Tamil Tv Serial Mayakkam Enna (Parichay) - Cast & Crew

Richa Srivastava is a wonderful actress, known for her very popular daily soap opera ‘Parichay-Nayee Zindagi Ke Sapno Ka’. 'Parichay' was a very popular show telecasted on Colors TV channel. This daily soap opera was an Indian soap opera of the drama genre and its story was written by ‘R M Joshi’, ‘Binita Desai’ and few others. Parichay was directed by Ravindra Gautam and Muzammil Desai. It was produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor.

Mona Vasu sometimes spelt as “Mona Wasu”, was born on 15th October 1982 in Kozhikode, Kerala, India. She pursued her degree in Sociology from “Sri Venkateswara College”, “New Delhi” in 2003.She moved to Mumbai to try her luck in acting. She started her career by advertising various ads in Indian television in 2003. She entered the small screen as a host of weekly travel show named “Operational Gold”, aired on Star Gold. The show was based on Soldier’s life in Indian Army. In 2003 she got a chance to play a lead character of Sahara One Telefilm “30 Day Trial”. Later she worked in Indian television drama “Miilee”, aired on Star Plus. She got name and fame by this show. She worked in weekly song countdown show “Ek Se Bad Kar Ek”, aired on Star Plus. Later she worked in many Indian television dramas like, SssHhh…Koi Hai, Jamegi Jodi.com, Radhaa ki Kuch Kar Dikhayengi, Special @ 10, Hum – Ek Chote Gaon Ki Badi Kahani, Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka and many more.

Khushboo Shroff is an Indian actress, born on the 3rd of October 1987 in Mumbai, India. She is the youngest daughter of Bharati and Vijay Shroff. She got her fame when she was debuted in the Bollywood’s romantic comedy film, I Hate Luv Story with Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan in 2010. Khushboo played as Nidhi, friend of Sonam. She was also part of the Hindi action film, Bodyguard under the sirection of Siddique.

Later, she was roped in to play the character of Shilpa Malik, the sister of Keerti Nagpure in the popular soap, Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka on Colors TV.  The production of the show searches for someone who will fit in the character and they found out that Khushboo is the best choice. And then, Khushboo appeared on Zee TV’s television series, Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein. She played as Candy or Sandhya Kaushil, the daughter of Karthik (played by Mukul Harish) and Lovely (played by Ragini Nandwani) from which she was seen after the show jumps in to year 2030.

Khusboo also made an appearance in the Hindi comedy film, F.A.L.T.U under the Puja Entertainment Ltd. in 2011. Then she was Radhika in popular sitcom, Paani Puri by Optimystix which was aired on STAR One channel. Khushboo was also part of the Indian soap, Punar Vivah 2 in 2013. She essayed the role of Karan’s sister along with actress Neha Gehlot, whose character doesn’t believe in marriage.

Aside from acting, Khushboo also trained the kids in the talent-search show, India’s Best Dramebaaz on Zee TV. She also did ad films including the Kick-Ass Morning Promo Ad for MTV India, Maggie TVC, Airtel, Print Ad Diet Coke and more. She also has 6 working experience in theatres. She worked in the AVIKAL Theatre Company which was owned by couple, Alok and popular actress, Shruti Ulfat. She does street plays in Morca Theatre Company and she was also the founder of the MOKSHH theatre company. She was also part of the dark comedy play, Black Comedy by Silly Point Productions.

Khushboo is also an aspiring director. She also worked as an Assistant Director in some Ads and short films. Overall, Khushboo Shroff is a very versatile and dedicated actress, writer and director who have made her way to the top. She received many great responses for her acting skills and outstanding performances either on stage plays, small screen or on the silver screen.

Megha Israni is a child actor in India. Her father is Raaj Israni and mother Anita Israni. Megha has on brother Luv Israni. She started her career in acting from the age of three. Her father encouraged her to do commercials from that very young age. She starred in over one hundred and twenty five commercials, which is extra ordinary for any actress. She acted in commercials like “ORSaline”, “Eenadu newspaper”, “Shakti Bhog Aata”, “Hamdard orange and lemon squash”, “Rex shoes”, “ Parle G” and many more. She went on a celebrity guest show, where she was interviewed when was she was about 8 or 9 years old. By that time she had already done over fifty commercials.

