Mouni Roy | |
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Born | Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India | 28 September 1985
Alma mater | Miranda House Jamia Millia Islamia |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2006–present |
Spouse |
Suraj Nambiar (m. 2022) |
Mouni Roy (Bengali pronunciation: [mou̯ni: rae̯]; born 28 September 1985) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television and films. One of the highest-paid television actresses in India,[1][2] Roy is widely recognised for her portrayal of shape-shifting snake in the supernatural thriller series Naagin (2015–2016) and its sequel Naagin 2 (2016–2017).[3] She is a recipient of several awards, including an IIFA Award and two ITA Awards, as well as nominations for two Filmfare Awards.[4][5]
Roy started her acting career in 2006 with the television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.[6] She then portrayed Sati in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev and Meera in Junoon – Aisi Nafrat Toh Kaisa Ishq. Roy made her film debut with the Punjabi romantic film, Hero Hitler in Love (2011). She made her Hindi film debut with the 2018 period sport film, Gold, receiving nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. In 2022, Roy received praise for the fantasy film Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, which earned her the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress and a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.[7]
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