Benaf Dadachanji is an Indian actress, working in Hindi television. She is known for her role as Radhika "Baby" Thakkar, a physically handicapped young girl, in the TV series Baa Bahoo Aur Baby.
Early life and career
Born in Mumbai, she did her schooling from St. Anne's High School.[2]
Benaf started her career with various advertisements.[3] In 1995, she appeared in Santosh Sivan directed Hindi film Halo as Shasha and then in the 1998 film China Gate as Lali. For her performance in Halo, she received Special Jury Award at the 43rd National Film Awards.[4] The jury presented the certificate award for "her charming and natural performance".[2][3]
She later started her career in Hindi television industry playing various roles in soaps like Hello Dollie, Baa Bahoo aur Baby, Yeh Moh Moh ke Dhaagey, Jhansi Ki Rani and Choti Bahu 2. In 2012 she appeared as Paulomi in Byah Hamari Bahu Ka.[5] She was most recently seen in the web series Baarish.Template:Citation needed
Personal life
In February 2019, she married her long time partner Norman.[6][7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Halo | Sasha | |
| 1998 | China Gate | Lali | |
| 2014 | Bobby Jasoos | Noor | [8] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nazarana | Ishita | Television film |
| 1998 | So Let's Yahoo[9] | Herself | |
| 2004–2005 | Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag | Lopa | |
| 2005 | Remix | Yamini | |
| 2005–2010 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Radhika "Baby" Thakkar | |
| 2007 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai | Shweta | Episode "Maut Ka Chakravyuh" |
| 2009–2011 | Jhansi Ki Rani | Ganga | |
| 2011–2012 | Chotti Bahu 2 | Barkha | |
| 2012 | Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka | Paulomi | Template:Citation needed |
| 2015–2016 | Sumit Sambhal Lega | Simran | |
| 2017 | Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaagey | Saanvi | |
| 2019 | Baarish | Zeenia | Web series |
| 2022 | Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii | Dr. Aditi Saxena |
Awards
Dadachanji has won the following awards:
- 1995 : International Children Film Festival, Hyderabad in Best Child Artist category[2][3]
- 1996 : 43rd National Film Awards in Special Jury Award category for Halo
- 1997 : Children's Filmfest, New York in Best Artist category for Halo[10]
References
- ↑ Look at me now. India Today(22 May 2000). Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 43rd National Film Awards. International Film Festival of India. Retrieved 2 Jun 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 43rd National Film Awards (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2 Jun 2012.
- ↑ Children no more. Mumbai Mirror(12 Dec 2008). Retrieved 2 June 2012.
- ↑ Gaurav Khanna in Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka. The Times of India(4 May 2012). Retrieved 2 Jun 2012.
- ↑ Baa Bahoo Aur Baby actor Benaf Dadachandji ties the knot; Rubina Dilaik, Srishty Rode celebrate. The Indian Express(2019-02-10). Retrieved 2019-08-19.
- ↑ Baa Bahoo Aur Baby actress Benaf Dadachandji ties the knot in a hush hush wedding - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
- ↑ Photos: Vidya Balan at the trailer launch of 'Bobby Jasoos'. mid-day. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
- ↑ Spicy girls - Society & The Arts News - Issue Date: Feb 9, 1998.
- ↑ Halo. Children's Film Society, India. Retrieved 2 Jun 2012.