Shiny Doshi
Indian television actress (born 1989)
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Shiny Doshi (born 15 September 1989) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television.[3] She made her acting debut with Saraswatichandra in 2013, portraying Kusum Desai. Doshi is best known for her portrayal of Sarojini Singh in Sarojini - Ek Nayi Pehal, Mahi Sengupta in Jamai Raja and Dhara Pandya in Pandya Store.[4]
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Shiny Doshi | |
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Doshi in 2021 | |
| Born | 15 September 1989[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Saraswatichandra Sarojini - Ek Nayi Pehal Jamai Raja Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 Pandya Store |
| Spouse |
Lavesh Khairajani (m. 2021) |
Doshi participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 in 2017 and made her web debut with Ratri Ke Yatri in 2020. She has an Indian Telly Award and a Gold Award nominations to her credit. Doshi is married to Lavesh Khairajani.[5]
Early life
Personal life
Doshi's father suffered a heart attack while he was on Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir and died on 12 July 2019.[8]
Doshi got engaged to her boyfriend Lavesh Khairajani on 4 January 2020.[9] She married Khairajani on 15 July 2021. They married at their home in Mumbai.[10][11]
Career
Modelling career
In 2011, Doshi started her career as a model. She has walked ramp and had been part of various TVCs. Her most known TVC was for a soap with actor Saif Ali Khan, that brought her into limelight.[12]
Debut and breakthrough (2013–2018)
Doshi made her acting debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saraswatichandra.[13] She signed it in 2011.
She portrayed Kusum Desai Vyas opposite Varun Kapoor from 2013 to 2014.[14][15] She received Indian Telly Award for Fresh New Face - Female nomination for her performance.[16]
From 2015 to 2016, she portrayed Sarojini Somendra Singh in Sarojini - Ek Nayi Pehal opposite Mohit Sehgal and Aamir Ali.[17][18] Her performance gained her Gold Award for Debut in a Lead Role (Female) nomination.[19]
In 2016, she portrayed Samaira Ghosh opposite Karan Grover in Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant.[20] From 2016 to 2017, she portrayed Mahi Sengupta Khurrana in the third season of Jamai Raja, opposite Ravi Dubey.[21] Most of her role in this show involved her being kidnapped and taken captive.[22] It proved as a major turning point in her career.[23]
Doshi participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 in 2017. She ended up at 11th place.[24][25]
In 2018, she portrayed Khushi opposite Neil Bhatt in Laal Ishq.[26] She did cameo in Dil Hi Toh Hai Season 1, opposite Karan Kundra, Episode 15 & 16 on Alt Balaji. She participated in Box Cricket League (BCL) Season 3 as contestant of Mumbai Tigers.
Recent work and success (2019–present)
From 2019 to 2020, Doshi portrayed Radha opposite Rajneesh Duggal in the finite series Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran.[27][28]
She portrayed Sultana Sehar and other characters such as Marjinaa, Safina, Princess Nilofar, Princess Faria, Sultana Juhi and Yasmine in Alif Laila, opposite Ankit Arora in 2020.[29][30]
That year, she made her web debut with Ratri Ke Yatri opposite Parag Tyagi. She portrayed Kavita in the third episode of the anthology.[31]
Doshi received further praises and wider recognition with her portrayal of Dhara Patel Pandya in Pandya Store, opposite Kinshuk Mahajan.[32][33] She is seen portraying Dhara Patel Pandya since January 2021.[34][35] She hosted a StarPlus show Navratri - Ek Adbhoot Utsav.
In 2022, she reprised Dhara Pandya in the game show Ravivaar With Star Parivaar.[36][37]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014 | Saraswatichandra | Kusum Desai Vyas | [38] | |
| 2015–2016 | Sarojini - Ek Nayi Pehal | Sarojini Somendra Singh | [39] | |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League | Contestant | Season 2 | [40] |
| Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant | Samaira Ghosh | [41] | ||
| 2016–2017 | Jamai Raja | Mahi Sengupta Khurrana | [42] | |
| 2017 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 | Contestant | 11th place | [43] |
| 2018 | Laal Ishq | Khushi | Episode: "Shakhchunni" | [44] |
| Box Cricket League | Contestant | Season 3 | [45] | |
| 2019–2020 | Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran | Radha | [46] | |
| 2020 | Alif Laila | Sultana Saher | [47] | |
| 2021–2023 | Pandya Store | Dhara Pandya | [48] | |
| 2022 | Ravivaar With Star Parivaar | [49] | ||
| 2026 | The 50 | Contestant | [50] |
Special appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Dil Hi Toh Hai | Herself | [51] |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 13 | [52] | |
| 2021 | Zee Comedy Show | Comedian | [53] |
| 2023 | Teri Meri Doriyaann | Dhara Pandya | [54] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ratri Ke Yatri | Kavita | Episode: "Mukti" | [55] |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Indian Telly Awards | Fresh New Face - Female | Saraswatichandra | Nominated | [56] |
| 2015 | Gold Awards | Debut in a Lead Role (Female) | Sarojini - Ek Nayi Pehal | Nominated | [57] |
| 2021 | Iconic Gold Awards | Shining Television Actress of the Year | Pandya Store | Won | [58] |
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Popular Actress (Drama) | Nominated | [59] | |
| 2023 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated | [60] | |
| Gold Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Pending | [61] | ||
| Best Onscreen Jodi (with Kinshuk Mahajan) |
