Hindi Tv Serial Swabhimaan - Cast & Crew

Channa Ruparel is an Indian actress, who has appeared on many Hindi TV serials during late 80’s and early 90’s. Having lived in Mumbai her whole life, she got her standard academic education from The Modern School in Sikka Nagar. She then went on to pursue her further studies in Lala Rajpatrai College, before embarking her career in small screen.

Sagarika Soni is an Indian television actress, known for her performance as Rakshanda in Mahesh Bhatt’s drama soap, Swabhimaan, in 1995. In the year 1997, she has made appearances in Arjun Sablok’s telefilm entitled Humko Ishq Ne Mara and Manmohan’s Share Bazaar.

Shobhaa was born on January 7, 1948.She was born in Mumbai in a Saraswat Brahmin Hindu Family. She was brought up in Mumbai, Girgaon India. She initially began her career as a Model. She also started her career as journalism by the year 1970.During her course she edited many magazines Society, Celebrity, stardust. Stardust Magazine was published by Mumbai-Magna Publishing Co ltd., which was began by the year 1971 by Nari Hira.

Poonam Dasgupta is a renowned Indian actress of the Bollywood industry packed with courage and determination, this small town girl was first seen in a Malayali movie “Rosa I Love You”. Her performance in this movie gave her opportunity to work on two more Malayali projects which were “Aalasyam”, 1990 and “Eagle”, 1991. Best thing about both of the movies were, Poonam was seen in the lead roles where she played the character of Latha in Eagle.

Shital Thakkar is a well known personality of the television industry. Being a theatre artist, she knows every bit of brilliant acting. Besides appearing in numerous serials in the Indian television industry, she has also turned up for various Gujarati plays as well. She has likewise attempted her fortune at modeling too.

Kiran Bhargava is a prominent Indian television actress. She joined the television industry from a long time and so far, she was seen in many avatars. Her first television show was the Indian soap, Main Teri Parchhain Hoon on NDTV Imagine, under the production of Rajshri Productions. She played as Lalita Devi Hairman Tyagi, the second wife of Hariman (played by Pramathesh Mehta) and the mother of Dheeraj (played by Abir Goswami). She also bagged the role of Kokila Mashi, the maid of the Shah family who is like a family to them in the Hindi serial, Sujata – Ek Stree Ka Samarpan on Sony TV. She also appeared as Tillouri, Siddheshwar’s (played by Bharat Kapoor) sister and Rekha’s (played by Pujha Verma) mother in the drama series, Sabki Jodi Wohi Banaata Bhagyavidhaata. She acted amazingly in this serial and inspired other characters to make the series more attractive and watchable.

Simone Singh is the face of Indian Television. She was born on November 10, 1974 in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. She has tied knot with Farhad Samar (film maker) on March 20, 2000. Her height is 5 feet and 5 inches and her zodiac sign is Scorpio. Reading books and Travelling are her hobbies.

Sandhya Mridul is once again one of the popular faces of the Indian television and the movie industry alike. The 39 year old actress has been in this profession since 1993 and has been presenting to us her wonderful work over the years.

