Ashlesha Sawant
Indian television actress
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Ashlesha Sawant (born 24 September 1984) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi portraying Teesha Mehta Virani. Sawant is best known for her portrayal in Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar, Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara, Kumkum Bhagya and Anupamaa.[2][3] She made her film debut with Haryana (2022).[4]
Ashlesha Sawant | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 September 1984[1] Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Spouse | |
Early life
Sawant was born on 24 September 1984 in Pune; she completed her T.Y.B.Com in 2003. Her father is in the Indian Air Force.[1]
Career
After completing her schooling, she got into local modelling for about a year. Then she started training for the Gladrags contest.[1] During that time, Balaji's auditions were taking place in Pune and she went to the auditions for a lark. They shortlisted her for Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat, and she had to move to Mumbai. The KHKH shoot did not happen, and she played a small role in Kasautii Zindagii Kay as Rishab Bajaj's associate. Ekta Kapoor informed Sawant that she was keen to cast her in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (Star Plus) and Kammal (Zee TV). She accepted both offers. Sawant also played the role of Rohit Sharma's wife in Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand. She played the role of Preeti in Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara. She played the role of Meera, Riya Mehra's governess in Kumkum Bhagya. Since 2022, she has been portraying Barkha Kapadia opposite Rohit Bakshi in Anupamaa.
Personal life
Sawant met actor Sandeep Baswana in 2002, on the sets of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and they eventually began dating.[5] After being together for 23 years, Sawant and Baswana married on 16 November 2025 in Vrindavan.[6][7]
Filmography
Films
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Teesha Mehta Virani | [9] | |
| Kammal | Anita Bhatia Jajoo | |||
| 2003 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Rishabh Bajaj's associate | Cameo appearance | |
| Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat | Sonia Mehra | Episode: "Karzz" | ||
| 2003–2004 | Kahiin to Hoga | Mouli Sinha | ||
| Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand | Anjali Sharma | |||
| 2004–2005 | Baal Baal Bacche | Menaka | ||
| 2005–2009 | Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar | Tara Singh | [10] | |
| 2006 | Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai | Sheetal | ||
| Vaidehi | Bhumija Jaisingh Singhania | |||
| 2009–2010 | Pavitra Rishta | Urmila Sagar | [11] | |
| Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai | Lekha | |||
| 2010–2011 | Dil Se Diya Vachan | Urmila Rajadhyaksha | ||
| 2012–2014 | Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara | Preeti Diwan Deshpande | [12] | |
| 2015 | Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil | Nishi Sahni | ||
| 2016 | Vishkanya Ek Anokhi Prem Kahani | Mandira / Kala Saaya | ||
| 2017–2018 | Porus | Pritha | [13] | |
| 2018 | Mayavi Maling | Mandari | ||
| 2019–2021 | Kumkum Bhagya | Meera | [14] | |
| 2022–2023; 2024 | Anupamaa | Barkha Mehta Kapadia | ||
| 2024 | Gudiya Rani | Aruni | ||
| 2025–2026 | Jhanak | Arshi Mukherjee Bose | ||
| 2026–present | Dilo Ki Ram Leela | Ragini | ||
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Serial | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Saat Phere | Nominated |