:Tejashri Pradhan
{{Short description|Indian actress (born 1988)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Tejashri Pradhan
| image = Tejashree Pradhan .jpg
| caption = Pradhan in 2018
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| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|06|02|df=y}}
| birth_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2007–present
| known_for = {{ubl|Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi (2013)|Ti Saddhya Kay Karte (2017)|Aggabai Sasubai (2019)|Premachi Goshta (2023)}}
| education =
| spouse = {{Marriage|Shashank Ketkar|2014|2016|reason=divorce}}
| signature = Tejashree Pradhan Signature.svg
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Tejashri Pradhan (born 2 June 1988) is an Indian television and film actress who has appeared in multiple Marathi films and television serials. She is better known as Shubhra and Janhavi from the Zee Marathi television serials Aggabai Sasubai (2019) and Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi (2013), respectively. Pradhan also did voice-overs for a mobile application named Go-stories which features various Marathi stories. She has also appeared in a YouTube video Uncomfortable and been a speaker at TED Talks.
Early life
Pradhan was born on 2 June 1988 in a middle class Maharashtrian CKP family.{{cite news |date= 5 March 2020|title=ब्राह्मण अभिनेत्रीच का? दिग्दर्शक सुजय डहाकेवर कलाकारांचा निशाणा |url= https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/television-news/marathi-celebrity-speak-up-on-director-sujay-dahakes-controversial-statement-castism-marathi-industry/articleshow/74490570.cms|work= Maharashtra Times |language=mr |access-date=7 January 2022}} She belongs to the suburb of Dombivli near Mumbai. When she was 15, she decided to enroll in a personality development course that came along with a course in acting. She received the offer of films in her second year at college.
Personal life
She married her co-actor Shashank Ketkar from TV series Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi in 2014. The couple divorced in 2016.{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/Tejashree-and-Shashank-headed-for-splitsville/articleshow/46430352.cms |title=Tejashree and Shashank headed for splitsville? |date=2 March 2015 |website=The Times Of India }}
Acting career
=Debut and early work (2007–2013)=
She made her debut on television with "Hya Gojirvanya Gharat". She also played a small role in "Tuza Ni Maza Ghar Shrimantacha". After that, she played a role for "Lek Ladaki Hya Gharchi". She debuted in Marathi films with "Zenda" (2010).
=Success and beyond (2013–present)=
In 2013, she bagged the role of Janhavi in "Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi". She also played roles in various Marathi films such as Sharyat, Lagna Pahave Karun, Dr. Prakash Baba Amte, Judgement, Asehi Ekada Vhave. She is also known for her performance in " Ti Sadhya Kay Karte" (2017). In the same year, she hosted a reality show Sur Nava Dhyas Nava.{{Cite web|title=स्पृहा जोशीमुळे तेजश्री प्रधानला डच्चू|url=https://lokmat.news18.com/amp/entertainment/tejashree-pradhan-spruha-joshi-singing-reality-sur-nava-dhyas-nava-297249.html|access-date=2021-07-14|website=News18 Lokmat|date=25 July 2018|language=mr}} In 2019, she got big break in Bollywood with Babloo Bachelor.{{Cite web|title=बबलू बॅचलरचा ट्रेलर; तेजश्री-शर्मनच्या किसिंग सीनची चर्चा|url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/tejashree-pradhan-and-sharman-joshi-starter-babloo-bachelor-trailer-out-kissing-scene-viral/articleshow/74078008.cms|access-date=2021-01-29|website=Maharashtra Times|language=mr}} she appeared in "Aggabai Sasubai" as Shubhra.{{Cite web|title=Aggabai Sasubai actors Ashutosh Patki, Tejashree Pradhan and Nivedita Joshi are BFFs off-screen; here's the proof - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/aggabai-sasubai-actors-ashutosh-patki-tejashree-pradhan-and-nivedita-joshi-are-bffs-off-screen-heres-the-proof/articleshow/74416724.cms|access-date=2021-01-29|website=The Times of India}}{{Cite web|title=Tejashri Pradhan to make her comeback on TV with Aggabai Sasubai - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/tejashri-pradhan-to-make-her-comeback-on-tv-with-aggabai-sasubai/articleshow/70072918.cms|access-date=2021-01-29|website=The Times of India}}{{Cite web|date=2020-02-17|title=From making an impressive debut to a dashing comeback: A look at the acting journey of Tejashree Pradhan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/from-making-an-impressive-debut-to-a-dashing-comeback-a-look-at-the-acting-journey-of-tejashree-pradhan/photostory/74178375.cms|access-date=2021-03-27|website=The Times of India}}
Currently she is playing the role of Mukta in Premachi Goshta.