Tanaaz Irani is one of those popular artistes in the Indian Film and Television Industries who not only possess superb acting skills but is also equally talented and efficient in other forms of performing arts like dancing and singing also. Tanaaz Irani was born to Indian Parsi parents in present Mumbai, then Bombay, Maharashtra, India on April 8, 1972 and aspired to be an actress since she was only 6 years old. Initially after completing her education, she was married at a very young age to Farhin Currim, with whom she had a daughter Zionne when she was only 20 years old. Later on, Tanaaz divorced Farhid and decided to pursue her acting career. In her initial career days, she used her ex-husband’s surname and was referred as Tanaaz Currim. Tanaaz started off with acting in theatres some of which became very popular and her acting skills were appreciated and she also got noticed. Till date, Tanaaz continue to produce theaters under her own production banner Tanaaz Productions INC. Tanaaz before appearing in Hindi television serials, was seen some of the important character roles in some hit and popular Hindi movies like- Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Hadh Kardi apne, Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, Humara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, Main Prem Ki diwani Hoon, Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein, 36 china town, etc. Though she debuted with Hadh Kardi Aapne alongside Rani Mukherji and Govinda in the year 2000. Tanaaz appeared in some notable Hindi television reality shows and tele serials like –Bigg Boss (season 3), Celebrity Fame Gurukul, Meri Biwi wonderful, Yeh Meri Life Hai, Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Maa Exchange, Miley Jab Hum Tum, Maniben.com, Aahat, etc. Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Maa Exchange, Miley Jab Hum Tum, Maniben.com, Aahat, etc. Tanaaz got married with her Bigg Boss housemate and fame Gurukul co-star Bakhtiyaar Irani in the year 2007 and is 8 years older than him. The couple was blessed with a son in 2008 and a daughter in 2011. Tanaaz Irani has also launched her own website and is currently seen in reality dance television show on Star plus Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati. Tanaaz Irani has also been Mrs. India 2000 contest winner.

Coming from a family of lawyers and doctors, Prabha Sinha herself too, excelled in academics. She holds a first class first Honors degree in Sociology. She entered the world of TV and movies after she had two daughters who are now both employed in the U.S. Born on 16th April 1960, Prabha is fondly called Puttu by family members. She enjoys doing social work.

Kitu Gidwani is a model and an actress from India. She was born on October 22, 1967 at Mumbai, India from a Sindhi household who moved to Pakistan after the India’s Partition. They reside in a refugee camp located in Worli in Mumbai. Kitu made her schooling at the Fort Convent School, Mumbai. During her post graduation in college, she became interested in French language and she started to perform in French plays. Later, she also performed in English plays under the direction of Janak Toprani. Then she made her way to the television industry and acted in 1987 French movie, Black where she appeared as a Brazilian native. 

Kishwar Merchant is a model turned actress from India. She was born on February 18, 1981 in Mumbai, India. She got her fame in the most popular Hindi series, Hip Hip Hurray where she played as Nonie on Zee TV channel in 1998. She also essayed the role of Vanshita Nanda in the romantic-drama series, Kkavyanjali in 2005. Her performance in the medical drama series, Dhadkan positively made her a face to consider. 

Mita Vashisht is an Indian television, theatre and film actress known for her impeccable performance in different Hindi movies and television serials.

Vashisht was born in Pune, Maharashtra on 2 November, 1967, to Dutt Vashisht and Meenakshi Mehta Vashisht. Mita holds a post graduate in literature degree from Punjab University and also is a graduate from the National School of Drama.

She has appeared in several television serials like Space City Sigma, Bharat Ek Khoj, Mr Yogi, Pachpan Khabe Lal Deewaren, Swabhimaan, Kirdaar, Ghum, Saalgirah, Vijay Jyoti, Kaaun, Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and Surveen Guggal.

Besides acting, Mita is an active social work who has worked for children in remand home and sex workers. She has also written and produced three short movies and a television serial.

She has appeared in various movies like Var Var Vari, Jazeere, Khayal Gatha, Drishti, Kasba, Tarpan, English August, Dil se,Zindagi Zindabad, Ghulam, Taal, Snegithiye, Maya, Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi, Pitaah, Patalghar, Oops-Superb role, Shevri, Rahasya, Youngistaan, Gangoobai, Trishna, Mujshe Fraandship Karoge, Antaheen and Aladin among others.

Similarly, she is also a main lead in the movie Manjeere and has sung with Subha Mudgal for the song Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.

