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Shivangi Joshi

Shivangi Joshi
Joshi in 2024
Born (1998-05-18) 18 May 1998 (age 27)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present
Known forYeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
Khatron Ke Khiladi 12
AwardsFull list

Shivangi Joshi (pronounced [ʃɪˈʋaːŋɡi ˈd͡ʒoːʃi]; born 18 May 1998)[1] is an Indian actress known for her work on Hindi television. She is noted by critics for portraying powerful roles on-screen.[2] One of the highest-paid television actresses in India,[3] she is a recipient of several accolades including one ITA Award, one Indian Telly Award and three Gold Awards.[4]

Joshi began her television career with a cameo appearance in Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi and later made her full-fledged acting debut in 2013 with Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi as Trisha. Later she portrayed Aayat Haider in Beintehaa (2013) and Poonam Thakur in Begusarai (2015–2016), before gaining further recognition for her performance as Naira Singhania Goenka in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2016–2021), which earned her a ITA Award for Best Actress - Popular. She then portrayed Anandi Chaturvedi in Balika Vadhu 2 (2021–2022), Aradhana Sahni in Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka (2023–2024) and Bhagyashree in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4 (2025).

Early life

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Joshi was born in Pune, Maharashtra into a Hindu family. She attended school in Dehradun and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree.[5][6] She is professionally trained Kathak dancer.[7]

Career

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Early roles and establishment (2013–2021)

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Joshi made her first television appearance with a cameo role in Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi and later made her acting debut in 2013 with Zee TV's Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi. Subsequently, she went on to play Aayat Haider in Beintehaa. Later, she did a brief appearance as Vishy in Bindass's Love by Chance opposite Ayush Mehra. In 2015, she began potraying Poonam Thakur in &TV's Begusarai opposite Vishal Aditya Singh.[8] The show proved to be a turning point in her career.[9] Gayatri Kolwankar of Times of India noted, that her screen presence is "easy and fresh and natural".[9] Her performance as Poonam earned her a nomination at Indian Telly Award for Fresh New Face - Female.[10] In 2016, she first appeared as Meera in Season 4 of Yeh Hai Aashiqui opposite Ravjeet Singh and then as Jyoti in Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya opposite Shagun Pandey.[11]

In 2016, she began portraying Naira Singhania Goenka in StarPlus's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[12] For her role as Naira, Joshi received numerous accolades and nominations including the ITA Award for Best Actress Popular, Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role, Iconic Gold Award for Popular Choice and Kalakar Award for Best Actress. In January 2021, her character was killed off, but Joshi continued to be part of the show, portraying a look-alike character, Sirat Shekhawat Goenka.[13]

In 2020, she portrayed Geetanjali in the short film Love X Society, which was set to premier in the Cannes Film Festival,[14] but due to the pandemic (coronavirus), the film was later released in the OTT platform.[15] From 2021 to 2022, she appeared as Anandi Bhujaariya in Colors TV's Balika Vadhu 2 opposite Randeep Rai.[16]

Further work (2022–present)

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In 2022, she participated in the stunt-based reality TV show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, which was filmed in Cape Town and finished at 12th place.[17][18] In February 2023, she was seen in Jab We Matched as Prachi.[19] In March, she made a brief appearance in Bekaboo as Rajpari Devlekha opposite Zain Imam.[20] From July 2023, she portrayed Aradhana Sahni opposite Kushal Tandon and Simba Nagpal in Sony Entertainment Television's Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka until the show went off-air in February 2024.[21] Prachi Arya of India Today noted, "Joshi delivers a compelling performance, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Her on-screen chemistry with Tandon is electric."[22] Sukarna Mondal of Times of India stated, "Kushal and Shivangi's pairing looks crackling. And Shivangi plays her role perfectly as a journalist."[23] Joshi received ITA Award for Best Actress Popular and Best Actress Jury nominations for her performance.[24]

In November 2024, she portrayed Dr. Sanjh Arora in a medical drama called Heart Beats.[25] A reviewer for ABP News noted, "The show is a Fresh And Captivating Take On Medical Student Life and also applaused Joshi's Performance in the show."[26] She will be seen as Bhagyashree in Sony Entertainment Television's Bade Achhe Lagte Hain - Naya Season opposite Harshad Chopda, slated to air in 2025.[27][28]