She mentioned that out of all her ads she likes “Bajaj Bulbs”, “Sleepwell mattress” and “Rotomac” more. As a child she wanted to be a singer when she grew up. I guess she took part in a couple of singing competitions. Megha’s favorite actors are the two khans: Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan. Among actresses she said she likes Madhuri Dixit and Rani Mukherji more. Cute and bubbly kid Megha transformed into hot and sexy Megha as she grew up. She started getting more offers to work in commercials or movies or TV serials. She carefully chose her roles. She mainly wanted to work for father’s company “Israni Photography” and help him up bring it and make it famous. As a child she worked in two movies: “Dil Tho Pagal Hain” and “Ab To Hoga Insaaf”.

Madhurima Tuli is an Indian actress as well as a South Indian Actress. She debuted in a Telugu movie Saththaa with Sai Kiran. She also worked as a model for various advertisements which includes Fiama Di Wills, Karbonn Mobiles and Godrej. She was born on august 19th,1985 in Dehradun. She began her career in Hindi serials with the role of Tanu in ‘Kasturi’. She took acting seriously and went to learn acting at Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting School.

She was raised in a beautiful family where her dad worked in Tata Steel and mother worked in the NGO. She has a younger brother. Her actual career began in 2008 when she gained a lot of offers. She played the role of Satya in Homam which was an Indian thriller. Thereafter, she worked in a movie named Toss as Sherry. She got two serials after this movie on Zee TV Channel – Shree and Jhansi Ki Rani. One of her remarkable role was of Khushi in Rang badalti Odhni.

Currently, she is working as a lead Rukmini in serial Kaalo and it won the best cinematography award and best feature film award in South African Halloween Horror Festival held in Cape Town. She is fearless as she took part in colors channel Khatron K Khiladi along with Dino Morea. She debuted in Bollywood with the movie ‘Kya Karein Ya Naa Karen’ as nisha. Later she worked in Cigarette Ki Tarah and an English short film – ‘Lethal’. Her other works include 3D film Warning, NImbe HUli. Also, she worked in the movie ‘Mariacha’ of which Kannada and Tamil remake were made.

Keerti Nagpure is a charming Marathi television actress who essayed the female protagonist role of Siddhi Malik in the soap, "Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka" on Colors TV. She entered the life of Kunal Chopra (played by Samir Soni), and the two got married to help his family from the finances after the death of Anand. Keerti received the Most Lokpriya Jodi Award in 2011’s Colors Golden Petal Awards; Best Jodi in The Global Indian Film and TV Honors; Best On-Screen TV couple along with Samir Soni; Best Fresh New Face in the Indian Telly Awards in 2012; Most Lokpriya Face; Most Lokpriya Jodi in Colors Golden Petal Awards in 2013 and Best On-Screen Couple with Samir Soni in Kalakar Awards in 2013.

Alka Amin is a television actress from India who is famous for her role in the Indian soap, Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka on Colors TV which aired from 2011 to 2013. She played the role of Veema Raj Chopra, the mother of the lead role, Kunal Chopra (played by Samir Soni) under Balaji Telefilms Production House. Alka has two sons and one of them is an actor. Their names are Faheen and Taber Amin. 

Prerna Wanvari is an Indian model and actress who started her acting career on February 2009. She was born on November 22, 1989 in Andheri, Mumbai, India. She likes to do dancing and acting and luckily, she was given the chance to enter the glamour world in such a short span of time. She also made a performance in the dance class show, Nachle Ve, hosted by Saroj Khan on NDTV Imagine. Prerna is also a disciple of famous dancer and choreographer, Terence Lewis. 

She became popular for essaying the role of Kadambiri Shashank Mehta in Ekta Kapoor’s Bandini in 2009. Prerna was also part of the horror show, Koi Aane Ko Hai which was aired on Colors TV. In 2010, the actress bagged the role of Shivani in Director Kut’s Productions’ ‘Sapna Babul Ka…Bidaai’ on STAR Plus. She also made a guest appearance on NDTV Imagine’s Kitani Mohobbat Hai where she danced to the tune of the Punjabi song, Mera Laung Vacha during the engagement of Arohi Sharma (played by Kritika Kamra) and Arjun Punjj )played by Karan Kundra). Subsequently, she essayed the role of Raveena Vikram Garewal, the younger sister of Sameer Soni’s character in the drama soap, Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka on Colors TV. In 2013 up to the present, she played as Sunaina in the courtroom drama series, Adaalat on Sony TV. She was also seen in the serial, Bairi Piya and made a cameo appearance in the horror television series, Anhoniyon Ka Andhera on Colors.

