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Akanksha Puri

Details

Profession

Actress, Model

Date of Birth

July 26, 1988

Age

35 years as of 2023

Zodiac Sign

Leo

Birthplace

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Height

5 feet 6 inches

Weight

53 kg

Notable Work

Calendar Girls (2015), Vighnaharta Ganesha (2017-2020)

Net Worth

$1.5 million and $5 million 

Instagram

@akanksha8000

Twitter

@puri_akanksha

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Biography 

Akanksha Puri is a model and actress from India who works predominantly in the Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam film industries. Akanksha Puri was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India, on July 26, 1988. She is the daughter of retired Assistant Commissioner of Police R.K. Puri and astrologer Chitra Puri.

Akanksha began her modelling career and has worked with a number of well-known brands, including Kingfisher and other well-known designers. She made her acting debut alongside Karthi and Anushka Shetty in the Tamil film Alex Pandian (2013). She rose to prominence for her portrayal of Devi Parvati in the popular mythological television series Vighnaharta Ganesha (2017–2020).

Lodde (2015) in Kannada, Calendar Girls (2015) in Hindi, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, and Amar Akbar Anthony (2018) in Malayalam are some of her significant cinema appearances.

Aside from her acting career, Akanksha Puri has received attention for her personal life, particularly her connection with television actor and Bigg Boss 13 contestant Paras Chhabra. The couple eventually split up in 2020.

Age

Akanksha Puri was born on July 26, 1988, which makes her 34 years old as of 2022. Her zodiac sign is Leo.

Education

Akanksha Puri was born on July 26, 1988 in the city of Indore, which is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. She completed her primary education in a village school and later attended Carmel Convent School, Bhopal for her secondary schooling. After completing her education, she began a career with Kingfisher Airlines working as an international cabin crew member.

Family

R.K. Puri, Akanksha's father, is a former Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), and Chitra Puri, Akanksha's mother, is an astrologer. Both of Akanksha's parents are named Puri. Her brother, who works in the business world and goes by the name Amitesh Puri, is one of her siblings.

Boyfriend

Akanksha Puri was previously in a relationship with television actor Paras Chhabra, but they broke up in 2019. She was also rumoured to be dating singer Mika Singh in 2021, but she clarified that they were just friends.

Career

In 2010, Akanksha started her career as a model, during which she appeared in print photos for a variety of jewellery and ethnic wear brands, in addition to appearing in advertisements on television. She made her acting debut in the Tamil film Alex Pandian (2013), and since then, she has acted in a variety of films in Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi, including Tihar (2014), Praise the Lord (2014), Lodde (2015), Samrajyam II- Son of Alexander (2015), and Action (2019).

She has also done work in television, making her debut in the medium in 2015 with the Indian police procedural television series CID. She has worked in both film and television. She later appeared on the Hindi television series Vighnaharta Ganesha (2017-2020), in which she played the part of the Goddess Parvati. Akanksha Puri's recent new show songs have come live on Youtube  'Baarishon' which is presented by Apni Dhun in the voice of Udit Narayan ji & Payal Dev. A melody so sweet that it will make you fall in love with the season and its vibe. Baarishon is now yours!!

Best Roles Played By Akanksha 

Nandita Menon In Calendar Girls

Akanksha Puri portrayed Nandita Menon, a South Indian model from Hyderabad, in Calendar Girls (2015). The film, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, follows the lives of five models who became famous after appearing in a coveted annual calendar. The film depicts the emotional and professional lives of these five girls, who are from various parts of India and Pakistan, as they navigate the glamorous and often difficult world of modelling.

Nandita Menon's role is one of five models chosen to appear in the calendar, and the film follows her trip as well as those of the other four models: Mayuri Chauhan from Rohtak, Paroma Ghosh from Kolkata, Nazneen Malik from Lahore, and Sharon Pinto from Goa. The film dives into the ups and downs that each of these people face in their personal and professional life as they try to make it in the modelling world.

Goddess Parvati In Vighnaharta Ganesha

Vighnaharta Ganesha is a Hindi mythological television series that aired on Sony Entertainment Television from 2017 to 2020. The story revolves around Lord Ganesha, one of Hinduism's most respected deities, and his mother, Goddess Parvati. The series narrates the stories and legends associated with Lord Ganesha and his divine powers, as well as his relationship with his parents, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Akanksha Puri portrayed Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha's divine mother and Lord Shiva's wife. As Goddess Parvati, Akanksha is portrayed as a caring, nurturing, and powerful woman who plays an important role in Lord Ganesha's development. The show also delves into Goddess Parvati's relationship with her son, Ganesha, as well as her role in different legendary stories and events.

 Diya In Samrajyam II Son of Alexander

Perarasu directed and produced Samrajyam II Son of Alexander (2015), a Malayalam crime film. Unni Mukundan plays Jordan, the son of Alexander, the protagonist of the 1990 film Samrajyam. The sequel follows Jordan as he attempts to find the truth about his father's death and seeks vengeance on those responsible.

Akanksha Puri plays Diya, the female character and Jordan's love interest, in the film. Jordan's effort to seek justice for his father's killing is supported and accompanied by her character. Samrajyam II Son of Alexander marks Akanksha's Malayalam cinema debut.

Divya In Lodde

S. V. Suresh Raj directed and produced the Kannada romantic comedy film Lodde (2015). The film stars Komal Kumar and Akanksha Puri in the key roles, with Akanksha portraying Divya. The story follows the life of a young man, played by Komal Kumar, who falls in love with Divya but finds obstacles in capturing her heart.

The plot covers the protagonist's amusing attempts to woo Divya, as well as the various roadblocks he faces along the way. Divya, Akanksha's character, is depicted as a smart, gorgeous, and independent woman who eventually falls for the protagonist's genuine efforts and charm.

Lodde was met with mixed reactions from reviewers and audiences alike, although Akanksha's portrayal as Divya was praised for her on-screen chemistry with Komal Kumar and her ability to portray a strong and confident female protagonist.

Career Timeline

Movie

Year

Title

Role

2019

Action

Kaira

2015

Lodde

Akanksha

2015

Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander

Saira

2015

Calendar Girls

Nandita Menon

2015

Amar Akbar Anthony

Gouri

2014

Praise the Lord

Annie

2013

Alex Pandian

Divya

Television

Year

Title

Role

2023

Bigg Boss OTT 2

Contestant

2022

Bigg Boss 15

Herself

2022

Swayamavar - Mika Di Vohti

Contestant

2019

Bigg Boss 13

Herself

2017–2020

Vighnaharta Ganesh

Parvati

2015

CID

Herself

Net Worth

Akanksha Puri's net worth ranges between $1.5 million and $5 million (USD). Akanksha Puri's main source of income is through singing, acting, and brand endorsement. Akanksha Puri's earnings for the year have yet to be established, although she is expected to receive a raise. 

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