Kratika Sengar (born 3 July 1986) also known as Kratika Sengar Dheer is an Indian actress who mainly appear on Indian Television. She made her debut in 2007 with Kasautii Zindagii Kay playing the role of Prerna Gill and also appeared in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Sanchi "Sugandi".
Kratika got her breakthrough in Jhansi Ki Rani. She later acted in Punar Vivah, in Service Wali Bahu and in Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki. She also appeared in the 2014 Bollywood film My Father Godfather.
Early life
Kratika Sengar was born on 3 July 1986[1][2] in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.[citation needed] She went to Methodist High School, Kanpur, and then moved to Delhi and graduated in Mass Communication from Amity University, Noida.[3][4]
Personal life
Kratika Sengar married Nikitin Dheer, son of actor Pankaj Dheer, on 3 September 2014 in an arranged marriage. In November 2021, Sengar announced her pregnancy. The couple welcomed their first child, a girl on 12 May 2022.[5][6]
Career
Debut and early career (2007–2011)
Kratika Sengar started her acting career in 2007, in the series Kasautii Zindagii Kay, and in "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" in 2008.[7] She then bagged another Balaji Telefilms show Kya Dill Mein Hai in 2008. Later, she had a small guest appearance in Sony TV's comedy show Bura Na Mano Holi Hai. She also appeared in the reality show Lux Kaun Jeetega Bollywood ka Ticket.
In 2009, Sengar got her first main lead role with Zee TV's show Jhansi Ki Rani. She did a small cameo appearance in Balaji's show Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil. In 2010 she also appeared in an episodic appearance in Aahat.
Success and lead roles (2012–2015)
In 2012, Kratika made her comeback to television with Zee TV's show Punar Vivah opposite Gurmeet Choudhary. The show ended on 17 May 2013. While playing Aarti, she made an appearance on Qubool Hai to promote her show. In January 2014, she made a special appearance in Star Plus' show is Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera. Later in the year, she entered Life OK's show Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev starring Mohit Raina and Mouni Roy before the show ended.
She made her film debut in 2014 with My Father Godfather. In 2015, Kratika acted in Zee TV's next Service Wali Bahu.
Establishment and further career (2016–present)
In 2016, Sengar appeared in Ekta Kapoor's show Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki. Her character was replaced by Shivani Tomar. She came back in September 2016. The show went off air on 27 July 2018.[8]
In 2017, she acted as the Narrator in the show Chandrakanta. In 2021, she appeared in Choti Sarrdaarni.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Sanchi | |
| 2008 | Sugandhi Virani | ||
| 2007–2008 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Prerana Gill Garewal | Debut show, Supporting role / Recurring Role from 2007 |
| 2008 | Kya Dill Mein Hai | Naina | Negative lead |
| Bura Na Mano Holi Hai | Herself | Guest | |
| Lux Kaun Jeetega Bollywood ka Ticket | Contestant | ||
| Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Simran Dasgupta | Cameo | |
| 2010–2011 | Jhansi Ki Rani | Manikarnika "Manu" Tambe / Rani Lakshmi Bai | Lead role |
| 2010 | Aahat | Chitra Devasthal | Episodic role |
| 2012–2013 | Punar Vivah | Aarti Goyal/Aarti Dubey/Aarti Scindia | Lead role |
| 2012 | Qubool Hai | Guest | |
| 2014 | Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera | Herself | Dance performance |
| Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev | Manasa | Supporting role | |
| 2015 | Service Wali Bahu | Payal Rai | Lead role |
| 2016 | Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki | Tanushree "Tanu" Khurana Bedi | Lead role |
| 2016–2018 | Tanuja Sikand Bedi | ||
| 2018 | Kritika Kohli | ||
| 2017 | Chandrakanta | Narrator | |
| 2021 | Choti Sarrdaarni | Sandhya | Cameo |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | My Father Godfather | Jhanvi | [9][10] |
References
- ^ "Nikitin Dheer's birthday wish for wife Kratika Sengar will make your heart melt, see photos". Indian Express. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ Keshri, Shweta (4 July 2022). "Kratika Sengar shares 1st pic of daughter Devika, says 'thank you for making this birthday most special one'". India Today. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ^ Bhatia, Saloni (21 April 2015) "Kratika Sengar: I didn't step out much because I found Delhi unsafe". The Times of India.
- ^ "Stars on s: Kratika Sengar, actor". Hindustan Times. 4 September 2012. Archived from the original on 24 May 2014.
- ^ "TV stars at Chennai Express' baddie Tangabali Nikitin Dheer's wedding reception". The Indian Express. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Kratika Sengar Dheer and Nikitin Dheer welcome baby girl". Hindustan Times. 12 May 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Fans are very emotional people: Kratika Sengar". The Times of India. 11 March 2012. Archived from the original on 25 April 2013.
- ^ "Kasam Teri Pyaar Ki:Kratika Sengar a.k.a. Tanu to return on popular demand". India Today. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ^ "Sneak peek into 'My Father Godfather': Of dreams, lies & underworld | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Daily News and Analysis. 20 February 2014.
- ^ "A day on the sets of My Father Godfather | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Daily News and Analysis. 21 February 2014.
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