She also has a Marathi-English bilingual film called Asa Mee Ashi Mee. Ajinkya Deo is her romantic interest in the film.
Other works and media image
Tejashri has also appeared as a guest in many shows. Her first guest appearance was in Chala Hawa Yeu Dya in 2013 where she promotes her serial Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi. After her marriage, she made an appearance in Home Minister with her husband (Shashank Ketkar).{{Cite web|date=April 2014|title=Shashank and Tejashri Gudhipadva with Home Minister two hours special episode Update|url=http://tvkiduniya.com/shashank-and-tejashree-gudhipadva-with-home-minister-two-hours-special-episode/|access-date=2021-07-14|website=TVKiDuniya}} After that, she again appeared in Chala Hawa Yeu Dya for promoting Ti Sadhya Kay Karte (2017). In 2018, she appeared in Tumchyasathi Kay Pan where she promotes Sur Nava Dhyas Nava. In 2019, she appeared as a guest in Kanala Khada.{{Cite web|title=TV actress Tejashri Pradhan to be seen in talk show Kanala Khada - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/tv-actress-tejashri-pradhan-to-be-seen-in-talk-show-kanala-khada/articleshow/68614643.cms|access-date=2021-07-14|website=The Times of India}} In 2021, she again appeared in Chala Hawa Yeu Dya for promoting Aggabai Sasubai.
In 2020, she was ranked third in The Times of India's Top 15 most desirable women on Marathi television.{{Cite web|title=Meet Maharashtra's Most Desirable women on TV - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/meet-maharashtras-most-desirable-women-on-tv/articleshow/73516738.cms|access-date=2021-01-29|website=The Times of India}} In 2019, she was ranked ninth among the "Most popular Marathi TV actress".{{Cite web|date=2019-03-08|title=Women's Day 2019- A look at the most popular Marathi TV actresses|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/womens-day-2019-a-look-at-the-most-popular-marathi-tv-actresses/photostory/68318022.cms|access-date=2021-01-29|website=The Times of India}} She was the named in the Most desirable women. In 2021, She is included in first place on "Most Desirable Actress in Marathi Television".{{Cite web|title=Tejashri Pradhan is Maharashtra's Most Desirable Woman on TV - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/tejashri-pradhan-is-maharashtras-most-desirable-woman-on-tv/articleshow/83169597.cms|access-date=2021-07-14|website=The Times of India}} In the same year, she was ranked sixth in "Maharashtra's Stunning & Desirable Beauties".{{Cite web |date=2021-06-04 |title=Presenting Maharashtra's stunning and desirable beauties of 2020 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/presenting-maharashtras-stunning-and-desirable-beauties-of-2020/photostory/83216822.cms |access-date=2022-04-27 |website=The Times of India}}
In addition to her acting career, Pradhan endorses several brands, including Dishwasher bar, ZEE5,{{Citation|title=Zee 5 marathi advertisement // Tejashree pradhan//|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyYUeedyMzU|language=en|access-date=2021-05-29}} Vicco Turmeric,{{Citation|title=Vicco Turmeric Heals - Tejashri Pradhan|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNBamW4lJHA|language=en|access-date=2021-05-29}} L'Oréal,{{Cite web|title=L'Oréal Makes A Brand New Ad With The Most Loved Marathi Actresses Akshaya Deodhar, Tejashree Pradhan And Shreya Bugde|url=https://www.spotboye.com/marathi/marathi-news/l-or-al-makes-a-brand-new-ad-with-the-most-loved-marathi-actresses-akshaya-deodhar-tejashree-pradhan-and-shreya-bugde/5d69047909da697670cc8fd5|access-date=2021-05-29|website=SpotboyE}} K-Pra,{{Citation|title=Tejashree pradhan new advertising//|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtqbNI680n0|language=en|access-date=2021-05-29}} etc. She also did voice-overs for a mobile application named Go-stories which features various Marathi cine artists.
