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Dharsha Gupta (born 7 June 1994) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in the Tamil film and television industry. She is best known for her roles in TV shows telecasted on Star Vijay channel the comedy reality TV show Cooku with Comali (season 2) where she rose to fame.[3][4]
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 Gupta in 2021 | |
| Born | Dharsha Gupta 7 June 1994 (age 30)[1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Dharshu[2] |
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| Years active | 2017 – present |
| Known for | Cooku with Comali (season 2) Rudra Thandavam Oh My Ghost |
Gupta made her debut film with Tamil film Rudra Thandavam (2021) under the direction of director Mohan G. opposing actor Richard Rishi. In 2022 Gupta appeared in the film Oh My Ghost starring actress Sunny Leone.[5]
She is currently a contestant of the Indian reality show, Bigg Boss 8.
She made her acting debut in the Tamil television serial Mullum Malarum which aired on Zee Tamil. She also played an key important role in Senthoora Poove on Star Vijay along with Ranjith,[6] In 2020, She appeared in the comedy reality show called Cooku with Comali (season 2) where she bagged limelight and turned out very successfully after her appearance.[7] In the year 2021, director Mohan G. approached Dharsha offering her a massive female lead role in his action thriller film Rudra Thandavam which was under his direction, she later agreed to the offer and acted in the film playing the character Varahi which also marked her first debut film as a lead actress.[8][9][10] She later signed up another massive film titled as Medical Miracle playing the lead female tole once again, she is opposing actor and comedian Yogi Babu in the film.[citation needed] In 2021, she won Best Debutante Actress Of The Year in the FAB AWARD film festival.[11] Director Abhishek Kapoor approached Dharsha offering her a supporting role in his upcoming Tamil film Oh My Ghost starring actress Sunny Leone who played the lead.[12]
During the COVID-19 lock-down in India. Dharsha helped more than 20000 people by offering them a shelter and basic medical needs. She also won the award of Heart of the year after the service to the community.[13][14]
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | Cooku with Comali (season 2) | Contestant | Star Vijay | Eliminated[15] |
| 2021 | Single Ponnunga | Herself | ||
| Super Singer 8 | Guest | |||
| KPY Comedy Thiruvizha | Guest | |||
| Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | Contestant | |||
| 2024 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors 4 | Guest | Zee Tamil | |
| 2024–present | Bigg Boss 8 | Contestant | Star Vijay |
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Avalum Naanum | Manasa | Star Vijay | Replaced by Suji Vasan | |
| 2017–2019 | Mullum Malarum | Vijayalakshmi | Zee Tamil | ||
| 2019–2020 | Minnale | Varsha | Sun TV | Replaced Sowmya Rao Nadig | |
| 2019–2020 | Senthoora Poove | Aishwarya | Star Vijay | Replaced by Sushma Nair |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Rudra Thandavam | Varahi | |
| 2022 | Oh My Ghost | Gayathri | [16] |
| 2023 | Medical Miracle† | TBA | Filming[17][18] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | FAB Awards | Best Debutante Actress Of The Year | Rudra Thandavam | Won | [citation needed] |
- ^ "Here's how actress Dharsha Gupta celebrated her 30th birthday". Times Of India.
- ^ "Pugazh wishes Darsha by calling new nickname". indiaglitz.com.
- ^ "Dharsha Gupta clocks 2.1M followers on Instagram; celebrates with fans". The Times of India.
- ^ "From Dharsha Gupta to Akshara Reddy: Fit and fab Tamil TV actresses who can inspire you to hit the gym". The Times of India.
- ^ "#Rewind2020: Dharsha Gupta to Losliya Mariyanesan, Tamil TV celebs who announced their debut on the silver screen this year". The Times of India.
- ^ "Here's how Dharsha Gupta is helping the needy during lockdown". The Times of India.
- ^ "Dharsha Gupta to Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan: Celebs who are basking in the success of Cooku with Comalis 2". The Times of India.
- ^ "Dharsha Gupta completes dubbing for her debut film 'Rudrathandavam'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Dharsha Gupta to debut as heroine in Draupathi director's next movie 'Rudhra Thandavam'". thenewscrunch.com.
- ^ "Rudra Thandavam movie starring 'Cook with Comali' fame Dharsha Gupta to release soon". thenewscrunch.com.
- ^ "Dharsha Gupta Winning the Best Debutante Actress Of The Year - FAB AWARDS" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Teaser of Sunny Leone and Sathish's Oh My Ghost out". Cinema Express.
- ^ "Dharsha Gupta's timely help to the poor people affected by COVID 19 lockdown wins hearts". indiaglitz.com.
- ^ "actress Dharsha Gupta celebrates special milestone with fans". indiaglitz.com.
- ^ "'Cooku With Comali' actress Dharsha Gupta's sudden tearful video shocks fans". indiaglitz.com.
- ^ "'OMG - Oh My Ghost': Sunny Leone Look Oh-So-Hot As Queen Mayasena In Tamil Horror Comedy". outlookindia.com.
- ^ "CWC Dharsha Gupta's completely different look in new movie revealed". indiaglitz.com.
- ^ "actress Dharsha's new movie hot update is here". indiaglitz.com.