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{{short description|Indian actress}}
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{{notability|Biographies|date=June 2017}}
{{COI|date=February 2018}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Angira Dhar
| image = Angira Dhar grace the success bash of Commando 3 (12).jpg
| caption = Dhar in 2019
| birth_name =
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| nationality =
| years_active = 2013–present
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Anand Tiwari]]|30 April 2021}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model}}
}}

'''Angira Dhar''' is an Indian actress who appears in [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] films. Her most notable work includes her role in web series ''Bang Baaja Baaraat''<ref>{{cite news|title=Ali Fazal and Angira Dhar's crazy wedding in 'Bang Baaja Baaraat'|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Ali-Fazal-and-Angira-Dhars-crazy-wedding-in-Bang-Baaja-Baaraat/articleshow/49352905.cms|work=[[Times Of India]]|date=14 October 2015|access-date=13 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=YRF's new web series can give rom-coms a run for their money|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bang-baaja-baaraat-review-yrfs-new-web-series-can-give-any-rom-com-a-run-for-their-money-2496448.html|first=Pradeep|last=Menon|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=8 December 2017|access-date=13 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Chancha|first=Anu|date=25 April 2013|title=Angira Dhar: The Bold, Bindaas Babe|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/angira-dhar-the-bold-bindaas-babe-73913.html|work=[[IndiaTimes]]|access-date=13 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=25 May 2020|title=Angira Dhar on lockdown: It should not come in the way of your art|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/angira-dhar-on-lockdown-it-should-not-come-in-the-way-of-your-art/story-6F4MBpgJmWtMxQ05eaMj4K.html|access-date=21 May 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> and the film ''[[Love per Square Foot]]''.

==Early and personal life ==
Dhar is a [[Kashmiri Hindu]] and was brought up in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kulkarni |first1=Onkar |title=Angira Dhar: As an assistant director, I've stepped in as an extra for ads shoots, and now, here I am |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/angira-dhar-as-an-assistant-director-ive-stepped-in-as-an-extra-for-ads-shoots-and-now-here-i-am/articleshow/72278565.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en |date=29 November 2019|quote=Though my family is from Kashmir, I was raised in Mumbai.|access-date=4 February 2021}}</ref>

Dhar married ''[[Love per Square Foot]]'' director, [[Anand Tiwari]], in a secret ceremony on 30 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 June 2021 |title=Angira Dhar marries her Love Per Square Foot director Anand Tiwari in secret ceremony, see wedding pics |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/angira-dhar-marries-her-love-per-square-foot-director-anand-tiwari-in-secret-ceremony-see-wedding-pics-101624632266167.html |access-date=26 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 June 2021 |title=Love Per Square Foot director Anand Tiwari and actor Angira Dhar get married |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/love-per-square-foot-director-anand-tiwari-actor-angira-dhar-get-married/ |access-date=26 June 2021}}</ref>

== Career ==
=== Debut and early work (2013-2020) ===
Dhar began her career in TV production with [[Channel V]]. She also worked behind the camera as an assistant film director.<ref>{{cite web|title=Angira Dhar, new face to join Bollywood|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/angira-dhar-face-join-bollywood-105420841.html|author=IANS|work=[[Yahoo News]]|date=6 June 2011|access-date=5 March 2019|author-link=Indo-Asian News Service|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613183908/https://in.news.yahoo.com/angira-dhar-face-join-bollywood-105420841.html|archive-date=13 June 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> During her time at Channel V she hosted the show ''Beg Borrow Steal'' on [[Bindass]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/angira-dhar-the-bold-bindaas-babe-73913.html|title=Angira Dhar: The Bold, Bindaas Babe|author=Anu Chanchal|date=25 April 2013|work=[[IndiaTimes]]|access-date=5 March 2019}}</ref> Dhar made her Bollywood debut in 2013 with ''[[Ek Bura Aadmi]]'' opposite [[Arunoday Singh]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-19/news-interviews/40069157_1_ek-bura-aadmi-arunoday-singh-music-launch |title=Indian society needs to adjust its morality: Arunoday Singh |website=Times of India |access-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130707021807/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-19/news-interviews/40069157_1_ek-bura-aadmi-arunoday-singh-music-launch |archive-date=7 July 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Dhar had her breakthrough in 2015, when she played a feisty and independent girl in [[Y-Films]]'s web series, ''Bang Baaja Baarat'' opposite [[Ali Fazal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bang-baaja-baarat-a-tale-of-love-and-marriages-in-the-age-of-tinder/1/517746.html|title=Bang Baaja Baaraat: After Man's World, Y Films debuts second web series|author=Mini Dixit|date=6 November 2015|work=[[India Today]]|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]'' noted, "The gorgeous Angira Dhar really step up to the plate and deliver."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bang-baaja-baaraat-review-yrfs-new-web-series-can-give-any-rom-com-a-run-for-their-money-2496448.html|title=YRF's new web series can give rom-coms a run for their money|author=Pradeep Menon|date=8 December 2017|work=Firstpost|access-date=5 July 2017}}</ref> The second season of the show started in September 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ali Fazal is back with Season 2 of web series Bang Baaja Baaraat|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/ali-fazal-is-back-with-season-2-of-web-series-bang-baaja-baaraat/story-jApnTTUZaJBcC76Y6dyddL.html|work=Hindustan Times|date=29 June 2016|access-date=5 July 2017}}</ref>

