Kanchi Kaul Explained

Kanchi Kaul
Birth Date:24 May 1982
Birth Place:Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2001–2014
Children:2

Kanchi Kaul (born 24 May 1982) is an Indian actress who predominantly appeared in Telugu films and Hindi television shows. She is best known for playing Ananya "Anu" Sachdev Samarth in Ek Ladki Anjaani Si ,[1] Suhana Seth Thakral in Bhabhi, Soni Khurana in Maayka and Shraddha Shergill Srivastav in Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi – Meri Bhabhi.[2]

Career

In 2001, Kanchi Kaul made her debut with the successful Telugu film Sampangi.[3] In 2002, she began work on two Tamil language films, Columbus co-starring Raju Sundaram, and Kasthuri Raja's Paattuchaththam Kedkuthamma. Neither film eventually completed production.[4] Another Tamil film titled Viyugam shot in 2004 under the stage name of Spandana, co-starring Hari Bhaskar, was also not released.[5] [6]

Personal life

Kaul met actor Shabir Ahluwalia in 2007 on the sets of Bhabhi.[7] [8] After a five year relationship, Kaul married Ahluwalia on 27 November 2011.[9] The couple have two sons, Azai (born 23 July 2014) and Ivarr (born 18 February 2016).[10] [11] Following the birth of her first child, she took a break from acting.[12]

Filmography

Films

YearTitle RoleLanguageNotesRef.
2001SampangiSalwar RizwanaTelugu[13]
Cheppalani VundhiTelugu
Family CircusSujathaTelugu[14]
2002Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love StoryMahalakshmiTelugu
Siva Rama RajuRaniTelugu
Pyaar Diwana Hota HaiKanchiHindiCameo appearance
2004Woh Tera Naam ThaReshma KhanHindi[15]

Television

YearTitle RoleNotesRef.
2005–2006Ek Ladki Anjaani SiAnanya "Anu" Sachdev Samarth[16] [17] [18]
2007–2008BhabhiSuhana Seth Thakral
2009MaaykaSoni Malhotra Khurana[19]
2013–2014Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi – Meri BhabhiShraddha Shergill Srivastav[20] [21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ek Ladki Anjaani Si cast to grace Deal Ya No Deal. 2006-02-14. Hindustan Times. en. 2019-08-12.
  2. News: Unnikrishnan. Chaya. Who will replace Kanchi Kaul in 'Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chabi Meri Bhabhi'?. 8 April 2014. dnaindia.com. 6 March 2014.
  3. Web site: Telugu film taken off following Muslim protests. Jafri. Syed Amin. Rediff.com.
  4. Web site: 09-02-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20050306214553/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2002/09-02-02.html. 6 March 2005.
  5. Web site: Viyugam Photos - Tamil Movies photos, images, gallery, stills, clips. IndiaGlitz.com.
  6. Web site: Archived copy . www.chennaionline.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20061209165308/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Newlaunches/2005/06vyooham.asp . 9 December 2006 . dead.
  7. Web site: TV couple Shabir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul's latest picture will give you couple goals. India Today. 21 January 2019 . 8 April 2018.
  8. News: I have the most awesome in-laws: Kanchi Kaul . The Times of India. 4 August 2013 . en. 2019-08-12.
  9. News: Shabir Ahluwalia and Kanchi Kaul celebrate 12 years of marriage. The Times of India. en. 28 November 2023.
  10. News: Lalwani. Vickey. Shabbir to become a dad. 27 April 2014. The Times of India. 25 February 2014.
  11. Web site: TV actor Shabbir Ahluwalia's wife Kanchi Kaul introduces younger son Ivarr. 10 May 2016. The Indian Express. 2017-02-04.
  12. Web site: It's good to be away for a while: Kanchi Kaul. 2013-06-04. Hindustan Times. en. 2019-08-12.
  13. Web site: Telugu film taken off following Muslim protests. Jafri. Syed Amin. Rediff.com. 21 September 2010.
  14. Web site: Telugu Cinema Etc - Idlebrain.com . www.idlebrain.com.
  15. Web site: Woh Tera Naam Tha- Hindi. Deccan Herald. 1 February 2004. Chinmayee. Manjunath. https://web.archive.org/web/20160408125004/http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/feb012004/mr6.asp. 8 April 2016.
  16. Web site: rediff.com: From Ek Ladki Anjaani Si to Bhabhi. www.rediff.com. 2019-08-12.
  17. Web site: Kanchi was a bully. Thomas. Usha. 2006-11-02. DNA India. en. 2019-08-12.
  18. Web site: A new chapter. November 27, 2006. Ranjib. Mazumder. Mumbai Mirror. en. 2019-08-12.
  19. Web site: Kanchi Kaul steps into Maayka. 2009-01-08. Hindustan Times. en. 2019-08-12.
  20. News: Pregnant Kanchi Kaul to quit Meri Bhabhi?. Tiwari. Vijaya. 3 March 2014. indiatimes.com. 8 April 2014.
  21. Web site: Kanchi Kaul makes a comeback - Indian Express. archive.indianexpress.com. 2019-08-12.