Aishwarya Dutta
{{Short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
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| birth_place = Kolkata, India
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| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2015–present
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Aishwarya Dutta is an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. After initially appearing in music videos and minor acting roles, she made a breakthrough as an actress with her role in the Tamil movie Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum (2015).{{Cite news |url=https://www.cinereporters.com/aishwarya-dutta-in-bigg-boss-2/30770/ |title=பிக்பாஸ் வீட்டிற்குள் நுழைந்த தமிழுக்கு எண் 1 ஐ அழுத்தவும் நாயகி - CineReporters |date=17 June 2018 |work=- CineReporters |access-date=17 June 2018 |language=ta-IN |archive-date=18 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618002732/https://www.cinereporters.com/aishwarya-dutta-in-bigg-boss-2/30770/ |url-status=dead}} In 2018, she featured in the Tamil reality television show Bigg Boss Tamil 2, and finished as the season's runner-up. Recently, she gained further recognition by participating in the popular cooking reality show Top Cooku Dupe Cooku.
Career
Aishwarya Dutta began her career as a dancer with the Nrithyangan Sisters troupe, appearing in several stage performances and reality shows. She then got into modelling, and notably appeared in commercials and a music video with playback singer Harshad Saxena for Sony Music Videos.{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/etcetera-beware-of-this-thief/article5204246.ece |title=Etcetera: Beware of this thief! |first=Nikhil |last=Raghavan |newspaper=The Hindu |date=5 October 2013 }} As an actress, Dutta first appeared in the bilingual murder mystery film, Picnic, about a group of students who go to Vizag for an excursion with their professor. Shot in Bengali and Hindi, the film became noticed for the intimate scenes between the lead actresses.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2013/Oct/17/another-bengali-beauty-in-kollywood-527284.html|title =Another Bengali beauty in Kollywood}}
Dutta made her debut in the Tamil film industry with Ramprakash Rayappa's Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum (2015), which opened to positive reviews and box office collections. In the film, Aishwarya portrayed a middle-class college student who falls for an intelligent youngster, played by Nakul.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-tamiluku-en-ondrai-aluthavum-is-not-exciting/20150220.htm|title=Review: Tamiluku En Ondrai Aluthavum is not exciting|first=S.|last=Saraswathi|date=20 February 2015|website=Rediff.com}} She was later listed by the Times of India as one of the best debutants of 2015, alongside the likes of Amyra Dastur and Keerthy Suresh.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/debutants-of-2015/photostory/50363099.cms |title=Debutants of 2015 - The Times of India |website=The Times of India}} Soon after the release of the film, she stated that the Tamil film industry was her "favourite" and that the scripts being offered to her in Tamil were "solid", and raised her confidence level considerably.{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/060516/tamil-is-my-favourite-industry-aishwarya-dutta.html |title=Tamil is my favourite industry: Aishwarya Dutta |date=6 May 2016 }} She then featured in a supporting role as Kajal Aggarwal's sister in Suseenthiran's action thriller, Paayum Puli (2015), and described that the opportunity to work in a high-profile project was "rewarding".{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/lucky-to-have-worked-in-paayum-puli-aishwarya-dutta-news-others-pi5maghiieedh.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105173027/http://www.sify.com/movies/lucky-to-have-worked-in-paayum-puli-aishwarya-dutta-news-others-pi5maghiieedh.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 January 2016 |title=Lucky to have worked in 'Paayum Puli': Aishwarya Dutta |website=Sify }} During the period, she also worked on a film titled Aruthapathi with Vidharth as her co-star, and Sattam opposite Samuthirakani, but the projects were later shelved.{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131218/entertainment-kollywood/article/aishwarya-dutta-signs-her-second |title=Aishwarya Dutta signs her second |work=Deccan Chronicle|date=18 December 2013}}
