Overview
Shivangi Joshi is an Indian television actress known primarily for her work in Hindi-language soap operas. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Naira Singhania Goenka in the long-running Star Plus serial Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, a role she played from 2016 to 2021.
Key Facts
| Full name | Shivangi Joshi |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 May 1998 |
| Birthplace | Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Begusarai, Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 |
| Language | Hindi |
Background
Shivangi Joshi was born on 18 May 1998 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. She moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in the Hindi television industry. Before her acting debut, she briefly worked as a model and appeared in print and commercial assignments.
Career
Early work
Joshi began her television career in 2013 with the Life OK series Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi. She subsequently appeared in Begusarai on &TV, where she played the role of Poonam Thakur, a part that helped establish her presence on Hindi television.
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
In 2016, Joshi joined the cast of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, one of the longest-running daily soaps on Indian television, produced by Rajan Shahi's Director's Kut Productions for Star Plus. She played Naira, the daughter of Akshara and Naitik, opposite actor Mohsin Khan as Kartik Goenka. Her portrayal earned her several Indian television awards and she remained with the show until 2021, when her character was written off.
Other television work
Joshi participated in the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 (Colors TV, 2021), filmed in Cape Town, South Africa. She subsequently took on the lead role of Sirat in the spin-off Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai arc and later headlined Balika Vadhu 2 (2021–2022) on Colors TV, playing Anandi. She has also appeared in the romantic drama Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka (2023) on Sony TV opposite Kushal Tandon.
Selected Television Work
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi | Poonam | Life OK |
| 2015 | Begusarai | Poonam Thakur | &TV |
| 2016–2021 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Naira / Sirat | Star Plus |
| 2021 | Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 | Contestant | Colors TV |
| 2021–2022 | Balika Vadhu 2 | Anandi | Colors TV |
| 2023 | Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka | Reyaansh "Reyaa" Sharma | Sony TV |
Recognition
Joshi has received nominations and awards at popular Indian television award functions, including the Indian Television Academy Awards, Star Parivaar Awards, and Lions Gold Awards, primarily for her work in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. She has consistently featured in the Eastern Eye list of the most popular Asian television personalities published in the United Kingdom.
Significance
Joshi is regarded as one of the prominent leading actresses of contemporary Hindi general entertainment television. Her long-running role in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, a serial produced continuously since 2009, contributed significantly to the popularity of the show during its second decade and established her as a household name in Indian television households.