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| occupation = [[Model (person)|Model]], [[Actress]], [[Businesswoman]]
| occupation = [[Model (person)|Model]], [[Actress]], [[Businesswoman]]
| languages known = [[Hindi]],<br>[[Marathi language|Marathi]],<br>[[English language|English]]
| languages known = [[Hindi]],<br>[[Marathi language|Marathi]],<br>[[English language|English]]
| othername = [[Gauri Tejwani]] <br> [[Gauri Pradhan|Gauri Hiten Tejwani]]
| other name = [[Gauri Tejwani]] <br> [[Gauri Pradhan|Gauri Hiten Tejwani]]
| nationality = [[India]]n
| nationality = [[India]]n
| known for = Her Portrayal in ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' , ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb]]'' & ''[[Left Right Left]]''
| known for = Her Portrayal in ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' , ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb]]'' & ''[[Left Right Left]]''
| yearsactive = 1999–present
| years active = 1998–present
| parents =
| parents =
| spouse = [[Hiten Tejwani]] (2004 – present)
| spouse = [[Hiten Tejwani]] (2004–present)
| children = 2
| children = ''Nevaan'' (Son) (b. 2009)<br> ''Katya'' (Daughter) (b. 2009)
| relatives =
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'''Gauri Pradhan Tejwani''' ({{lang-mr|गौरी प्रधान तेजवानी}}) (born 16 September 1977) is a [[Model (people)|model]] turned noted [[Indian television]] actress and [[businesswoman]] best known for playing the role of ''Gauri Mittal'' in [[Kutumb]] (aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony]] until 2003) and ''Nandini Virani'' in [[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]] (aired on [[Star Plus]] until 2008).
'''Gauri Pradhan Tejwani''' ({{lang-mr|गौरी प्रधान तेजवानी}}) (born 16 September 1977) is a [[Model (people)|model]] turned noted [[Indian television]] [[actress]] and [[businesswoman]] best known for playing the role of ''Gauri Mittal'' in ''[[Kutumb]]'' (aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony]] until 2003) and ''Nandini Virani'' in ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' (aired on [[Star Plus]] until 2008). She is currently playing the character of ''Falguni Harshad Parekh'' (mother of the female lead ''Ishaani'') in the tele-series ''[[Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi]]'' (which is aired on [[Colors (TV channel)|Colors]]).


== Early life and education==
== Early life and education==
Gauri Pradhan was born in [[Kashmir]], [[Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]] to a [[Maharashtrians|Maharashtrian]] family from the [[Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu]] community. Her father [[major]] ''Subhash Vasudeo Pradhan'' is a retired [[Indian people|Indian]] [[Army Officer]] and her mother ''Asha'' is a [[homemaker]]. She is the second of three siblings. Her older brother ''Bharat'', is a [[Petrochemical]] [[Engineer]], while her younger sister ''Geetanjali'', is a [[physician|doctor]] [[Homeopathy|BHMS.]] [[Doctor of Medicine|M.D]]. Gauri is the only one in her family to have pursued [[modelling]] and [[acting]] as a career.
Gauri Pradhan was born in [[Kashmir]], [[Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]] to a [[Maharashtrians|Maharashtrian]] family from the [[Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu]] community. Her father [[major]] ''Subhash Vasudeo Pradhan'' is a retired [[Indian people|Indian]] [[Army Officer]] and her mother ''Asha'' is a [[homemaker]]. She is the second of three siblings; her older brother ''Bharat'', is a [[Petrochemical]] [[Engineer]], while her younger sister ''Geetanjali'', is a [[physician|doctor]] [[Homeopathy|BHMS.]] [[Doctor of Medicine|M.D]]. Gauri is the only one in her family to have pursued [[modelling]] and [[acting]] as a career.


Her childhood was spent travelling throughout the country owing to the nature of her father's job. As a result she studied in different schools,one of them was the [[Carmel Convent School]], [[Udhampur]] ([[Jammu and Kashmir]]). After her father's retirement, the family settled in [[Pune]] ([[Maharastra]]) where she attended [[Sir Parshurambhau College|S.P. College]] for a course in [[BSc]].([[Electronics]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiten-gauri.net/flash2/FlashHT.swf|title=Biography of Gauri Pradhan:About Gauri}}</ref> Later she enrolled for a course in [[Psychology]] from an institute affiliated to [[London University]].
Her childhood was spent travelling throughout the country owing to the nature of her father's job. As a result she studied in different schools,one of them was the [[Carmel Convent School]], [[Udhampur]] ([[Jammu and Kashmir]]). After her father's retirement, the family settled in [[Pune]] ([[Maharastra]]) where she attended [[Sir Parshurambhau College|S.P. College]] for a course in [[BSc]].([[Electronics]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiten-gauri.net/flash2/FlashHT.swf|title=Biography of Gauri Pradhan:About Gauri}}</ref> Later she enrolled for a course in [[Psychology]] from an institute affiliated to [[London University]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.tellychakkar.com/y2k4/14july/guari-q-a.htm
|title= Gauri Pradhan}}</ref>


