Ashlesha Sawant (born 24 September 1984)[1] is an Indian television actress. She played Meera in Kumkum Bhagya,[2][3] Preeti Sameer Deshpande in Star Plus's soap opera Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara,[4] Tara in Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar and Barkha Kapadia in Anupamaa.
Ashlesha Sawant | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 September 1984 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Television actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Partner | Sandeep Baswana (2004–present) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Suyasha Sawant (sister) |
Early life
editSawant was born on 24 September 1984 in Pune; she completed her T.Y.B.Com in 2003. Her father is in the Indian Air Force.[1]
Personal life
editSawant has been in a relationship with actor Sandeep Baswana since 2004.[5] (2004–present)
Career
editAfter Standard XII, she got into local modelling for about a year. Then she started training for the Gladrags contest.[1] During that time, Balaji's auditions were taking place in Pune and she went to the auditions for a lark. They shortlisted her for Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat, and she had to move to Mumbai. The KHKH shoot did not happen, and she played a small role in Kasautii Zindagii Kay as Rishab Bajaj's associate. Ekta Kapoor informed Sawant that she was keen to cast her in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (Star Plus) and Kammal (Zee TV). She accepted both offers. Sawant also played the role of Rohit Sharma's wife in Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand. She played the role of Preeti in Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara. She played the role of Meera, Riya Mehra's governess in Kumkum Bhagya. Since 2022, she has been portraying Barkha Kapadia opposite Rohit Bakshi in Anupamaa.
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Title | Role | Year | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Teesha Mehta / Teesha Gautam Virani | 2002–2003 | ||
| Kammal | Anita Bhatia / Anita Manav Jajoo | 2002–2003 | ||
| Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Rishab Bajaj's Associate | 2003 | ||
| Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat – Karzz | Sonia Amar Mehra | 2003 | ||
| Kahiin To Hoga | Mouli Sinha | 2003–2004 | ||
| Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand | Anjali Rohit Sharma | 2003–2004 | ||
| Baal Baal Bacche | Menaka | 2004-2005 | ||
| Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar | Tara Brijesh Singh | 2005–2009 | ||
| Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai | Sheetal | 2006 | ||
| Vaidehi | Bhumija Jaisingh | 2006 | ||
| Pavitra Rishta | Urmila Ashwin Sagar | 2009–2010 | ||
| Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai | Lekha | 2009–2010 | ||
| Dil Se Diya Vachan | Urmila Pratham Rajadhyaksha | 2010–2011 | ||
| Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara | Preeti Diwan / Preeti Sameer Deshpande | 2012–2014 | ||
| Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil | Nishi Satish Sahni | 2015 | ||
| Vishkanya...Ek Anokhi Prem Kahani | Evil Spirit / Mandira | 2016 | ||
| Porus | Pritha | 2017–2018 | ||
| Mayavi Maling | Mandari | 2018 | ||
| Kumkum Bhagya | Meera | 2019–2021 | Rhea's Governess | |
| Alif Laila | Noor | 2020 | ||
| Anupamaa | Barkha Kapadia | 2022–present | Anupamaa's ex-sister-in-law | [1][6] |
Films
editAwards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Serial | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Saat Phere | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Ashlesha Sawant all set to enter Anupamaa as Barkha Kapadia. Know the complete history about her career". Times Now Hindi (in Hindi). June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Ashlesha Savant strikes a bold pose". The Times of India. 10 September 2018.
- ^ "Revelations and marred relations in Pyaar Ka Dard." The Times of India. 12 August 2013. Archived from the original on 17 August 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ "Sumit Vats, Sandeep Baswana and Ashlesha Sawant during the launch of 'Superdry' store, held at Palladium in Mumbai on December 13, 2012". The Times of India. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ "Payal Rohatgi-Sangram Singh to Hina Khan-Rocky Jaiswal; TV couples who have been in relationship for years but did not marry". The Times of India. 28 April 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Anupama Film". Anupamaa Drama. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ^ "Ashlesha Savant to make big screen debut in film directed by boyfriend Sandeep Baswana". The Times of India. 21 June 2021.