Personal life

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Joshi met actor Kushal Tandon in 2023 on the sets of Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka and the two later began dating.[29] In 2025, Tandon confirmed that the two had broken up.[30]

Media image

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Joshi in 2023

Post Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Joshi has established herself among the highest-paid actresses of Hindi television.[31] Shivani Chhabra of India Today wrote, "her radiant smile and chirpy persona, has managed to become everyone's favourite television actress, in a really short span of time".[32] Asjad Nazir from Eastern Eye said, Joshi may still only be in her early twenties, "but she has risen to the very top of the television tree with her acting talent and ability to make a connection with audiences of all ages".[33] Joshi is also noted for her fashion sense.[34] According to Rediff.com, Joshi's fashion choices reflect her versatile persona - graceful yet daring, refined yet fun-loving.[35] In 2017, for her performance as Naira, The Indian Express placed her at tenth position in its "Top 10 television actresses" list.[36]

Between 2017 and 2019, Joshi's name appeared on Eastern Eye's list of 50 Sexiest Asian Women.[37][38][39] In 2020, the same publication ranked her 26th in their Top 50 Asian celebrities list,[40] and also featured her in their dynamic dozen for the decade list.[41] In 2022, she was featured in their Top 30 under 30 Global Asian Stars list.[42] In 2018, The Times of India ranked her the 5th Popular Actress in Television.[43] Her name also appeared on The Times of India's 20 Most Desirable Women on Indian Television list between 2018 and 2020.[44][45][46] In 2023, she ranked 9th in Times Now's "Popular Television Actresses" list.[47]

Joshi is an endorser for several brands and products, including TRESemmé, Gionee, Cadbury, Pepsi and FoxTales.[48] In 2024, she was named a brand ambassador for the Synthetic jewellery brand Kohira Diamonds.[49] She is also one of the most followed Indian television actress on Instagram.[50]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Love X Society Geetanjali Short film [14]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi Trisha
Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi Unnamed Episode 359
2013–2014 Beintehaa Aayat Haider [51]
2015–2016 Begusarai Poonam Jadhav [52]
2016 Yeh Hai Aashiqui Meera Episode: "Bodyguard"
Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya Jyoti
2016–2021 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Naira Singhania [53]
2021 Sirat Shekhawat [2]
2021–2022 Balika Vadhu 2 Anandi Bhujariya [16]
2022 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 Contestant 12th place [54]
2023 Bekaboo Rajpari Devlekha Special appearance [55]
2023–2024 Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka Aradhana Sahni [56]
2025–present Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4 Bhagyashree "Bhagya" Iyer [57]

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 Jab We Matched Prachi Episode: "Sirf Ek Date" [58]
2024 Heartbeats Dr. Sanjh Arora [59]

Awards and nominations

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Television awards

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2015 Indian Telly Awards Fresh New Face Female Begusarai Nominated [10]
2017 Asian Viewers Television Awards Female Actor of the Year Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Nominated [60]
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress Drama Jury Nominated [61]
Gold Awards Debut in a Lead Role Female Won [62]
2018 Best Onscreen Jodi Won [63]
Best Actress in a Lead Role Nominated [64]
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress Drama Jury Nominated [65]
Asiavision Awards Best Actress Television Hindi Won
2019 Indian Telly Awards Fan Favorite Actress Nominated [66]
Best Actress Jury Nominated
Gold Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role Won [67]
Asian Viewers Television Awards Female Actor of the Year Nominated [68]
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress Drama Popular Won [69]
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India Favorite TV Actress Nominated [70]
2021 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress Drama Jury Nominated [71]
Iconic Gold Awards Best Actress TV Won
2022 Best Actress TV Won
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress Drama Popular Nominated [72]
Gold Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role Nominated [73]
2023 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress Drama Popular Barsatein Nominated
Best Actress Drama Nominated
Best Actress OTT Jab We Matched Nominated

Other awards

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Year Award Category Result Ref.
2020 Gold Glam and Style Awards Most Sought After Influencer Female Won [74]
2022 Most Fit Actress Nominated
Style Icon of the Year Nominated
2025 Indian Telly Awards Outstanding Performer of the Year Won

See also

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References

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