Kiran Juneja or Kiran Joneja is a renowned Indian actress who works in many Hindi and Bollywood films. She was married to the Indian film director, Ramesh Sippy. Kiran hailed from, and raised up in, the locality of Punjabi Bagh in Delhi, India. Her father is a doctor.
In early 70’s, she worked in Weston TV. Later, she appeared in Ramesh Sippy and Jyoti’s drama series, Buniyaad, in 1987, where she played the role of Veeravali, the sister of Haveliram (played by Alok Nath). Then she acted in the show, Sindoor on Zee TV. Kiran got her fame in the Hindu epic, Mahabharat, in 1988, where she played the role of Ganga. She was also seen in Doordarshan’s soap opera, Wah Janab, opposite with Shekhar Suman. In 1998, she played as one of the leads in Tere Ghar Ke Saamne along with Raju Kher. 
She was debuted as a film actress in the Hindi action film, Mulzim as the sister of Vijay in 1988. Then, in the year 1995, she played as Shalini, one of the criminal psychologists in the Hindi movie, Zamaana Deewana. She played as the mother of Babli (played by Rani Mukerji) in the Bollywood crime-comedy film, Bunty Aur Babli in 2005. She played a small role as the mother of Priya (played by Priyanka Chopra) in the science fiction film, Krrish, which was produced and directed by Rakesh Roshan in 2006. Kiran made an appearance as Mrs. Sudha Khosla in the comedy-drama film, Khosla Ka Ghosla from the same year. Subsequently, she did the romantic movie, Jab We Met and played as the mother of Geet Dhillon (Kareena Kapoor). In 2008, she was the mother of Meghna (played by Priyanka Chopra) in the drama film, Fashion. She is also the wife of Chiang in the action movie, Chandni Chowk to China in 2009. Then she did the movies, Badmaash Company in 2010 and Sahi Dhande Galat Bande in 2011.
Kiran also anchored for quite some time in STAR Plus channel. She also won the Miss India title during college. Besides acting, she is also a model for products like Nivea, Vimal and more. She also learned so much about filmmaking from his husband and later, she founded her very own company, Kiran Chitra Enterprises, which is also a sister company of Sippy Films and R.S. Enterprises. Kiran is also a script writer, producer and an aspiring director.

Achint Kaur is an Indian serial and theatre actress who was born and brought up in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. She was a paratrooper and very adventurous in her life. She was known best in the industry for her role as an antagonist in the soap operas, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Mandira and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii as Pallavi.

Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress, born on January 11, 1946 in Dehradun. She became popular because of her past relationship with actor, Rajesh Khanna. Anju is Rajesh’s great love, and it was unknown to others that Anju took care of Rajesh until the day he dies. She was also temporarily engaged to Gary Sobers, a former cricket player. Anju was also a model when she was 13 years old. The Indian Urdu poet and lyricist, Kaifi Azmi discovered her talent and introduced her to Hindi film director, Basu Bhattacharya. In 1996, she was debuted in the film, Uski Kahani by Basu and this film is also Basu’s first directorial attempt. Anju has been part of films like the 1967 Hindi film, Jewel thief as Neena, Bhandhan in 1969 as Sonia Sharma and the 1970’s, Dastak. That time, Anju has never been a leading lady, so she moved to other character roles.
In 1990, Anju made her comeback by doing several TV series. She appeared on the Hindi TV drama series, Hamari Betiyon Ka Vivaah as the antagonist, Nupur Malhorta on Zee TV. She was also in the soap, Geet on STAR One as Savitri Devi Khuranna. She played the role of Beeji in the soap, Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai.
Anju was also in the films: The Dirty Picture, I hate Luv Storys, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, Page 3, Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse, Satta and a lot more. She also did TV serials like: Sukanya, Swabhimaan, among many others.

We would all remember her as, "Chaya" Parvati's sister-in-law in ‘Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii’ telecasted on ‘Star Plus’. It was one of the most popular shows under Balaji Productions. Her real name is ‘Rinku Dhawan Karmarkar’. Rinku is married to actor ‘Kiran Karmarkar’ who played her brother (Om) in the show 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii' and is also seen in Bollywood movies like ‘Force’. She is blessed with a son, “Ishaan” who is seven years old. The show won many awards including ‘Indian Telly Awards’ for ‘The Best Drama Series’ in 2002. The show was very popular with a high TRP. She is also known for the daily soap opera ‘Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha’ (2012). In this programme, she played a double role. She played a comic character, that loves drama and likes to be a drama queen. This show was filmed in ‘Indore’ and gave her a huge fan following during its filming. She was also seen in ‘Palampur Express’ show, that was telecasted on Sony. She played the role of ‘Sudha Bua’ – the aunt of Pavni. Her character in show was very nice, good hearted and humorous. She is a family oriented person and likes to spend as much time as possible with her family. She even likes to be a homemaker and respects it. She respects her husband's priorities and supports him in every possible way. She is ready to do theater, play, daily soaps, and reality shows too.

