Parul Chauhan
Indian model and actress
Parul Chauhan Thakkar is an Indian television actress. She is known for her portrayal as Ragini Sharma in Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai and Swarna Goenka in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Before venturing into acting, she did modelling. In 2009, she participated as a contestant in the reality series Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3.
01Career
Chauhan started her career playing the lead role of Ragini Ranvir Rajvansh in the show Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai from 2007 to 2010. In 2009, Parul then participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 3.
In 2010, she replaced Shalini Chandran as the lead in the television series Rishton Se Badi Pratha. She was seen in shows like Punar Vivah - Ek Nayi Umeed, Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi. From 2016 to 2019, Chauhan played the pivotal role of Swarna Gupta Goenka (male lead - Kartik's step-mother) in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
02Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kahiin To Hoga | Receptionist | Cameo | |
| 2007-2010 | Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai | Ragini Rajvansh/Sareen (née Sharma) | Lead role | |
| 2007 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Guest appearance | ||
| 2008 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star | |||
| Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? | ||||
| Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | ||||
| 2009 | Perfect Bride | |||
| Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 | Contestant | 8th place | ||
| 2010 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | Ragini | Special appearance | |
| Zara Nachke Dikha | Guest appearance | |||
| 2010-2011 | Rishton Se Badi Pratha | Surbhi Abhay Suryavanshi | ||
| 2011 | Geet, Hui Sabse Parayi | Herself | Dance performance | |
| 2012 | Amrit Manthan | Guest appearance | ||
| Savdhaan India | Ameesha | |||
| 2012-2013 | BIG Memsaab | Presenter | Seasons 6-7 | |
| 2013 | Punar Vivah - Ek Nayi Umeed | Divya Raj Jakhotia | ||
| 2014-2015 | Box Cricket League | Contestant | ||
| 2015-2016 | Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi | Aarti Singh Ahlawat | ||
| 2016-2019 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Swarna Gupta Goenka | ||
| 2018 | When Obama Loved Osama | |||
| 2022 | Dharm Yoddha Garud | Queen Rani Kadru | ||
| 2024 | Mil Ke Bhi Hum Na Mile | Kashmira |
03Personal life
Chauhan was born in Kesriganj, Sitapur district, and later moved with her family to Singhai near the Nepal border. She completed her early education in Lakhimpur Kheri before relocating to Mumbai to pursue her career. On 12 December 2018, Chauhan married Chirag Thakkar.
04Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress In Lead Role | Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | Won | |
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Popular) | Won | |||
| 2018 | Gold Awards | Best Supporting Actor- Female | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Won |
Sources and credits
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