She next appeared as a journalist in Arivazhagan's mystery film Aarathu Sinam (2016), featuring alongside Arulnithi and Aishwarya Rajesh.{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aishwarya-dutta-in-tamil-remake-of-memories-news-others-pjhlEidjafjhi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105170015/http://www.sify.com/movies/aishwarya-dutta-in-tamil-remake-of-memories-news-others-pjhlEidjafjhi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 January 2016 |title=Aishwarya Dutta in Tamil remake of 'Memories' |work=Sify}} The film won positive reviews from critics, though received an average response commercially.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/aarathu-sinam-review-a-taut-thriller-like-the-original-memories/story-dIdnRNQHJ542W1yyBnKvMN.html |title=Aarathu Sinam review: A taut thriller like the original, Memories |date=26 February 2016 }}{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aarathu-sinam-review-watchable-thriller-review-tamil-qc0q7whidggcd.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160227011937/http://www.sify.com/movies/aarathu-sinam-review-watchable-thriller-review-tamil-qc0q7whidggcd.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 February 2016 |title=Review : Aarathu Sinam review:Watchable thriller (2016) |website=Sify}} In her next role, she portrayed a "free-spirited girl" and paired opposite Kavin in S. R. Prabhakaran's action drama Sathriyan, which starred Vikram Prabhu and Manjima Mohan.{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sathriyan-review-a-gangster-thriller-which-has-its-moments-review-tamil-rgjq65decahgf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170609153321/http://www.sify.com/movies/sathriyan-review-a-gangster-thriller-which-has-its-moments-review-tamil-rgjq65decahgf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 June 2017 |title=Review : Sathriyan review-A gangster thriller which has its moments |website=Sify}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/270517/aishwarya-dutta-doesnt-believe-in-nepotism.html |title=Aishwarya Dutta doesn't believe in nepotism |date=27 May 2017 }} In 2018, her only release was the action drama Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna, which she had shot for in 2015. During the making of the film, she fell out with the producers who subsequently decided to reduce the scope of her character.{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aishwarya-dutta-now-in-female-centric-film-news-others-pjol2whfijaca.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105171522/http://www.sify.com/movies/aishwarya-dutta-now-in-female-centric-film-news-others-pjol2whfijaca.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 January 2016 |title=Aishwarya Dutta now in female-centric film |work=Sify}}{{Cite web|url=http://tamilsaga.com/english/cinemadetail/880.html|title=Case Launched Against Aishwarya Dutta |date=8 April 2016|website=tamilsaga.com}}
In 2018, she featured in the Tamil reality television show Bigg Boss Tamil 2, and finished as the season's runner-up.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/bigg-boss-2-tamil-winner-is-riythvika-aishwarya-is-first-runner-up/story-0opRbuLsmvjYE6kKy093yL.html|title =Bigg Boss 2 Tamil winner is Riythvika, Aishwarya is first runner-up}} Recently, she showcased her talent and versatility by competing in Top Cooku Dupe Cooku, further solidifying her popularity in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
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= Films =
=Television=
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| Year | Shows | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 2 | Contestant | rowspan="5" | Vijay TV | 1st Runner Up |
| 2019 | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3 | rowspan="3" |Guest | ||
| rowspan="2" |2020 | Murattu Singles | |||
| Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 | Through Virtual Meet | |||
| rowspan="2" | 2021 | BB Jodigal Season 1 | Contestant | Reality Dance Show; Finalist | |
| Chat Box With Ashiq
| rowspan="2" |Guest |Sun Music |Talk Show | ||||
| 2022
|Stylish Tamilachi: Pongal Special Show |Pongal Special Show | ||||
| 2022
|Participant |Game Show | ||||
| 2022
|Anda Ka Kasam |Participant |Game Show | ||||
| 2023
|Guest |Special appearance | ||||
| 2024-present
|Top Cooku Dupe Cooku (season 1) |Contestant | |
= Web series =
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!Year !Title !Role !Platform !Notes |
| 2019
|Madras Meter Show |Guest |ZEE5 |
= Music Album =
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ !Year !Album Name !Language !Co-artist !Singers |
| 2021
|Beatta Yaethi |Tamil | |
References
External links
- {{IMDb name|3598615}}
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Category:Indian film actresses
Category:Actresses in Tamil cinema
Category:21st-century Indian actresses
Category:Actresses in Bengali cinema
Category:Female models from Kolkata
Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema
Category:Actresses from Kolkata