== Personal life==
== Personal life==
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[[File:Gauri Pradhan Tejwani- Disney Princess Academy.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Gauri with daughter Katya at the launch of 'Disney Princess Academy'.]]
[[File:Gauri Pradhan Tejwani- Disney Princess Academy.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Gauri with daughter Katya at the launch of 'Disney Princess Academy'.]]


Pradhan met her future husband [[Hiten Tejwani]] in [[Hyderabad]] while shooting for a commercial for 'Breeze' soap. Later on, they met on the sets of tele-series [[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb]] (aired on [[Set india|Sony TV]]) and were coincidentally cast as the lead pair. The onscreen love – hate scenes between the couple (Pratham and Gauri) were highly loved by the audience. The onscreen chemistry led to brewing of passionate romance between them and they started dating each other. While playing the characters of star crossed lovers Karan and Nandini in another popular daily soap [[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]] (aired on [[Star Plus]]), they decided to tie the knot. They married at a private function in the ''Sun-n-Sand Hotel'', [[Pune]] (which is Gauri’s hometown) on 29 April 2004, after two years of courtship as per maharashtrian customs, Soon after they went to ''Koso Mui'' ([[Thailand]]) for honeymoon. Their reception was held at ''[[Juhu]]'s Army Club'' on May 9, 2004 with over 400 guests.<ref>{{cite web|title= Jodi no 1: Gauri Pradhan and Hiten Tejwani|url=http://www.shaaditimes.com/celebrities/celebrity-news/the-tejwani-040802/|publisher=shaaditimes}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Celeb Love Story: Gauri & Hiten Tejwani|url= http://idiva.com/news-relationships/celeb-love-story-gauri-hiten-tejwani/2752/|publisher= iDiva Trendspotter|accessdate=28 December 2010}}</ref>
Pradhan met her future husband [[Hiten Tejwani]] in [[Hyderabad]] while shooting for a commercial for ''Breeze'' soap. Later on, they met on the sets of tele-series ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb]]'' (aired on [[Set india|Sony TV]]) and were coincidentally cast as the lead pair. The onscreen love – hate scenes between the couple (Pratham and Gauri) were highly loved by the audience. The onscreen chemistry led to brewing of passionate romance between them and they started dating each other. While playing the characters of star crossed lovers Karan and Nandini in another popular daily soap ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' (aired on [[Star Plus]]), they decided to tie the knot.<ref>{{cite web|title= Jodi no 1: Gauri Pradhan and Hiten Tejwani|url=http://www.shaaditimes.com/celebrities/celebrity-news/the-tejwani-040802/|publisher=shaaditimes}}</ref>


After two years of courtship, they got married at a private function in the Sun-n-Sand Hotel, Pune, on 29 April 2004, as per Maharashtrian customs. Soon after they went to [[Ko Samui]] ([[Thailand]]) for honeymoon. Their reception was held at [[Juhu]]'s Army Club on May 9, 2004 with over 400 guests.<ref>{{cite web|title=Celeb Love Story: Gauri & Hiten Tejwani|url= http://idiva.com/news-relationships/celeb-love-story-gauri-hiten-tejwani/2752/|publisher= iDiva Trendspotter|accessdate=28 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weddingsutra.com/celeb_wed/featured_gauri.asp#.VJHeJdKUezE
On 11 November 2009, they became parents when Gauri delivered twins, a son and daughter, born in ([[Mumbai]]).<ref>{{cite web|title=Hiten and Gauri blessed with Twins|url=http://entertainment.gaeatimes.com/2009/11/12/hiten-and-gauri-blessed-with-twins-59872/|publisher=Gaea Times|accessdate=11 November 2009}}</ref>
|title=Gauri and Hiten}}</ref>


Gauri is also a pet lover and owns a pug named ''Beckham'', whom she and her husband consider as their first baby.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bend it like Beckham|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/star-gazing/bend-it-beckham/|publisher=tellychakkar.com|accessdate=12 May 2010}}</ref>
On 11 November 2009, they became parents when Gauri delivered twins, son Nevaan and daughter Katya at the [[Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre|Lilavati Hospital]], [[Bandra]] ([[Mumbai]]).<ref>{{cite web|title=Hiten and Gauri blessed with Twins|url=http://entertainment.gaeatimes.com/2009/11/12/hiten-and-gauri-blessed-with-twins-59872/|publisher=Gaea Times|accessdate=11 November 2009}}</ref>

