Esha Kansara
Esha Kansara is an Indian actress who starred in the Hindi TV serials Mukti Bandhan, Meri Bhabhi. She was also cast in the series Maddam Sir (2020) and Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana (2021).
Early life
Kansara was born in the city of Ahmedabad on 20 August 1992. Born to Ramesh Kansara, a businessman, and Harsha Kansara, a homemaker, her family foundation extends to her brother, Daivik Kansara, a businessman, and her sister-in-law, Kalindi Soni Kansara, also a homemaker.[citation needed]
At the age of 6, she commenced her training in the dance form, Bharatnatyam and performed her Arangetram at the age of 14. Her interest in dance led her to the grand stage of 'Dance India Dance' during her 10th grade, where she was among the top 100 contestants.
Esha interacted with stage performances during this time, including her 12th grade where she performed on the stage as the lead in the play Dikri Toh Devthi Vishesh, which was then renamed Ame Toh Khush-Khushal. In that play, she depicted the character of a blind girl. This performance in Ahmedabad was early in her career of theatre.
In 2010, Esha moved to Mumbai. There, she joined Mithibai College of Commerce and Arts. For 13 years she has been in the field of acting. With 2 TEDx speeches, 6 Gujarati films,[2][3][4][5][6][7] 5 television shows, more than 25 TV commercials, and various OTT sketches and music videos, she then decided to get married in 2022 to Siddharth Amit Bhavsar,[8] a music composer and singer.
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Career
Kansara's acting career started in 2010 with a Hindi TV serial, Mukti Bandhan, which was an adaptation of the famous novel Mukti Bandhan by Shri Harkisan Mehta. Presented by Shobhana Desai's Production Pvt. Ltd. Mukti Bandhan[9] revolved around the story of a self-made businessman, I.M. Virani, and his daughter-in-law Devki Shah Virani, played by Esha as the female protagonist. Later on. she went on to play roles in other Hindi serials, like Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi...Meri Bhabhi,[10] Maddam Sir,[11] etc.
Esha played the role of[12] Kritika (Kittu) in the TV serial Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi, Meri Bhabhi, which was a show about the lovely bond shared between a sister-in-law and daughter-in-law. Shraddha the nanad finds a friend in Kritika, her bhabhi.[2]
Later on, she did a cameo in Maddam Sir, which was aired on SAB TV. In Maddam Sir, Esha portrayed the character of Misri Pandey,[13] a bratty police officer. Through the character of Misri Pandey, she explored the grey shade as an actor and became quite popularly known as Misri Pandey.
Before that, Esha played the role of Radha[14] in a sitcom series named My Name Ijj Lakkhan opposite Shreyas Talpade. This sitcom was a 26-episode series that starred people like Archana Puran Singh, Parmeet Sethi, etc. My Name Ijj Lakhan's plot revolved around Lakhan, who is a small goon who does bad deeds, but his good nature brings him on the right path. He loves his parents and decides to make money by doing work, as his father wanted (whom he thinks is dead).
In 2021, Esha starred in another Hindi TV serial named Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana[15] in which she played the role of Amrita.[16] The storyline of this serial revolved around Amrita and Pritam, who are two contrasting personalities who encounter each other when he moves in as a tenant. While he is a pessimist, she is all about finding sunshine in mundane things.
Esha's also landed roles in Gujarati films. She debuted in Gujarati cinema in 2017 with Duniyadaari[7] opposite Malhar Thakar. The remake of the Marathi movie Duniyadari, the story of this film was about love, friendship, relationship, and destiny, based in the period of mid-70s. The story conveys the emotions of the youth and their romantic journeys, as well as what destiny has in store for them.
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Later in 2018, she starred in another Gujarati film named Midnights with Menka[17]' opposite Malhar Thakar. In this film, Esha was the lead actress and played the role of Esha, a dumb character of a cable TV ads' top heroine who was also Malhar Thakar's, a.k.a. Meet Mehta's biggest fangirl.
