Dhriti Saharan
Dhriti Saharan | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | BTech |
| Alma mater | D. Y. Patil Pratishthans College of Engineering |
| Occupation | Actress/Singer/Entrepreneur/Philanthropist |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | Patlolla Jayanth Reddy |
| Relatives | Patlolla Manjusree Reddy, Patllolla Manik Reddy |
| Website | www |
Dhriti Saharan is an actress, singer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She was born in Mumbai and graduated in Engineering from Pune. She then entered the Indian film industry.[1][unreliable source?][2] She is the daughter in law of Patlolla Manjusree Reddy, who is the Zilla Parishad (ZP) Chief of Sangareddy District.
Career
[edit]Saharan debuted in the Punjabi movie Pure Punjabi for which she was nominated Best Debut Actress at the PTC Punjabi Film Awards in 2013.[3] She appeared in the video for the hit song "Billo Thumka" from the film Pinky Moge Wali. Sadda Haq was her second film, for which she won Critics Choice Award for Best Actress at the 2014 PTC Punjabi Film Awards.[4] She appeared in Teri Meri Ek Jindari, directed by Partho Ghosh.[2][5][6][7][8] Saharan was the lead actress in the 2016 release, Vaapsi.[citation needed]
Saharan became an entrepreneur by cofounding Blue Butterfly Arts LLP with her husband Patlolla Jayanth Reddy. She created music label Soul Tunes.[citation needed]
Saharan contributes to her NGO, Mamatha India Foundation, which works for the betterment of children and women's welfare.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pure Punjabi | Nominated – Best Debut Actress at PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2013 |
| 2013 | Sadda Haq | Winner – Best Actress Critics at PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2014 |
| 2014 | Teri Meri Ek Jindari | Directed by National Award Winner Director Partho Ghosh |
| 2016 | Vaapsi[9] | Opposite Harish Verma |
References
[edit]- ^ "About Dhriti Saharan". Dhriti Saharan. Archived from the original on 6 September 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ a b Lakhi, Navleen (2 August 2013). "Personal Agenda". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 17 March 2014.
- ^ "WINNERS LIST PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2013 | Punjab2000.com". punjab2000.com. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ Farooq, Aisha (5 March 2014). "Winners of the Punjabi Film Awards 2014". DESIblitz. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Interview: Dhriti Saharan, Sadda Haq". Punjabi Filma.
- ^ "Winners". PTC Punjabi Film Awards.
- ^ Kapoor, Jaskiran (24 September 2013). "Country Girl". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Star cast of Sadda Haq,a movie about Punjab during militancy,in city". The Indian Express. Express News Service. 29 March 2013.
- ^ "Vaapsi film". 25 May 2016. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2016.