Prerna also enters the film industry and she was part of the Bollywood film, P Se PM Tak under the direction of Kundan Shah which stars Meenakshi Dixit.

She also has passion in theatre and it motivates her to connect to both worlds. So besides acting in the small and big screen, she is also doing theatre and played a pivotal role in the play, Wake Up Call. She also donned a play by Preetika Chawla, the Laali of the 2010 Hindi film, Shahrukh Bola “Khoobsurat Hai Tu”, which was adapted from Devdutt Pattanaik’s book, The Pregnant King. The actress stated that she is not acting in theatre to gain something, but she wanted to experience it. She also auditioned for the film, Life of Pi but it didn’t work well.

She also donned a Secret Temptation advertisement which became very popular. She was one of the top ten Best Supporting Actresses at the 5th Gold Awards for her performance in Parichay in 2012. She also presented the Arts Programming award at the 40th International Emmy Awards.

Sonia Singh is an Indian actress renowned for her work in the Indian Television industry. She was born on November 4, 1985 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Singh made her acting debut in 2005 with the TV series Kumkum aired on Star Plus where she was portraying the role of Antara and then played the role of Sush in the TV series Bhabhi. She is famous for portraying negative characters in most of the TV series, and her Vamp role in the TV series Kumkum got her nominated for favourite Khalnayika.

Aruna Irani is an Indian actress who has acted in over 300 films, mostly doing supporting roles. She was born to a Parsi family on 18th August 1946 in Mumbai. Aruna has mixed origin of Irani Zoroastrian and Hindu background. She was the sister of famous filmmaker, Indra Kumar and actor, Adi Irani. She is married to film director, Kuku Kohli. Aruna Irani was first introduced in the film, Gunga Jumna in 1961. She was just 9 years old at the time when she played the role of Azra. 

Arti Singh or also known as Aarti Singh is a renowned Indian television actress. She is the niece of popular Bollywood actor, Govinda; the sister of the comedian actor, Krushna Abhishek and the cousin of the actress, Ragini Khanna. She earned fame after bagging the role of Soni Khurana in the television series, Maayka, on Zee TV channel in 2007. Aarti came to Mumbai from Lucknow and lived with her brother, Krushna, along with his girlfriend, Kashmira Shah for three years before she moved to another house with her father.

Mukesh Solanki is an Indian model and television actor. He was born on September 11, 1978 and lives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. As a model, Mukesh did some ramp shows and print ads for HDFC Bank, Tata Indicom, Collection G Jewelry, Big Bazaar, Fanta and more. He also did television commercials for various products like Vital Tea, Samsung mobile, Parx Shirts, CNBC Promo and a lot more. He is also an ex-instructor in Shiamak Davar Dance Company.

Mukesh gained his popularity after bagging the role of Kapil Malik, the elder brother of Siddhi (played by Kirti Nagpure) in the popular Balaji Telefilms’ drama serial, Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka on Colors TV. He also played an eminent role as Dr. Yash in the drama soap, Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des on Sahara One. He also played the main lead role as Lord Shiva opposite with Preeti Gandwani who played the role of Parvati in the Hindi mythological show, Ganesh Leela on Sahara One. Mukesh also acted in the Hindi serial, Jhoome Jiiya Re on Zee TV channel and he is also part of the track, Doli Sajake Rakhna by AK Films.

Mukesh also did an episodic in the crime-based detective series, C.I.D. (Crime Investigation Department) on Sony Entertainment Television India. He is also part of the Hindi drama serial, Mahima Shani Dev Ki on NDTV Imagine. He also appeared in Sagar Arts’ mythological series, Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali which was aired on Sahara One.

Vivek Mishra is a popular face among the audience who are avid followers of the Colors TV’s most happening and entertaining program ‘Bigg Boss’. He was seen playing himself in the show. He was roped in during the seventh season of the popular reality show, which is based on the format of its western counterpart celebrity reality show ‘Bigg Brother’. Bigg Boss has been a very popular show due to its never ending controversies and extreme fights happening inside the house. Vivek, who is a professional ‘Naked Yoga trainer’, was introduced in the show because of his remarks regarding the relationship between Kushal Tandon and his ex girlfriend Candy Brar.

