Kruttika Desai is an Indian film, theatre and television actress. In the 90s, she gained initial fame in the serial BUNIYAD and later for her role of Vishkanya in popular fantasy series Chandrakanta, and later in the next 2 decades, she went on to earn huge recognization for portraying a wide range of characters in television soap operas like Kismet, Dewaar, NOORJAHAN, Junoon, Lipstick, Tumhari Disha, hosted many shows like Mansi, Suprerhit Muqabla, Super hit Hangama. First Television actress to go bald for a show, UTTARAN. In recent times, Ram Milaayi Jodi, Uttaran, Mere Angne Mein, Shakti and Pandya Store.[1]
Kruttika Desai | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Notable work |
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| Spouse | Imtiaz Khan |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Amjad Khan (brother-in-law) |
Krutika is involved in "Akansha",[2] a theatre workshop for street children and has also acted in some Gujarati plays including Shodh Pratishodh. The actress went on to shave her head for the serial Uttaran, making her the first woman to go bald in the history of Indian Television.[3] Krutika played many popular roles in Indian soap operas, most notably Ram Milaayi Jodi, and also Uttaran etc. In 2015, she played the pivotal role of Shanti Devi in the Star Plus serial Mere Angne Mein which became one of the most successful and long-running shows. The show ended in August 2017 after a successful run of 2 years.[4]
Krutika Desai's husband Imtiaz Khan is the brother of actor Amjad Khan. The couple have a daughter named Ayesha Khan.[5] Their nephews Seemaab Khan and Shadaab Khan are actors in the industry.
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Insaaf | ||
| 1996 | Dastak | ||
| 2001 | Dattak | ||
| 2004 | Turn Left | Rachel Talkar | Israeli film |
| 2019 | Section 375 | Justice Indrani |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-1987 | Buniyaad | Mangla | |
| 1986 | Air Hostess | ||
| 1993-1994 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | ||
| 1993-1994 | Superhit Muqabla | ||
| 1994-1996 | Chandrakanta | Sabhya/Ramya/Amba/Vishkanya/Jwala | |
| 1995 | Zameen Aasmaan | ||
| A Mouthful of Sky | Anita | ||
| 1996-1997 | Kismet | ||
| 1997-1998 | Betaal Pachisi | Naina Jogan | |
| Hungama | |||
| 2000-2001 | Noorjahan | Maharani Maan Bai | |
| 2004-2006 | Tumhari Disha | Gargi Sehgal | |
| Mansi | |||
| 2005-2011 | Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki | Kamya Abhay Parashar | |
| 2007-2008 | Annu Ki Ho Gayee Waah Bhai Waah | ||
| 2007–2009 | Chandramukhi | Durgeshwari | |
| 2008 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai | Mansi Veerpratap Singh | Episode 76/77 |
| Madhavi | Episode 94/95 | ||
| 2009 | Black | Rubi Gujral | |
| 2010 | Do Saheliyaan | Anadi's mother | |
| 2010-2012 | Ram Milaayi Jodi | Bharti Gandhi | |
| 2011 | Kaala Saaya | Rubi Gujral | |
| 2013-2015 | Uttaran | Ekadashi Chatterjee | |
| 2015-2017 | Mere Angne Mein | Shanti Devi | |
| 2017 | Paramavatar Shri Krishna | Chandalni | |
| 2017-2019 | Jiji Maa | Haryali Rawat | |
| 2018 | Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Preeto's mother | |
| 2018 | Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka | Parvati | Cameo |
| 2019 | Laal Ishq | Kesar Dadi | Episode 114 |
| 2021–present | Pandya Store | Suman Pandya | |
| 2022 | Ravivaar With Star Parivaar | Episode 6/7/9/11/16 |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bebaakee | Rashida Abdullah |
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