Ami Trivedi

{{short description|Indian television actress (born 1982)}}

{{distinguish|Amit Trivedi}}

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{{Infobox person

| name = Ami Trivedi

| image = On the sets of Bajega Band Baaja.jpg

| caption = Ami Trivedi (left) on the sets of Bajega Band Baaja, 2009

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|07|15|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

| occupation = Television actress, voice actress & theatre artist

| spouse = {{marriage|Neeraj Sanghai|2009}}

| parents =

| relatives = Karan Trivedi (brother)

| years_active = 1992; 1994; 2000–2015; 2018; 2021–present

}}

Ami Trivedi (born 15 July 1982){{cite web|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/birthday-wishes-sooraj-ami-and-amrin-150715|title=Birthday wishes for Sooraj, Ami and Amrin|date=15 July 2015|website= Tellychakkar Dot Com|language=en|access-date=26 January 2020}} is an Indian television and theatre artist.{{cite news|title=Profile: Ami Trivedi |url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=161840 |newspaper=The Indian Express |date=19 December 2005 |accessdate=4 December 2010 }}{{dead link|date=February 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} She is most known for her roles of "Kittu" in Kituu Sab Janti Hai (2005–06) and "Kokila" in popular comedy sitcom Papad Pol (2010–11).{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/I-regret-taking-breaks-Ami-Trivedi/articleshow/7284134.cms |title=I regret taking breaks: Ami Trivedi |author=Elina Priyadarshini Nayak |date=14 January 2011 |access-date=2 February 2014 |archive-date=2 February 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140202004431/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-14/tv/28355666_1_makar-sankranti-gujarati-theatre-gujju |newspaper=The Times of India }} She was last seen as Manjari Birla in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

Trivedi has done Gujarati theatre for many years and has appeared in number of Hindi serials also. Her father is a well-known theatre actor, Tushar Trivedi who has been involved in Gujarati plays for over 20 years. Her younger brother, Karan Trivedi, is also a theatre actor and voice-over artist.

Early life

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Career

=Acting=

Trivedi started acting at a very young age. As a child artist, she has acted in Hindi serials like Hamrahi and Zee Horror Show in small cameo roles. In 1994, she acted in Prakash Jha's telefilm Didi which focused on the education of female children in rural areas. After taking a gap for studies in class 10th and 12th, Trivedi returned to acting as a teenager and did Gujarati theatre for few years.

She got her first break for a small role in a daily soap Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa which aired on Zee TV. Thereafter, she did cameos and supporting roles in few shows like Dil Chahata Hai on Sony SAB as Ragini Mathur and Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan as Vrinda. She also acted in the comedy sitcom Khichdi.

Later in 2005, Trivedi auditioned for Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai and won the lead role of Kittu. She played the role of a young extrovert 20-something young woman Kituu who takes the plunge to face the professional world. The show ran for two years and ended in March 2007.{{cite news|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/its-big-blow-ami-trivedi|title="It's a big blow" – Ami Trivedi}}

After that, she worked in various other Hindi serials like Zaara, Jaane Kya Baat Hui and Bajega Band Baaja.{{cite news|url= http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/ami-trivedi-cries-foul|title=Ami Trivedi cries foul |accessdate=2 February 2014}}

In 2010, Trivedi acted in SAB TV's comedy sitcom Papad Pol opposite Swapnil Joshi. She became popular for her role of Kokila in the show{{cite web|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/interviews/my-long-choti-papad-pol-already-the-talk-of-the-town-ami-trivedi|title=My long choti in Papad Pol is already the talk of the town : Ami Trivedi}} for which she was nominated at the Indian Telly Awards in the category for Best Actress in a Comic Role. Papad Pol ended on 13, September 2011.{{cite news|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/ipl-made-papad-pol-go-air-opines-ami-trivedi|title=IPL made Papad Pol go off air, opines Ami Trivedi|accessdate=2 February 2014|archive-date=24 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424133549/http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/ipl-made-papad-pol-go-air-opines-ami-trivedi|url-status=dead}}

Trivedi also portrayed the role of Tulika in SAB TV's comedy serial Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo.{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-12-02/tv/28107176_1_comedy-circus-ami-trivedi-show |title=New comedy show on the way |date=2 December 2009 |archivedate=2 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20140202004457/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-12-02/tv/28107176_1_comedy-circus-ami-trivedi-show |accessdate=2 February 2014 |newspaper=The Times of India }} The show ended on 6 January 2012 after successfully running for 2 years. Trivedi also appeared as a guest in the dance class show Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan hosted by Saroj Khan, on 21 December 2011.