Karam Rajpal is an Indian Television rising actor born on May 2 1991 in Ludhiana. He started his acting career in 2011 from Colors’s TV drama Hamari Saas Leela in which he played supporting role. After that he appeared in Sony TV’s drama Parichay as Rohit Thakral. At the same time he featured in Sony TV’s another drama Kya Hua Tera Vaada in which he played the role of Madhav Chawla.

In 2012 he appeared in Channel V’s drama series Suvreen Guggal- Topper of the year in which he played the role of Samar Raghuwanshi. In 2013 he made his Bollywood debut from Ashima Chibber’s comedy movie Mere Dad Ki Maruti.

Currently he is appearing in Life Ok’s drama Nadan Parindey Ghar Aaja. Karam Rajpal is a rising star of Indian Television industry and not much popular among Indian audience. May be in future he becomes more popular and can be seen in more TV shows.

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Karam Rajpal is an Indian performing artist mainstream in the TV industry. He was a piece of a few television serials, yet he is predominantly seen as accepting a basic piece of Maddy in Suvreen Guggal Season 2. Artist Gulki Joshi and Karam worked recently in a Life Ok’s series called “Nadaan Parinde.” As of now, he is found in the daily Hindi soap Mere Angne Mein on Star Plus. Karam Rajpal was born on 2 May 1991 in Ludhiana, Punjab. He made his acting introduction with Colors day by day adventure "Hamari Saas Leela". He has likewise done numerous mainstream arrangements like Parichay Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka, Kya Hua Teraa Vaada and some more.

Deepak Sandhu was born on 26 November 1987 in Ambala, Haryana. Soon after he completed his education he attempted to pursue a modeling career. In 2008, he moved to Mumbai where he tried to succeed as a model, and he participated in Gladrags model hunt competition and won the prestigious award. Always being ambitious, he became interested in acting as well, and not much later, he was performing in TV series. His talent was noticed by Ekta Kapoor, and in 2009 he became a part of the TV series Kahaani Hamare Mahabharat Ki, and the popular Bandini. Other TV series he participated in are: Mitwa, Bairi Piya, Na Aana Is Des Laado, Ekk Nayi Pehchaan, Amrit Manthan, and KHMK. His most significant role was the role of Vikram Sudhanshu Garewal in the very popular Indian soap opera Parichay broadcasted on Colors TV. This role has made him a very popular actor among the TV audience in India. Apart from acting, Deepak Sandhu loves Punjabi food, reading books and exercising in the gym as well as exploring new places especially natural spots. He believes that soon he will get an opportunity to act in the film industry, and what he prefers is intense characters and roles.

Ayaz khan is a celebrated nice looking on-screen character who wins his fans heart with his charming grin. Ayaz khan was born on 1st, April in 1979 in Harare in Zimbabwe. Presently Ayaz is existing in Mumbai. Ayaz did a great deal of work in Indian TV arrangement, likewise in Indian Film Industry. Ayaz entered in the business in the year of 2005 and till present he is doing his occupation.

Abhay Bhargava is an Indian actor who played his role in various cinema movies and television shows. He was born on 28th July, in Tamil Nadu, in the family of Bhargavas. Abhay did his schooling from Bengaluru as his father was transferred to Bengaluru. He is very intelligent and naughty right from his childhood. When he grew up, he became very serious towards his life. Abhay had a dream about his career as a cinema actor. He also played roles in many skits during his school time. He was also a good anchor and stage conductor in his school’s annual functions. He had a passion to become a cinema actor. He did his graduation from Jaipur.

Apuva Jyotir is one of India’s teenage actors. His career in the movie industry is barely starting, as he received his first major role of his life in the TV series “Colors’ Parichay”. He plays one of the twin brothers there, alongside with his real life twin brother, Anmol Jyotir.

Apuva Jyotir’s movie career seems to start very well, as he is much loved both among the audience and among the critics. He stated in several interviews that he loves acting and that he hopes to make of this a career for the future. He also stated that although some friends of his and his brother’s, Anmol, might be jealous on the success they have, most of their friends and acquaintances are happy and love them.

Apuva is not a stranger to acting, as his father, Prashant Jyotir is an actor himself. Apuva and his brother excel not only on acting, but also in school, where they keep their grades among the first in the class.
 

