Mreenal Deshraj

Mreenal Deshraj (born 2 August 1978)[1][2] is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi films and television.[3][4][5] She is best known for her role as Jahnvi Malhotra in the Star Plus show Ishqbaaaz and Rohini in the Colors TV show Naagin.[6][7]

Mreenal Deshraj
Mreenal deshraj during a event
Born (1978-08-02) 2 August 1978
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Alma materB.Com
Fashion Designing From National Institute of Fashion Technology
OccupationActress
Years active2000-present
Known forIshqbaaaz, Naagin
Spouse
Ashim Matthan
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(m. 2022)​

Early life

Mreenal was born in a Hindu family.[8] Mreenal graduated in Fashion Designing from National Institute of Fashion Technology.[9] She started learning acting from Prithvi Theatre. Mreenal married Ashim Matthan on 5 July 2022.[10][11][12]

Career

Mreenal started her career as an actor with theater veteran Nadira Babbar's play Ekjut. After seven plays, Mreenal got her first television role in the Balaji Telefilms show Kahin To Hoga.[13] As the negative character Shipra Arora, she soon became a household name. Later she appeared in Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai, Raat Hone Ko Hai and Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series)[14]

In 2000, she got her first break in films, she played the supporting character of Hema in the film Dr Mukta.[15] After this, in the year 2005, she played the lead role in the film Gilli Gilli Aata and in 2006, she played a supporting role in Tathastu and the role of an office assistant in the film Vivah.[16][17] Mreenal had her breakthrough with the role of Sejal in Sujata (TV series) and Padmini in Doli Saja Ke[18]

In the year 2009, mreenal played supporting role in the film Runway (2009 film), along with episodic roles in the television serial Ssshhhh...Koi Hai.[19] From 2011 to 2015, she played the role of Lead Antagonist in the serials Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi and Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap[20] along with this she did some episodic roles in Adalat.[21] In 2016, mreenal played the character of Jahnvi Malhotra Singh in Ishqbaaaz which made her quite famous.[22]

In the year 2019, she played the lead antagonist in the third season of Naagin.[23]

Television
Year Serial Role Notes
2003-2007 Kahiin to Hoga Shipra Arora Lead Role[24]
2003-2004 Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai Supporting Role
2004-2005 Pancham (TV series) Lekha Lead Role
2004-2005 Raat Hone Ko Hai Mreenal Episodic Role
2005-2007 Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series) Supporting Role
2008 Sujata (TV series) Sejal Lead Role
2007-2009 Doli Saja Ke Padmini Lead Antagonist
2009 Ssshhhh...Koi Hai Kajri Varun Pratap Singh Episodic Role
2011-2012 Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi Revati Lead Antagonist
2013-2015 Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap Rani Uma Bhatiyani Lead Antagonist
2013-2014 Adaalat Mishka/Raksha Episodic Role[25]
2016-2017 Ishqbaaaz Jahnvi Malhotra Singh Supporting Lead[26]
2017 Dil Boley Oberoi Jhanvi Singh Oberoi Supporting Lead
2019 Naagin Rohini Lead Antagonist[27]

Films
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2000 Dr Mukta Hema Supporting Lead [28]
2005 Gilli Gilli Atta Lead Role [29]
2006 Tathastu Supporting Role [30]
2006 Vivah Prem Staff Member Supporting Role [14]
2009 Runway (2009 film) Supporting Role [31]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2018 I Am Woman Awards Woman of Substance Award — Won [32]

