Janki Bodiwala
Janki Bodiwala | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 October 1995 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Janki Bodiwala (born 30 October 1995) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Gujarati films. She is known for Chhello Divas (2015), Chhutti Jashe Chhakka (2018), Naadi Dosh (2022), Vash (2023) and its Bollywood remake Shaitaan (2024).[1]
Early life[edit]
Bodiwala was born on 30 October 1995 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to Bharat and Kashmira Bodiwala.[2][3] She has a brother Dhrupad Bodiwala.[4] She has done her schooling from M K Secondary & Higher Secondary School, Ahmedabad. She did her graduation in Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Goenka Research Institute of Dental Science, Gandhinagar.[5] She also participated in Miss India 2019 where she was in the top 3 finalist of Miss India Gujarat.
Career[edit]
Bodiwala made her acting debut in the Gujarati film, Chhello Divas, written and directed by Krishnadev Yagnik.[6] The film released on 20 November 2015 in 231 screens worldwide with positive reviews from critics and commercial success.[7]
In 2017, she acted in O! Taareee,[8] Tamburo[9] and Daud Pakad.[10] She later appeared in films like Chhutti Jashe Chhakka,[11] Tari Maate Once More (2018) and Bau Na Vichaar (2019).[12] She appearrd in Krishnadev Yagnik's Naadi Dosh (2022) along with Yash Soni.[13][14] In 2023, she starred in Vash, which was a blockbuster film, and Bodiwala's performance was applauded by the audience.
In 2024, she made her Bollywood debut alongside Ajay Devgn, Jyothika, and R. Madhavan in Shaitaan, the remake of "Vash," where she reprised her role as Aarya in the film.[15]
Media[edit]
Bodiwala was ranked in The Times Most Desirable Women at No. 50 in 2019.[16]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Chhello Divas | Pooja | |
| 2017 | O Taareee | Deepa | |
| Tamburo | Dimple | ||
| Daud Pakad | Priyanka | Guest Appearance | |
| 2018 | Chhutti Jashe Chhakka | Ankita | |
| Tari Maate Once More | Aaisha | ||
| 2019 | Bau Na Vichar | Shivani | |
| 2022 | Naadi Dosh | Riddhi | |
| Tu Rajee Re | Disha | [17] | |
| 2023 | Vash | Aarya | [18] |
| 2024 | Shaitaan | Janhvi Rishi | Hindi film |
| Trisha on the Rocks! | Trisha | Filming[19] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Janki Bodiwala filmography and details". Archived from the original on 23 December 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "Who is Shaitaan's Janki Bodiwala? Trained to be dentist, had superhit debut at 20, competed in Miss India but..." DNA India. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ Bharatvarsh, TV9 (3 March 2024). "कौन हैं 'शैतान' में अजय देवगन की बेटी का रोल निभाने वाली जानकी बोड़ीवाला". TV9 Bharatvarsh (in Hindi). Retrieved 9 March 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Gujarati film celebrities and their equally attractive siblings".
- ^ "Janki Bodiwala – Everything You Need to Know". BollyBonda. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Movie Review: Chhello Divas". Archived from the original on 8 February 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "After Recent Hits At The Box Office, 'Gollywood' Rises in Gujarat". NDTV.com. 12 January 2016. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "O! Taareee movie review". Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- ^ "Tamburo Gujarati movie released on 18 August, 2017".
- ^ "Janki Bodiwala strikes a pose in a stunning slit dress".
- ^ "'Chhutti Jashe Chhakka': 5 things you need to know about the upcoming Gujarati film".
- ^ "Bau Na Vichaar Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Bau Na Vichaar by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ "Yash Soni and Janki Bodiwala wrap up the untitled venture".
- ^ "આવી ગયું રોમેન્ટિક ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ 'નાડી દોષ'નું ટ્રેલર, છવાઈ ગયા યશ અને જાનકી". I am Gujarat (in Gujarati). Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Shaitaan review: Vikas Bahl's raw yet tiring horror debut is salvaged by Madhavan, Janki Bodiwala's chilling acts". DNA India. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "MEET THE TIMES 50 MOST DESIRABLE WOMEN 2019 – Times of India ►". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ Tu Rajee Re Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes, retrieved 24 July 2022
- ^ "Janki Bodiwala's first look from 'Vash' will leave you intrigued – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ "Janki Bodiwala unveils the first-look poster of 'Trisha: On the Rocks' on her birthday". The Times of India. 30 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 March 2024.