Updated on: 16 January, 2021 11:32 AM IST |
Rasika Dugal: Ten Fun Facts That You Must Know About the Mirzapur Actress
She is married to actor Mukul Chadda. The two acted in a short film titled ‘Banana Bread’ for Terribly Tiny Talkies during the lockdown, following the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic in 2020.
For her performance in the National Award winning ‘Hamid’, Rasika was honoured with the Best Actor Award at the Rajasthan International Film Festival
She became an internet favourite with her appearances in TVF’s ‘Permanent Roommates Season 2’ and Humorously Yours.
She made her television debut with the show Upanishad Ganga followed by significant roles in shows like Powder and P.O.W. – Bandhi Yudh Ke.
She made her film debut in the 2008 release ‘Tahaan’ as Nadira, a young bride to Zafar, played by Rahul Bose. The film was directed by Santosh Sivan and was awarded the UNICEF Award at 11th Olympia International Film Festival for Children.
Rasika made a brief appearance in the 2007 release, ‘Anwar’ where she played Deepti, the love interest to Vijay Raaz’s character.
Her first job was as a research assistant on a project revolving around Gender in Public Space
While living in Mumbai, the actress has moved around five residences. Her first apartment was at Bazaar Road which is very close to Bandra station.
An exceptionally brilliant student, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree with specialization in Mathematics with postgraduate diplomas in Social Communications Media from Sophia Polytechnic, Mumbai and in acting from Film and Television Institute of India.
Born on January 17, 1985 in Jamshedpur, Bihar.
The lovely and benevolent Rasika Dugal is a fan favourite today, thanks to her beautiful portrayal of Beena Tripathi, a shrewd, manipulative survivalist in the Mirzapur franchise. But way before she became famous through the show, the actress has had an impressive filmography that has seen her essay essential parts in celebrated arthouse films. If you are a fan, you must know these ten facts about her.
