Esha Kansara
Esha Kansara | |
|---|---|
 Kansara in 2023 | |
| Born | 20 August 1992 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse |
Siddharth Bhavsar (m. 2022) |
Esha Kansara (born 20 August 1992) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Gujarati films and Hindi television. She started her career in 2011, with Mukti Bandhan and appeared as the lead in Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi – Meri Bhabhi and Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana. Kansara made her film debut with Duniyadari (2017) and has been part of successful films like 3 Ekka (2023) and Fakt Purusho Maate (2024).
Early life
[edit]Kansara was born in the city of Ahmedabad on 20 August 1992. Born to Ramesh Kansara, a businessman, and Harsha Kansara, a homemaker, her family foundation extends to her brother, Daivik Kansara, a businessman, and her sister-in-law, Kalindi Soni Kansara, also a homemaker.[citation needed]
At the age of 6, she commenced her training in the dance form, Bharatnatyam and performed her Arangetram at the age of 14. Her interest in dance led her to the grand stage of 'Dance India Dance' during her 10th grade, where she was among the top 100 contestants.
Esha interacted with stage performances during this time, including her 12th grade where she performed on the stage as the lead in the play Dikri Toh Devthi Vishesh, which was then renamed Ame Toh Khush-Khushal. In that play, she depicted the character of a blind girl. This performance in Ahmedabad was early in her career of theatre.
In 2010, Esha moved to Mumbai. There, she joined Mithibai College of Commerce and Arts. For 13 years she has been in the field of acting. With 2 TEDx speeches, 6 Gujarati films,[1][2][3][4][5][6] 5 television shows, more than 25 TV commercials, and various OTT sketches and music videos, she then decided to get married in 2022 to Siddharth Amit Bhavsar,[7] a music composer and singer.
Career
[edit]Kansara's acting career started in 2010 with a Hindi TV serial, Mukti Bandhan, which was an adaptation of the famous novel Mukti Bandhan by Shri Harkisan Mehta. Presented by Shobhana Desai's Production Pvt. Ltd. Mukti Bandhan[8] revolved around the story of a self-made businessman, I.M. Virani, and his daughter-in-law Devki Shah Virani, played by Esha as the female protagonist. Later on. she went on to play roles in other Hindi serials, like Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi...Meri Bhabhi,[9] Maddam Sir,[10] etc.
Esha played the role of[11] Kritika (Kittu) in the TV serial Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi, Meri Bhabhi, which was a show about the lovely bond shared between a sister-in-law and daughter-in-law. Shraddha the nanad finds a friend in Kritika, her bhabhi.[1]
Later on, she did a cameo in Maddam Sir, which was aired on SAB TV. In Maddam Sir, Esha portrayed the character of Misri Pandey,[12] a bratty police officer. Through the character of Misri Pandey, she explored the grey shade as an actor and became quite popularly known as Misri Pandey.
Before that, Esha played the role of Radha[13] in a sitcom series named My Name Ijj Lakkhan opposite Shreyas Talpade. This sitcom was a 26-episode series that starred people like Archana Puran Singh, Parmeet Sethi, etc. My Name Ijj Lakhan's plot revolved around Lakhan, who is a small goon who does bad deeds, but his good nature brings him on the right path. He loves his parents and decides to make money by doing work, as his father wanted (whom he thinks is dead).
In 2021, Esha starred in another Hindi TV serial named Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana[14] in which she played the role of Amrita.[15] The storyline of this serial revolved around Amrita and Pritam, who are two contrasting personalities who encounter each other when he moves in as a tenant. While he is a pessimist, she is all about finding sunshine in mundane things.
Esha's also landed roles in Gujarati films. She debuted in Gujarati cinema in 2017 with Duniyadaari[6] opposite Malhar Thakar. The remake of the Marathi movie Duniyadari, the story of this film was about love, friendship, relationship, and destiny, based in the period of mid-70s. The story conveys the emotions of the youth and their romantic journeys, as well as what destiny has in store for them.
Later in 2018, she starred in another Gujarati film named Midnights with Menka[16]' opposite Malhar Thakar. In this film, Esha was the lead actress and played the role of Esha, a dumb character of a cable TV ads' top heroine who was also Malhar Thakar's, a.k.a. Meet Mehta's biggest fangirl.
In the same year, Esha Kansara starred in another Gujarati film, Vandha Vilas[17] in which she played the role of Shivani. Later in 2018, she starred in Mijaaj[18] opposite Malhar Thakar, in which she tried her hand at action for the first time. In 2022, she starred in a Gujarati romantic film named Prem Prakaran[19] which was a coming-of age cinema with a story of a love triangle starring Gaurav Paswala and Deeksha Joshi. She played the character of Riya in this movie, which was about the story of a small town boy, Adi, who becomes the heartthrob singer of Gujarat.
Her recent film, 3 Ekka, has been a blockbuster hit, generating over 20 crores in the first 2 weeks of its release.[20] In '3 Ekka' Esha plays the role of Jhanvi,[21] a craft teacher at school whose morals and values do not allow her boyfriend (played by Yash Soni) to gamble for his friends, who are in big trouble.