Dhar played a bank employee in the 2018 film ''[[Love per Square Foot]]'' opposite [[Vicky Kaushal]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abplive.in/movies/angira-dhar-to-make-b-town-debut-with-love-per-square-foot-524741|title=Angira Dhar to make B-Town debut with 'Love Per Square Foot'|author=ANI|date=1 May 2017|website=ABP Live|access-date=24 March 2018|author-link=Asian News International}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Exclusive: Vicky Kaushal, Angira Dhar start shooting for Ronnie Screwvala's film. .|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/270117/vicky-kaushal-and-angira-dhar-start-shooting-for-ronnie-screwvalas-new-film.html|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=27 January 2017|access-date=5 July 2017}}</ref> It was the first Bollywood film to release directly on a streaming platform. ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' termed her "terrific". ''[[News18]]'' stated, "The oven-baked pairing of Vicky and Angira is a delight as both deliver an earnest and honest performance throughout."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/love-per-square-foot-movie-review-netflix-s-sweet-valentine-s-day-gift/story-3YCRZuUq6eyjClROR3sbXI.html|title=Love Per Square Foot movie review: This Valentine's special is youthful, urbane and lovable|last=Vats|first=Rohit|work=Hindustan Times|date=14 February 2018|access-date=14 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/love-per-square-foot-review-little-moments-big-dreams-make-this-mumbai-tale-come-alive-1661053.html|title=Love Per Square Foot Review: Little Moments, Big Dreams Make This Mumbai Tale Come Alive|last=Tulsiani|first=Kriti|website=News18|date=15 February 2018|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref>

[[File:Vidyut Jammwal, Angira Dhar at Commando 3 promotions.jpg|thumb|upright|Dhar at ''[[Commando 3 (film)|Commando 3]]'' promotions in 2019]]

In 2019, she played a [[British Intelligence]] agent in ''[[Commando 3 (film)|Commando 3]]'' alongside [[Vidyut Jamwal]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/bollywood-sequels-to-look-forward-to/commando-3-vidyut-jammwal-preps-up-for-the-upcoming-sequel/photostory/65698839.cms |title=Commando 3': Vidyut Jammwal preps up for the upcoming sequel |website=Times of India |date=6 September 2018|access-date=23 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/260219/much-more-action-in-commando-3.html |title=Exclusive - Much more action in Commando 3 |website=Asian Age |date=26 February 2019 |access-date=26 February 2019}}</ref> ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' wrote, "Angira Dhar is great as the no-nonsense cop and underplays her part."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/260219/much-more-action-in-commando-3.html |author=Bollywood Review |title=Commando 3 Movie Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=26 February 2019 |access-date=28 December 2019}}</ref>

=== Further career and recent work (2021-present) ===
Dhar played a lawyer in [[Ajay Devgn]]'s ''[[Runway 34]]'' in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pandey |first=Devasheesh |date=22 March 2022 |title=Runway 34: The real story behind Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan's mid-air thriller will give you goosebumps |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/runway-34-trailer-ajay-devgn-amitabh-bachchan-thriller-inspired-by-2015-jet-airways-doha-kochi-flight-incident-2022-03-22-765342 |access-date=3 July 2022 |website=India TV |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Runway 34 box office collection day 2: Ajay Devgn-Amitabh Bachchan's film earns Rs 5.25 crore|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-runway-34-box-office-collection-day-2-ajay-devgn-amitabh-bachchan-s-film-earns-rs-525-crore-2949650/amp|website=[[Zee Media Corporation|DNA India]]|access-date=1 May 2022|quote=the film has managed to get steady on its course due to positive word-of-mouth and good reviews from the critics.}}</ref> ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' said, "Angira Dhar doesn't get much scope." ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' noted, "Angira Dhar has a smaller part and she does her parts well in handful of scenes."<ref>{{cite web|title=Runway 34 Movie Review: Runway 34 boasts of fine performances and a gripping first half|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/movie/runway-34/critic-review/runway-34-movie-review/runway-34-boasts-of-fine-performances-and-a-gripping-first-half/|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=29 April 2022 |access-date=29 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Runway 34 review: Ajay Devgn, the director makes a perfect landing in this visually immersive aviation drama|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/runway-34-review-ajay-devgn-the-director-makes-a-perfect-landing-in-this-visually-immersive-aviation-drama-101651204237380-amp.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=29 April 2022 |access-date=29 April 2022}}</ref>

