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Kavita Kaushik (born 15 February 1981) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi and Punjabi television. Kaushik is well known for her portrayal of Chandramukhi Chautala in SAB TV's sitcom F.I.R., a role which established her career in the television industry and made her a household name. [1]
She made her debut with Ekta Kapoor's Kutumb.[2][1][3] She participated in reality shows Nach Baliye (2007), Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2015) and Bigg Boss (2020).[4][5]
Early life
Kaushik was born on 15 February 1981 to a Brahmin family in New Delhi, India.[6][7][8] She is the daughter of Dinesh Chandra Kaushik, a former CRPF officer.[3] She graduated in Philosophy from Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi.[9]
Career
2001–2006: Debut
Kaushik had started modelling, hosting events and anchoring during her college days. In 2001 she went for auditions in New Delhi for Kutumb and moved to Mumbai.[3] Kaushik joined Ekta Kapoor's Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, portraying the role of Manya Doshi. In 2002, she appeared in two shows Kohi Apna Sa and Kammal.
In 2003, Kavita acted in Sony TV's Kahani Terrii Merrii and Zee TV's Piya Ka Ghar In 2004, she appeared in shows Dil Kya Chahtha Hai, Raat Hone Ko Hai in an episodic appearance, Ruby Duby Hub Dub and Tumhari Disha. From 2004 to 2005, she portrayed Naina Kulkarni, in Star Plus's longest running daily soap Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan[1] This followed by appearing in another daily soap Remix as Pallavi. Kaushik made brief appearances in Ye Meri Life Hai and C.I.D. as Sub Inspector Anushka.[10]
Kaushik made a debut in Bollywood with the 2004 film, Ek Hasina Thi playing Saif Ali Khan's girlfriend.[11] In 2005, Kaushik returned to television with the show, Rooh, followed by playing Deepika in Saarrthi
2006–2015: Breakthrough and success
In 2006, Kaushik's breakthrough finally came when she was roped in to playing the main lead in SAB TV's longest running sitcom, F.I.R. as Chandramukhi Chautala. She portrayed the role until the end. In her initial days in the industry, Kaushik was offered mostly glamorous and negative roles owing to her tall frame and appealing personality.[3] Her stint as Chandramukhi Chautala in F.I.R. proved to be a watershed role in her career and it marked a break from the negative roles that she was being offered at that time.[12] The sitcom proved to be a success, completing 1000 episodes. The role of a gusty female cop who speaks in a Haryanavi accent made Kaushik a renowned face of Indian television and won several accolades for her.[13] During her time off FIR, the show took a 20-year leap with actor Chitrashi Rawat playing the role of Jawalamukhi Chautala, Chandramukhi's daughter. Kaushik made a comeback in FIR donning her previous role of Chandramukhi Chautala in July 2013 while Rawat was asked to quit the show.[13] The show ended in January 2015.
In 2009, Kaushik presented Star Plus's reality show Arre Deewano Mujhe Pehchano. Despite the sitcom's success, Kaushik left the show in January 2013 to star in another SAB TV sitcom Tota Weds Maina opposite Gaurav Gera. The story focused on Tota (Gera) and Maina (Kaushik), and the situations that ensued when they mistakenly marry one another. However, the show continually saw a dip in the TRPs and went off air in the April of the same year.[14]
In addition to her various television roles, Kaushik has played minor roles in films like Mumbai Cutting (2009) and Phillum City (2011).[1] She has even performed to an item song, Shakila Bano, in Apoorva Lakhia's Zanjeer (2013).[15]
2015–present: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and later projects
In 2014, Kaushik presented Sony TV's sports reality show, Box Cricket League along with VJ Andy.[16] In July 2015, Kaushik participated Colors TV's celebrity dance show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8, however she was eliminated in 2nd week. Kaushik stormed out of the Jhalak stage during its grand finale in October 2015 after the Comedy Nights Bachao team insulted her and turned her mike off. Kaushik said: Template:Blockquote In October, Kaushik hosted a show Fakebook with Kavita.[17] In June 2016, Kaushik landed the lead role of Bhanumati in SAB TV's Dr. Bhanumati On Duty.[18][19] Within a month, she quit the show and got replaced by Debina Bonnerjee.[20] However, after the exit of Kaushik the show failed to do well and ended in September 2016.[21]
Kaushik starred in a Bollywood film titled Lollipop Since 1947. The film, which was directed by Anirudh Chautala, is a political satire set in a lower middle-class household where Kaushik plays wife to actor Deepak Dobriyal. In 2017, Kaushik made a celebrity guest appearance for Sakshi Tanwar's cooking reality show, Tyohaar Ki Thaali as a contestant. Kaushik made a debut in the Punjabi film industry with Vekh Baraatan Challiyan (2017).[22] She later appeared in two more Punjabi films, Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan[23] and Nankana along with Anas Rashid.[24]
From 2018 until 2019, Kaushik presented Star Bharat's crime show, Savdhaan India.[25] In 2019, she starred in the Punjabi film, Mindo Taseeldarni as Mindo.[26] In 2019, Kaushik participated in Colors TV's Kitchen Champion 5 along with Aamir Ali and presented by Arjun Bijlani.
