Neha Mehta is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Hindi TV series and Gujarati movies. She is known for her role as Anjali Taarak Mehta in the hit Hindi sitcom “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” (2008).
Wiki/Biography
Neha K. Mehta was born on Friday, June 9, 1978 in Patan, Gujarat (age 45; as of 2022). Her zodiac sign is Gemini. She grew up in Vadodara and Ahmedabad. She attended Sheth BM High School in Patan, Gujarat. She studied for a diploma in voice and drama. She received her Master of Performing Arts (MPA) in Indian Classical Dance (Bharatanatyam) from Maharaja University of Baroda, Gujarat. Later, she received her PhD from Bharatanatyam under the guidance of Dr. Vyjayanthimala Bali.
Neha Mehta as a teenager
Neha then decided to take a filmmaking course in New York. However, her pursuit did not continue as she received an offer for the Hindi television series “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” (2008). In 2000, she participated in a talent show organized by Bhagwati Production and emerged as the winner from Gujarat.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
Hair color: brown
Eye color: brown
family
She comes from a Gujarati family.
Parents and siblings
Her father K. Mehta is a famous Gujarati songwriter and poet. Her mother is a singer and writer. She has a sister.
Neha Mehta and her family
husband
She is unmarried.
religion
She follows Hinduism.
Profession
theater
She started her career as a theater artist and appeared in many Hindi and Gujarati dramas such as Sahebji, Masti Maze Ki Life and Pratibimbh Ki Parchaai.
television
Hindi
In 2001, she made her acting debut in the Zee TV series Dollar Bahu, playing the role of Vaishali.
Neha Mehta plays Vaishali in Dollar Bahu
She subsequently appeared in several other Hindi television series such as “Bhabhi” (2002; Star Plus) and “Raat Hone Ko Hai” (2004; Sahara One). She appeared in the SAB TV series “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” from 2008 to 2020.
Talak Mehta Ka Urta Chashma
She also hosted the SAB TV show “Wah!” Wow! Kya bat hai! (2012) with Indian actor and poet Shailesh Lodha.
Neha Mehta in “Wow!” Wow! Quiabat Sea!
gujarati
In 2002, she made her acting debut in the Gujarati television series “Sau Dada Sasu Na” as Anuradha. The serial is aired on the Gujarati Colors channel.
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Movie
Hindi
Neha made her Bollywood debut in the film EMI (2008), in which she played Prerna’s friend.
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gujarati
She made her acting debut in the Gujarati film Janmo Janm (2001), playing the role of Suman.
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Her other Gujarati films include Better Half (2010) and Halkie Fulkee (2021).
Halki Fulki
According to some sources, she also appeared in several B-movies.
Neha Mehta in B-movies
Other jobs
She also appeared in several print ads.
Neha Mehta models in print ads
She endorsed the Parsana therapy board on her Instagram account.
Neha Mehta stars in Parsana therapy tray commercial
dispute
Accused of unprofessional conduct
In 2020, she left the Hindi sitcom “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” (2008). In an interview, when Neha was asked about quitting the show after working in it for almost 12 years, she said that her fees were paid by the producers and they did not pay her fees. She even asked the producer of sitcom Asit Kumar Modi to clear her payment, but he delayed. she says,
I played Anjali in Taarak Mehta for 12 years before quitting it in 2020. Money for the final six months is to be determined. After I quit the show, I called them several times to inquire about my pending dues. I don’t like complaining…hopefully there will be a solution soon and I will get my hard earned money. “
Later, an official from Asit’s team said in an interview that Asit was upset by Neha’s remarks and said it was Neha who left the show without informing them and stopped returning their calls. . The official said that because Neha had not completed exit formalities, she was not eligible for a full and final settlement and the producers were unhappy with her unprofessional behavior.
Awards
- 2018: Indian Council of Social Welfare Gujarat Glory Award
Neha Mehta’s awards
- 2019: Gujarat Ratna Gaurav Award
Neha Mehta wins Ratna Gaurav Award in Gujarat
- 2019: Best Ensemble Performance (Fiction) for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
- 2021: GIFA Special Mention
Facts/Trivia
- Some media outlets have mentioned her name as Shweta Bhosle in multiple articles.
- She is a trained dancer and specializes in various dance forms including Indian classical dance and Garba dance.
Neha Mehta performs Garba
- Neha Mehta is a fitness enthusiast. She practices yoga regularly and follows a healthy diet.
Neha Mehta does yoga exercises
- In 2019, she appeared on the cover of a Gujarati magazine.
Neha Mehta graces the cover of Gujarati magazine
- She is an avid animal lover and often posts photos with dogs on her social media accounts.
Neha Mehta and a dog
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