Rasika Dugal- Childhood, Movies, Awards, Interesting Facts

Table Of Contents

• Biography

• Age 

• Education

• Relationship

• Career

• Top 5 Movies

• Net Worth

• Career Timeline

• Awards

• How to book a personalised celebrity video wish from a celebrity similar to Rasika Dugal?

Biography 

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

She made her screen debut with a small role, in the film Anwar (2007). And then she went on to star in many critically acclaimed films namely No Smoking (2007), Aurangzeb (2013), Qissa (2015), Train Station (2015), Tu Hai Mera Sunday (2017), Hamid (2018), etc. In 2018, she was seen in the biographical movie Manto based on the life of writer Saadat Hassan Manto, where she essayed the role of Safia, Manto's wife, for which she garnered her first Screen Award nomination in the category of Best Supporting Actress. Then in 2020, she appeared in movies like Lootcase and Darbaan, her performances in both of which were praised. In addition to films, Dugal is also active in the television industry. She has appeared in many television serials, such as Powder (2010), Kismat (2010), Upanishad Ganga (2012), and P.O.W.- Bandi Yuddh Ke (2016).

Rasika's breakthrough came in the year 2018 with her role in the Amazon Prime Video original series Mirzapur, for which she earned a nomination in the Indian Television Academy Awards in the category of Best Actress in a web series. Since then, she has received critical appraisal for multiple 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 with her husband (Mukul Chadda) titled Banana Bread. She also did a comic podcast named Uncovidable (2020), which was created by Vekeana Dhillon. It is available on the platform Audible.

Age

Rasika Dugal was born on Tuesday, 17 January 1985. She is 38 years as of 2023 Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Education

Rasika Dugal was born in Circuit House Area, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand to Jessie Dugal and Raveen Dugal. She attained a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics in the year 2004 from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi. Subsequently, Dugal attended Sophia Polytechnic for a postgraduate diploma in Social Communications Media and FTII for attaining a postgraduate diploma in acting.

Relationship

In 2010, Rasika Dugal married fellow actor Mukul Chadda after dating for 3 years. Mukul Chadda is also a well-known actor in the film industry. They fell in love with each other during the shoot of the movie. They dated each other for 3 years and later got married.

Career

Rasika Dugal starred in the critically acclaimed film Qissa in the role of Neeli. The film received praise from critics as well as the audience. The critic's consensus was A masterpiece that lovers of parallel cinema would thoroughly enjoy. This unconventional and heart-breaking folk tale captures human emotions, unlike any other recent Indian film. She also did a Malayalam language film Kammatti Paadam (2016), starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead. She also played a recurring role in Barun Sobti starrer Tu Hai Mera Sunday (2016).

She also appeared in television series like Dariba Dairies (2015) in the role of Zeenat Bano and P.O.W.- Bandi Yuddh Ke (2016) in the role of Shobha Thakur. Then in 2016, she turned host on the show Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik. She also appeared in The Viral Fever web shows like Permanent Roommates (2016), Humorously Yours (2016-2019), and TVF Couples (2017).

Then in 2018, she did a small appearance in the Netflix anthology film Lust Stories in Zoya Akhtar's segment. Then she appeared in Nandita Das's biographical movie Manto (2018). The movie was about the life of playwright Saadat Hasan Manto, Rasika played the role of his wife Safia. Her performance was praised by the critics, for which she received her first nomination at the Screen Awards in the category of Best Supporting Actress. After Manto, she appeared in the critically acclaimed film Hamid (2018) co-starring Vikas Kumar and Talha Arshad Reshi, directed by Aijaz Khan. The film won many accolades including National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Urdu at the 66th National Film Awards and Rasika Dugal won the Best Actor Award for her role in the film Hamid at Rajasthan International Film Festival. Rasika at the special screening of Mirzapur in 2018. Rasika was roped in for an international comedy audio series The Empire written by Anuvab Pal. She will be next seen in Srijit Mukherji's directorial Sherdil, the film also stars Neeraj Kabi and Pankaj Tripathi in key roles.

Top 5 Movies

Qissa (2013)Play

Qissa is a Punjabi drama film directed by Anup Singh. Rasika Dugal delivers a powerful performance as Neeli, the daughter of a Sikh family who is raised as a boy. The film explores themes of identity, gender, and displacement, portraying the complexities of Neeli's journey in a post-partition India. Rasika's portrayal garnered critical acclaim for her nuanced and emotionally charged performance.

Manto (2018)

Directed by Nandita Das, Manto is a biographical drama based on the life of renowned writer Saadat Hasan Manto. Rasika Dugal portrays the role of Safia, Manto's wife, 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 climate of that era. Rasika's performance garnered praise for her ability to convey the resilience and support Safia provided to Manto.

Hamid (2018)

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Hamid is a Hindi drama film directed by Aijaz Khan. Rasika Dugal plays the role of Ishrat, the mother of a young boy named Hamid who tries to contact his missing father by dialing the number 786. The film portrays the innocence and resilience of Hamid in the backdrop of the conflict-ridden region of Kashmir. Rasika's portrayal as a mother torn between hope and despair adds depth to the emotional narrative.

Lootcase (2020)

In this Hindi comedy-drama directed by Rajesh Krishnan, Rasika Dugal portrays the character of Lata, the wife of a middle-class man who finds a suitcase full of cash. The film follows the hilarious misadventures that unfold as various individuals try to claim the loot. Rasika's impeccable comic timing and portrayal of a supportive yet practical wife add a refreshing charm to the film.

A Suitable Boy (2020)

Based on Vikram Seth's novel, A Suitable Boy is a BBC television drama series. Rasika Dugal plays the role of Savita Kapoor, a supportive sister and daughter in a large Indian family. The series explores the intertwining lives of characters amidst a backdrop of post-independence India. Rasika's performance shines as she brings depth and vulnerability to the character of Savita.

Net Worth

As Rasika Dugal’s income source is based on her shows and movie appearances, she has managed to create a massive amount of net worth. According to Idol Net Worth, Rasika Dugal’s net worth as of 2021 is $3 Million.

Career Timeline( Movies, Web series)

TV Shows

Awards 

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

• 2019 Rajasthan International Film Festival: Won Best Actress for Hamid.

• 2019 Indian Television Academy Awards: Nominated for Best Actress - Web Series for Mirzapur.

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

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

• Nominated for Best Actress - Web Series for Mirzapur.

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