2000-2005 Dubbed for this character for three episodes throughout her appearances in Seasons 5-6, which includes the Christmas special. Meena Gokuldas previously voiced her in the episodes of the first 4.
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! Kari Wahlgren Nova Hindi English 52 18 September 2004 – 16 December 2006
Bob the Builder Kate Harbour (U.K.)
Maria Darling (U.S)
Dizzy Hindi English 199 1998-2003
Ninja Hattori-kun[2] Junko Hori Kanzo Hattori Hindi Japanese 694 9/28/1981-
25 December 1987
Aired on Nickelodeon India.


Pokémon Chinami Nishimura (EP002-EP632)
Chiaki Takahashi (EP663-present) (JP)
Lee Quick (Season 1-7)
Jamie Davyous Owens (Season 8)
Elisabeth Morinelli (Season 9-13)
Emily Bauer (Season 14-16) Saskia Maarleveld (Season 17-present) (EN)
Officer Jenny (Junsar)
(First Dub)
Hindi Japanese 1000+ 4/1/11997-Ongoing First dub 5/12/2003-10/2013
(India)
2004-2013
(Pakistan)
Second dub 5/19/2014-Current
The First 8 seasons dubbed, were based on the 4Kids Entertainment English dub. The later seasons were also dubbed in Hindi and are also revised translations based on the English dub. A Second Hindi dub has been produced featuring a new Hindi voice cast and translation by UTV Software Communications and aired on Hungama TV. The first dub that Erande was involved in, was produced by Sound and Vision India for Cartoon Network India, Cartoon Network Pakistan and Pogo. Sabina Malik Mausam voiced this character in the second Hindi dub.
Chibi Maruko-chan Tarako Momoko "Maruko" Sakura Hindi Japanese 142 1/7/1990-
27 September 1992
Unknown. Aired on Nickelodeon India.
Perman Eiko Masuyama Pako / Sumire Hosino / Sumire-chan Hindi Japanese 526 (+3 specials) 4/4/1983-
7/2/1987
Unknown. Aired on Nickelodeon India.
Love, Death & Robots Madeleine Knight Greta Hindi English 18 (dubbed 1) 15 March 2019 – present Episode: "Beyond the Aquila Rift"
Doraemon Chiaki Fujimoto Dorami Hindi Japanese 15 April 2005 – present 20 November 2020 – present Aired on Disney Channel

Live action television series

Program title Actor/Actress Character Dub Language Original Language Episodes Original airdate Dub airdate Notes
Baywatch Pamela Anderson C. J. Parker Hindi English 242 (Dubbed 109) 22 September 1989 -
14 May 2001
Unknown. Meghana has dubbed this character throughout all episodes she appeared in, when it was later dubbed into Hindi.
Teletubbies Pui Fan Lee Po Hindi English 365 1997-2001
Drake & Josh
[3]
Miranda Cosgrove
Various Actresses
Megan Parker
Various Characters
Hindii1 English 56 11 January 2004 – 16 September 2007 Performed along with Brian D'Costa as Drake Parker (Drake Bell), Prasad Barve as Josh Nicols (Josh Peck), Meena Nahta as Audrey (Nancy Sullivan) and Vinod Sharma as Walter Nicols (Jonathan Goldstein)
Power Rangers Ninja Storm


Power Rangers Dino Thunder


Power Rangers Operation Overdrive

Sally Martin Tori Hanson Hindi English 42 2003

2004

2007

Unknown Voiced Ninja Storm Blue Ranger for 44 episodes
Stranger Things Winona Ryder Joyce Byers Hindi English 34 2016-Present Unknown. Meghana has dubbed this character throughout all episodes she appeared in, when it was later dubbed into Hindi.