Since 2012, Trivedi kept a distance from television, spending time with her family, until she made a comeback in July 2013 with Zee TV's horror show Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein.{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-15/tv/40589805_1_fear-files-ami-trivedi-papad-pol |title=Ami Trivedi returns with Fear Files! |date=15 July 2013 |accessdate=2 February 2014 |author=Tejashree Bhopatkar |archivedate=2 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20140202004419/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-15/tv/40589805_1_fear-files-ami-trivedi-papad-pol |newspaper=The Times of India }} She did an episodic role in the show. She later entered in Sony TV's popular court room drama Adaalat where she played the role of a public prosecutor.{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-16/news/44137528_1_court-room-drama-adaalat-contiloe-telefilm-kd-pathak |title=Ami Trivedi makes a comeback with Adaalat |accessdate=2 February 2014 |author=Vijaya Tiwari |date=16 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20140202004408/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-16/news/44137528_1_court-room-drama-adaalat-contiloe-telefilm-kd-pathak |archivedate=2 February 2014 |work=The Times of India }}

She acted as mother in Tedi Medi Family. She also worked with SAB TV as Rupal (Chakudi) in their TV show Saat Phero Ki Hera Pherie.

=Dubbing=

In 2001, Trivedi gave her voice to Daniel Radcliffe's role as "Harry Potter" in the Hindi-dubbed version of the first film of the Harry Potter Series. Since the second film of the series, her brother, Karan Trivedi took over as the second Hindi dubbing voice for Harry Potter, until it was passed to Rajesh Kava after the fifth film. Since then, she has lent voices in various animated and live-action films like The Incredibles and Barbie Mariposa. She has dubbed for some Gujarati films also.

She's also said that to be the official current Hindi voice for Disney character, Hiro Hamada.

Personal life

Trivedi married her boyfriend, Neeraj Sanghai in 2009. Neeraj Sanghai works at Prime Focus Ltd, a post production services company. They met through a common friend on the sets of Kituu Sab Janti Hai. They belong to different castes, but finally after four years of dating, they were married on 10 December 2009. At present, they live in a sought-after area of Mumbai, Lokhandwala, Andheri (W). The couple have a son, born on 15 December 2012.{{cite news|title=Ami delivers a baby boy |url-status=dead |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-21/tv/35934265_1_baby-boy-ami-trivedi-asap |newspaper=The Times of India |author=Neha Maheshwri |date=21 December 2012 |accessdate=2 February 2014 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20140202004456/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-21/tv/35934265_1_baby-boy-ami-trivedi-asap |archivedate=2 February 2014 }}

Gujarati plays

Ami has worked in many Gujarati plays. Some of her commercial Gujarati plays are listed below.{{cite web|url=http://amitrivedifans.blogspot.com/2011/05/ami-trivedi-jis-career-in-gujarati.html|title=Ami Trivedi Ji's Career in Gujarati Theater!|date=30 May 2011|accessdate=26 July 2011}}

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! Play !! Role !! Genre

Hawe Vasant Thainai AavoDrama
Ek Aakarshan TejaabiIsha ChinoyDrama
Dikri Vahal No DariyoUrja MajumdarDrama
Shodh-PratishodhPriyaDrama / Comedy
Carry On LaluSonal ParopkariComedy
Resham DankhForam SoumilDrama
Pappa Padhravo SavdhaanComedy
AvtaranPriyaDrama / Serious
Life PartnerSonakiDrama
Aankh MicholiSumi BharuchaComedy
Ajab KaramatShielaDrama / Comedy
MahapurushDrama
Hoonj Taro EeshwarDrama
OlkhanTanvi PatelDrama
Gujjubhai E Gaam GajavyuComedy
KaatilVebhaSuspense

Television

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!scope="col"| Year

!scope="col"| Serial

!scope="col"| Role

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1992HumraahiChild artist
1994The Zee Horror ShowPooja/NaziaChild artist
2001

| Dil Chahata Hai on Sony SAB

| Ragini Mathur

|

2002–2003Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa
2002–2004KhichdiMeera Parekh
2004–2005

| Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan

| Vrinda

|

2005–2007

| Kituu Sabb Jaantii Hai

| Katyayani "Kittu" Purohit

|

2007

| Aahat

|

|

2007

| Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai – Daayan Bani Dulhan

| Husna

|

2007

| Mano Ya Na Mano

|

|

2007Saas Bahu Aur SaazishHostEpisode 1
2008

| Zaara

| Khushi

|

2008

| Rakhi

| Mukti

|

2008–2009IndiadhanushHerselfCo-host with Siddharth Kak
2008–2009

| Jaane Kya Baat Hui

| Sanjana Akshay Sareen

|

2009–2010Bajega Band BaajaNishaFemale protagonist
2009–2012Sajan Re Jhoot Mat BoloTulika Shah
2010–2011Papad Pol - Shahabuddin Rathod Ki Rangeen DuniyaKokila ParikhNominated– Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Comic Role
2011Nachle Ve with Saroj KhanHerselfGuest appearance
2013–2015