Gauri is a pet lover and owns a pug named ''Beckham'', whom she and her husband consider as their first baby.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bend it like Beckham|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/star-gazing/bend-it-beckham/|publisher=tellychakkar.com|accessdate=12 May 2010}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==


Pradhan’s [[modelling]] stint commenced at the tender age of 18, primarily in [[Pune]]. In 1998, while still in her second year of [[B.Sc]] course she moved to [[Mumbai]] to take part in [[Femina Miss India|Miss India]] and reached among the ten finalists along with [[Smriti Irani]].<ref>[http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Saas-bahu-on-the-ramp/articleshow/15641008.cms Saas-bahu on the ramp]</ref><ref>http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/06/06/stories/2009060651371900.htm</ref><ref>http://www.firstpost.com/politics/smriti-irani-from-model-to-tvs-favourite-bahu-to-cabinet-minister-1542563.html</ref>
Pradhan’s [[model (people)|model]]ling stint commenced at the tender age of 18, primarily in [[Pune]]. In 1998, while still in her second year of [[B.Sc.]] course she moved to [[Mumbai]] to take part in [[Femina Miss India|Miss India]] and reached among the ten finalists along with [[Smriti Irani]].<ref>[http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Saas-bahu-on-the-ramp/articleshow/15641008.cms Saas-bahu on the ramp]</ref><ref>http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/06/06/stories/2009060651371900.htm</ref><ref>http://www.firstpost.com/politics/smriti-irani-from-model-to-tvs-favourite-bahu-to-cabinet-minister-1542563.html</ref>
She did a lot of ramp shows and has done television [[commercials]] for many well known companies such as [[Sprite (soft drink)|Sprite]], Bru, [[Dabur]], [[Ponds]], [[Santoor]], keo karpin, [[Colgate-Palmolive|Colgate]], [[Philips]] , Breeze etc.<ref name="Kapadia">{{cite news|url=http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2004/nov/18ga-sld.htm|title=I don't believe in the kind of marriage that changes a person completely|last=Kapadia|first=Arshiya|date=20 May 2005|publisher=Rediff|accessdate=2010-03-11}}</ref>
She did a lot of ramp shows and has done television [[commercials]] for many well known companies such as [[Sprite (soft drink)|Sprite]], Bru, [[Dabur]], [[Ponds]], [[Santoor]], keo karpin, [[Colgate-Palmolive|Colgate]], [[Philips]] , Breeze etc.<ref name="Kapadia">{{cite news|url=http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2004/nov/18ga-sld.htm|title=I don't believe in the kind of marriage that changes a person completely|last=Kapadia|first=Arshiya|date=20 May 2005|publisher=Rediff|accessdate=2010-03-11}}</ref>


She made her acting debut with '''''Noor Jahan - The Original Love Story''''' which was telecasted in [[Doordarshan]] in the year 1999. As per Pradhan, she never thought of becoming an [[actor]], but when [[Cinevistaas Limited|Cinevistaas]] offered her the lead role in '''''Noor Jahan - The Original Love Story''''', she decided to give it a shot.
She made her acting debut with the historical tele-series ''Noor Jahan'' which was telecasted in [[Doordarshan]] in the year 1999. As per Pradhan, she never thought of becoming an [[actor]], but when [[Cinevistaas Limited|Cinevistaas]] offered her the lead role in ''Noor Jahan'' , she decided to give it a shot.


She also appeared in three music videos (which were [[Talat Aziz]]'s ''Khubsoorat'', [[Hans Raj Hans]]'s ''Jhanjar'' and [[Sonu Nigam]]'s ''Yaad'') during the year 2000 to 2001.
She also appeared in three music videos (which were [[Talat Aziz]]'s ''Khubsoorat'', [[Hans Raj Hans]]'s ''Jhanjar'' and [[Sonu Nigam]]'s ''Yaad'') during the year 2000 to 2001.


