Madhura Naik

Madhura Hemant Naik is an Indian model and actress who has appeared in television shows such as Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahani, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon, Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath and Tumhari Pakhi.

Madhura Naik
Naik in 2012
Born
Madhura Hemant Naik

(1984-07-19) July 19, 1984[1]
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Occupation(s)Actress, fashion model
Years active2007–present

Early life

She was born on 19 July 1984 to an Indian father and an Indian Israeli mother who is of Bene Israel origin and a part of the Jewish community in India.[2] Her cousin sister and brother-in-law were killed during the start of the 2023 Israel–Hamas war by Hamas militants.[3]

She was raised in Bahrain and had difficulty in speaking good Hindi in earlier days of her career.[4]

Career

Naik began her career as a model which led her to the music video "Umar Bhar" by Shael Oswal. She then worked in Bhaskar Bharti on Sony and Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri Bhabhi.

As the lead in Hum Ne Li Hai- Shapath on Life OK during which she became an exclusive face with Star Network and appeared in many live performances and stage shows with Life OK and Star. She also played Sheetal Kapoor in the popular Star Plus series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon.[5]

She was a co-host on UTV Bindass' show Superdude. She appeared in a cameo role as a lawyer named Jaspreet, in Star Plus's daily soap Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri Bhabhi. She was seen as Tanya Rana, on Life OK's Tumhari Pakhi. She played the grey role of Palomi, who loves lead actor in "Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji". She was raised in Bahrain and had difficulty in speaking good Hindi in earlier days of her career.[6]

She portrayed the first same-sex kiss on Indian television in the 2015 series MTV Big F with her co-actress Asma Badar.[7]

Social and political causes

Naik, who is also an advocate for animal rights, extended her hand to PETA[8] in stop caging the birds cause. She integrated it as a promotional activity while shooting for Superdude.[9]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2007 Good Boy, Bad Boy Raju's Sister
2010 Pyaar Impossible Alisha's Friend
2018 Looose Control Komal[10] Marathi movie

Web series
YearSeriesRole
2020The Ghost Thesis[11]Preksha

Television
YearShowRole
2007Kahe Naa KaheNeena (Lead)
Amber DharaDeema
2008Sapna Babul Ka...BidaaiSonia
SangamKaveri
2008–2010Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa DilMaya Harman Juneja
2009-2010Bhaskar Bharti
2009ShakuntalaRajkumari Gauri
2010Dill Mill GayyeSuvarna Modi
2010-2011Pyaar Kii Ye Ek KahaaniTanushree Ambolkar[12]
2012SuperdudeCo-Host[13]
Hum Ne Li Hai... ShapathShikha (Lead)[14]
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?Sheetal Kapoor
2013Tumhari PaakhiTanya Rana[15]
Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri BhabhiJaspreet/Jas
UttaranNilofer[16]
2014–2015Comedy Classes[17]Shubhalaxmi
Tum Aise Hi RehnaAanchal
2015Akbar BirbalQayamat Baano
MTV Big F[7]
2016NaaginMayuri
2017–2018Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, PiyajiPalomi
2018Tenali RamaQueen Munmun
Kaun Hai?Nandini
BreatheShaina
2018–2019Kasautii Zindagii KayMadhuri
2020Alif LailaDayan Hina

See also

References
  1. Wild child: Telly actress Madhura Naik's birthday bash. mid-day.
  2. Listen to actress Madhura Naik who lost her loved ones in Hamas attack. Zee News.
  3. "Naagin actor Madhura Naik says her sister, brother-in-law were 'murdered in cold blood' in Israel by Hamas". Hindustan Times. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  4. "Lucknow is a city of love: Madhura Naik". Times of India. 8 January 2018. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  5. Nivedita, K (18 September 2010). "I love doing stunts: Madhura Naik". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  6. "Lucknow is a city of love: Madhura Naik". Times of India. 8 January 2018. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  7. "Madhura Naik opens up about locking lips with female co-star Aasma Badar on MTV's Big F". Bollywood Life. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  8. "Ashmit Patel Madhura Naik for PETA". www.itimes.com. iTimes. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  9. "Ashmit Patel and Madhura Naik support PETA's new campaign". India Today. 23 October 2012. Archived from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  10. Ganesh Matkari (24 February 2018). "FILM: LOOOSE CONTROL review". Pune Mirror. Archived from the original on 24 February 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  11. "Rajniesh Duggall to make web debut in Gemplex Original Series 'The Ghost Thesis'". Biz Asia. 21 December 2019. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  12. "THE GHOST'S CHARACTER ATTRACTED ME TO TAKE UPTUM AISE HI REHNA : MADHURA NAIK". setindia.com. SET India. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  13. "Madhura Naik gets an engagement ring!". The Times of India. 11 October 2012. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  14. "Dejected Madhura quits the show". The Times of India. 9 April 2012. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  15. "Madhura Naik roped in to play Iqbal's love interest in Tumhari Paakhi?". in.lifestyle.yahoo.com. Yahoo Lifestyle India. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  16. "Madhura Naik to be a wild card entry on Bigg Boss?". The Times of India. Times of India. 23 August 2014. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  17. "The Students Of Comedy Classes Bruna Abdullah,Madhura Naik Life Ok". Rediff. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
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