Benaf Dadachandji
Indian television actress
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Benaf Dadachandji is an Indian actress, working in Hindi television. She is known for her role as Radhika "Baby" Thakkar, a physically disabled young girl, in the TV series Baa Bahoo Aur Baby.
Benaf Dadachandji | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 August 1987[1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse |
Norman Huo (m. 2019) |
| Children | Ivana Huo |
Early life and career
Born in Mumbai, she did her schooling from St. Anne's High School.[2]
Benaf started her career with various advertisements.[3] In 1995, she appeared in Santosh Sivan directed Hindi film Halo as Shasha and then in the 1998 film China Gate as Lali. For her performance in Halo, she received Special Jury Award at the 43rd National Film Awards.[4] The jury presented the certificate award for "her charming and natural performance".[2][3]
She later started her career in Hindi television industry playing various roles in soaps like Hello Dollie, Baa Bahoo aur Baby, Yeh Moh Moh ke Dhaagey, Jhansi Ki Rani and Choti Bahu 2. In 2012 she appeared as Paulomi in Byah Hamari Bahu Ka.[5] She was most recently seen in the web series Baarish.[citation needed]
Personal life
In February 2019, she married her long time partner Norman Huo.[6][7] She has a daughter named Ivana born on 18 November 2019.[citation needed]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Halo | Sasha | |
| 1998 | China Gate | Lali | |
| 2014 | Bobby Jasoos | Noor | [8] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nazarana | Ishita | Television film |
| 1998 | So Let's Yahoo[9] | Herself | |
| 2004–2005 | Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag | Lopa | |
| 2005 | Remix | Yamini | |
| 2005–2010 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Radhika "Baby" Thakkar | |
| 2007 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai | Shweta | Episode "Maut Ka Chakravyuh" |
| 2009–2011 | Jhansi Ki Rani | Ganga | |
| 2011–2012 | Chotti Bahu 2 | Barkha Vashisht | |
| 2012 | Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka | Paulomi | [citation needed] |
| 2015–2016 | Sumit Sambhal Lega | Simran | |
| 2017 | Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaagey | Saanvi | |
| 2019 | Baarish | Zeenia | Web series |
| 2022 | Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii | Dr. Aditi Saxena | |
| 2023 | Sapnon Ki Chhalaang | Priyal | |
| 2025 | Crime Patrol - 26 Jurm 26 Case (Episode- 13-14) | Roshni | |
| 2026 | MasterChef India (Season 9) | Contestant | |
Awards
Dadachanji has won the following awards:
- 1995 : International Children Film Festival, Hyderabad in Best Child Artist category[2][3]
- 1996 : 43rd National Film Awards in Special Jury Award category for Halo
- 1997 : Children's Filmfest, New York in Best Artist category for Halo[10]