In October 2001 she rose to fame with tele-series [[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb]] on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]] where she played the lead role of ''Gauri Agarwal Mittal''. But the Show ended in 2002. Her Chemistry with her co-star was so well praised and liked by the audiences that the channel & production house brought the second season of the show along with the same leads. Soon after [[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb Season 2]], In 2003 she did a cameo in [[Krishna Arjun]] as ''Shweta'' (that aired on [[Star Plus]]) and then she appeared in another family drama named '''''Naam Gum Jayega''''' (that aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]]) as the female lead; ''Priyanka Singh''. In 2003, she also appeared in one of the episodes of the horror tele-series [[Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat]] (that aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]]) as ''Mayuri''.
In October 2001 she rose to fame with tele-series ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb]]'' on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]] where she played the lead role of ''Gauri Agarwal Mittal''. But the Show ended in 2002. Her Chemistry with her co-star [[Hiten Tejwani]] was so well praised and liked by the audiences that the channel & production house brought the second season of the show along with the same leads. Soon after ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb Season 2]]'', In 2003 she did a cameo in ''[[Krishna Arjun]]'' as ''Shweta'' (that aired on [[Star Plus]]) and then she appeared in another family drama named ''Naam Gum Jayega'' (that aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]]) as the female lead; ''Priyanka Singh''. In 2003, she also appeared in one of the episodes of the horror tele-series ''[[Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat]]'' (that aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]]) as ''Mayuri''.


In the year 2002, she participated in one of the episodes of the singing reality show '''''Kisme Kitna Hai Dum''''' (that aired on [[Star Plus]]) along with other television actors.
In the year 2002, she participated in one of the episodes of the singing reality show ''Kisme Kitna Hai Dum'' (that aired on [[Star Plus]]) along with other television actors.


After a string of cameos and a short series, In 2004 she was approached to play the supporting lead in ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' on [[Star Plus]] as ''Nandini Thakkar''. The role brought her name & fame that she won almost all the awards of her career for her portrayal in ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]''.In the same year, she appeared in ''[[Isse Kehte Hai Golmaal Ghar]]'' that aired on [[Sahara One]] channel as the main lead opposite [[Manav Gohil]].The series premiered on October 30, 2004, and aired on every Saturday at 8:30pm [[IST]].
After a string of cameos and a short series, In 2004 she was approached to play the supporting lead in ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' on [[Star Plus]] as ''Nandini Thakkar''. The role brought her name & fame that she won almost all the awards of her career for her portrayal in ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]''. In the same year, she appeared in ''[[Isse Kehte Hai Golmaal Ghar]]'' that aired on [[Sahara One]] channel as the main lead opposite [[Manav Gohil]].The series premiered on October 30, 2004, and aired on every Saturday at 8:30pm [[Indian Standard Time|IST]].


In March 2005, she entered the popular show ''[[Special Squad (2005)|Special Squad]]'' (that aired on [[Star One]])as the Forensic Expert and Special Squad head ''Dr. Deepika Ghosh''. In the same year, she has also made special appearances in other Indian series like ''[[Rihaee (TV series)|Rihaee]]'' and ''[[Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin]]'' on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]].
In March 2005, she entered the popular show ''[[Special Squad (2005)|Special Squad]]'' (that aired on [[Star One]]) as the Forensic Expert and Special Squad head ''Dr. Deepika Ghosh''. In the same year, she has also made special appearances in other Indian series like ''[[Rihaee (TV series)|Rihaee]]'' and ''[[Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin]]'' on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]].


In the year 2006, she participated in reality shows such as [[Nach Baliye 2]] (a celebrity couple dance reality show) and '''''Jodi Kamaal Ki''''' (a celebrity couple game show) on [[Star Plus]] along with her husband Hiten Tejwani. In the same year, she entered the romantic drama-series [[Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai]] (that aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]]) as ''Kannan''.
In the year 2006, she participated in reality shows such as ''[[Nach Baliye 2]]'' (a celebrity couple dance reality show) and ''Jodi Kamaal Ki'' (a celebrity couple game show) on [[Star Plus]] along with her husband [[Hiten Tejwani]]. In the same year, she entered the romantic drama-series ''[[Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai]]'' (that aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]]) as ''Kannan''.


In May 2008, she entered the youth oriented show ''[[Left Right Left]]'' (that aired on [[SAB TV]]) as ''Captain Shona Das'', an army consultant.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/television/top-stories/news/2008/gauri-pradhan-left-right-left-200508.html/|title=Gauri Pradhan enters Left Right Left as army consultant}}</ref> In that vary year, she along with her husband Hiten Tejwani appeared as contestant in two reality shows; [[Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar]] (that aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]]) and [[Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?]] (that aired on [[Star Plus]]). In 2008, Gauri and her husband also hosted some of the episodes of celebrity couple dance reality show [[Nach Baliye 4]] (that aired on [[Star Plus]]).
In May 2008, she entered the youth oriented show ''[[Left Right Left]]'' (that aired on [[SAB TV]]) as ''Captain Shona Das'', an army consultant.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/television/top-stories/news/2008/gauri-pradhan-left-right-left-200508.html/|title=Gauri Pradhan enters Left Right Left as army consultant}}</ref> In that vary year, she along with her husband [[Hiten Tejwani]] appeared as contestant in two reality shows; ''[[Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar]]'' (that aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]]) and ''[[Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?]]'' (that aired on [[Star Plus]]). In 2008, Gauri and her husband also hosted some of the episodes of celebrity couple dance reality show ''[[Nach Baliye 4]]'' (that aired on [[Star Plus]]).


