Neha Marda
{{short description|Indian television actress}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Neha Marda
| image = Neha Marda in 2014 (cropped).jpg
| image_size = 200px
| caption = Marda in 2014
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Kolkata, West Bengal, India
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2005–2021
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| spouse = {{marriage|Ayushman Agarwal|2012}}
| children = 1
}}
Neha Marda is an Indian television actress.{{cite news |last=Bhatia |first=Saloni |title=A new face on TV, again! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/A-new-face-on-TV-again/articleshow/14149757.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225215759/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-16/tv/32255773_1_balika-vadhu-gopi-bahu |url-status=live |archive-date=25 February 2013 |access-date=5 September 2012 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=16 June 2012}} She is well known for her roles in Balika Vadhu, Doli Armaano Ki and Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti.{{cite web |title='Balika Vadhu' actress Neha Marda is a beach baby, a look at her style file |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Balika-Vadhu-actress-Neha-Marda-is-a-beach-baby-a-look-at-her-style-file/listshow/53550998.cms |website=The Times of India}} In 2015, she participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-reloaded-neha-marda-eliminated-264752-2015-09-24
Life and career
= 1991–2008: Early life and acting debut =
Marda was born in either 1986, 1987, or 1991.{{efn|An article published by Zoomtventertainment.com on 6 December, 2020, specifies her date of birth as {{Birth date and age|1991|9|23|df=y}}.{{cite web |date=6 December 2020 |title=Balika Vadhu fame Neha Marda has transformed into a stunning diva; her latest Instagram uploads are proof! |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/fashion/article/balika-vadhu-fame-neha-marda-has-transformed-into-a-stunning-diva-her-latest-instagram-uploads-are-proof/691138 |website=Zoom Tv Entertainment}} However, an article published by The Times of India on 27 October, 2022, quotes her as aged 35, which would mean being born in 1986 or 1987.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-neha-marda-denies-pregnancy-rumours-but-admits-that-she-would-be-happy-to-start-a-family-next-year/articleshow/95116593.cms?from=mdr|title=Exclusive! Neha Marda denies pregnancy rumours, but admits that she would be happy to start a family next year|date=27 October 2022|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}}} She was brought up in a Marwari family in a district town near Kolkata. Neha is a native of Rajasthan.
Marda was first recognized when she participated in Sony TV's Boogie Woogie as a contestant and became the winner in 2004. She was a part of the show when she was 11, 17 and 19 and judged for an episode when she was 21.{{cite web |date=17 September 2014 |title=Neha Marda: I fasted throughout sawan for my husband |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Neha-Marda-I-fasted-throughout-sawan-for-my-husband/articleshow/42709276.cms |website=The Times of India}} In 2005, she made her acting debut in Sahara One's Saath Rahega Always.{{cite web |date=27 May 2021 |title=Neha Marda offered Bigg Boss 15, says she can be the winner. Here's why |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/neha-marda-has-been-approached-for-bigg-boss-15-here-s-what-the-actress-has-to-say-1807516-2021-05-27 |website=India Today}} After the show went off air she played Shruti in Ghar Ek Sapnaa.
In 2006, she appeared in Zee TV's Mamta as Simran.{{cite web |date=4 June 2016 |title=Balika Vadhu fame actress Neha Marda enjoys beaches in Thailand |url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/balika-vadhu-actor-neha-mardas-travel-diaries-posts-pics-in-swimwear-2832726/ |website=The Indian Express}} In 2007, she acted in Ssshhhh...Koi Hai in an episodic appearance followed by acting in Ekta Kapoor's Kahe Naa Kahe as Manvi.
= 2008–2015: Breakthrough with Balika Vadhu and Doli Armaanon Ki =
In 2008, she played the main lead as Priyamvada in Zee TV's Ek Thi Rajkumari opposite Ali Merchant.{{cite news |date=28 May 2008 |title=Neha Marda in Ek Thi Rajkumari |newspaper=The Times of India |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/tv/stars/neha-marda/articleshow/3080028.cms |accessdate=5 September 2012}} Marda's breakthrough came when she landed the role of Gehna in Colors TV's longest running show, Balika Vadhu which she played from 2008 until 2011.{{cite web |date=21 November 2011 |title=Neha Marda quits Balika Vadhu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/neha-marda-quits-balika-vadhu/articleshow/10803472.cms#:~:text=Marda%20wants%20to%20spend%20time,a%20courtship%20of%20nine%20months. |website=The Times of India}} In 2009, she played the lead in Jo Ishq Ki Marzi Woh Rab Ki Marzi opposite Neil Bhatt.{{cite web |date=15 January 2009 |title=On air at last |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/on-air-at-last/story-KAN3mNBRo9FyxdMKyMsxLK.html |website=Hindustan Times}} From 2009 until 2010, Marda played the negative role of Pratima in Star Plus's Shraddha.