|Adaalat

| Advocate Urmi Dikshit

|

2013Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi TasvireinJuhi{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG3byPD_wXM|title=Fear Files : Fear Files Episode 110|date=21 July 2013|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=2 February 2014}}
2014Pritam Pyare Aur WohJamuna
2014Tu Mere Agal Bagal HaiKhandvi
2015Chidiya GharLeelavati
2015Tedi Medi FamilyAnjali Khurana
2018

|Saat Phero Ki Hera Pherie

|Rupal "Chakuri" Desai

|{{Cite web |title=ये रिश्ता क्या कहलाता है की ये एक्ट्रेस आज होतीं अनुपमा की हीरोइन, इस वजह से छूटा मौका |url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/entertainment/television/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-fame-actress-ami-trivedi-was-offered-role-in-anupama/1032379 |access-date=11 May 2022 |website=Zee News |language=hi}}

2021–2023

| Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

| rowspan = "2" | Manjari Birla

| {{Cite news |title=Ami Trivedi: I feel privileged to be part of 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ami-trivedi-i-feel-privileged-to-be-part-of-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai/articleshow/87537584.cms |access-date=11 May 2022 |website=The Times of India |date=5 November 2021 |language=en}} {{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-not-birlas-but-gonekas-to-continue-with-yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hais-4th-generation-post-leap/articleshow/104628856.cms|title=Not Birlas but Gonekas to continue with Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's 4th generation post leap|website=The Times of India |access-date=22 October 2023}}

2022

| Ravivaar With Star Parivaar

| Episode 7/8/11/16

2024–present

| United State Of Gujarat

| Yamuna

|

Dubbing roles

=Live action films=

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! Film title !! Actor !! Character !! Dub language !! Original language !! Original rear release !! Dub year release !! Notes

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneDaniel RadcliffeHarry PotterHindiEnglish20012002The Hindi dub released as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
Released in India on 12 April 2002.
InceptionMarion CotillardMal Cobb
(first dub)
HindiEnglish20102010
The Dark Knight Rises{{cite news|date=14 July 2012 |access-date=2 February 2014 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Ami-Trivedi-dubs-for-a-Hollywood-role/articleshow/14864086.cms |author=Neha Maheshwri |title=Ami Trivedi dubs for a Hollywood role |archive-date=3 January 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103085908/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-14/tv/32664746_1_ami-trivedi-papad-pol-hindi-version |newspaper=The Times of India }}Marion CotillardMiranda Tate / Talia al GhulHindiEnglish20122012
Hercules Rebecca FergusonErgeniaHindiEnglish20142014

=Animated films=

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Film titleOriginal voice(s)Character(s)Dub languageOriginal languageOriginal rear releaseDub year releaseNotes
Barbie of Swan LakeKathleen Barr
Venus Terzo
Marie
Lila
HindiEnglish20032004The Hindi dub released on VCD/DVD. Released on 5 July 2004.{{cite web|url=http://www.rhythmhouse.in/Detail.aspx?productListing=80583 |title=Barbie of Swan Lake (Dubbed in Hindi) (2003) VCD » Rhythm House | Buy Online Video VCD |accessdate=12 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201012/http://www.rhythmhouse.in/Detail.aspx?productListing=80583 |archivedate=29 October 2013 }}
The IncrediblesSarah VowellViolet ParrHindiEnglish20042004The Hindi dub released as
Hum Hain Lajawab.
Chicken LittleJoan CusackAbbagail Ducktail MallardHindiEnglish20052005
Barbie MariposaChiara ZanniMariposaHindiEnglish20082008

=Animated series=

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Series titleOriginal voiceCharacterDub languageOriginal languageOriginal year releaseDub year releaseNotes
Batman: Caped CrusaderMichelle C.BonillaRenee MontoyaHindiEnglish1 August 20241 August 2014Airing on Amazon Prime Video

Awards

  • Winner, New Promising Actress Award by Indo-American Society for Kituu Sab Janti Hai in December 2005.
  • Winner, Gujarati Actress Award in 2008.
  • Nominated, at Indian Telly Awards in the category Best Actor in a Comic Role (Female) in 2010 for Papad Pol.
  • Winner, Kala Ratna Award for achieving excellence in her field at Hira Manik Awards Ceremony in 2011.

See also

References

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