Sakshi Tanwar is an Indian actress and television host. She is famous for playing the role of ‘Parvati Agarwal’ in the TV series “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.”
Wiki/Biography
Sakshi Tanwar was born on Friday, 12 January 1973 (age 46 years; as in 2019) in Alwar, Rajasthan. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Sakshi Tanwar’s childhood photos
He attended school from many Kendriya Vidyalayas across India; because his father was a CBI officer and was frequently transferred.
Sakshi Tanwar in her school days
In 1990, he completed his pre-university course and worked as a sales trainee at the Taj Palace, Delhi. She also works at a clothing & accessories store, Khazana in Delhi. Sakshi graduated from Lady Shri Ram College New Delhi. He was the secretary and president of the dramatic society in his college days. After completing his studies, he is preparing for the entrance examination to administrative and mass communication services. Meanwhile, she auditioned for the role of host in the reality show “Albela Sur Mela.” Although Sakshi failed to pass the entrance exam, she did pass the audition.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 4″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family, Caste & Boyfriend
Sakshi Tanwar belongs to a Hindu Family. His father, Rajendra Singh Tanwar, is a retired CBI officer. He has a brother, Rajeev Singh Tanwar and a sister, Seema Tanwar.
Sakshi Tanwar with her mother
Sakshi Tanwar with her parents
Sakshi Tanwar with her sister
Sakshi Tanwar with her family
In 2015, Sakshi was rumored to be in a relationship with Bade Acche Lagte Hain co-star Samir Kochhar.
Sakshi Tanwar with Samir Kochhar
She is also rumored to have tied the knot with a businessman. However, the actor denied all the rumors and said that he is still single. In October 2018, she adopted a 9-month-old baby girl and named her Dityaa.
Sakshi Tanwar with her daughter
Career
Sakshi Tanwar made her television debut in 1996 by hosting DD National’s reality show “Albela Sur Mela.” Next, he appeared in the TV series “Dastoor.” After that, she won the role of “Parvati Agarwal” in the TV series “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.” The show was a huge success and she became a household name by playing the role of Parvati. The series ran for 8 long years.
Sakshi Tanwar in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii
After that, she appeared in TV series like “Kutumb,” “Devi,” “Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin,” and “Balika Vadhu.” In 2011, she played the role of ‘Priya Ram Kapoor’ in Sony TV’s “Bade Achhe Lagte Hain”.
Sakshi Tanwar in Bade Acche Lagte Hain
Sakshi has appeared as a narrator and host in many television shows including “Main Naa Bhoolungi,” “Crime Patrol Season 2,” “Code Red,” and “Tyohaar Ki Thaali.”
Sakshi Tanwar in Crime Petrol as host
She made her Bollywood debut in 2016 with the film “Dangal” where she played the role of ‘Daya Kaur.’
Sakshi has acted in many feature films like “O re Manva,” “Saluun,” “Aatankwadi Uncle” and “Bawra Mann.” He has also worked as a creative director with Positive Thinkerz Production Company. Sakshi has appeared in web series like “Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat,” “Last Call” and “Mission Over Mars.”
Sakshi Tanwar in Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat
Controversy
- Sakshi made headlines for secretly marrying a businessman. However, he denied it later.
- Her on-screen kiss with Ram Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain shocked the audience.
- The television actress, Hina Khan, calls Sakshi with a squint, while Hina is inside the Bigg Boss house.
Awards & Honors
The award was won for the series “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.”
- Indian Telly Award for “Best Actress in a Leading Role” (2003)
- Kalakar Award for “Best Actress” (2004)
- Indian Television Academy Award for “ITA Milestone” (2010)
The award was won for the series “Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.”
- Indian Television Academy Award for “Best Actor – Drama (Jury)” (2011)
- Big Star Entertainment Award for “Best Actress in a Leading Role – Television” (2011)
- 18th Golden Lions Award for “Best Actress in a Leading Role – Television” (2012)
- 11th Indian Television Awards for “Best Actor in a Leading Role- Jury” (2012)
- Indian People’s Choice Award for “Best Actor in a Drama” (2012)
- 6th Boroplus Gold Award for “Best Actor Critic” (2013)
Honor
- Voted India’s No.1 Most Popular On-Screen Couple Today with Ram Kapoor (2013)
- Featured in the Top 5 most trustworthy celebrities in a survey conducted by Ormax Media (2013)
Salary
Sakshi is paid around Rs. 80,000 for an episode.
Car Collection
Sakshi Tanwar owns a Volvo S90 Sedan.
Favorite Things
- Food: Aloo Matar, Rajma Chawal
- Dessert: Kulhad Waali Gulab Jamun
- Movies: Guide (1965), Sholay (1975)
- Travel Destination: Europe
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include cooking, reading and traveling.
- Sakshi follows a vegetarian diet.
- In 2012, she worked in the film “Mohalla Assi” opposite Sunny Deol, but the film was never released.
Sakshi Tanwar in Mohalla Assi
- Sakshi does not like keeping maids and likes to do her own work.
- He is known for his punctuality in the television industry.
- Sakshi often appears as a guest contestant in the reality game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati.”
Sakshi Tanwar in Banega Crorepati Account
- Sakshi shares a great bond with film producer and film director, Ekta Kapoor.
Sakshi Tanwar with Ekta Kapoor
- At first, he wanted to be a software engineer.
- Sakshi’s first salary was RS. 900 a month, which he earns by working in a cloth and accessories shop.
- Sakshi bought her mother a Yellow and Green cotton saree with her first salary. He also bought some gifts for other members of his family from her.
- During an interview, Sakshi shared that being the youngest in her family, she is the most pampered.
- Sakshi gets inspiration from her mother.
- In an interview, Sakshi revealed that she once faced rejection because of acne on her face. He said that in his early days in the television industry, he had shot commercials for big brands, but the makers rejected him when they saw a big pimple on his face.
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