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Kanchi Kaul

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Kanchi Kaul
Kaul in 2012
Born (1982-05-24) 24 May 1982 (age 42)
Nationality Indian
OccupationActress
Years active2001–2014
Known for
Spouse
(m. 2011)
Children2

Kanchi Kaul (born 24 May 1982) is an Indian actress who predominantly appeared in Telugu films and Hindi television shows. She is best known for playing Ananya "Anu" Sachdev Samarth in Ek Ladki Anjaani Si ,[1] Suhana Seth Thakral in Bhabhi, Soni Khurana in Maayka and Shraddha Shergill Srivastav in Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi – Meri Bhabhi.[2]

Career

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In 2001, Kanchi Kaul made her debut with the successful Telugu film Sampangi.[3] In 2002, she began work on two Tamil language films, Columbus co-starring Raju Sundaram, and Kasthuri Raja's Paattuchaththam Kedkuthamma. Neither film eventually completed production.[4] Another Tamil film titled Viyugam shot in 2004 under the stage name of Spandana, co-starring Hari Bhaskar, was also not released.[5][6]

Personal life

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Kaul with husband Shabir Ahluwalia

Kaul met actor Shabir Ahluwalia in 2007 on the sets of Bhabhi.[7][8] After a five year relationship, Kaul married Ahluwalia on 27 November 2011.[9] The couple have two sons, Azai (born 23 July 2014) and Ivarr (born 18 February 2016).[10][11] Following the birth of her first child, she took a break from acting.[12]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2001 Sampangi Salwar Rizwana Telugu [13]
Cheppalani Vundhi Un­known Telugu
Family Circus Sujatha Telugu [14]
2002 Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story Mahalakshmi Telugu
Siva Rama Raju Rani Telugu
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai Kanchi Hindi Cameo appearance
2004 Woh Tera Naam Tha Reshma Khan Hindi [15]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2005–2006 Ek Ladki Anjaani Si Ananya "Anu" Sachdev Samarth [16][17][18]
2007–2008 Bhabhi Suhana Seth Thakral
2009 Maayka Soni Malhotra Khurana [19]
2013–2014 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi – Meri Bhabhi Shraddha Shergill Srivastav [20][21]

References

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  1. ^ "Ek Ladki Anjaani Si cast to grace Deal Ya No Deal". Hindustan Times. 14 February 2006. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  2. ^ Unnikrishnan, Chaya (6 March 2014). "Who will replace Kanchi Kaul in 'Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chabi Meri Bhabhi'?". dnaindia.com. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  3. ^ Jafri, Syed Amin. "Telugu film taken off following Muslim protests". Rediff.com.
  4. ^ "09-02-02". Archived from the original on 6 March 2005.
  5. ^ "Viyugam Photos - Tamil Movies photos, images, gallery, stills, clips". IndiaGlitz.com.
  6. ^ "Archived copy". www.chennaionline.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2006. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ "TV couple Shabir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul's latest picture will give you couple goals". India Today. 8 April 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  8. ^ "I have the most awesome in-laws: Kanchi Kaul". The Times of India. 4 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  9. ^ "Shabir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul celebrate 12 years of marriage". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  10. ^ Lalwani, Vickey (25 February 2014). "Shabbir to become a dad". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
  11. ^ "TV actor Shabbir Ahluwalia's wife Kanchi Kaul introduces younger son Ivarr". The Indian Express. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  12. ^ "It's good to be away for a while: Kanchi Kaul". Hindustan Times. 4 June 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  13. ^ Jafri, Syed Amin. "Telugu film taken off following Muslim protests". Rediff.com. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
  14. ^ "Telugu Cinema Etc - Idlebrain.com". www.idlebrain.com.
  15. ^ Manjunath, Chinmayee (1 February 2004). "Woh Tera Naam Tha- Hindi". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 8 April 2016.
  16. ^ "rediff.com: From Ek Ladki Anjaani Si to Bhabhi". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  17. ^ Thomas, Usha (2 November 2006). "Kanchi was a bully". DNA India. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  18. ^ Mazumder, Ranjib (27 November 2006). "A new chapter". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  19. ^ "Kanchi Kaul steps into Maayka". Hindustan Times. 8 January 2009. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  20. ^ Tiwari, Vijaya (3 March 2014). "Pregnant Kanchi Kaul to quit Meri Bhabhi?". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  21. ^ "Kanchi Kaul makes a comeback - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
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