Tarana Raja
Tarana Raja, also known as Tarana Raja Kapoor, is an Indian actress, dancer, television anchor, and radio host.[2]
Tarana Raja | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 (age 42–43) [1] |
| Other names | Tarana Raja Kapoor Neha |
| Occupation | Actress Dancer TV Anchor Radio Host |
She is a co-host of a popular radio show in Mumbai, "Jaggu and Tarana", alongside Ashish Jagtiani (aka Jaggu).[3][4] Due to the popularity of the radio program, a television show called COLORS CricQuiz was created.[3]
Biography
Tarana Raja was born in 1977 in Delhi, India to parents Madhu Raja and Rabindranath Raja.[1] She was raised in Mumbai, because her family had moved when she was at a young age.[1] She attended University of Mumbai and Shiamak Davar's Institute of Performing Arts.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Name | Role | Film genre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Jodi Breakers | as Isha | romantic comedy | [5] |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | as Neelu Didi | psychological thriller | [2] |
| 2008 | Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic | fantasy, comedy-drama | ||
| 2007 | Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (Journey Of A Woman) | as Sophia | drama | |
| 2006 | Pyaar Ke Side Effects | as Shalini | romantic comedy |
Television
| Show / Movie | Period / Year | Channel | Role | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | 2011 - 2014 | Sony | as Neha Vikram Shergill[6] | co-starring with Ram Kapoor, Sakshi Tanwar, Jai Kalra, Azaan Rustam Shah / Anshul Pandey, Ruhee Bagga, Arshima Thapar, Yuvraj Thakur / Lavin Gothi, Vaibhav Joshi, Sameer Kochhar, Amrita Mukherjee / Aanchal Munjal / Fenil Umrigar / Sonia Balani |
| Dil Dosti Dance | 2011–2012 | Channel V | as Smriti Ghai | mother of Kriya Ghai (Shakti Mohan) |
| Face to Face & In Conversation with Tarana (anchor) | 2009–2012 | Zing Channel, Zee Cinema | ||
| Apsara Awards | 2012 | |||
| New Talent Awards | 2012 | |||
| Some Girl(s) | 2009–2010 | Theatre | as Bobby/ Shivani | [7] |
| Let's Talk | 2008–2010 | Zoom | ||
| Kuchh Is Tara | 2008–2009 | Sony | as Pooja Godbole | |
| Zing Expose | 2009 | Zing Channel | anchor | A news-based entertainment show.[2] |
| Khud Par Karo Yakeen | 2008 | CNBC Awaaz | ||
| Flashback | 2008 | |||
| Dance India Dance | 2008 | anchor | ||
| Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa as ACP Devika | 2007 | Zee TV | ||
| DD Top 10 | 2004–2007 | DD 1 | ||
| Zee Cine Awards | 2006 | Host | ||
| The Great Indian Comedy Show | 2004–2005 | Star One | ||
| Lo Kal-Lo Baat | 2004–2005 | Sab TV | ||
| Apni Tuning Jamegi | 2005 | Star One | ||
| Recova Superfan – The Hunt for Amitabh Bachchan's biggest fan | 2004–2005 | Zee cinema | anchor | |
| Sanjivani | 2004 | Star Plus | as Reena | Arjun Punj |
| Kumkum – Pyara Sa Bandhan | 2004 | Star Plus | as Nalli | Hussain Kuwajerwala, Juhi Parmar |
| Saathiya | 2004 | Sahara One | as Simran | |
| Kasautii Zindagi Kay as Vishakha Bajaj | 2002–2004 | Star Pus | Starting as lead role Cezanne Khan/Hiten Tejwani, Shweta Tiwari | |
| Chitrahaar | 2001–2004 | DD 1 | ||
| Star Parivaar Awards (host) | 2004 | |||
| Kkusum | 2002 | Sony | as Sonia Jhulka | |
| Sanskruti as Surabhi / Tanya Goenka | 2001–2002 | Star plus | ||
| Screen Awards | 2002 | Example | ||
| Music this Week | 2000–2002 | ETC | anchor | |
| Chit Chaat | 2000–2002 | ETC | anchor | |
| Artist Of The Fortnight | 2000–2002 | Music Asia | ||
| Dekho Kya Fark Hai | 2000–2002 | Music Asia | ||
| Old is Gold | 2000–2002 | Music Asia | ||
| Zee & You | 2000 | Zee TV | ||
| Indian Investor of the Year | CNBC Awaaz |
Radio
| Year | Name | Role | Station | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2009 | Good Morning Mumbai | host | Go 92.5 FM | She became famous from this radio show. |
| Radio Talkies | Radio midday | |||
| Good Morning Mumbai | Go 92.5 FM | |||
| Flashback | Go 92.5 FM | |||
| 2013–running | Wake Up With Jaggu & Tarana | co-host | Suno 102.4 (Dubai) |
Theatre
| Date | Name | Location | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Some Girl(s) | Q Theatre Productions, Mumbai, India | as Bobby/ Shivani | [7] |
Dubbing roles
| Film title | Original actress | Role | Dubbed Language | Original Language | Original year release | Dubbed year release | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eragon | Hindi | English | 2006 | 2006 | |||
| 300 | Lena Headey | Queen Gorgo (first dub) | Hindi | English | 2007 | 2007 | Voiced a character for the Sound & Vision India Hindi dub. |
Animated films
| Film Title | Role | Original voice | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest for Camelot | Hindi | English | 1998 | Unknown | |||
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References
- "Hindi Tv Actress Tarana Raja Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- "Talking point with tarana raja kapoor". IndianExpress.com. 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
At the moment, I am also doing a show called Zing Expose on the entertainment channel Zing.
- "Partnership Special- Television: Jaggu & Tarana". Masala.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- Bureau, Adgully. "Beloved Jodi of Jaggu-Taraana are twinning back in Radio City in 2017!". www.adgully.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- "Tarana Raja is on a professional high". Tellychakkar.com. 4 January 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- Parande, Shweta. "Tarana Raja: I would've fallen in love with Ram Kapoor in 'Bade Acche Lagte Hain'!". bollywoodlife.com. India.com. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- "Some Girl(S) English Play/Drama". www.mumbaitheatreguide.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
External links
- Tarana Raja on IMDb
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