In October 2020, Kaushik participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 14, entering as a wild card contestant.[27] She first got evicted but later re-entered.[28][29] She walked out of the house after a fight with Rubina Dilaik in November.[30]
Personal life
Kaushik was in a relationship with fellow television actor Karan Grover and they participated in celebrity couples dance reality show Nach Baliye 3. The couple parted their ways in 2008.[31] She married her best friend businessman Ronnit Biswas, in January 2017.[32][33]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ek Hasina Thi | Karan's girlfriend | Hindi |
| 2008 | Mumbai Cutting | ||
| 2010 | Phillum City | Kalyani | |
| 2013 | Zanjeer | Hindi/Telugu | |
| 2017 | Vekh Baraatan Challiyan | Sarla Dangi | Punjabi |
| 2018 | Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan | Gagan | |
| 2019 | Mindo Taseeldarni | Mindo | |
| 2023 | Carry on Jatta 3 | Daljeet | |
| 2025 | Loveyapa | Kavita Bhabhi | Hindi |
| Film title | Original Voice(s) | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt | Susie Essman | Mittens (Milli) |
Hindi | English | 2008 | 2008 |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2003 | Kutumb | Sakshi Malhotra | [34] |
| 2003 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Manya Doshi | [34] |
| 2002 | Kohi Apna Sa | Rachana Gill | |
| Kammal | Rushal | ||
| 2003 | Kahani Terrii Merrii | Kavita | |
| Piya Ka Ghar | Rashi | ||
| 2004 | Dil Kya Chahtha Hai | Nari Merchant | |
| Raat Hone Ko Hai | Kavita | ||
| Ruby Duby Hub Dub | Sneha | ||
| Tumhari Disha | Porineeta | [35] | |
| 2004–2005 | Ye Meri Life Hai | Annie | |
| Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | Naina Kulkarni / Naina Rahul Wadhwa | [35] | |
| Arre Deewano Mujhe Pehchano | Host | ||
| 2004–2006 | Remix | Pallavi | [36] |
| 2005–2006 | C.I.D. | Inspector Anushka | |
| 2005 | Rooh | ||
| Saarrthi | Deepika | ||
| 2006 | Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa | Natasha | |
| 2006–2015 | F.I.R. | Inspector Chandramukhi Chautala | |
| 2007 | Ghar Ek Sapna | Vanshika | |
| Kesar | Kadambari Abhinav Pandey | ||
| 2008 | Nach Baliye 3 | Contestant | [37] |
| 2009 | Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan | ||
| 2010 | Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo | Guest | |
| 2013 | Tota Weds Maina | Maina | |
| 2014–2015 | Box Cricket League 1 | Host | |
| 2015 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Guest | |
| Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 | Contestant | [38] | |
| 2015–2016 | Fakebook with Kavita | Host | |
| 2016 | Dr. Bhanumati On Duty | Dr. Bhanumati | |
| 2017 | Tyohaar Ki Thaali | Guest | |
| 2018–2019 | Savdhaan India | Host | |
| 2019 | Kitchen Champion | Guest | |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 14 | Contestant | 15th place |
| 2021 | Lakshmi Ghar Aayi | Baksa Mausi | |
| 2022 | Goodnight India | Guest | |
| Maddam Sir | IPS Chandramukhi Chautala (Guest) |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Role | Show | Ref | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Comic Role: Jury | Chandramukhi Chautala | F.I.R. | style="text-align:center;" rowspan="3" Template:N/a | rowspan="10" Template:Won |
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress: Comedy | |||||
| 2011 | Zee Gold Awards | Best Comic Actress: Jury | ||||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress: Comedy | [39] | ||||
| 2012 | Indian Telly Awards | Most Popular Actress in a Comic Role | [40] | |||
| Gold Awards | Best Comic Actress: Popular | style="text-align:center;" Template:N/a | ||||
| 2013 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress: Comedy | [41] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Got the guts!. The Hindu(21 August 2009). Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ↑ Kavita Kaushik to play an army doctor in her new show. The Times of India(19 April 2016). Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Chandramukh's Case Files(21 September 2013). Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ↑ Bigg Boss 14: TV Hottie Kavita To Enter Salman Khan's Show As A Wild Card Contestant?(20 October 2020). Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ↑ Kavita Kaushik walks out of Bigg Boss Season 14. The Indian Express(2 December 2020). Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ↑ Kavita Kaushik celebrates 40th birthday with the F.I.R gang; misses Aamir Ali. The Times of India(16 February 2021). Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ↑ When three is comedy. Hindustan Times(20 September 2013). Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ↑ Template:Cite tweet
- ↑ Chandramukhi is based on my friend: Kavita. The Times of India(17 December 2010). Retrieved 9 July 2015.
