A friend suggested she audition for the Doordarshan TV show Albela Sur Mela, which gave her a first opportunity in television, hosting the show.
Became a household name in the country after appearing in the lead role in the soap opera Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (2000-2008).
Made her debut on the big screen in O re Manwa (2006).
Won the Best Actor - Female (Jury) award at the Indian Telly Awards in 2012.
Received the People's Choice Award for best Drama Actress for her portrayal of Priya Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.
Along with her co-star in the same series, Ram Kapoor, she was voted Television's most popular onscreen couple by the readers of Indiatoday.com in 2013.
Got her biggest Bollywood offer in 2016, when she was offered the role opposite Aamir Khan in the movie Dangal. The movie went on the become a blockbuster.
In 2017, she was the highest paid actress in the television industry.
Is a sari lover and has a large collection of saris in her wardrobe.
Saakshi Tanwar
January 12, 1973 (age 51)
Mumbai, India
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A friend suggested she audition for the Doordarshan TV show Albela Sur Mela, which gave her a first opportunity in television, hosting the show.
Became a household name in the country after appearing in the lead role in the soap opera Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (2000-2008).
Made her debut on the big screen in O re Manwa (2006).
Won the Best Actor - Female (Jury) award at the Indian Telly Awards in 2012.
Received the People's Choice Award for best Drama Actress for her portrayal of Priya Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.
Along with her co-star in the same series, Ram Kapoor, she was voted Television's most popular onscreen couple by the readers of Indiatoday.com in 2013.
Got her biggest Bollywood offer in 2016, when she was offered the role opposite Aamir Khan in the movie Dangal. The movie went on the become a blockbuster.
In 2017, she was the highest paid actress in the television industry.
Is a sari lover and has a large collection of saris in her wardrobe.