Sakshi Tanwar movies & biography
Sakshi Tanwar is an Indian actress and television presenter, born on 12 January 1973 in Alwar, India. She is known for her work in the television soaps Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, and for starring in the 2016 film Dangal alongside Aamir Khan.
Quick facts
| Known for | Actress |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 January 1973 (age 53) |
| Birthplace | Alwar, India |
| Latest release | Samrat Prithviraj (2022) |
Best Sakshi Tanwar movies
Dangal
Samrat PrithvirajCareer overview
Sakshi Tanwar began her acting career in television, gaining recognition for her roles in the soap operas Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. She also worked as a television presenter. In 2016, she made a notable transition to film with a role in Dangal, where she played Daya Kaur opposite Aamir Khan. The film was a major success and brought her wider attention. In 2021, she appeared in the thriller Dial 100 as Prerna Sood. The following year, she was seen in the historical drama Samrat Prithviraj (2022) as Kamala Devi. Most recently, in 2024, she made a special appearance as Roshni Sengupta in the film Ulajh. Her career spans both television and cinema, with a range of roles in drama and thriller genres.
Sakshi Tanwar movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Samrat Prithviraj | Kamala Devi | 6.5 TMDB |
| 2016 | Dangal | Daya Kaur | 7.9 TMDB |
Sakshi Tanwar web series
| Year | Series | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Royals | Padmaja Devi/Paddy | 8 |
| 2022 | Mai: A Mother's Rage | Sheel Chaudhary | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sakshi Tanwar's latest movie?
Her latest movie in our database is Ulajh (2024), where she makes a special appearance as Roshni Sengupta.
What was Sakshi Tanwar's debut or early work?
Sakshi Tanwar is known for her work in the television soaps Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. Her film debut in our database is Dangal (2016).
How old is Sakshi Tanwar and where was she born?
Sakshi Tanwar was born on 12 January 1973 in Alwar, India. As of 2024, she is 51 years old.
What are Sakshi Tanwar's best-known films?
She is best known for her role as Daya Kaur in Dangal (2016), and has also appeared in Dial 100 (2021) as Prerna Sood, Samrat Prithviraj (2022) as Kamala Devi, and Ulajh (2024) as Roshni Sengupta.
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