Live action films

Film title Actor(s)/Actress(es) Character(s) Dub Language Original Language Original Year release Dub Year release Notes
Tom, Dick, and Harry Kim Sharma Bijli Hindi 2006 2006 Meghana was called in to dub the dialogues during post-production because Kim was not good in giving a particular Marathi accent, thus ending up speaking in a typical Machchiwali style. Dissatisfied by the director, Meghana was then contacted to dub for Kim to make her accent sound better, even though this film was already shot in Hindi.
Wild Things Denise Richards Kelly Lanier Van Ryan Hindi English 1998 2010 This Hindi Dub that Meghana participated in, has been produced in 2010 and aired on TV.
The Bone Collector Angelina Jolie Police Officer Amelia Donaghy Hindi English 1999 2010
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Shirley Henderson Moaning Myrtle Hindi English 2005 2005 She only voiced this character in this film only. In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets where she originally made her first appearance, she was dubbed by another Hindi voice actress.
Zathura: A Space Adventure Kirsten Stewart Lisa Budwing Hindi English 2005 2006
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Isabella Leong Lin Hindi English
Mandarin Chinese
Sanskrit
2008 2008
The Prestige Scarlett Johansson Olivia Wenscombe Hindi English 2006 2006
Daredevil Jennifer Garner Elektra Natchios Hindi English 2003 2003
Kick-Ass 2 Chloë Grace Moretz Mindy Macready / Hit-Girl Hindi English 2013 2013
Lingaa Anushka Shetty Lakshmi Hindi Tamil 2014 2014
Lucy Scarlett Johansson Lucy Hindi English 2014 2014 Hindi dub only created for the Home media release.
Knocked Up Katherine Heigl Alison Scott Hindi English 2007 2007
Shooter Kate Mara Sara Fenn Hindi English 2007 2007
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory AnnaSophia Robb Violet Beauregarde Hindi English 2005 2005
Beauty and the Beast Gugu Mbatha-Raw Plumette Hindi English 2017 2017
Speed Racer Christina Ricci Trixie Hindi English 2008 2008
Ariel Winter Young Trixie Hindi English 2008 2008
The Firm (1993 film) Jeanne Tripplehorn Abigail "Abby" McDeere Hindi English 1993
Leap Year (2010 film) Amy Adams Anna Brady Hindi English 2010 2010

Animated films

Film title Original Voice(s) Character(s) Dub Language Original Language Original Year release Dub Year release Notes
Barbie as Rapunzel Britt McKillip Princess Melody Hindi English 2002 2004[4] Her name was mentioned in the Hindi dubbing credits that were shown after the original ending credits.
Barbie as the Island Princess Betsy Malone
Britt McKillip
Tallulah
Rita
Hindi English 2007 2007 Her name was mentioned in the Hindi dubbing credits that were shown after the original ending credits. For Tallulah, only her dialogue was dubbed into Hindi. The Hindi singing voice for Tallulah was performed by Sunayana S. Dasgupta, who also serves as the director of the Hindi dubbed songs.[5]
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea Tara Strong Princess Melody (Speaking) Hindi English 2000 2011 The singing voice was provided by Amrita Beni
Big Hero 6 Katie Lowes Abigail Callaghan Hindi English 2014 2017
Despicable Me 3 Kristen Wiig Lucy Wilde Hindi English 2017 2017 An Unknown Voice-Actress dubbed this character in previous movie.
Olaf's Frozen Adventure Idina Menzel Elsa (Speaking) Hindi English 2017 2017 Meghana voiced speaking parts of Elsa in the hindi dubbing of Olaf's Frozen Adventure ,Singing voice is provided by Tarannum Malik ,This movie's hindi dub was shown in cinemas on 24 November 2017 free with Pixar's Coco ,And It aired on 30 December 2017 on Disney Channel. And This movie is available in CDs from 8 January 2018. She was credited with her nick name Meghana Joshi in Cinemas End Credits.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Melissa Joan Hart Delia and Deidre Dennis / Dee Dee Hindi English 2000

See also

References

  1. ^ "Dub-star Confidential". The Indian Express. 9 May 2010. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Ninja Hattori's Voice by Meghana Erande & Punjabi Food Festival by Chef Sweety Singh-TV9 /part4". 29 April 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "(DRAKE & JOSH) SHOW ALL HINDI DUBBING ARTISTS HINDI VOICE ACTORS OF DRAKE AND JOSH SITCOM". 23 November 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Barbie As Rapunzel (Dubbed in Hindi) (2002) VCD". Rhythmhouse.in. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Barbie Diamond Castle + Island Princess HINDI DUBBING CREDITS". 2 March 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2013 – via YouTube.