Shivangi Joshi (born 18 May 1998) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut with Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi playing Trisha in 2013. Joshi is best known for her portrayal of Naira Singhania Goenka in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, for which she received several awards.[1]

Shivangi Joshi
Born (1998-05-18) 18 May 1998 (age 26)
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present
Known forBegusarai
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
Balika Vadhu 2
Khatron Ke Khiladi 12

Joshi's other notable works include portraying Aayat Haider in Beintehaa, Poonam Thakur in Begusarai and Anandi Chaturvedi in Balika Vadhu 2. In 2022, she participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 and finished in last place. She last appeared as Aradhana Sahni in Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka.

Early life

Joshi was born 18 May 1998[2] in Pune, Maharashtra. She did her schooling in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.[3]

Career

Early roles and breakthrough (2013–2016)

Joshi made her television debut in 2013 with Zee TV's Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi. Subsequently, she went on to play Aayat Haider in Beintehaa. In 2014, she appeared as Vishy in Love by Chance.

She later played Poonam Thakur in Begusarai, opposite Vishal Aditya Singh.[4] The show proved to be a turning point in her career. Her performance as Poonam earned her a nomination at Indian Telly Award for Fresh New Face - Female. In 2016, she first appeared as Meera in Season 4 of Yeh Hai Aashiqui and then as Jyoti in Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya.

Established success with Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2016–2021)

In 2016, she began portraying Naira Singhania Goenka in StarPlus's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai,[5] making her a household name. Her chemistry with Mohsin Khan was highly appreciated by the audience and established her as a leading actress in Indian television. There has also been rumors that Shivangi and Mohsin were in a relationship at that time. For her role as Naira, Joshi received numerous accolades and nominations including the ITA Award for Best Actress Popular, Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role, Iconic Gold Award for Popular Choice and Kalakar Award for Best Actress. In January 2021, her character was killed off, but Joshi continued to be part of the show, portraying a look-alike character, Sirat Shekhawat Goenka.[6] Joshi left the show in October 2021, and the second character died as well.[7]

In 2020, she was about to make her debut at the Cannes Film Festival with the film Love X Society,[8] but due to the coronavirus, the film was later released in the OTT platform.[9]

From 2021 to 2022, she appeared as Anandi Bhujaariya in Colors TV's Balika Vadhu 2 opposite Randeep Rai.[10]

She has also featured in various music videos including "Aadatein", "Baarish" and "Teri Ada" with Mohsin Khan, "Kismat Teri", "Aashiqui", "O Dilbar Yaara" with Shaheer Sheikh and "Humnava" with Stebin Ben.[11]

Khatron Ke Khiladi and further work (2022–present)

In 2022, she participated in the stunt-based reality TV show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, which was filmed in Cape Town and finished at 12th place.[12][13]

In February 2023, she was seen in Jab We Matched as Prachi.[14] In March, she made a brief appearance in Bekaboo as Rajpari Devlakha opposite Zain Imam.[15] From July 2023, she portrayed Aradhna Sahni opposite Kushal Tandon and Simba Nagpal in Sony Entertainment Television's Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka until the show went off-air in February 2024.[16]

Other work

Joshi is the Youth ambassador of Khushii NGO, which is run by cricketer Kapil Dev, to support the children for their Holistic Development.[17]

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Joshi at Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 launch in 2022

In 2017, for her performance as Naira, The Indian Express placed her at sixth position in its "Top 10 television actresses" list.[18]

In UK-based newspaper Eastern Eye's List of 50 Sexiest Asian Women, she ranked 5th in 2018,[19] while she ranked 7th in 2019.[20]

In Eastern Eye's Top 50 Asian celebrities she ranked 26th in 2020.[21] She was also ranked in Eastern Eye's Top 30 under 30 Global Asian Stars List of 2022.[22]

In The Times of India's 20 Most Desirable Women on Indian Television List, she ranked 7th in 2019 and ranked 9th in 2020.[23][24] She is also one of the most followed television actress on Instagram.[25]

In 2022, she was felicitated with Garhwal Post Silver Jubilee Award by the Governor of Maharashtra, for her contribution in Indian Television.[26]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2020Love X SocietyGeetanjaliShort film[27]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2013Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh MicholiTrisha[3]
2013–2014BeintehaaAayat Haider Malik[28]
2014Love by ChanceVishyEpisode: "Boys Not Allowed"
2015–2016BegusaraiPoonam Kumari Thakur[29]
2016Yeh Hai AashiquiMeeraEpisode: "Bodyguard"
Pyaar Tune Kya KiyaJyoti
2016–2021Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiNaira Singhania Goenka[30]
2021Sirat Shekhawat Goenka[31]
2021–2022Balika Vadhu 2Anandi Bhujaaria Chaturvedi[10]
2022Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12Contestant12th place[32]
2023–2024Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar KaAradhana "Aaru/Radhy" Sahni[33]

Special appearances

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2013Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh MeethiUnnamedEpiosde 359
2015Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh LatkahPoonam Thakur
Box Cricket League 2HerselfContestant
2017IshqbaaazNaira Singhania
2019Nach Baliye 9
Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke[34]
2021Anupamaa
Sirf TumAnandi Bhujaaria[35]
2023BekabooRajpari Devlekha[36]
India's Best Dancer Season 3Aradhana Sahni[37]
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 3

Web series

YearTitleRoleRef.
2023Jab We MatchedPrachi[38]

Music videos

YearTitleSinger(s)Ref.
2020AadateinNikhil D'Souza[39]
BaarishPayal Dev, Stebin Ben[40]
2021Kismat TeriInder Chahal[41]
AashiquiHairat Aulakh[42]
O Dilbar YaaraStebin Ben[43]
2022Humnava[44]
Teri AdaMohit Chauhan, Saumya Upadhyay[45]
Boli TujhseAsees Kaur, Abhijeet Shrivastava[46]
Tu Mera SanamIshaan Khan[47]
Heer RanjhaRito Riba[48]
2023Baarish Aayi Hai[49]

Awards and nominations

Joshi at TIIFA Awards 2019
YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2015Indian Telly AwardsFresh New Face (Female)BegusaraiNominated[50]
2017Asian Viewers Television AwardsFemale Actor Of The YearYeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiNominated[51]
Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actress DramaNominated
Gold AwardsDebut in a Lead Role (Female)Won[52]
2018Best Onscreen Jodi (With Mohsin Khan)Won[53]
Best Actress in a Lead RoleNominated[54]
Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actress DramaNominated
2019Indian Telly AwardBest Actress in a Lead RoleNominated[55]
Gold AwardsBest Actress in a Lead RoleWon[56]
Asian Viewers Television AwardsFemale Actor Of The YearNominated[57]
Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actress (Popular)Won[58]
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards IndiaFavorite Tv ActressNominated[59]
2020Gold Glam and Style AwardsMost Sought After Influencer (Female)Won[60]
2021Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actress DramaYeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiNominated[61]
Iconic Gold AwardsIconic Best ActressWon
2022Iconic Most Popular TV Actress of the YearWon
Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actress (Popular)Nominated[62]
2023Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actress (Popular)Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar KaNominated
Best Actress DramaNominated
Best Actress - OTTJab We MatchedNominated
2024Gold AwardsBest Actress in a Lead RoleYeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiPending[63]
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See also

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