In 2010, participated in Imagine TV's Meethi Choori No 1.{{cite web |date=3 August 2010 |title=Dimpy’s saga will not impact our TRP: Shabbir |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/dimpys-saga-will-not-impact-our-trp-shabbir/articleshow/6248237.cms |website=The Times of India}} In January 2011, she appeared as a guest contestant in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 where she was paired with contestant Meiyang Chang. In 2011, she participated in Kitchen Champion 4{{cite web |date=1 June 2011 |title=Neha Marda to learn kitchen politics |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/neha-marda-to-learn-kitchen-politics/articleshow/8663057.cms |website=The Times of India}} and Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan.{{cite web |date=8 November 2010 |title=Dated sets,Bollywood trap haunt Nachle Ve |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/dated-sets-bollywood-trap-haunt-nachle-ve/ |website=The Indian Express}} Marda later acted in shows like Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai (2012) and Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev (2013).{{cite web |date=10 April 2013 |title=Neha Marda makes a comeback with Mahadev |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/neha-marda-makes-a-comeback-with-mahadev/articleshow/19476258.cms |website=The Times of India}}
Marda was cast in Zee TV's Doli Armaano Ki, playing the lead role as Urmi opposite Mohit Malik.{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/news/Zee-TV-announces-the-launch-of-Doli-Armanon-Ki/articleshow/25935444.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131122061808/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-17/news/44161403_1_zee-tv-neha-marda-pearl-grey |url-status=live |archive-date=22 November 2013 |title=Zee TV announces the launch of 'Doli Armanon Ki' |date=17 November 2013}} In 2015, Marda quit the show getting replaced by Manasi Salvi.{{cite web |date=17 May 2015 |title=Neha Marda refuses to play mother to Mohit, quits TV show |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/neha-marda-refuses-to-play-mother-to-mohit-quits-tv-show/articleshow/47308515.cms |website=The Times of India}}{{cite web |date=26 June 2015 |title=Doli Armaanon Ki: Story so far |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi//photostory/47828784.cms |website=The Times of India}} The show ended on 25 September 2015.
= 2015–present: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and further projects =
In September 2015, after leaving Doli Armaano Ki, Marda participated in Colors TV's dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in its eighth season.{{cite web |date=31 August 2015 |title=Neha to join reel hubby Mohit on Jhalak |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/neha-to-join-reel-hubby-mohit-on-jhalak/articleshow/48731712.cms |website=The Times of India}} She entered as a wild card entrant along with Anita Hassanandani and Roopal Tyagi.{{cite web |date=28 August 2015 |title=Jhalak Wild Card entries: Neha Marda, Roopal Tyagi and Anita Hassanandani to enter? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-reloaded/Jhalak-Wild-Card-entries-Neha-Marda-Roopal-Tyagi-and-Anita-Hassanandani-to-enter/articleshow/48709161.cms |website=The Times of India}} She, along with her choreographer Rajit Dev had got eliminated after two weeks.{{cite web |date=26 September 2015 |title=Neha Marda eliminated from Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=neha+marda+eliminated+jhalak&oq=neha+marda+eliminated+jhalak+&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l3.9221j1j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 |website=Google Search}}{{cite web |date=24 September 2015 |title=Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded: Neha Marda eliminated |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-reloaded-neha-marda-eliminated-264752-2015-09-24 |website=India Today}} In 2016, she participated in Box Cricket League 2 where she joined Karan Wahi's team, 'Delhi Draggons'.{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/200-Actors-10-Teams-and-1-Winner-Let-The-Game-Begin/articleshow/50219718.cms |title=200 Actors, 10 Teams, and 1 Winner... Let The Game Begin |work=The Times of India |access-date=4 March 2016}} In 2017, she appeared as a guest contestant in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 for the teen ka tadka special week and performed along with Hina Khan.