In 2021, she launched her own production house with Kirti Nerkar called TeK Productions.{{Cite web|title=तेजश्री प्रधानचं एक स्वप्न झालं पूर्ण; चाहत्यांसोबत शेअर केली खास गोष्ट|url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/tejashri-pradhan-started-her-production-house-named-tek-dreams-production/articleshow/84225668.cms|access-date=2021-07-14|website=Maharashtra Times|language=mr}} In 2023, she ranked 10th in the Top 10 Marathi actresses.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-10 |title=List of Top 10 Marathi Actresses 2023 - eDivas |url=https://www.edivas.in/list-of-top-marathi-actresses/,%20https://www.edivas.in/list-of-top-marathi-actresses/ |access-date=2023-10-15 |language=en-US}}
Filmography
= Films =
=Television=
== Special appearances ==
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
!Year !Title !Role !Ref. |
| 2013
! scope="row"| Chala Hawa Yeu Dya |Janhavi | |
| 2014
! scope="row"| Home Minister | rowspan="4" |Herself |
| 2017
! scope="row"| Comedy Nights Bachao |
| 2018
! scope="row"| Tumchyasathi Kay Pan | |
| 2019
! scope="row"| Kanala Khada | |
| 2020
! scope="row"| Chala Hawa Yeu Dya |Shubhra | |
| 2021
! scope="row"| Mi Honar Superstar | rowspan="3" |Herself | |
| 2021
! scope="row"| Phulala Sugandha Maticha | |
| 2022
! scope="row"| Jau Nako Dur... Baba |
=Web series=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
!Year !!Title !!Role !!Ref. |
| 2018
! scope="row"| Padded Ki Pushup |Swara |
=Stage plays=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
!Year !Title !Role !Language !Ref. |
| 2011
! scope="row"|Fakt Tujhi Saath Haviy |Chhaya Prabhu | |
| 2015
! scope="row"| Karti Kaljat Ghusli |Kanchan |
| 2016
! scope="row"| Mai Aur Tum |Malvika | |
| 2019
! scope="row"| Tila Kahi Sangaychay |Mitali |
= Music videos =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
!Year !Title !Singer !Label !Ref. |
| 2011
! scope="row"| Sawali Unhamadhe |Sagarika Music - Marathi |
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year !Award !Categories !Work !Result !Ref. |
| rowspan="2" |2013
| rowspan="5" |Zee Marathi Awards |Best Actress | rowspan="5" |Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi |{{Won}} |
| Best Couple
|{{Won}} |
| rowspan="4" |2014
|Best Actress |{{Won}} |
| Best Couple
|{{Won}} |
| Best Daughter-in-law
|{{Won}} |
| Maharashtra Times Sanman Awards
|Best Supporting Actress |{{won}} | |
| 2018
|Sanskruti Kala Darpan | rowspan="2" |Best Actress |{{nom}} |
| rowspan="2" |2019
| rowspan="4" |Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards 2019 | rowspan="4" |Aggabai Sasubai |{{Nom}} | rowspan="2" | |
| Best Performance of the Year
|{{Won}} |
| rowspan="2" |2021
|Best Actress |{{Nom}} |
| Best Daughter in law
|{{Won}} |
| 2024
|Star Pravah Parivar Puraskar |Best Mother |{{Won}} |{{Cite web|title=‘स्टार प्रवाह परिवार पुरस्कार’ सोहळ्यात ‘या’ मालिकेने पटकावला महाराष्ट्राची महामालिकेचा मान|url=https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/star-pravah-parivaar-puraskar-2024-tharala-tar-mag-serial-achieved-maharashtrachi-mahamalika-award-1166415.html|website=TV9 Marathi|language=mr|access-date=2024-03-19}} |
| 2025
|Radio City Cine Awards Marathi Season 8 |Best Actress |Hashtag Tadeva Lagnam |{{Won}} |{{Cite web|title=City Cine Awards Marathi 2024 Results|url=https://www.radiocity.in/ccamarathi|website=Radio City|language=mr|access-date=2025-02-22}} |
References
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External links
- {{Bollywood Hungama person|tejashree-pradhan}}
- {{IMDb name|4991332}}
- {{Instagram|tejashripradhan}}
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Category:Actresses in Marathi cinema