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- ↑ The Films of Ram Gopal Varma – An Overview. Cinema Strikes Back(16 June 2006). Retrieved 22 February 2009.
- ↑ Chandramukhi Chautala's F.I.R. completes 8 years on TV. The Times of India(1 August 2014). Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Kavita Kaushik is back on F.I.R., Chitrashi Rawat asked to quit. The Indian Express(1 July 2013). Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ↑ Tota Weds Maina to go off-air on 5 April. The Times of India(26 March 2013). Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ↑ Television actress Kavita Kaushik performs Qawwali in Zanjeer. The Indian Express(5 September 2013). Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ↑ Ajaz Khan seen flirting with Kavita Kaushik!. The Times of India(10 December 2014). Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ↑ Kavita Kaushik to take on hypocrisy through Fakebook with Kavita(15 October 2015). Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ↑ Dr. Bhanumati On Duty. The Times of India(18 May 2016). Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ↑ Kavita Kaushik impressed with spirit of Indian Army. The Indian Express(12 May 2016).
- ↑ SAB TV's Dr Bhanumati to be changed to Dr Madhumati?. India Today(7 July 2016). Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ↑ 'Dr. Madhumati On Duty' to go off air by September end; Here is what the lead actress has to say(15 September 2016). Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ↑ Kavita Kaushik says she would not be doing movies with Binnu Dhillon in the future(19 February 2019). Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ↑ Kavita Kaushik: Binnu Dhillon treats me like a queen. The Times of India(11 July 2018). Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ↑ Nankana trailer: Gurdas Maan, Kavita Kaushik will leave you impressed—Watch. zeenews.india.com(14 June 2018). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ↑ F.I.R. actress Kavita Kaushik to make her comeback on TV with this show(6 December 2017). Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ↑ Mindo Taseeldarni: Here's how Mindo aka Kavita Kaushik is counting down days to release(19 June 2019). Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ↑ Bigg Boss 14 Wild Card Contestants Kavita Kaushik and Naina Singh to enter tonight. India Today(23 October 2020). Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ↑ Kavita and Nishant evicted from Bigg Boss 14(3 November 2020). Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ↑ Bigg Boss 14: Kavita Kaushik gets fighting chance to re-enter the house(7 November 2020). Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ↑ Exclusive Interview! Kavita Kaushik speaks out on Abhinav Shukla, Eijaz Khan and why she walked out of #BiggBoss14. The Times of India(15 February 2021). Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ↑ TV couples who should never have broken up!. The Times of India. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedMarriage - ↑ FIR actress Kavita Kaushik finally gets marriage certificate 5 months after her temple wedding(25 June 2017). Retrieved 12 December 2020.
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 Recipe for a vamp. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 TV's hot item cop. www.rediff.com. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ↑ Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Kavita Kaushik?, THAKKER, NAMRATA. Rediff. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ↑ rediff.com: Meet the couples in Nach Baliye 3. www.rediff.com. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ↑ Kavita Kaushik is livid, storms out of Jhalak Reloaded finale. India Today(9 October 2015). Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ↑ Amitabh, Dharmendra honoured at Indian Television Awards(26 September 2011). Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ↑ Indian Telly Awards 2012: Winners(31 May 2012). Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ↑ Telly babes at ITA awards 2013(25 October 2013). Retrieved 20 June 2021.
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