Ashlesha Sawant (born 24 September 1984) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi portraying Teesha Mehta Virani. Sawant is best known for her portrayal in Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar, Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara, Kumkum Bhagya and Anupamaa. She made her film debut with Haryana (2022).
Early life Sawant was born on 24 September 1984 in Pune; she completed her T.Y.B.Com in 2003. Her father is in the Indian Air Force.
Career After completing her schooling, she got into local modelling for about a year. Then she started training for the Gladrags contest. During that time, Balaji's auditions were taking place in Pune and she went to the auditions for a lark. They shortlisted her for Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat, and she had to move to Mumbai. The KHKH shoot did not happen, and she played a small role in Kasautii Zindagii Kay as Rishab Bajaj's associate. Ekta Kapoor informed Sawant that she was keen to cast her in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (Star Plus) and Kammal (Zee TV). She accepted both offers. Sawant also played the role of Rohit Sharma's wife in Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand. She played the role of Preeti in Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara. She played the role of Meera, Riya Mehra's governess in Kumkum Bhagya. Since 2022, she has been portraying Barkha Kapadia opposite Rohit Bakshi in Anupamaa.
Personal life Sawant met actor Sandeep Baswana in 2002, on the sets of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and they eventually began dating. After being together for 23 years, Sawant and Baswana married on 16 November 2025 in Vrindavan.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2022 Haryana Bimla
Television Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2002–2003 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Teesha Mehta Virani Kammal Anita Bhatia Jajoo 2003 Kasautii Zindagii Kay Rishabh Bajaj's associate Cameo appearance Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat Sonia Mehra Episode: "Karzz" 2003–2004 Kahiin to Hoga Mouli Sinha Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand Anjali Sharma 2004–2005 Baal Baal Bacche Menaka 2005–2009 Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar Tara Singh 2006 Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai Sheetal Vaidehi Bhumija Jaisingh Singhania 2009–2010 Pavitra Rishta Urmila Sagar Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai Lekha 2010–2011 Dil Se Diya Vachan Urmila Rajadhyaksha 2012–2014 Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara Preeti Diwan Deshpande 2015 Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil Nishi Sahni 2016 Vishkanya Ek Anokhi Prem Kahani Mandira / Kala Saaya 2017–2018 Porus Pritha 2018 Mayavi Maling Mandari 2019–2021 Kumkum Bhagya Meera 2022–2023; 2024 Anupamaa Barkha Mehta Kapadia 2024 Gudiya Rani Aruni 2025–2026 Jhanak Arshi Mukherjee Bose 2026–present Dilo Ki Ram Leela Ragini
Awards Year Award Category Serial Outcome 2007 Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Saat Phere
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