Shreya Chaudhry
Indian actress and model
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Shreya Chaudhry (born 6 November 1994) is an Indian actress and model. She gained prominence for portraying Tamanna Sharma in the Amazon Prime Video musical drama series Bandish Bandits (2020–2024). Her performance received critical acclaim and significantly boosted her career in the Indian entertainment industry.
Shreya Chaudhry | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 6, 1994 Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Education | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics |
| Occupations | Actress, Model |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Bandish Bandits |
Early life and education
Shreya Chaudhry was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She studied at Jankidevi Public School and earned a degree in Mass Communication from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai.[citation needed]
Career
Modeling and early work
Chaudhry began her career as a model, appearing in commercials and participating in beauty pageants. Her exposure in advertisements led to opportunities in acting.[1]
Acting debut and breakthrough
She made her film debut in Dear Maya (2017), where she played the role of Ira.[2]
Her breakout role came with the Amazon Prime Video series Bandish Bandits (2020), where she played Tamanna Sharma, a pop star navigating her identity through classical and modern music. She returned for the second season, which premiered in December 2024.[3]
Other work
In addition to Bandish Bandits, she starred in the short film The Other Way (2018) and appeared as Zara in the film The Mehta Boys (2024).[2]
Personal life
Chaudhry advocates for sustainable living and often speaks about eco-friendly practices on social media. She has also expressed interest in working on international film projects.[1]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Dear Maya | Ira | ||
| 2018 | The Other Way | Rewa | Short film | |
| 2025 | The Mehta Boys | Zara |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2024 | Bandish Bandits | Tamanna Sharma |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actress in a Drama Series | Bandish Bandits | Nominated | [4] |
| 2025 | IIFA Digital Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role (Female) – Web Series | Won | [5] |