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]- All films are in Gujarati unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Duniyadari | Kavita Zaveri | [22] | |
| 2018 | Mijaaj | Jahnvi | ||
| Vandha Villas | Shivani | [23] | ||
| Midnights with Menka | Esha | [24] | ||
| 2020 | Sau Gram Zindagi | Sanjana | Hindi short film | |
| 2022 | Prem Prakaran | Riya | [25] | |
| 2023 | 3 Ekka | Jhanvi | [26] | |
| Out Of Place | Kaveri Chandra | Hindi short film | ||
| 2024 | Builder Boys | Divya | [27] | |
| Fakt Purusho Maate | Radhika | [28] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mukti Bandhan | Devki Shah Virani | [29] | |
| Kitchen Champion 4 | Contestant | Episodic appearance | ||
| 2013–2014 | Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri Bhabhi | Kritika "Kittu" Srivastav Shergill | [30] | |
| 2019 | My Name Ijj Lakhan | Radha | [31] | |
| 2020, 2022–2023 | Maddam Sir | SI/SHO Misri Pandey | [32] | |
| 2021–2022 | Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana | Amrita Chopra Sakhuja | [33] |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dil Ki Suno Stories | Akanksha | Episode: "Go, No Go" | [34] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Sharma, Rajesh (25 August 2023), 3 Ekka (Comedy, Drama), Malhar Thakar, Yash Soni, Mitra Gadhvi, Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, Jannock Films, retrieved 20 September 2023
- ^ Bhatt, Chandresh (10 June 2022), Prem Prakaran (Drama, Romance), Gaurav Paswala, Esha Kansara, Deeksha Joshi, Cineaste Studios, retrieved 20 September 2023
- ^ Shah, Viral (7 December 2018), Midnights with Menka (Comedy, Drama), Malhar Thakar, Esha Kansara, Hardik Sangani, Coconut Motion Pictures, retrieved 20 September 2023
- ^ Parmar, Chinmay (18 May 2018), Vandha Villas (Comedy), Prapti Ajwalia, Jay Bhatt, Haresh Dagia, Sudarshan Entertainment, retrieved 20 September 2023
- ^ Vyas, Tapan (5 January 2018), Mijaaj (Action, Drama), Malhar Thakar, Esha Kansara, Revanta Sarabhai, Bhavik Patel Productions, retrieved 20 September 2023
- ^ a b Shah, Sheetal (17 February 2017), Duniyadari the Film (Drama), Malhar Thakar, Esha Kansara, Aarjav Trivedi, Kamal Amrohi Pictures, Worldwide Motion Pictures, retrieved 20 September 2023
- ^ "Maddam Sir fame Esha Kansara shares pics from her dreamy wedding with husband Siddharth Bhavsar; see pics". The Times of India. 5 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Mukti Bandhan (Drama), Esha Kansara, Siddharth Arora, Shivkumar Subramaniam, Shobhana Desai Production, 10 January 2011, retrieved 23 September 2023
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi... Meri Bhabhi (Drama), Kanchi Kaul, Esha Kansara, Vipul Gupta, DJ's A Creative Unit, 17 June 2013, retrieved 23 September 2023
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Maddam Sir - Kuch Baat Hai Kyunki Jaazbaat Hai (Comedy), Gulki Joshi, Yukti Kapoor, Sonali Naik, Jay Productions, 3 February 2020, retrieved 23 September 2023
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "Review: Star Plus' Meri Bhabhi". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Esha Kansara aka SHO Mishri Pandey in a fix in 'Maddam Sir'". India Forums. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ My Name Ijj Lakhan (Comedy), Shreyas Talpade, Esha Kansara, Parmeet Sethi, 26 January 2019, retrieved 23 September 2023
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- ^ "Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana: प्रेग्नेंट विधवा का रोल निभा रहीं 23 साल की Esha Kansara, जानिए कैसे की तैयारी". www.timesnowhindi.com (in Hindi). 21 July 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Midnights With MenkaUA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ Parmar, Chinmay (18 May 2018), Vandha Villas (Comedy), Prapti Ajwalia, Jay Bhatt, Haresh Dagia, Sudarshan Entertainment, retrieved 23 September 2023
- ^ "MijaajUA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Prem PrakaranUA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "3 Ekka Box Office Update: Gujarati blockbuster cruises towards Rs 20 crore nett after a historic 2nd weekend". PINKVILLA. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "'3 Ekka's Esha Kansara radiates glamour in her latest captivating clicks". The Times of India. 28 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Duniyadaari Movie Review {3.5/5}: The film will surely tell you why college days are called the best days of life". The Times of India. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Gujarati film Vandha Villas is finally set to release". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ "Midnights With Menka Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Midnights With Menka by Times of India". Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ "Esha Kansara and Deeksha Joshi to share the screen for a Gujarati film". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ "Box Office: Gujarati Film 3 Ekka to emerge a BLOCKBUSTER with STRONG Monday; Collects Rs 6.90 crore in 4 days". PINKVILLA. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "'Builder Boys' Review: Raunaq Kamdar, Shivam Parekh, Esha Kansara starrer film different subject with good acting performance | 'Builder Boys' Review: નવા કન્સ્ટ્રક્શનની દિવાલો ભલે પાતળી, બિલ્ડર્સ દમદાર". www.gujaratimidday.com (in Gujarati). 5 July 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Fakt Purusho Maate Movie Review : A joyful, family entertainer with rib-tickling humour and underlining the voice against patriarchry in the society". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "TV audience relate to lot of drama: Esha Kansara". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ "Esha Kansara on her last day of shoot for Meri Bhabhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ "My Name Ijj Lakhan promo: Shreyas Talpade, Parmeet Sethi, Archana Puran Singh will make you ROFL". Times Now. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ "Exclusive - Esha Kansara to re-enter Maddam Sir; says 'my character is almost like a female version of Chulbul Pandey'". Times Of India. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "Esha Kansara reveals her prep for Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana: It was a difficult choice to play Amrita". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ "Dil Ki Suno: Episode 4 — Go, No Go". YouTube. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
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