Overview
Surbhi Chandna is an Indian television actress known for her work in Hindi-language daily soaps. She rose to prominence with her portrayal of Dr. Ridhima Walia Bhalla in the medical drama Sanjivani on Star Plus and gained wider popularity as Anika Trivedi in the supernatural family drama Ishqbaaaz. She has been recognised among the leading faces of contemporary Indian television fiction.
Key Facts
| Full name | Surbhi Chandna |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actress |
| Industry | Indian television (Hindi) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Place of work | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Notable roles | Dr. Ridhima in Sanjivani; Anika in Ishqbaaaz; Bani in Naagin 5; Sherry in Sherdil Shergill |
| Active since | Mid-2000s |
Background
Chandna was born and raised in Mumbai. Before establishing herself as a lead actress, she took up small assignments in television and worked behind the scenes in production-related roles. She pursued her education in Mumbai and later focused on a full-time acting career in the Hindi television industry.
Career
Early appearances
Chandna began her on-screen career with minor roles in Indian television. She appeared in shows such as Kkavyanjali on Star Plus and featured in episodic content before being cast in a recurring role in the youth drama Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? on Life OK.
Breakthrough with Sanjivani
Her breakthrough came when she was cast as Dr. Ridhima Walia in Qubool Hai's spin-off-style continuation and most notably as a young doctor in the revived medical drama franchise Sanjivani. The role brought her recognition for portraying a determined medical professional.
Ishqbaaaz
Ishqbaaaz, which premiered in 2016 on Star Plus, became a defining project in her career. Chandna played Anika, opposite Nakuul Mehta's Shivaay Singh Oberoi. The pairing developed a strong fan following, and the show ran for several seasons with related spin-offs. Her performance earned her several popular-choice awards and nominations from leading Indian television award ceremonies.
Naagin 5 and later work
In 2020, Chandna headlined the fifth season of Ekta Kapoor's supernatural franchise Naagin on Colors TV, playing the character Bani. The role marked her shift to the fantasy-thriller genre and reinforced her standing as a lead performer.
She subsequently starred in Sherdil Shergill on Colors TV, playing Manmeet "Sherry" Shergill, a single mother and architect, opposite Dheeraj Dhoopar. The show was noted for its mature romantic premise within the prime-time daily soap format.
Web and other appearances
Chandna has appeared in music videos and digital content alongside her television work, contributing to her presence on streaming platforms and social media.
Timeline
- Mid-2000s: Begins career with minor television roles in Hindi serials.
- 2011–2012: Appears in Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? on Life OK.
- 2016–2019: Plays Anika in Ishqbaaaz on Star Plus.
- 2019: Stars as Dr. Ridhima in Sanjivani on Star Plus.
- 2020: Plays Bani in Naagin 5 on Colors TV.
- 2022–2023: Stars in Sherdil Shergill on Colors TV.
Personal life
Chandna married her long-time partner Karan Sharma, a businessman, in a ceremony held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The wedding received considerable attention in Indian entertainment media.
Significance
Chandna is regarded as part of a generation of Hindi television actresses who transitioned successfully across genres — from medical drama and family romance to supernatural fiction. Her work in Ishqbaaaz in particular is cited as an example of a popular romantic pairing on Indian prime-time television in the late 2010s.
Related topics
- Ishqbaaaz
- Sanjivani (TV series)
- Naagin (TV series)
- Star Plus
- Colors TV
- Indian television
- Nakuul Mehta
- Ekta Kapoor
References
- Programme listings and credits on Star Plus and Colors TV official platforms.
- Coverage in Indian entertainment publications including The Times of India, Hindustan Times and The Indian Express.