Though they were chosen after a thorough nationwide search for the perfect twins for the series the boys are really fond of Ekta. When asked Ekta said, “We didn't want one child playing both the roles because that would have been very tiring for him. We went all out looking for our young actors”. She admitted, that one of them has a mysterious look on his face while other has a calming feel, but both are very sweet. Sametime, the boys are very excited about their TV debut. As Apurva says, "This is our first big break and what makes it even more special is that my brother is part of it too. Either we both get it or we both miss out and I'm just glad that we both got a chance". Anmol added, "We are quite different as we compare to Anand's character. Adjusting ourselves into that role will be challenging."

Samir Soni is a well-known Hinidi television and film actor. Born on 29th September 1968, be studied at St. Xavier’s School, Delhi and graudated from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he began exploring his acting talents. He worked for a while in New York as an investment banker, before returning to India to kick-start his modeling career.

He made his television debut as a Navy Officer on Samandar, and appeared on Doordarshan’s A Mouthful of Sky, before debuting on the large screen as Uditanshu Tandon in China Gate (1998). He followed that up by playing Manish in Lajja (2001), Sameer Shastri in Kabhi Tum Kabhi Hum (2002), and Vishal in Dance like a Man (2003). He earned a name for himself by playing the lead roles of Jai in Kahan Ho Tum (2003), and Ramesh Kulkarni in Basti (2003), and supporting roles of Sanjay Malhotra in Baghban (2003), Ram in Dil Kya Chahta Hai (2004), Sunil in Vivah (2006), Rahul Arora in Fashion (2008), Veer Kapoor in I Hate Luv Storys (2010), and a cameo in I, Me Aur Main (2013).

On television, he won a great deal of recognition for his roles as Purab Mehra in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahi, Shekhar Gupta in Saaksshi, Kunal Chopra, the lead in Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka, and Yash Thakur in Kumkum. His role in 'Parichay' won him multiple awards for Best Actor.

He was also a contestant on Big Boss Season 4, and hosted NDTV Good Times’s show, Cracking The Code. 

He had a failed marriage with Rajlakshmi Khanvilkar before settling down with Neelam Kothari, with whom he has a daughter named Ahana.

Saurabh Raj Jain is a Hindi television actor, famous for his roles in mythological dramas. Born on 1st October 1985 in Delhi, he went to C.S.K.M. Delhi Boarding School and Indraprastha University in New Delhi and secured an MBA from Symbiosis International University, Pune. 

He began his career in television industry as Aman deep Chadha in Remix, which aired on Star One. He then went on to play Sukhi in Sony TV’s Meet Mila De Rabba, Rohit Chopra on Zee TV’s Kasamh Se, Vikram on Zee TV’s Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli, Aman on SAB TV’s comedy show, Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story, Yuvraj Singh Bundela on Colors TV’s Uttaran, and Yudi on Life OK’s horror mini-series, Ek Thhi Naayika. However, he’s better known for his roles as Anand Raj Chopra on Colour TV’s Parichay, and Lord Krishna/Lord Vishnu in Colors TV’s Jai Shri Krishna, Life OK’s Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev, and Star Plus’s epic drama Mahabharat. 

Saurabh is not afraid of being stereotyped in one particular look and is known to bond well with his co-actors. He lost his father at an early age and the experience left him mature and able to shoulder responsibility. A practitioner of Buddhism, he enjoys the sound of chanting and he finds that he has become very calm and patient ever since he took up the roles of Krishna and Vishnu. He owes his success to his mother, and his wife, Riddhima, whom he married in 2010. He is a firm believer that mental fitness comes first and being calm is the key to being fit.

Nitin Sahrawat is a model and famous Indian television actor who was born on 13 August 1981 in Mumbai, India. He was born in academician's family because his mother was professor and father work as an attorney. He is married to the famous actress Vaishnavi Dhanraj in 2012. Both of them first met on the set of ‘Kitani Mohabbat Hai Season 2' in 2010. Both of them dated for a long time before getting married.

Amit Singh Thakur is a television and serial actor born in Mumbai. He has been working in the Industry from past 30 years. He started working as an actor in the year 1979. Amit is a degree holder in Commerce and Economics. He has done more than 25 English, Hindi and Gujarati plays and has done 56 serials as well. He has appeared in few Hindi films. He is also the casting director of the firm Apt casting. He acts as a head of operations of a firm named Shashi Sumeet Productions Pvt Ltd.