In 2009, She did a long cameo in [[Star Plus]]'s afternoon long running hit show ''[[Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan]]'' as ''Aditti'' along with her husband Hiten Tejwani.
In 2009, She did a long cameo in [[Star Plus]]'s afternoon long running hit show ''[[Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan]]'' as ''Aditti'' along with her husband..


After having twins, Gauri took a five year break from television and decided not to work till her children turned four. During her break, she pursued her passion for ''Porcelain Painting''. She learned about this form of painting under Sangita Shetty Chowhan. Gauri is also one of the partner of the company called ''Colours On Fire'' owned by Sangita . ''Colours On Fire'' is a start- up art studio, that provide one-of-a-kind individually customised pieces to home decor stores, architects or even individuals, who value uniqueness. The company also provides tools and training to recreational artists.<ref>{{cite web|title=Porcelain Painting by Actress Gauri Tejwani|url=http://www.buzzintown.com/mumbai/events/porcelain-painting-actress-gauri-tejwani/id--546569.html|publisher=buzz in town}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Gauri Pradhan Tejwani’s Passion For Painting|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/gauri-pradhan-tejwanis-passion-painting|publisher=/|publisher=tellychakkar.com|accessdate=15 October 2011}}</ref>
After having twins, Gauri took a five year break from television and decided not to work till her children turned four. During her break, she pursued her passion for [[Porcelain Painting]]. She learned about this form of painting under Sangita Shetty Chowhan. Gauri is also one of the partner of the company called Colours On Fire, owned by Sangita . Colours On Fire is a start-up art studio, that provide one-of-a-kind individually customised pieces to home decor stores, architects or even individuals, who value uniqueness. The company also provides tools and training to recreational artists.<ref>{{cite web|title=Porcelain Painting by Actress Gauri Tejwani|url=http://www.buzzintown.com/mumbai/events/porcelain-painting-actress-gauri-tejwani/id--546569.html|publisher=buzz in town}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Gauri Pradhan Tejwani’s Passion For Painting|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/gauri-pradhan-tejwanis-passion-painting|publisher=/|publisher=tellychakkar.com|accessdate=15 October 2011}}</ref>


In 2010, she along with her husband Hiten Tejwani opened a Restro-bar named ''Barcode 053'' (a franchise of ''Crepe Station Café'', a [[Mumbai]] based chain of [[restaurants]] owned by Morea Brothers) at [[Andheri]] in [[Mumbai]]. ''Barcode 053'' is the first such franchise partly owned by television soap actors Hiten and Gauri Tejwani.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bar Review: Barcode 053
In 2010, she along with her husband opened a Restro-bar named Barcode 053 (a franchise of Crepe Station Café, a [[Mumbai]] based chain of restaurants owned by Morea Brothers) at [[Andheri]] in [[Mumbai]]. Barcode 053 is the first such franchise partly owned by the couple.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bar Review: Barcode 053 |url=http://mumbaiboss.com/2010/08/17/bar-review-barcode-053/|publisher=Mumbai Boss|accessdate=17 August 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Crepe Station Café opens Barcode 053 Lounge|url=http://news.franchiseindia.com/Crepe-Station-Caf-opens-Barcode-053-Lounge-2369/#.VFeGgDSUezE|publisher=Franchise India.com|accessdate=16 August 2010}}</ref>
|url=http://mumbaiboss.com/2010/08/17/bar-review-barcode-053/|publisher=Mumbai Boss|accessdate=17 August 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Crepe Station Café opens Barcode 053 Lounge|url=http://news.franchiseindia.com/Crepe-Station-Caf-opens-Barcode-053-Lounge-2369/#.VFeGgDSUezE|publisher=Franchise India.com|accessdate=16 August 2010}}</ref>
In that vary year she also appeared in one of the episodes of the popular female celebrity game show '''''Meethi Choori No 1''''' (that aired on [[NDTV Imagine]]) along with other television actresses.
In the same year she also appeared in one of the episodes of the popular female celebrity game show ''Meethi Choori No 1'' which aired on [[NDTV Imagine]].


