Anuradha Patel (born 30 August 1961) is an Indian actress of the famous Ganguly family.

Early life

Anuradha was born in Mumbai. Her maternal grandfather is the

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veteran actor

Ashok Kumar Kumudlal Ganguly (13 October 1911 – 10 December 2001), better known by his stage name Ashok Kumar and also by Dadamoni, was an Indian actor who attained iconic status in Indian cinema and who was a member of the cinematic Ganguly family. He ...

and her grand-uncle is

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Personal life

She is married to actor Kanwaljit Singh. They have two sons Sidharth and Aditya and a god daughter, Mariam, living in the

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Career

Patel made her film debut in the 1983 film '' Love in Goa'' paired opposite former child actor Mayur Verma. She went onto appear in successful films like '' Utsav'' (1984), ''Phir Aayee Barsat'' (1985), '' Dharm Adhikari'', '' Sadaa Suhagan'' (1986), '' Ijaazat'' (1987), '' Rukhsat'' (1988). But then she did not get lead roles in films from 1989 and chose to do Television and advertisements. She took an hiatus from acting from the early 1990s to focus on her family and sons, yet continued her career in modeling. After a 10-year break, she returned to films in the late 2000s appearing in films like ''

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'' (2008) Khaap with Om Puri, ''

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'' (2011) Aisha, Dhantya Open and more. Apart from being an actor, she is also the director of Dynamic Finishing Academy for Personality Development, Public Speaking, Grooming and Confidence Building which she conceptualized in 1987. She also played cameos in the

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serials '' Dekho Magar Pyaar Se'' and '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' opposite

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.'' She presently continues to act in selected films and for advertisements such as Samsung, Aashirwad Atta, Milton, PC Chandra jewelers and more which leaves her time to focus on her family too. She recently acted in the 2021 Amazon fashion advertisement along with her husband Kawaljit Singh.''

Honours

Anuradha was nominated for the

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for Ijaazat (1987) besides others. Received Perfect Achievers Award For “Best Personality Development” Classes (2018) given by Gurubhai Thakkar the organizer.

Filmography

*'' Radhe Shyam'' (2022) *'' Rabba Main Kya Karoon'' (2013) *''

'' (2011) *'' It's My Life'' (2010) *''

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'' (2010) *'' Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na'' (2008) *'' Dus Kahaniyaan'' (2007) *''Hamari Beti'' (2006) *'' Tujhe Meri Kasam'' (2003) *'' Manvini Bhavai '' (Gujarati) (1994)'' *''Benaam Rishte'' (1992) *'' Deewane'' (1991) *''Abu Kaliya'' (1990) *''Lohe Ke Haath'' (1990) *''

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'' (1989) *'' Apne Begaane'' (1989) *''

Jyoti Jyoti means "divine light" in many Indian languages. Jyoti and variant spellings may refer to: Films and TV * ''Jothi'' (1939 film), a Tamil film * ''Jyothi'' (1976 film), a Telugu film * ''Jyoti'' (1981 film), a Hindi film * ''Jyoti'' (1988 ...

'' (1988) *''Eina Mina Dika''(1989) Special Appearance in ''Marathi Film'' *'' Gharwali Baharwali (1988 film)'' *''Mera Naseeb'' (1989) *'' Tohfa Mohabbat Ka'' (1988) *''

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'' (1988) *'' Tohfa Mohabbat Ka'' (1988) *'' Rukhsat'' (10 June 1988) *'' Ijaazat'' (1987) as Maya *''Kaun Kitney Pani Mein'' (13 March 1987) *'' Duty (1986 film)'' (19 September 1986) *'' Sadaa Suhagan'' (1986) *''

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'' (1986) *'' Jaan Ki Baazi'' (25 October 1985) *'' Paththar'' (15 March 1985) as Gomti Resham singh *''Anantyatra'' (1985) *''Bandhan Anjana'' (1985) *''Phir Aayee Barsat'' (1985) *'' All Rounder'' (1984) *'' Utsav'' (1984) *'' Love in Goa'' (1983)

References

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* Indian film actresses Gujarati people 1961 births Living people {{India-film-actor-stub