Ashwini Kalsekar
| Ashwini Kalsekar | |
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| Born | Ashwini Kalsekar 22 January 1970 Bombay, Maharastra, India |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharastra, India |
| Nationality |  India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | Bachelor in Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991 - Present |
| Known for | Her role Jigyasa Walia inKasamh Se & Maham Anga inJodha Akbar[1] |
| Notable work | Pam Khanna in Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar |
| Home town | Mumbai, Maharastra, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Spouse(s) | Nitesh Pandey (1998–2002) Murali Sharma (2009–present) |
| Parent(s) | Anil Kalsekar (Father) |
Ashwini Kalsekar[2] is an Indian soap opera actress best known for her role of Jigyasa Walia in Ekta Kapoor's Kasamh Se[3] & asMaham Anga in Ekta Kapoor's historical drama series Jodha Akbar.[4]
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[hide]Personal life[edit]
Ashwini Kalsekar was born in 22 January 1970 in Mumbai in Maharashtra. Her father Anil Kalsekar was a Bank employee. Ashwini studied her B.A. from Bombay and graduated in 1991. She pursued theatre from 1991 to 1994 after her studies. From 1992 to 1993 she was studying under actress Neena Gupta to pursue her dream to be an actress. She is also trained under Muzammeel Vakil, a theatre acting coach from 1992 to 1995. Ashwini is also a trained Kathak dancer.[5]
Ashwini was married to Nitesh Pandey. The duo fell apart due to various unknown reasons. Later she married film and television character actor Murali Sharma.[6][7]
Career[edit]
In 1996, Ashwini played a role Marathi film Tula Jhapar La. This was followed by a number of films in Marathi where she played supporting characters.
She started her television career in the mid-1990s with serials such as Shanti,[8] C.I.D., Anjaane, Siddhant and K. Street Pali Hill.[9]
Her biggest break came when she was approached by Ekta Kapoor to play the antagonist in her soap opera Kasamh Se where she played the role of Jigyasha Walia.The role fetched her Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role.,[10]Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role[11] and other major awards.
In 2012, Ashwini was again approached by Ekta Kapoor to play the role of Maham Anga,[12] a foster mother of Emperor Akbar in her historical drama series Jodha Akbar. The role fetched her critical acclaim[13][14] and major awards. She went on to win Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role[15] Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role,[16] Boroplus Gold Award for Best Actress in Negative Role (Critics)[17] and other major awards.
In 2014, Ashwini was offered a very different and modern role of Pam Khanna[18] in Ekta Kapoor's soap opera Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar and since 2014 she is playing the character of Pam Khanna.[19]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Tula Jhapar La | Marathi film | |
| 2003 | The Hero: Love Story of a Spy | Intelligence officer under Major Arun Khanna | |
| 2004 | Khakee | Kamlesh's wife | |
| 2004 | Musafir | ||
| 2005 | Kisna | Rita | |
| 2005 | Aashiq Banaya Aapne | Police Officer | |
| 2005 | Apaharan | ||
| 2006 | Ankahee | Mrs. Shilpa Mehta | |
| 2007 | Johnny Gaddar | Varsha | |
| 2008 | Golmaal Returns | Munni | |
| 2008 | Phoonk | Madhu | |
| 2009 | Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye | Mrs. Kapoor | |
| 2009 | All The Best: Fun Begins | Mary | |
| 2009 | Ek Tho Chance | ||
| 2010 | Phoonk 2 | Madhu | |
| 2010 | Rakht Charitra | Inspector Ashwini | |
| 2010 | Golmaal 3 | Chintu | |
| 2011 | Badrinath | Telugu film | |
| 2012 | Nippu | Telugu film | |
| 2014 | Singham Returns | A press reporter | |
| 2015 | Rahasya | Remi Fernandes | |
| 2015 | Badlapur | Detective Joshi |
Television[edit]
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-1997 | Shanti | Shasha | |
| 1997 | Farz | ||
| 1997 | Ek Aur Mahabharat | Draupadi[20] | |
| 1998 | C.I.D. | Asha | Supporting Role |
| 1999 | Naya Zamana | ||
| 2001 | Shaktimaan | Shalaka Black Cat | |
| 2001-2002 | Anjaane | ||
| 2002-2004 | Kittie Party | Natassha | |
| 2004 | K. Street Pali Hill | Misha | |
| 2004 | Siddhant | ||
| 2006-2007 2008-2009 | Kasamh Se | Jigyaasa Bali/Walia | Negative Role |
| 2009 | Achanak 37 Saal Baad | ||
| 2007 | Jeete Hai Jiske Liye | Adira Dhanrajgir | |
| 2007-2008 | Virrudh | Devyani | |
| 2007-2008 | Parrivaar | Manorma | Supporting Role |
| 2009 | Bairi Piya | Shobhna | Negative Role |
| 2010 | Jhansi Ki Rani | Heera Bai | Negative Role |
| 2010 | Ganga Kii Dheej | Maha Mai | Negative Role |
| 2012 | Afsar Bitiya | Sikka Thakurayin | Negative Role |
| 2013-2014 | Jodha Akbar | Maham Anga | Negative Role |
| 2013 | Fu Bai Fu | Judge | Marathi Comedy Show |
| 2014–Present | Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar | Pam Khanna | Negative Role |
Awards[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6th Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress in Negative Role | Kasamh Se | Won[21] |
| 13th Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in Negative Role | Won[11] | ||
| 2013 | 13th Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress in Negative Role | Jodha Akbar | Won[16] |
| 2014 | 13th Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in Negative Role | Won[15] | |
| 7th Boroplus Gold Awards | Best Actress in Negative Role (Critics) | Won[17] |
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