Rasika Dugal Biography

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Rasika Dugal is an Indian actress. She is known for her roles in many Indian films and television shows.

She made her screen debut with a small role in the film Anwar (2007). She went on to star in many critically acclaimed films. She has acted in many well-known films like No Smoking (2007), Aurangzeb (2013), Qissa (2015), Railway Station (2015), Tu Hai Mera Sunday (2017), Hamid (2018) etc. In 2018, she acted in Manto, a biographical film based on the life of writer Saadat Hassan Manto, in which she played Manto’s wife Safia and received her first Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the film. Then in 2020, she acted in films like Lootcase and Darbaan, in both of which she received critical acclaim for her performance. Apart from films, Dugal is also active in the television industry. She has acted in many television serials like Powder (2010), Kismat (2010), Upanishad Ganga (2012) and POW- Bandi Yuddh Ke (2016).

Rasika rose to fame in 2018 with her role in the Amazon Prime Video original series Mirzapur, for which she was nominated for the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress in a Web Series. She has since received critical acclaim for several web series, including Made in Heaven (2019), Delhi Crime (2019), Out of Love (2019-2021), A Suitable Boy (2020) and OK Computer (2021). In 2020, she co-wrote a short film titled Banana Bread with her husband (Mukul Chadha). She also produced a comedy podcast Uncovidable (2020), created by Vekeana Dhillon. The podcast is available on Audible.

age

Rasika Dugal was born on Tuesday, January 17, 1985. As of 2023, she is 38 years old and her star sign is Capricorn.

educate

Rasika Dugal was born in Circuit House Area, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand to Jessie Dugal and Raveen Dugal. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi in 2004. Dugal then joined Sophia Polytechnic for her Postgraduate Diploma in Social Communication Media and FTII for her Postgraduate Diploma in Acting.

relation

In 2010, Rasika Dugal married actor Mukul Chadha after dating for 3 years. Mukul Chadha is also a well-known actor in the film industry. They fell in love during the shooting of the film. They dated for 3 years and later got married.

Profession

Rasika Dugal played Neeli in the critically acclaimed film Qissa. The film received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Critics agreed that it was a masterpiece that lovers of parallel cinema would thoroughly enjoy. This unconventional, heart-breaking folk story captured human emotions unlike any other recent Indian film. She also acted in a Malayalam film Kammatti Paadam (2016) starring Dulkar Salmaan. She also played a recurring role in the film Tu Hai Mera Sunday (2016) starring Barun Sobti.

She also acted in TV series such as Dariba Dairies (2015) as Zeenat Bano and POW- Bandi Yuddh Ke (2016) as Shobha Thakur. She then hosted the show Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik in 2016. She also acted in The Viral Fever web shows such as Permanent Roommates (2016), Humorously Yours (2016-2019) and TVF Couples (2017).

Then in 2018, she was seen in Zoya Akhtar’s segment in Netflix anthology film Lust Stories. She then acted in Nandita Das’ biopic Manto (2018). The film revolves around the life of playwright Saadat Hasan Manto, with Rasika playing the role of his wife Safia. Her performance was praised by critics and earned her her first nomination for the Screen Awards for Best Supporting Actress. After Manto, she acted in the critically acclaimed film Hamid (2018), directed by Aijaz Khan, co-starring Vikas Kumar and Talha Arshad Reshi. The film received many honors, including the 66th National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Urdu, and Rasika Dugal won the Rajasthan International Film Festival Award for Best Actor for her role in the film Hamid. Rasika at a special screening in Mirzapur in 2018. Rasika has been roped in for the international comedy audio series Empire, created by Anuvab Pal. She will next be seen in Srijit Mukherji’s Sherdil, which also stars Neeraj Kabi and Pankaj Tripathi in pivotal roles.

Top five movies

Qissa (2013) Play

Qissa is a Punjabi drama film directed by Anup Singh. Rasika Dugal gives an outstanding performance as Neeli, the daughter of a Sikh family who was raised as a boy. The film explores themes of identity, gender and displacement, depicting Neeli’s complex journey in post-Partition India. Rasika’s performance won critical acclaim for her nuanced and emotional performance.

Manto (2018)

Directed by Nandita Das, Manto is a biographical drama based on the life of renowned writer Sadat Hasan Manto. Rasika Dugal portrays the role of Manto’s wife Safiya with grace and depth. The film delves into Manto’s struggles as a writer during the Partition of India and sheds light on the socio-political atmosphere of the era. Rasika’s performance has been praised for her ability to convey the resilience and support that Safiya gave Manto.

Hamid (2018)

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Hamid is a Hindi drama film directed by Aijaz Khan. Rasika Dugal plays Ishrat, the mother of a young boy named Hamid who tries to contact his missing father by calling the 786 number. Set in the conflict-ridden Kashmir region, the film depicts the innocence and resilience of Hamid. Rasika adds depth to the emotional narrative by playing a mother torn between hope and despair.

Loot Boxes (2020)

In this Indian comedy directed by Rajesh Krishnan, Rasika Dugal plays the role of Lata, the wife of a middle-class man who discovers a suitcase full of cash. The film follows the hilarious misadventures that occur when various people try to claim the stolen money. Rasika’s perfect comic timing and portrayal of a supportive but pragmatic wife add a fresh appeal to the film.

A Suitable Boy(2020)

A Suitable Boy is a BBC TV series based on the novel by Vikram Seth. Rasika Dugal plays Savita Kapoor, the supportive sister and daughter of a large Indian family. The series explores the intertwining lives of the characters in the context of post-independent India. Rasika’s performance is outstanding, and she brings depth and vulnerability to the character of Savita.

net worth

As Lasika Duggar’s source of income is her acting and movie appearances, she has managed to create a huge net worth. According to Idol Net Worth, as of 2021, Lasika Duggar’s net worth is $3 million.

Career timeline (films, web series)

Year	title	Role
2023	Adura	Supriya
2020	Loot Boxes	Rata
2020	Darban	Bulli
2019	Gadvi	Lakshmi
2019	Hamidabai Ki Koti	Sabbath
2018	again	Sapna
2018	Erotic Stories	maid
2018	Hamid	Ishrat
2018	Manto	Safia
2017	Sunday “Tuhaimera”	Tasnim
2016	Kamati Paddam	Zhu Xi
2016	Shurat	Lina
2015	Chisa	Neely
2015	TRAIN STATION	Wife (India)
2014	Bombay Talkies	Amrita Mathur
2013	Aurangzeb	Trishla Bhogat Jyoti
2011	Keshay	Jaya
2010	thanks Mom	not applicable
2009	Ajat	Samira
2008	hijack	Niha
2008	Tahaan	Nadira
2007	Anwar	Deepti
2007	No smoking	not applicable

TV show

Year	exhibit	Role
2010	powder	Lati
2010	Rishta.com	not applicable
2010	Keesmaat	Lubna
2012	Ganges Upanishad	Various roles
2015	Dariba Diary	Zeenat Bano
2016	Devlok and Devdutt Pattanaik	host
2016	Prisoners of War – Bandi Ud K	Shobha Thakur

Awards

• Screen Awards 2019: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Manto.

• Rajasthan International Film Festival 2019: Hamid wins Best Actress Award.

• Indian Television Academy Awards 2019: Mirzapur nominated for Best Actress in a Web Series.

• iReel Awards 2019: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Mirzapur.

• Melbourne Indian Film Festival 2021: Nominated for Best Actress for Lootcase.

• Nominated for Best Actress in a Web Series for Mirzapur.

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