Saakshi Tanwar Biography

Fast Facts

• A friend suggested she audition for the Doordarshan TV show Albela Sur Mela, which gave her a first opportunity in television, hosting the show
• Became a household name in the country after appearing in the lead role in the soap opera Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (2000-2008)
• Made her debut on the big screen in O re Manwa (2006)
• Won the Best Actor - Female (Jury) award at the Indian Telly Awards in 2012
• Received the People's Choice Award for best Drama Actress for her portrayal of Priya Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain
• Along with her co-star in the same series, Ram Kapoor, she was voted Television's most popular onscreen couple by the readers of Indiatoday
• com in 2013
• Got her biggest Bollywood offer in 2016, when she was offered the role opposite Aamir Khan in the movie Dangal
• The movie went on the become a blockbuster
• In 2017, she was the highest paid actress in the television industry
• Is a sari lover and has a large collection of saris in her wardrobe