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Sakshi Tanwar: Biography, Facts and Career

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Sakshi Tanwar (pronounced [ˈsaːkʂi ˈt̪əɳʋəɾ]; born 12 January 1973) is an Indian actress and presenter, who primarily works in Hindi films and television. Known for her portrayals of strong-willed, unconventional women in Indian television, Tanwar is considered among the highest-paid television actresses in India. She is a recipient of several awards including two ITA Awards and one Filmfare OTT Award. She has appeared in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list of 2012. Tanwar is widely recognised for her portrayal of Parvati Agarwal in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (2000-2008) and Priya Sharma Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain (2011-2014), both these performances earned her two Indian Television Academy Awards. Tanwar made her film debut in 2006 with O re Manva and has since appeared in the biographical sports drama Dangal (2016) and the historical drama Samrat Prithviraj (2022). Alongside her work in television, Tanwar received praises for the series, Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat (2017-2019), Mission Over Mars (2019) and Mai: A Mother's Rage (2022), the latter won her the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress Critics – Drama Series.

Quick facts about Sakshi Tanwar

  • Full name: Sakshi Tanwar
  • Born: 1973-01-12
  • Nationality: India
  • Known as: Fashion figure
  • Wikidata ID: Q2003940

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Who is Sakshi Tanwar?

Sakshi Tanwar (pronounced [ˈsaːkʂi ˈt̪əɳʋəɾ]; born 12 January 1973) is an Indian actress and presenter, who primarily works in Hindi films and television.

What nationality is Sakshi Tanwar?

Sakshi Tanwar is India.

When was Sakshi Tanwar born?

Sakshi Tanwar was born on 1973-01-12.

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