Nupur Joshi is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television and films. She gained recognition for her roles as Nandini Thakur in Rakhi – Atoot Rishtey Ki Dor, Parvati in Jasoos Vijay and Preeti in Khushiyan. Joshi established herself as an actress with her portrayal of Esha in Ayan Mukerji's romantic comedy filmYeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Mishri in the Drama TV series Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan and Sumi in Do Hanson Ka Jodaa.
Early life and education
Joshi was born into a Hindu family in Delhi. She graduated with an MS in Psychology Honours from Daulat Ram College. During her college days, Joshi performed plays in collaboration with the National School of Drama (NSD).
Career
Television debut and breakthrough She began her acting career in 2003 with the television series Khushiyan, where she played the lead role of Preeti. Her early success continued in 2003 with the horror anthology series Ssshhhh...Koi Hai as Lily And in the year 2005, she played the lead role of Parvati in the television series Jasoos Vijay. Joshi's talent for portraying emotionally complex characters led her to prominent roles throughout the 2000s, including her performance as Nandini Thakur in Rakhi – Atoot Rishtey Ki Dor (2007), a critically appreciated lead role. The same year, she was also seen in a supporting role as Mishri in the long-running show Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan. In 2010, she starred as Sumi in Do Hanson Ka Jodaa, again taking on a lead role, while also appearing as Mandira in the supporting cast of Baat Hamari Pakki Hai.
In the later stages of her career, Joshi continued to engage audiences with meaningful supporting roles, including her portrayal of Soumya Goenka in the widely acclaimed series Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2017). Expanding into digital media, she appeared in the TV series Split in 2020, showcasing her adaptability to new formats and platforms. Most recently, in 2023, she played the role of Swamini in the youth-centric series Campus Beats.
film career Joshi began her film journey in 2013 with a supporting role as Esha in the hit Bollywood film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, where she shared screen space with a prominent ensemble cast. In 2014, she took on her first leading role in the short film Katputliwala, portraying the complex character of Laxmi. After a brief hiatus from the screen, she returned in 2018 with short film appearances Interior, in which she played a neighbor, and U-Turn, where she took on the role of a sister in 2019.
Filmography Television +YearTitleRoleNotes2003Khushiyan Preeti Lead role2003Ssshhhh...Koi Hai Lily Lead role2005Jasoos Vijay Parvati Lead role2007Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Mishri Supporting cast2007Rakhi – Atoot Rishtey Ki Dor Nandini Thakur Lead role2010Do Hanson Ka Jodaa Sumi Lead role2010Baat Hamari Pakki Hai Mandira Supporting cast2017Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Soumya Goenka Supporting cast2020Split TV Series Supporting Cast2023Campus Beats Swamini Supporting Cast
Films +YearTitleRoleNotes2013Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Esha Supporting Cast2014Katputliwala Laxmi / Short film Lead role2018Interior Neighbor / Short film Supporting Cast2019U-Turn Sister / Short film Supporting Cast
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Title Result Ref 2007 Zee Rishtey Awards The Best Bhai Behen Rakhi – Atoot Rishtey Ki Dor
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