References
  1. "Happy Birthday Mreenal Deshraj!". Urban Asian. 2 August 2016.
  2. "Three day b'day celebrations for Mreenal". The Times of India. 1 August 2010.
  3. "House arrest". Hindustan Times. 26 April 2010.
  4. Pillay, Neolin (4 August 2022). "Mreenal Deshraj on the change happening in Bollywood". Urban Asian.
  5. Razzaq, Sameena. "Mreenal Deshraj's alcoholic act inspired by Meena Kumari". Deccan Chronicle. No. 07 September 2016.
  6. Trivedi, Tanvi (12 March 2020). "Mreenal Deshraj: The demands of the industry make me feel that I am living on the edge". The Times of India.
  7. Abrol, Somya. "TV actress Mreenal Deshraj has been through her fair share of experiments to finally find contentment in her work". Tribune India. No. 06 October 2014.
  8. "Actress Mreenal Deshraj talks about life after marriage". Tribune India. No. 31 July 2022.
  9. "About". www.mreenal.com.
  10. "Exclusive - Ishqbaaz fame Mreenal Deshraj: I'm 10 years older than my husband, so my in-laws were against the match initially". The Times of India.
  11. Maheshwri, Neha (11 June 2022). "Exclusive! Ishqbaaaz actress Mreenal Deshraj gets engaged, will tie the knot soon". The Times of India.
  12. Pillay, Neolin (22 July 2022). "Mreenal Deshraj talks about supporting causes to make a change!". Urban Asian.
  13. Jambhekar, Shruti (19 December 2011). "Mreenal Deshraj's tough time". The Times of India.
  14. Mulchandani, Amrita (8 May 2008). "I am focussed and confident: Mreenal". The Times of India.
  15. "I got married just 3 months back but people keep asking when I'll have a kid: Mreenal Deshraj". The Times of India. 5 October 2022.
  16. Chavda, Sanaya (5 January 2010). "Action stunts are interesting: Mreenal Deshraj". The Times of India.
  17. "Mreenal is happy". The Times of India. 10 May 2008.
  18. Ferrao, Glacxy (24 September 2008). "Mreenal enjoys negative roles". The Times of India.
  19. FERRAO, GLACXY (12 January 2009). "Real ghost scares reel ghost". The Times of India.
  20. "Mreenal Deshraj back on small screen". Mid-day. 20 June 2014.
  21. Maheshwri, Neha (28 September 2019). "Mreenal Deshraj: I have always chosen the wrong men in my life". The Times of India.
  22. Maheshwri, Neha (31 December 2019). "Not just gym buddies, Mreenal Deshraj and Mrunal Jain are friends for life". The Times of India.
  23. Maheshwri, Neha (5 January 2019). "'Ishqbaaaz' fame Mreenal Deshraj to join the cast of 'Naagin'". The Times of India.
  24. "Mreenal Deshraj, who has been a part of prominent shows, including Kahin Toh Hoga, Choti Si Zindagi, Ishqbaaaz and Naagin 3, shares excerpts from her journey". Tribune India. No. 20 Jun 2022.
  25. Tiwari, Vijaya (22 February 2013). "Rucha Gujarati & Mreenal Deshraj in Adaalat". The Times of India.
  26. "Mreenal likes her role". Tribune India. No. 20 July 2016.
  27. "After bidding goodbye to 'Ishqbaaaz', Mreenal Deshraj to enter 'Naagin 3' as new 'naagin'!". news.abplive.com. 6 January 2019.
  28. "Mreenal Deshraj - Networking Is Very Very Important. You Need to Have a Very Strong Support System, Who Will Be Your Pillar of Strength (Actor, India)". Eat My News.
  29. "जानिए इस शोख चंचल हसीन अदाकारा मृणाल देशराज की सफलता का राज़". NS Live News. 10 March 2021.
  30. Hungama, Bollywood (3 March 2023). "Mrinal Deshraj Movies List | Mrinal Deshraj Upcoming Movies | Films: Latest Movies - Bollywood Hungama".
  31. "Mreenal Deshraj at the movie Runway's completion bash at Hyatt Regency, Andheri - Photogallery". photogallery.indiatimes.com.
  32. "Mumbai hosts an award ceremony that celebrates the inspiration of women". The Times of India. 30 April 2018.


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