Dhar played a quick-tempered women into the drugs business in her second web series, ''[[Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo]]'' opposite [[Varun Mitra]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 April 2023 |title=New series 'Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo' announced, OTT sets May premiere|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/web-series/news/hindi/new-series-saas-bahu-aur-flamingo-announced-ott-sets-may-premiere/articleshow/99314327.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/04/disney-plus-hotstar-saas-bahu-aur-flamingo-homi-adajania-1235319238/|title=Disney+ Hotstar Sets 'Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo' From Director Homi Adajania As Latest Series Original|access-date=7 April 2023|website=Deadline|date=6 April 2023 }}</ref> ''[[Rediff.com]]'' stated, "Angira Dhar’s flair for sly, snappish parts holds her in good stead."<ref>{{cite news |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |author-link=Sukanya Verma |title=Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/saas-bahu-aur-flamingo-review/20230505.htm |work=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=5 May 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{{Pending films key}}
=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable"|Notes
! class="unsortable"|Ref.
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Ek Bura Aadmi]]''
| {{Unknown}}
|
|
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Love per Square Foot]]''
| Karina D'Souza
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|title='Love Per Square Foot' movie review: An ode to Basu Chatterjee|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2018/feb/22/love-per-square-foot-movie-review-an-ode-to-basu-chatterjee-1777406.html|access-date=26 February 2022|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Commando 3 (film)|Commando 3]]''
| Malika Sood
|
|<ref>{{Cite news|title=When Vidyut Jammwal came for Angira Dhar's rescue during Commando 3 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/when-vidyut-jammwal-came-for-angira-dhars-rescue-during-commando-3/articleshow/72164193.cms|access-date=26 February 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en|last1=Kulkarni |first1=Onkar }}</ref>
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Runway 34]]''
| Radhika Roy
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 December 2020|title=Ajay Devgn begins the shooting of his directorial MayDay in Hyderabad, film to release on Eid 2022 weekend|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/ajay-devgn-begins-the-shooting-of-his-directorial-mayday-in-hyderabad-film-to-release-on-eid-2022-weekend/|access-date=7 April 2021|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
|}

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable"|Notes
! class="unsortable"|Ref.
|-
| 2015
| ''Bang Baaja Baaraat''
| Shahana Arora
|
|<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ali Fazal and Angira Dhar's crazy wedding in 'Bang Baaja Baaraat' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ali-fazal-and-angira-dhars-crazy-wedding-in-bang-baaja-baaraat/articleshow/49352905.cms|access-date=26 February 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2023
| ''[[Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo]]''
| Kajal
|
|
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable"|Notes
! class="unsortable"|Ref.
|-
| 2013
| ''Beg Borrow Steal''
| Host
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 April 2013|title=Angira Dhar: The Bold, Bindaas Babe|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/angira-dhar-the-bold-bindaas-babe-73913.html|access-date=12 March 2019|website=indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref>
|}

=== Music videos ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Singer
! class="unsortable"|Ref.
|-
| 2023
| ''Bairiya''
| [[Arijit Singh]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bairiya sung by Arijit Singh ft. Gurfateh Pirzada and Angira Dhar |work=Sony Music India - Youtube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHa0YlssZis |access-date=15 March 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Work
! Result
! Ref.
|-
| 2020
| [[Zee Cine Awards]]
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]]
| ''[[Commando 3 (film)|Commando 3]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.zeecineawards.com/timeline/2020/winners/ |title=The 20th Zee Cine Awards 2020 Nominees & Winners |work=Zee Cine Awards |access-date=21 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121220825/https://www.zeecineawards.com/timeline/2020/winners/ |archive-date=21 November 2020 |agency=Zee Entertainment Enterprises}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons|Angira Dhar}}
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Ajay Kumar at 06:21, 20 August 2023