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Nikita Thukral 
Nikita Thukral in 2010Born July 6, 1981
Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaOther names Nikitha, Nikhita, Nikki Occupation Film actress, Model Years active 2002 – present Nikita Thukral (born July 6, 1981) is an Indian film actress and model, who has acted in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films. She is best known for her item number "Kodana Kodi" in Saroja.
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Early life
Thukral was born into a Punjabi family and was raised in Mumbai. She was spotted by producer D. Ramanaidu while she was dining at a hotel in Juhu. He offered her a role in his upcoming film Hai (2002). She has completed her M.A in Economics from Kishinchand Chellaram College.[1][2]
Career
After appearing in Hai, Thukral starred opposite Fazil's son Shanu in his film debut Kaiyethum Doorath. The Malayalam film was not a box office success, but she was able to find additional roles in Tamil and Telugu films like Kurumbu and Sambaran.[3] In 2005, she entered Kannada cinema with S S Niwas's Maharaja. Thukral then returned to star in a Tamil film and featured in Venkat Prabhu's multistarrer Saroja as Kalyani, the muse of a gangster portrayed by Sampath Raj, and won critical acclaim for her performance. Her appearance in the song "Kodana Kodi" was appreciated as the song became popular, while her role in the film also led to her winning the ITFA Best Supporting Actress Award.[2] The success led her to sign on to appear in a big film production, Gautham Menon's Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikaalam in a role alongside Trisha Krishnan, but the film was shelved after two schedules.[4] In addition to acting, Thukral has also done modelling work for designer Roopa Vohra.[5]
In 2011, she has appeared in the Tamil thriller film Muran as Indhu, alongside actors Cheran and Prasanna.
Controversy
Nikita Thukral was reportedly banned from Kannada films for three years starting from 10 September 2011 by the Kannada Film Producers' Association (KFPA) for an alleged illicit relationship with actor Darshan. The ban was implemented after Darshan's wife accused that he had assaulted her and in her complaint, she suggested that Thukral had been responsible for his violence.[6][7][8] Consequently, Nikita denied the claims calling it "ridiculous" and asked for proof, announcing a voluntary break from Kannada films for trying to slur her image.[9][10] Since the announcement of her ban, fellow film personalities have rallied in support of Thukral, who had been in hospital at the time due to low blood pressure and stress.[11][12] Subsequently, the ban was revoked (lifted or removed) after five days after extensive campaigning against the KFPA's original decision.[13][14][15][16][17]
Filmography
Year Film Role Language Notes 2002 Hai Priya Telugu 2002 Kaiyethum Doorath Sushma Malayalam 2003 Kurumbu Aparna Tamil 2003 Kalyana Ramudu Kalyani Telugu 2003 Sambaram Geeta Telugu 2004 Chatrapathi Priya Tamil 2004 Kushi Kushiga Sandhya Telugu 2005 Bus Conductor Noorjahan Malayalam 2005 Bhargava Charitham Moonam Khandam Anupama Malayalam 2005 Vetrivel Sakthivel Manju Tamil 2005 Maharaja Kannada 2006 Evandoi Sreevaru Swapna Telugu 2006 Aganthakudu Bhanumathi Telugu 2007 Maharajsri Neelima Telugu 2007 Don Nandini Telugu Special appearance 2007 Anasuya Pooja Telugu 2008 Bhadradri Anu Telugu 2008 Nee Tata Naa Birla Kannada 2008 Saroja Kalyani Tamil ITFA Best Supporting Actress Award 2008 Vamshi Sharadha Kannada 2008 Chintakayala Ravi Telugu Special appearance 2009 Rajakumari Bubbly Kannada 2009 Dubai Babu Vasundhara Kannada 2009 Yodha Asha Kannada 2009 Daddy Cool Malayalam Special appearance 2010 Naariya Seere Kadda Radha Kannada 2011 Gun Vandana Kannada 2011 Muran Indhu Tamil 2011 Hanebareha Kannada Filming 2011 Prince Kannada 2011 Apartment Telugu Filming 2011 Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna Kannada Filming 2011 Cottonpet Kannada Filming 2011 Priyasakha Kannada Filming References
- ^ "Full of beans". The Hindu. April 2, 2011. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2011/04/02/stories/2011040253450100.htm. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
- ^ a b "A Chat with Saroja Star Nikita". Rediff. February 2009. http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/feb/16slide1-chat-with-saroja-star-nikita.htm. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
- ^ "Star kids shine in Malayalam cinema". Hindustan Times. Indo-Asian News Service. August 27, 2011. http://www.hindustantimes.com/Star-kids-shine-in-Malayalam-cinema/Article1-738441.aspx. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
- ^ "Nikita is on a roll". Rediff. October 2008. http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/oct/15sd2.htm. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
- ^ "Jewellery for that royal touch...". DNA. December 10, 2010. http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_jewellery-for-that-royal-touch_1479303. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
- ^ "Darshan bail rejected, actor still in hospital". NDTV. September 13, 2011. http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?keyword=regional&ID=ENTEN20110184043&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&nid=133361. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
- ^ "Ban for actress Nikhita Thukral over Darshan 'affair'". BBC News. September 12, 2011. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-14877648. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
- ^ "Darshan spat exposes moviedom’s male bias". Yahoo News India. September 13, 2011. http://in.news.yahoo.com/blogs/boxpopuli/movie-star-darshan-real-life-outrage-114536152.html. Retrieved September 15, 2011.
- ^ "Nikita banned from Kannada cinema". Sify. September 13, 2011. http://www.sify.com/movies/nikita-banned-from-kannada-cinema-news-tamil-ljnilMhhiaa.html. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
- ^ Daithota, Madhu; Mahesh H (September 13, 2011). "Nikita banned!". Times of India. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-13/news-interviews/30149020_1_nikitha-darshan-producers-association. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
- ^ "Growing support for Nikhita after ban". The Hindu. PTI. September 13, 2011. http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/karnataka/article2450046.ece. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
- ^ "Kannada actress Nikitha's ban sparks anger". India Today. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kannada-actress-nikitha-ban-sparks-anger/1/151154.html. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Ban-on-Kannada-actress-Nikita-Thukral-lifted/articleshow/9993218.cms
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-14930407
- ^ "Kannada film association lifts ban on actress Nikita". Yahoo News India. September 15, 2011. http://in.news.yahoo.com/ban-nikita-lifted-081246277.html. Retrieved September 15, 2011.
- ^ "'Shut up or face the music'". MID - DAY. September 14, 2011. http://www.mid-day.com/news/2011/sep/140911-Shut-up-or-face-the-music.htm. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
- ^ "I'm relieved, says Nikita after ban is lifted". MID - DAY. September 16, 2011. http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/sep/160911-im-relieved-says-nikita-after-ban-is-lifted.htm. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
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- Tamil film actors
- People from Mumbai
- Kannada film actors
- Telugu film actors
- Living people
- 1981 births
- Punjabi people
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