In the same year, Esha Kansara starred in another Gujarati film, Vandha Vilas[18] in which she played the role of Shivani. Later in 2018, she starred in Mijaaj[19] opposite Malhar Thakar, in which she tried her hand at action for the first time. In 2022, she starred in a Gujarati romantic film named Prem Prakaran[20] which was a coming-of age cinema with a story of a love triangle starring Gaurav Paswala and Deeksha Joshi. She played the character of Riya in this movie, which was about the story of a small town boy, Adi, who becomes the heartthrob singer of Gujarat.
Her recent film, 3 Ekka, has been a blockbuster hit, generating over 20 crores in the first 2 weeks of its release.[21] In '3 Ekka' Esha plays the role of Jhanvi,[22] a craft teacher at school whose morals and values do not allow her boyfriend (played by Yash Soni) to gamble for his friends, who are in big trouble.
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2017 | Duniyadari | Kavita Zaveri | |
2018 | Mijaaj | Jahnvi | |
Vandha Villas[23] | Shivani | [23] | |
Midnights with Menka | Esha | [24] | |
2022 | Prem Prakaran | Riya | [25] |
2023 | 3 Ekka[2] | Jhanvi | |
2024 | Builder Boys | Divya | |
2024 | Fakt Purusho Maate |
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Television
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2010 | Dance India Dance | Contestant | |
2011 | Mukti Bandhan | Devki Shah | [26] |
Kitchen Champion 4 | Contestant | ||
2013–2014 | Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri Bhabhi | Kritika Anand Shergill "Kittu" | [27] |
2019 | My Name Ijj Lakhan | Radha | |
2020, 2022, 2023 | Maddam Sir | SI/SHO Misri Pandey | [28][29][30] |
2021–2022 | Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana | Amrita Sakhuja | [31] |
Web content
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Esha_Kansara_photoshoot_new.jpg/222px-Esha_Kansara_photoshoot_new.jpg)
- Falling in Love after Arranged Marriage by FilterCopy[32]
- Falling In Love At Your BFF's Wedding (Part 1 & Part 2) by FilterCopy[33][34]
- When you move to a new city by FilterCopy[35]
- Money conversations between Couples by FilterCopy[36]
- When You Plan A Housewarming With Your Partner by FilterCopy[37]
- Almost Shaadi at 4am by FilterCopy[38]
- Story of a New Mom by FilterCopy[39]
- When Maasi Is your BFF by FilterCopy[40]
- Dil ki suno stories by Girlyapa
See also
- List of Gujarati film actresses
References
- ^ "Maddam Sir fame Esha Kansara shares pics from her dreamy wedding with husband Siddharth Bhavsar". Times of India. 5 December 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ a b c Sharma, Rajesh (25 August 2023), 3 Ekka (Comedy, Drama), Malhar Thakar, Yash Soni, Mitra Gadhvi, Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, Jannock Films, retrieved 20 September 2023
- ^ Bhatt, Chandresh (10 June 2022), Prem Prakaran (Drama, Romance), Gaurav Paswala, Esha Kansara, Deeksha Joshi, Cineaste Studios, retrieved 20 September 2023
- ^ Shah, Viral (7 December 2018), Midnights with Menka (Comedy, Drama), Malhar Thakar, Esha Kansara, Hardik Sangani, Coconut Motion Pictures, retrieved 20 September 2023
- ^ Parmar, Chinmay (18 May 2018), Vandha Villas (Comedy), Prapti Ajwalia, Jay Bhatt, Haresh Dagia, Sudarshan Entertainment, retrieved 20 September 2023
- ^ Vyas, Tapan (5 January 2018), Mijaaj (Action, Drama), Malhar Thakar, Esha Kansara, Revanta Sarabhai, Bhavik Patel Productions, retrieved 20 September 2023
- ^ a b Shah, Sheetal (17 February 2017), Duniyadari the Film (Drama), Malhar Thakar, Esha Kansara, Aarjav Trivedi, Kamal Amrohi Pictures, Worldwide Motion Pictures, retrieved 20 September 2023
- ^ "Maddam Sir fame Esha Kansara shares pics from her dreamy wedding with husband Siddharth Bhavsar; see pics". The Times of India. 5 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Mukti Bandhan (Drama), Esha Kansara, Siddharth Arora, Shivkumar Subramaniam, Shobhana Desai Production, 10 January 2011, retrieved 23 September 2023
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: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi... Meri Bhabhi (Drama), Kanchi Kaul, Esha Kansara, Vipul Gupta, DJ's A Creative Unit, 17 June 2013, retrieved 23 September 2023