Sukhwant Dhadda is an Indian actor, director, and producer working in the Punjabi and Hindi film industries. He hails from rural Punjab and has two siblings who reside in the United Kingdom and the United States of America, respectively. Sukhwant Dhadda enrolled in a college in Jalandhar. After completing his studies, he focused on his work related to films. Sukhwant Dhadda started his cinematic journey with the 1986 Bollywood movie Ek Chadar Maili Si. From 1989 to 2020, he directed ten films comprising English, Hindi, Punjabi, and French language movies. The list includes Lahu Luhaan (1991), Siyasat (1992), Antim Nyay(1993), and Chooriyan (2015). Sukhwant Dhadda was the second unit director of the 1995-1997 television series Swabhiman. He featured in a supporting role in the 2011 film Hero Hitler In Love. Sukhwant Dhadda has written the screenplay of his 2015 directorial Punjabi film Chooriyan. He produced the 2002 Hindi movie Octave.

Debaloy Dey, who has a vast experience in the film and TV industry, is the inspiration for a lot of youngsters. He had motivated a lot of people in various projects to achieve their goals.  He has vast experience in Mass Communication in Film and TV Industry. Debaloy got his bachelor degree in English from Utkal University in Orissa. He did his Post-Graduation course in film direction from The Film And Television Institute Of India, Pune. Debaloy’s movie, The Fourth Dimension, which was critically acclaimed was screened in Turin Film Festival, Italy and Riverside Film Festival, London. It was also screened at the first Bombay Short Film Festival. Besides this, The Fourth Dimension had been screened at the Film & Television Institute of India, Pune, as a study film for the Film Appreciation Course.

Samir Chanda was a popular Indian director and production designer, who was born in 1957. He worked in the Indian cinema industry, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali. He was well-known for his work in movies like Yoddha (1992), Dil Se (1998), Omkara (2006), Rang De Basanti (2006), Guru (2007), and Raavan (2010).

Sharad Kapoor is an Indian actor who was born on February 13 1976 in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India. Sharad started his career as an assistant director with the film ‘Lakshman Rekha’ but that’s not all. Because of his rough n tough look and masculine personality he couldn’t stay away from acting and become an actor starting with the film ‘Mera Pyara Bharat’ in 1994. Sharad married Koel Basu in 2008. She is the granddaughter of Jyoti Basu. Sharad has a personality that says it all and people would never like to mess up with him. Career: Sharad started his career in 1994 only. After his debut film, he got various and movies and signed them which includes both as a lead actor or just a small role.But his work as a local goon ‘Prakash’ in Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Josh' is considered his best performance of his career to date, for which he has even got nominated in Filmfare Awards' Best Villain category. Josh, which released in 2000, was one his most successful films in which he appeared in the role as a villain with Shahrukh Khan. The film was a hit and well appreciated by both audience and critics. From this movie only his skills in the negative role were defined and he was known for his nonheroic roles only.

Born on 10th September 1972, Anurag Kashyap has established himself in Bollywood as a prominent director, producer, and screenwriter while even giving acting a try.  A born and raised Uttar Pradeshi, Kashyap had keen interest in science and aimed to become a scientist. In an interview Anurag said that he had no dreams of going into the film industry and had all hopes of pursuing Zoology. He went on to say, this all changed in 1993 after he watched Bicycle Thieves, an Italian film directed by Vittorio De Sica. The film inspired him enough to give us becoming a scientist and move to Dehli to become a filmmaker.    

