Ridhi Dogra is an Indian television and film actress, best known for her work in Hindi serials and digital productions. She gained widespread recognition for portraying Priya Walia in the long-running Star Plus drama Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? and later for her lead role as Aarti Singh Vaidya in the family drama Woh Apna Sa on Zee TV. She made her Hindi feature film debut with Tiger 3 (2023).
Key Facts
| Name | Ridhi Dogra |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Languages of work | Hindi |
| Mediums | Television, web series, film |
| Notable television roles | Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?, Woh Apna Sa, Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant |
| Film debut | Tiger 3 (2023) |
Background
Dogra was raised in Delhi before moving to Mumbai to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. She entered television in the late 2000s, taking on supporting roles before progressing to lead parts on prime-time Hindi general entertainment channels.
Career
Television
Dogra came to prominence with Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?, produced by Rajshri Productions for Star Plus, in which she played the central character Priya. The role established her as a familiar face on Hindi television and earned her recognition at industry award ceremonies.
She subsequently played the protagonist Aarti in Zee TV's Woh Apna Sa, which aired from 2017 to 2018. Other television credits include Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant on Life OK, where she played the unusual title role of a robotic daughter-in-law, and appearances on reality formats such as Nach Baliye and Box Cricket League.
Web series and digital work
Dogra has worked across streaming platforms, taking on roles in projects including The Married Woman on ALTBalaji and ZEE5, and Asur 2 on JioCinema, broadening her image from family-drama heroine to performer in more contemporary, urban content.
Films
Her Hindi cinema debut came with Yash Raj Films' espionage thriller Tiger 3 (2023), directed by Maneesh Sharma and starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, in which she played a supporting role as part of the ensemble.
Timeline
- Late 2000s – Began working in Hindi television.
- 2010–2012 – Played Priya in Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?.
- 2016 – Cast in Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant.
- 2017–2018 – Lead role in Woh Apna Sa.
- 2021 – Appeared in the digital series The Married Woman.
- 2023 – Made her film debut in Tiger 3; appeared in Asur 2.
Personal life
Dogra was married to fellow television actor Raqesh Bapat; the couple later separated and the divorce was made public in 2019. She has spoken in interviews about mental health, body image, and women's choices in the Indian entertainment industry.
Significance
Within the Hindi television landscape, Dogra is regarded as one of the prominent leading actresses of the 2010s, associated with female-centric family dramas. Her transition into streaming originals and a Yash Raj Films production reflects a broader shift among Indian television actors towards multi-platform careers spanning television, OTT, and theatrical cinema.
Related topics
- Tiger 3
- Woh Apna Sa
- Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?
- Asur (web series)
- Yash Raj Films
- Hindi television
- Star Plus
- Zee TV
References
- Programme listings and credits, Star Plus and Zee TV.
- Production credits, Yash Raj Films for Tiger 3 (2023).
- Interviews and profiles published in mainstream Indian entertainment press.