Madhura Hemant Naik (born 19 July 1984) is an Indian
model
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and
actress
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who has appeared in television shows such as ''
Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil
''Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil'' (''In Which Country Does My Heart Live'') is an Indian television drama series that aired on Star Plus. It starred Additi Gupta, Harshad Chopda, Sushant Singh Rajput and Meher Vij. It was produced by Ekta Kapo ...
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon
''Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?'' ( ''What Shall We Name This Love?'') is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series that aired on StarPlus from 6 June 2011 to 30 November 2012. Produced by Gul Khan under 4 Lions Films, it starre ...
She was born on 19 July 1984 to an Indian father and an Indian Israeli mother who is of
Bene Israel
The Bene Israel (), also referred to as the "Teli, Shanivar Teli" () or "History of the Jews in India, Native Jew" caste, are a community of Jews in India. It has been suggested that they are the descendants of one of the Ten Lost Tribes via t ...
Bahrain
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and had difficulty in
Hindi
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in earlier days of her career.
Her cousin and brother-in-law were killed during the
October 7 attacks
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.
Career
Naik began her career as a model which led her to the music video "Umar Bhar" by Shael Oswal. She then worked in '' Bhaskar Bharti'' on
Sony
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and ''
Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri Bhabhi
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* Eastern Kentucky Railway (with reporting mark EK), now-defunct railway
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Life OK
Life OK was an Indian pay television channel owned by Star India.
It was launched on 18 December 2011 replacing Star One.
It also started airing in the United States on 1 March 2012, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 28 May of that s ...
during which she appeared in many live performances and stage shows with Life OK and Star. She also played Sheetal Kapoor in the popular
Star Plus
StarPlus is an Indian Hindi-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Viacom18 and Disney India. Its programming consists of family dramas, romantic comedies, youth-oriented reali ...
series ''
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon
''Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?'' ( ''What Shall We Name This Love?'') is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series that aired on StarPlus from 6 June 2011 to 30 November 2012. Produced by Gul Khan under 4 Lions Films, it starre ...
''.
She was a co-host on UTV Bindass' show '' Superdude''. She appeared in a cameo role as a lawyer named Jaspreet, in
Star Plus
StarPlus is an Indian Hindi-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Viacom18 and Disney India. Its programming consists of family dramas, romantic comedies, youth-oriented reali ...
's daily soap ''
Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri Bhabhi
EK, Ek or ek may refer to:
Businesses and organizations
* Eastern Kentucky Railway (with reporting mark EK), now-defunct railway
* Eastman Kodak (formerly with NYSE ticker symbol EK), US-based photography company, formerly
* Ek Commando Knife C ...
''. She was seen as Tanya Rana, on
Life OK
Life OK was an Indian pay television channel owned by Star India.
It was launched on 18 December 2011 replacing Star One.
It also started airing in the United States on 1 March 2012, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 28 May of that s ...
Naik is an advocate for animal rights and volunteers for
PETA
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Founded in March 1980 by Newkirk and animal right ...
in stop caging of birds. She integrated it as a promotional activity while shooting for ''Superdude''.
Filmography
Films
Television
Web series
See also
*
Israelis in India
Israelis in India may be immigrants and expatriates from Israel, or Israelis residing in India - many of Indian Jewish descent. Many of them reside in Goa, Thane and Raigad district, Raigad districts of Maharashtra. Some have started businesses s ...