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: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Maddam Sir - Kuch Baat Hai Kyunki Jaazbaat Hai (Comedy), Gulki Joshi, Yukti Kapoor, Sonali Naik, Jay Productions, 3 February 2020, retrieved 23 September 2023
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: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "Review: Star Plus' Meri Bhabhi". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Esha Kansara aka SHO Mishri Pandey in a fix in 'Maddam Sir'". India Forums. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ My Name Ijj Lakhan (Comedy), Shreyas Talpade, Esha Kansara, Parmeet Sethi, 26 January 2019, retrieved 23 September 2023
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: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Esha Kansara reveals her prep for Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana: It was a difficult choice to play Amrita". PINKVILLA. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana: प्रेग्नेंट विधवा का रोल निभा रहीं 23 साल की Esha Kansara, जानिए कैसे की तैयारी". www.timesnowhindi.com (in Hindi). 21 July 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Midnights With MenkaUA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ Parmar, Chinmay (18 May 2018), Vandha Villas (Comedy), Prapti Ajwalia, Jay Bhatt, Haresh Dagia, Sudarshan Entertainment, retrieved 23 September 2023
- ^ "MijaajUA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Prem PrakaranUA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "3 Ekka Box Office Update: Gujarati blockbuster cruises towards Rs 20 crore nett after a historic 2nd weekend". PINKVILLA. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "'3 Ekka's Esha Kansara radiates glamour in her latest captivating clicks". The Times of India. 28 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Gujarati film Vandha Villas is finally set to release". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ Midnights With Menka Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Midnights With Menka by Times of India, retrieved 13 August 2019
- ^ "Esha Kansara and Deeksha Joshi to share the screen for a Gujarati film". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ "TV audience relate to lot of drama: Esha Kansara". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ "Esha Kansara on her last day of shoot for Meri Bhabhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ "Exclusive - Esha Kansara to re-enter Maddam Sir; says 'my character is almost like a female version of Chulbul Pandey'". Times Of India. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "I'm doing a cameo in Maddam Sir before the show goes off air: Esha Kansara". 19 February 2023.
- ^ "Misri Pandey adds her own unique flavour to Maddam Sir : Esha Kansara on essaying Misri Pandey". firstindia.co.in.
- ^ "Esha Kansara opens up about her character and preparation for the upcoming show 'Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana'". Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ Falling In Love After Arranged Marriage | Ft. Anshuman Malhotra, Esha Kansara, retrieved 30 January 2024
- ^ Falling In Love At Your BFF's Wedding (Part 1) | Ft. Sejal Kumar, Esha, Karan, retrieved 30 January 2024
- ^ Wedding Romance: Falling In Love At Your BFF's Wedding | Part 2 ft. @FilterCopy | Nykaa, retrieved 30 January 2024
- ^ When You Move To A New City | Our Happy Place | Ft. Esha Kansara & Vishal Vashishtha, retrieved 30 January 2024
- ^ FilterCopy | Money Conversations Between Couples | Ft. Esha Kansara & Vishal Vashishtha, retrieved 30 January 2024
- ^ FilterCopy | When You Plan A Housewarming With Your Partner | Our Happy Place | Ft. Esha & Vishal, retrieved 30 January 2024
- ^ FilterCopy | Almost Shaadi At 4AM | Ft. Esha Kansara & Vishal Vashisht, retrieved 30 January 2024
- ^ FilterCopy | Story Of A New Mom | Ft. Esha Kansara, Sanyogita Yadav & Shabanam Vadhera, retrieved 30 January 2024
- ^ FilterCopy | When Maasi Is Your BFF | Ft. Archana Iyer, Esha Kansara & Visshesh Tiwari, retrieved 30 January 2024
External links
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- Esha Kansara at IMDb