In 2018, she joined Zee TV's Piya Albela playing Bella. Later she appeared in an episodic role of Genda in &TV's Laal Ishq opposite Sartaj Gill. In 2019, she participated in Khatra Khatra Khatra. Since 2020, Marda has been playing the lead role as Shubhra in Zee TV's Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti opposite Siddhaanth Vir Surryavanshi.{{Cite web |url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/its-reel-character-but-real-impact-for-neha-marda-186917 |title=It's reel character, but real impact for Neha Marda |website=The Tribune |access-date=}}{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/neha-marda-on-making-a-comeback-with-new-show-kyun-rishton-mein-katti-batti/videoshow/79683832.cms |title=Neha Marda on making a comeback with new show Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti |website=The Times of India |access-date=}}
Neha Quit Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti on 13 October 2021 due to her Personal Issues.The makers decided to take a leap in a show where Neha was Supposed to play the role of her Character Shubra's daughter in the show
but when she decided to quit the makers decided to pull off the plug of the show in December 2021.{{Cite web |title=Exclusive! Here's why Neha Marda went missing from her TV show Kyun Rishton Main Katti Batti - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-heres-why-neha-marda-went-missing-from-her-tv-show-kyun-rishton-main-katti-batti/articleshow/87392925.cms |access-date=24 March 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}
Other work
On 1 July 2018, she founded an academy in Patna known as the Royal Opera House Academy(ROHA){{Cite web |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/tv-actress-launches-academy-in-city/cid/1444573 |title=TV actress launches academy in city |website=The Telegraph |location=Kolkota |access-date=11 June 2019}} that provides training in dance, drama and singing to performing arts enthusiasts.{{Cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BjJ774tnsrR/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/nehamarda/1786222327317318353 |archive-date=25 December 2021 |url-access=registration |title=Neha on Instagram: "Biggest moment of my life " ROYAL OPERA HOUSE" Academy of performing arts in PATNA Proud to announce its logo launch today . Plz check…" |website=Instagram |access-date=22 June 2018}}{{cbignore}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BkqYgt2n27B/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/nehamarda/1813369601344368321 |archive-date=25 December 2021 |url-access=registration |title=Neha on Instagram: "#newacademy #newstart #lookingfoward #tocuall #patna #acting #singing #activity #royaloperahouse#lovemybaby #sumita #avikagor #balikavahu…" |website=Instagram |access-date=30 June 2018}}{{cbignore}}{{cite news |title=The Times of India Star Photos |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/tv/stars/neha-marda/articleshow/3080028.cms |accessdate=5 September 2012 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=28 May 2008}}
Neha Marda is popularly known as 'Gehna' for her role in the Balika Vadhu series. In an interview, Neha said, "she watched the CDs of Bandit Queen to get into the skin of her character Gehna in Balika Vadhu."{{cite news |title=The Times of India Star Photos |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/tv/stars/neha-marda/articleshow/4243690.cms |accessdate=5 September 2012 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=9 March 2009}}
Personal life
On 10 February 2012, in Kolkata, she married Ayushman Agrawal, a Patna-based businessman,{{cite news |last=Maheshwri |first=Neha |title=Neha Marda is missing lights and camera |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Neha-Marda-is-missing-lights-and-camera/articleshow/15326286.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111134120/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-03/tv/33002265_1_gehna-neha-marda-fresh-face |url-status=live |archive-date=11 November 2013 |access-date=5 September 2012 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=3 August 2012}} The couple have a daughter Anaya born in 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-neha-marda-on-premature-delivery-i-am-yet-to-hold-my-daughter-for-long-and-gaze-at-her-lovingly/articleshow/99319239.cms|title=Exclusive! Neha Marda on premature delivery: I am yet to hold my daughter for long and gaze at her lovingly|date=7 April 2023|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}
Television
| class="wikitable"
! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes ! Ref. |
| 2004
| Contestant | |
| rowspan="2" | 2005
| Pihu | |
| Ghar Ek Sapnaa
| Shruti | |
| 2006
| Mamta | Simran | |
| rowspan="2" | 2007
| Pallavi | Episode 23 | style="text-align:center;" | |
| Kahe Naa Kahe
| Manvi | | style="text-align:center;" | |
| 2008–2012
| Gehna Basant Singh/ Gehna Niranjan Singh | |
| 2008
| Ek Thi Rajkumari | Priyamvada | |
| rowspan="2" | 2009
| Jo Ishq Ki Marzi Woh Rab Ki Marzi | Sunaina | |
| Laughter ke Phatke
| Guest | | style="text-align:center;" | |
| 2009–2010
| Shraddha | Pratima | | style="text-align:center;" | |
| 2010
| Contestant | |
| rowspan="7" |2011
| rowspan="3" | Herself |Guest |
| Bigg Boss 4
|Guest | style="text-align:center;" | |
| Ratan Ka Rishta
|Guest | style="text-align:center;" | |
| Kitchen Champion 4
| rowspan="4" | Contestant | |
| Just Dance
| Co-choreographer of winner Ankan Sen | style="text-align:center;" | |
| Star Ya Rockstar
| | style="text-align:center;" | |
| Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan
| |
| 2012
| Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | Ishita | | style="text-align:center;" | |
| 2013
| Vrinda | |
| 2013–2015
| rowspan="4" | Urmi Samrat Singh Rathore | |
| rowspan="3" | 2014
|Guest appearance | style="text-align:center;" | |
| Kumkum Bhagya
|Guest appearance | style="text-align:center;" | |
| Pavitra Rishta
|Guest appearance | style="text-align:center;" | |
| 2015
| rowspan="2" | Contestant |Wild card |
| 2016
| Box Cricket League 2 |Player in Delhi Dragons |
| rowspan="2"|2018
| Bella | |
| Laal Ishq
| Genda | | |
| 2020–2021
| Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti | rowspan="3" | Shubhra Chaddha | |
| rowspan="2" | 2021
|Guest appearance | style="text-align:center;" | |
| Meet: Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet
|Guest appearance | |
Awards and nominations
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| Year
! Award ! Category ! Show ! Result |
|---|
| 2014
| Indian Television Academy Awards | GR8! Performer of the Year – Female | {{nom}} |
Notes
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References
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External links
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- {{IMDb name|4760359}}
- {{Instagram|id=nehamarda}}
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