Vinod Ranganathan is a renowned screenwriter and actor in the film and television industry. He wrote India's one of the hit daily soaps, "Swabhiman," which featured today's well-known and talented actors like Rohit Roy, Manoj Bajpayee, Ashutosh Rana, Harsh Chaya, and Achint Kaur. This show launched the career of these actors and writers. He is part of the industry for more than 30 years. Vinod wrote films, such as Mast (1999), Khap(2011), Drishti (1990), "Ishq Vishk," which launched Shahid Kapoor, who won the Filmfare award for the best male debut of the year. Other than movies, Vinod Ranganathan has written tv shows, Lagi Tujhse lagan (2010), Kya Hua Tera Vada (2012), Mere Angne Mai (2015), and some others. He had been the head instructor for the TV and web series writing course at FTII (Film and Television Institute of India) Pune. "One thing you should like about being a screenwriter is to be happy with yourself," Vinod once said in a career advising interview.

Born on 23 April 1969, Manoj Bajpai is first a Bollywood actor, though he has acted in a couple of southern films. He has been appreciated by several critics for his good performances. His noteworthy performances were in the films Bandit Queen, Pinjar, Aks, Satya and Gangs of Wasseypur. He has got various Filmfare awards and also many National awards.

Nassar Abdulla is the star of the big screen who is apparently a model turned actor. His way to the Bollywood Industry stated with Page 3 by Romesh Thapar at 1st January, 1959. Later, he was seen in many movies like Dil Aashna Hai, Swabhiman, Mitr, Ssssssh?, 36 China Town and many more remarkable films. The latest one is “Gandhi to Hitler” where is played the role of Albert Speer; though this film could not make the cut at box office, yet it is always appreciated for the performance of the star cast as well as the thought and hard work that they had used for making the movie.

Most children born in the 90s era would be familiar with the swanky yet graceful, only Indian superhero “Shaktimaan”, and almost every household in India would have witnessed, and loved the character of Bhishma Pitamah in B.R.Chopra’s cult classic Mahabharat. Both these roles were portrayed excellently by the magical Indian actor, producer, and director, Mukesh Khanna.

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt created a niche for himself as a screenplay, writers and even director as his movies dealt with emotion, pain, sufferings, exploitation and even trauma that was not very regular in arts or commercial cinema. His films always had focused women empowerment( Arth, Kaash, Sir, etc.). Arth and “Saaransh; remains his best film till date. His film story was mostly inspired from his own life.

Kumud Mishra is a well-known name in the arena of Indian theatre, due to his versatile acting talent. He got this knack from his father, who was a stage actor too. Also, two of his teachers in Belgaum Military School of Karnataka, Mr. Pathare and Mr. Janardhan embedded the love of acting in young Kumud and inspired him a lot, with their enthusiasm in conducting various stage plays at school. 

Abhimanyu Singh is a popular Indian film and television actor who works extensively in the Bollywood industry. He was born in Patna, Bihar, India, and later moved to Delhi to attend college. He worked in some school dramas during college, until one day, he moved to Mumbai to pursue his acting career. The first two months of his stay in Mumbai was really tough for the actor, since he couldn’t get any decent roles and had to wait for the producers for long hours just to cast him in any good films. He took his chances and decided to do theatre. He joined the group, Ansh, headed by Makarand Deshpande, who became his acting guru. One day, he got a call from his co-actor, Manoj Bajpai, and told him that he will be casted in the Hindi supernatural thriller film, ‘Aks’, which stars Amitabh Bachchan in 2001. This film became his debut film as an actor.

A versatile actor, Ashutosh has worked in Indian films along with Kannada, Telugu, and Marathi films. He was born on November 10th 1964 in Dadarwara and had a knack for acting. His passion for acting prompted him to go to National School of Drama and studied acting. 

Vineet Kumar was born in 1957 in the capital of Bihar state, Patna, and completed his education from there itself. He had a passion for acting from the days of college and pursued it by giving continuous performances in theater plays. In 1973, he joined a theater association (IPTA) in Patna and joined the renowned drama school, NSD, in Delhi, during the participation in the Jayaprakash Movement.

