Neha Mehta (born 1 April 1977[1]) is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi television. Mehta is best known for her portrayal of Anjali Taarak Mehta in India's longest-running sitcom, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. She has also played the lead role of Vaishali in Dollar Bahu and Saroj Chopra in Bhabhi.[2]

Neha Mehta
Neha Mehta
Mehta in 2016.
Born (1977-04-01) 1 April 1977 (age 47)
OccupationActress
Years active2001–present
Known for

Early life

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She ancestrally belongs to Patan, Gujarat, India but was brought up in Vadodara and Ahmedabad. She comes from a family that has deep roots in Gujarati literature and she herself is a Gujarati speaker. Her father is a popular singer who inspired her to become an actress. She holds a Master's degree in Performing arts (MPA), in Indian Classical Dance, and a Diploma in Vocal and drama.[3][4]

Career

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Mehta at ITA Awards, 2013

Mehta did Gujarati theatre for many years, with Sahebji being one of her notable work. Mehta made her acting debut in 1998 with Deewar. Her first lead role came with Zee TV's Dollar Bahu in 2001, where she played Vaishali. From 2002 to 2003 she played the title role of Saroj Chopra in STAR Plus TV serial Bhabhi. She played the role of Kushik in Raat Hone Ko Hai in 2004.[5][6]

From 2008 to 2020, Mehta portrayed a dietician Anjali Mehta in SAB TV's longest running sitcom series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, opposite Shailesh Lodha.[7][8] Her character is the wife of the narrator of the show and is a young, sophisticated modern woman. The show earned her national recognition.[9] Mehta left the show in 2020, after 12 years.[10]

From 2012 to 2013, she hosted SAB TV's Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! with Shailesh Lodha. She has also played the lead role in the Gujarati films Janmo Janam, Chahera Par Moharu, Better Half and Halkie Fulkee, and the Bhojpuri film Dosti Dushmani Aur Pyar.[11]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Language Ref.
2001 Janmo Janam Suman Gujarati
2007 Chahera Par Moharu Mallika Gujarati
2008 EMI Prerna's friend Hindi [12]
2010 Better Half Kamini Gujarati
2019 Dosti Dushmani Aur Pyar Radha Bhojpuri
2021 Halkie Fulkee Aneri Gujarati [13]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1998 - 2003 Deewar Pallavi Singh
2000 Ghar Ek Mandir Sharon
2001 Dollar Bahu Vaishali [14]
2002–2003 Bhabhi Saroj Tilak Chopra [15]
2002 Sau Dada Sasu Na Anuradha Gujarati show
2004 Raat Hone Ko Hai Kushik Episode: "Connection"
2008–2020 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Anjali Taarak Mehta "ATM" [16]
2012–2013 Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! Host [17]

Theatre play

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Year Title Role Language Ref.
2009 Sahebji Un­known Gujarati
2023 Dil Abhi Bhara Nahi Vaidehi Hindi [18]

References

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  1. ^ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Shailesh Lodha wishes onscreen wife Anjali aka Neha Mehta on her birthday". The Times of India. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Neha Mehta: I don't miss Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah or my character Anjali because she is always with me". The Times of India. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  3. ^ Best Gujarati Actress Neha Mehta | Tarak Mehta Fame | Interview by Devang Bhatt. YouTube. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  4. ^ Jain, Kiran (6 August 2015). "Revealed! You will be shocked to know the education qualifications of'Taarak Mehta…' star cast". Daily Bhaskar. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Dollar Bahu survives WTC attack". Screen India. Archived from the original on 22 February 2008. Retrieved 21 September 2001.
  6. ^ "Hey Bhabhi". Daily News and Analysis.
  7. ^ "Dear Taarak Mehta, you were our peak comfort content for 14 years". The Print. 21 May 2022. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Naagin out of ratings race; Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is the No. 1 show". India Today. 30 June 2017. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  9. ^ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Unraveling the Legacy". Medium. 6 March 2024. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  10. ^ Panchal, Komal RJ (25 June 2022). "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producers reject Neha Mehta's claims of unpaid dues: 'Gave her 12 years of fame'". The Indian Express. Mumbai. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2023. The producers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in a statement have said that actor Neha Mehta "stopped responding to all our communication from past 2 years and she left the show without meeting us."
  11. ^ "Waah Waah Kya Baat Hai on Women Special". 6 March 2013 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  12. ^ Khalid Mohamed (10 November 2008). "Review: EMI". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  13. ^ "Neha Mehta: I consider 'Halkie Fulkee' as a new platform to display my skills to the audience". The Times of India. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  14. ^ "The million-dollar name behind Dollar Bahu". Tribune India. 30 September 2001. Retrieved 21 February 2010.
  15. ^ "More spellbinding soap gathas". Outlook. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  16. ^ Trivedi, Tanvi (29 August 2020). "Neha Mehta on quitting 'Taarak Mehta':t was important to exit the show gracefully without creating any hassles". The Times of India. Mumbai. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  17. ^ "Wah Wah Kya Baat..mesmerizes Delhi!". The Times of India. 13 April 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  18. ^ "Neha Mehta's upcoming play Dil Abhi Bhara Nahi". mumbaitheatreguide.com. 11 September 2023.
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