In 2014, after a long hiatus of five years, she made her comeback on television with [[Ekta Kapoor]]'s show, ''[[Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi]]'' (which is aired on [[Colors (TV channel)|Colors]]) as ''Falguni Harshad Parekh''.<ref>[http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/gauri-is-brilliant-ekta-kapoor-on-her-meri-aashiqui-tum-se-hi-actress-155590.html Gauri Is Brilliant: Ekta Kapoor On Her Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi Actress]</ref>
In 2014, after a long hiatus of five years, she made her comeback on television with [[Ekta Kapoor]]'s show, ''[[Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi]]'' (which is aired on [[Colors (TV channel)|Colors]]) as ''Falguni Harshad Parekh''.<ref>[http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/gauri-is-brilliant-ekta-kapoor-on-her-meri-aashiqui-tum-se-hi-actress-155590.html Gauri Is Brilliant: Ekta Kapoor On Her Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi Actress]</ref>
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|Teri Jhanjhar Kisne Banayi
|Teri Jhanjhar Kisne Banayi
|[[Hans Raj Hans]]
|[[Hans Raj Hans]]
|[[John Abraham]]
|[[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]]
|-
|-
|2001
|2001
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! colspan=2 class="unsortable"| Notes
! colspan=2 class="unsortable"| Notes
|-
|-
|1999–2000
|1999 – 2000
|''Noor Jahan - The Original Love Story''
|''Noor Jahan''
|Mehr-un-Nissa / Empress Noor Jahan
|Mehr-un-Nissa / Empress Noor Jahan
|Lead Role
|Lead Role
|-
|-
| 2001–2002
| 2001 – 2002
| ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb Season 1]]''
| ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb Season 1]]''
| Gauri Agarwal /Gauri Pratham Mittal
| Gauri Agarwal /Gauri Pratham Mittal
| Lead Role
| Lead Role
|-
|-
| 2002–2003
| 2002 – 2003
| ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb Season 2]]''
| ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb Season 2]]''
| Gauri Pradhan /Gauri Pratham Mann / Shweta Chattopadhya Mann
| Gauri Pradhan /Gauri Pratham Mann / Shweta Chattopadhya Mann
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|Episodic [Kab kyun kahan]
|Episodic [Kab kyun kahan]
|-
|-
| 2004–2008
| 2004 – 2008
| ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]''
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Gauri Pradhan Tejwani
Gauri Pradhan Tejwani in 2012.
Born
Gauri Pradhan

(1977-09-16) 16 September 1977 (age 47)
Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Model, Actress, Businesswoman
Years active1998–present
Known forHer Portrayal in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi , Kutumb & Left Right Left
SpouseHiten Tejwani (2004–present)
ChildrenNevaan (Son) (b. 2009)
Katya (Daughter) (b. 2009)
Websitehttp://www.hiten-gauri.net/

Gauri Pradhan Tejwani (Template:Lang-mr) (born 16 September 1977) is a model turned noted Indian television actress and businesswoman best known for playing the role of Gauri Mittal in Kutumb (aired on Sony until 2003) and Nandini Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (aired on Star Plus until 2008). She is currently playing the character of Falguni Harshad Parekh (mother of the female lead Ishaani) in the tele-series Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi (which is aired on Colors).

Early life and education

Gauri Pradhan was born in Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India to a Maharashtrian family from the Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu community. Her father major Subhash Vasudeo Pradhan is a retired Indian Army Officer and her mother Asha is a homemaker. She is the second of three siblings; her older brother Bharat, is a Petrochemical Engineer, while her younger sister Geetanjali, is a doctor BHMS. M.D. Gauri is the only one in her family to have pursued modelling and acting as a career.

Her childhood was spent travelling throughout the country owing to the nature of her father's job. As a result she studied in different schools,one of them was the Carmel Convent School, Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir). After her father's retirement, the family settled in Pune (Maharastra) where she attended S.P. College for a course in BSc.(Electronics).[1] Later she enrolled for a course in Psychology from an institute affiliated to London University.[2]

Personal life

Gauri with husband Hiten Tejwani at an event.
Gauri with daughter Katya at the launch of 'Disney Princess Academy'.