Born on 5th April, 1968, Rohit Roy is an extremely prominent face among TV industry. He is considered as a senior performer and has been included in this industry for various years now He is considered as a senior actor and has been involved in this industry for various years now. He comes from Ahmadabad, Gujarat.

Ravi Jhankal is an experienced Indian stage, television & film personality, who is best known for his appearances in the movies of veteran director ‘Shyam Benegal’. He is remembered playing multiple characters in the popular television series of 90’s, ‘The Discovery of India’, which was based on the book of the same name, written by Late Mr. Jawahar Lal Nehru.

He was evacuated from the Big Boss house in 96 days, just before the grand finale and was a powerful contestant of the reality show. He is also popular for being a contestant on the popular dance show Nach Baliye, where he partnered with his ex-wife Delnaaz Irani. Rajeev has shared a difficult relation with Delnaaz Irani, and the couple has been often public about their differences, they have often said things about each other to the media and have faced difficult times together. However, after a period both decided to separate. Rajeev recently split with his girlfriend Kavita Sarin, as the two met a year back and were engaged, however their relation did not work. Rajeev announced his decision to split on social media networking site Facebook, where he wrote on his page, that the relationship did not work out, and somethings are not meant to be. He wished Kavita all the best for her future and said he wished her luck and happiness.

Rajesh Khera is a popular Indian television and voice actor. He was born on October 26, 1968. He participated in many stage plays at school and acting has been his passion. At first, he tried to study MBA, CA and Hotel Management but he ends up on what he loves the most, acting. 

Harsh Chhaya is an Indian television and Bollywood film actor who has starred in several Indian television series and movies.

Harsh Chhaya's debut on television was a small role in a Zee TV series Tara. However, Harsh claim to fame was to portray the character of a wealthy but sleazy boss, who sexually exploits his employee in television series Hasratein. Such powerful was his performance that it created a stereotypical image of Harsh as a corrupt boss. As a result, harsh also portrayed the character of an immoral boss in his Bollywood flick in Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.

But a true actor never settles for a stereotypical branding of his on-screen image. Harsh later acted as different characters in several movies and television series to prove his versatility. The portrayal of a gay fashion designer in Madhur Bhandarkar's 2008 hit Fashion was widely appreciated. Similarly, Harsh's portrayal of Sanjay Ghandi in Shekhar Kapur Pradhanmantri on APB news channel has also received positively by the audience.

Harsh has acted in several television series like Justajoo, Pradhanmantri, Hum Ne Li Hai Sapath, Saaya, Ladies Special and Karishma among others. Harsh is married to actress Sunita Sengupta. This is his second marriage after his first marriage with Shefali Shah ended in a divorce in 2001.

Karan Oberoi is an Indian Television actor, singer, model and has done many TV serials and shows. He is very talented actor and started his acting career in 1995 from Doordarshan’s popular drama Swabhiman directed by Mahesh Bhatt. In 1998 he appeared in TV drama Saaya and Dishayen in 2001. He got limelight in 2003 from Sony TV’s popular drama Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin in which he played the role of Raghav. His role in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin was very much appreciated by the audience. After that he featured as a host in Zee TV’s show Titan Antakshari and Star Plus’s Haina Bolo Bolo.

Amit Khanna is very well talented small screen actor, producer, lyricist, and a writer. He had worked for Reliance for a couple of years and then he resigned and concentrated more on writing. He wanted to start his career in small screen, thus he moved to Bombay and then produced for Dev Anand’s Nevkatan films.

Anupam Bhattacharya is a famous Indian TV and film actor who became popular for his characters in TV series. Anupam was born on September 3 and was married to Paloumi. He was first seen in the horror series, WOH on Zee TV in 1998 where he played the role of Sanjeev. Then in 1999, he was in the serial, Saturday Suspense where he played various characters. He played as Sudhir in Koshish – Ek Aashaa in 2001 where he was highly appreciated and in 2002, he was Bulbul’s boyfriend in the TV series, Kalash.