Tarana Raja
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Tarana Raja | |
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| Born | New Delhi, India |
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| Years active | 1995 onwards |
Tarana Raja is an Indian actress, podcaster, writer, television anchor and radio host.[1]
She co-hosted a popular radio show in Mumbai, "Jaggu and Tarana", alongside Ashish Jagtiani (aka Jaggu).[2] Due to the popularity of the radio program, a television show called COLORS CricQuiz was created.[citation needed]
Biography
[edit]Tarana Raja was born on Monday, January 24, 1977 in Delhi, India, to parents Madhu Raja and Rabindranath Raja.[citation needed] She was raised in Mumbai, because her family moved when she was very young.[citation needed] She attended University of Mumbai and Shiamak Davar's Institute of Performing Arts.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Name | Role | Film genre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Jodi Breakers | as Isha | romantic comedy | [3] |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | as Neelu Didi | psychological thriller | [1] |
| 2008 | Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic | fantasy, comedy-drama | ||
| 2007 | Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (Journey Of A Woman) | as Sophia | drama | |
| 2006 | Pyaar Ke Side Effects | as Shalini | romantic comedy |
Television
[edit]| Show / Movie | Period / Year | Role | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | 2011 - 2014 | as Neha Vikram Shergill[4] | |
| Dil Dosti Dance | 2011–2012 | as Smriti Ghai | mother of Kriya Ghai (Shakti Mohan) |
| Face to Face & In Conversation with Tarana (anchor) | 2009–2012 | ||
| Apsara Awards | 2012 | ||
| New Talent Awards | 2012 | ||
| Some Girl(s) | 2009–2010 | as Bobby/ Shivani | [5] |
| Let's Talk | 2008–2010 | ||
| Kuchh Is Tara | 2008–2009 | as Pooja Godbole | |
| Zing Expose | 2009 | anchor | A news-based entertainment show.[1] |
| Khud Par Karo Yakeen | 2008 | ||
| Flashback | 2008 | ||
| Dance India Dance | 2008 | anchor | |
| Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa | 2007 | as ACP Devika | |
| DD Top 10 | 2004–2007 | ||
| Zee Cine Awards | 2006 | Host | |
| The Great Indian Comedy Show | 2004–2005 | ||
| Lo Kal-Lo Baat | 2004–2005 | ||
| Apni Tuning Jamegi | 2005 | ||
| Recova Superfan – The Hunt for Amitabh Bachchan's biggest fan | 2004–2005 | anchor | |
| Sanjivani | 2004 | as Reena | Arjun Punj |
| Kumkum – Pyara Sa Bandhan | 2004 | as Nalli | Hussain Kuwajerwala, Juhi Parmar |
| Saathiya | 2004 | as Simran | |
| Kasautii Zindagi Kay | 2002–2004 | as Vishakha Bajaj | Starring in lead roles Cezanne Khan/Hiten Tejwani, Shweta Tiwari |
| Chitrahaar | 2001–2004 | ||
| Star Parivaar Awards | 2004 | Host | |
| Kkusum | 2002 | as Sonia Jhulka | |
| Sanskruti | 2001–2002 | as Surabhi / Tanya Goenka | |
| Screen Awards | 2002 | ||
| Music this Week | 2000–2002 | anchor | |
| Chit Chaat | 2000–2002 | anchor | |
| Artist Of The Fortnight | 2000–2002 | ||
| Dekho Kya Fark Hai | 2000–2002 | ||
| Old is Gold | 2000–2002 | ||
| Zee & You | 2000 | ||
| Indian Investor of the Year |
Radio
[edit]| Year | Name | Role | Station | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2009 | Good Morning Mumbai | host | Go 92.5 FM | She became a household name through this show. |
| Radio Talkies | Radio midday | |||
| Good Morning Mumbai | Go 92.5 FM | |||
| Flashback | Go 92.5 FM | |||
| 2013–2016 | Wake Up With Jaggu & Tarana | co-host | Josh FM (Dubai) | |
| 2017-2021 | The Jaggu and Tarana Show | co-host | Suno 102.4 (Dubai) |
Theatre
[edit]| Date | Name | Location | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Pink is the New Black | Sillypoint Productions, Mumbai, India | Gayatri | |
| 2009–2010 | Some Girl(s) | Q Theatre Productions, Mumbai, India | as Bobby/ Shivani | [5] |
Dubbing roles
[edit]| Film title | Original actress | Role | Dubbed Language | Original Language | Original year release | Dubbed year release | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eragon | Hindi | English | 2006 | 2006 | |||
| 300 | Lena Headey | Queen Gorgo (first dub) |
Hindi | English | 2007 | 2007 | Voiced a character for the Sound & Vision India Hindi dub. |
Animated films
[edit]| Film Title | Role | Original voice | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest for Camelot | Hindi | English | 1998 | Unknown |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Talking point with tarana raja kapoor". IndianExpress.com. 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
At the moment, I am also doing a show called Zing Expose on the entertainment channel Zing.
- ^ Bureau, Adgully (6 June 2017). "Beloved Jodi of Jaggu-Taraana are twinning back in Radio City in 2017!". www.adgully.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Jodi Breakers (2012) - IMDb, retrieved 16 February 2024
- ^ Bade Achhe Lagte Hain (TV Series 2011–2014) - IMDb, retrieved 16 February 2024
- ^ a b "Some Girl(S) English Play/Drama". www.mumbaitheatreguide.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
External links
[edit]- Tarana Raja at IMDb