Pradhan met her future husband Hiten Tejwani in Hyderabad while shooting for a commercial for Breeze soap. Later on, they met on the sets of tele-series Kutumb (aired on Sony TV) and were coincidentally cast as the lead pair. The onscreen love – hate scenes between the couple (Pratham and Gauri) were highly loved by the audience. The onscreen chemistry led to brewing of passionate romance between them and they started dating each other. While playing the characters of star crossed lovers Karan and Nandini in another popular daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (aired on Star Plus), they decided to tie the knot.[3]

After two years of courtship, they got married at a private function in the Sun-n-Sand Hotel, Pune, on 29 April 2004, as per Maharashtrian customs. Soon after they went to Ko Samui (Thailand) for honeymoon. Their reception was held at Juhu's Army Club on May 9, 2004 with over 400 guests.[4][5]

On 11 November 2009, they became parents when Gauri delivered twins, son Nevaan and daughter Katya at the Lilavati Hospital, Bandra (Mumbai).[6]

Gauri is a pet lover and owns a pug named Beckham, whom she and her husband consider as their first baby.[7]

Career

Pradhan’s modelling stint commenced at the tender age of 18, primarily in Pune. In 1998, while still in her second year of B.Sc. course she moved to Mumbai to take part in Miss India and reached among the ten finalists along with Smriti Irani.[8][9][10] She did a lot of ramp shows and has done television commercials for many well known companies such as Sprite, Bru, Dabur, Ponds, Santoor, keo karpin, Colgate, Philips , Breeze etc.[11]

She made her acting debut with the historical tele-series Noor Jahan which was telecasted in Doordarshan in the year 1999. As per Pradhan, she never thought of becoming an actor, but when Cinevistaas offered her the lead role in Noor Jahan , she decided to give it a shot.

She also appeared in three music videos (which were Talat Aziz's Khubsoorat, Hans Raj Hans's Jhanjar and Sonu Nigam's Yaad) during the year 2000 to 2001.

In October 2001 she rose to fame with tele-series Kutumb on Sony TV where she played the lead role of Gauri Agarwal Mittal. But the Show ended in 2002. Her Chemistry with her co-star Hiten Tejwani was so well praised and liked by the audiences that the channel & production house brought the second season of the show along with the same leads. Soon after Kutumb Season 2, In 2003 she did a cameo in Krishna Arjun as Shweta (that aired on Star Plus) and then she appeared in another family drama named Naam Gum Jayega (that aired on Sony TV) as the female lead; Priyanka Singh. In 2003, she also appeared in one of the episodes of the horror tele-series Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat (that aired on Sony TV) as Mayuri.

In the year 2002, she participated in one of the episodes of the singing reality show Kisme Kitna Hai Dum (that aired on Star Plus) along with other television actors.

After a string of cameos and a short series, In 2004 she was approached to play the supporting lead in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on Star Plus as Nandini Thakkar. The role brought her name & fame that she won almost all the awards of her career for her portrayal in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. In the same year, she appeared in Isse Kehte Hai Golmaal Ghar that aired on Sahara One channel as the main lead opposite Manav Gohil.The series premiered on October 30, 2004, and aired on every Saturday at 8:30pm IST.

In March 2005, she entered the popular show Special Squad (that aired on Star One) as the Forensic Expert and Special Squad head Dr. Deepika Ghosh. In the same year, she has also made special appearances in other Indian series like Rihaee and Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin on Sony TV.

In the year 2006, she participated in reality shows such as Nach Baliye 2 (a celebrity couple dance reality show) and Jodi Kamaal Ki (a celebrity couple game show) on Star Plus along with her husband Hiten Tejwani. In the same year, she entered the romantic drama-series Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai (that aired on Sony TV) as Kannan.

In May 2008, she entered the youth oriented show Left Right Left (that aired on SAB TV) as Captain Shona Das, an army consultant.[12] In that vary year, she along with her husband Hiten Tejwani appeared as contestant in two reality shows; Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar (that aired on Sony TV) and Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? (that aired on Star Plus). In 2008, Gauri and her husband also hosted some of the episodes of celebrity couple dance reality show Nach Baliye 4 (that aired on Star Plus).

In 2009, She did a long cameo in Star Plus's afternoon long running hit show Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan as Aditti along with her husband..

After having twins, Gauri took a five year break from television and decided not to work till her children turned four. During her break, she pursued her passion for Porcelain Painting. She learned about this form of painting under Sangita Shetty Chowhan. Gauri is also one of the partner of the company called Colours On Fire, owned by Sangita . Colours On Fire is a start-up art studio, that provide one-of-a-kind individually customised pieces to home decor stores, architects or even individuals, who value uniqueness. The company also provides tools and training to recreational artists.[13][14]

In 2010, she along with her husband opened a Restro-bar named Barcode 053 (a franchise of Crepe Station Café, a Mumbai based chain of restaurants owned by Morea Brothers) at Andheri in Mumbai. Barcode 053 is the first such franchise partly owned by the couple.[15][16]

In the same year she also appeared in one of the episodes of the popular female celebrity game show Meethi Choori No 1 which aired on NDTV Imagine.

In 2014, after a long hiatus of five years, she made her comeback on television with Ekta Kapoor's show, Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi (which is aired on Colors) as Falguni Harshad Parekh.[17]

Filmography

Music Videos

Year Album Song Singer Co-star
2000 Khubsoorat (Venus Video CD) Chera Subah E Banaras Talat Aziz Salil Ankola
2001 Jhanjar (Tips Music) Teri Jhanjhar Kisne Banayi Hans Raj Hans John Abraham
2001 Yaad (T-Series) Humein Tumse Pyar Hai Kaise Kahe Sonu Nigam Vivan Bhatena

Television

Year Show Role Notes
1999–2000 Noor Jahan Mehr-un-Nissa / Empress Noor Jahan Lead Role
2001–2002 Kutumb Season 1 Gauri Agarwal /Gauri Pratham Mittal Lead Role
2002–2003 Kutumb Season 2 Gauri Pradhan /Gauri Pratham Mann / Shweta Chattopadhya Mann Lead Role
2003 Krishna Arjun Shweta Cameo
2003 Naam Gum Jayegaa Priyanka Singh Lead Role
2003 Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat Mayuri / Gauri Episodic [Kab kyun kahan]
2004–2008 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Nandini Thakkar / Nandini Ansh Virani / Nandini Karan Virani Supporting Role
2004 Isse Kehte Hai Golmaal Ghar Lead Role
2005 Rihaee Episodic
2005 Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin Herself Guest Appearance
2005–2006 Special Squad Forensic Expert Dr. Deepika Ghosh Lead Role
2006 Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai Kannan Supporting Role
2008 Left Right Left Captain Shona Das Supporting Role
2009 Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Aditi Cameo
2014–present Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi Falguni Harshad Parekh Supporting Role

Reality shows

Year Show Notes
2002 Kisme Kitna Hai Dum Participant
2006 Nach Baliye 2 Participant
(Along with Hiten Tejwani)
2006 Jodi Kamaal Ki Participant
(Along with Hiten Tejwani)
2008 Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar Participant
(Along with Hiten Tejwani and Nandini Singh)
2008 Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? Participant
(Along with Hiten Tejwani)
2008 Nach Baliye 4 Host
(Along with Hiten Tejwani)
2010 Meethi Choori No 1 Participant

Awards

Year Award Category For Role Result
2004 MTV Style Lycra Awards Most Stylist Person on TV (Female) Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Nandini Virani Nominated
Star Parivaar Awards Favorite Yogya Bahu Won
2005 Star Parivaar Awards Favorite Jodi
(Along with co-star Hiten Tejwani)
Indian Telly Awards Best Supporting Actress
2006 Star Parivaar Awards Favorite Bahu
2007 Star Parivaar Awards Favorite Bahu
Favorite Jodi
(Along with Hiten Tejwani)
Sansui Television Awards Best Actress in Supporting Role (Popular)
2008 Star Parivaar Awards Favorite Bahu
Favorite Jodi
(Along with co-star Hiten Tejwani)
The Global Indian TV Honours 2008 Best Onscreen Jodi
(Along with Hiten Tejwani)
2010 India Ne Banadi Jodi Awards Best Jodi of The Decade
(Along with Hiten Tejwani)

References

  1. ^ "Biography of Gauri Pradhan:About Gauri".
  2. ^ "Gauri Pradhan".
  3. ^ "Jodi no 1: Gauri Pradhan and Hiten Tejwani". shaaditimes.
  4. ^ "Celeb Love Story: Gauri & Hiten Tejwani". iDiva Trendspotter. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
  5. ^ "Gauri and Hiten".
  6. ^ "Hiten and Gauri blessed with Twins". Gaea Times. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
  7. ^ "Bend it like Beckham". tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  8. ^ Saas-bahu on the ramp
  9. ^ http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/06/06/stories/2009060651371900.htm
  10. ^ http://www.firstpost.com/politics/smriti-irani-from-model-to-tvs-favourite-bahu-to-cabinet-minister-1542563.html
  11. ^ Kapadia, Arshiya (20 May 2005). "I don't believe in the kind of marriage that changes a person completely". Rediff. Retrieved 11 March 2010.
  12. ^ "Gauri Pradhan enters Left Right Left as army consultant".
  13. ^ "Porcelain Painting by Actress Gauri Tejwani". buzz in town.
  14. ^ "Gauri Pradhan Tejwani's Passion For Painting". tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
  15. ^ "Bar Review: Barcode 053". Mumbai Boss. Retrieved 17 August 2010.
  16. ^ "Crepe Station Café opens Barcode 053 Lounge". Franchise India.com. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  17. ^ Gauri Is Brilliant: Ekta Kapoor On Her Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi Actress
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