Gold Award for Best Debut Actor in a Lead Role - Female is an

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given as part of its annual Gold Awards for TV serials, to recognize a debut actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role.

List of winners

2000s

*2007

Divyanka Tripathi Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya ( Tripathi; born 14 December 1984) is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing Vidya Pratap Singh in Zee TV's ''Banoo Main Teri Dulhann'' and Dr. Ishita Iyer Bhalla in StarPlus, Star Plus's ''Yeh Hai Moh ...

- '' Banoo Main Teri Dulhann'' as Vidya Sagar Singh ** Twinkle Bajpai - ''

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'' as Lakshmi **

Pallavi Subhash Pallavii Subhash Shirke (born 9 June 1984) is an Indian actress. A model turned actress, she began her career in Marathi plays, films and TV shows and later appeared in Hindi TV shows. She has worked in various Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Si ...

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Karam Apnaa Apnaa ''Karam Apnaa Apnaa'' is an Indian soap opera which aired on Star Plus from 29 August 2006 to 27 March 2009. It was produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms. It starred Sumeet Sachdev, Pallavi Subash, Muhammad Iqbal Khan and Yash Tonk in the l ...

'' as Gauri Shiv Kapoor **

Shalini Chandran Shalini Chandran is an Indian actress known for her role of Maithili in ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii''. She also appeared as Tanya in ''Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah'' and has performed on '' Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar''. Filmography Film ...

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Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'' ( The story of each house) is a Hindi-language Indian soap opera on Indian television which ran on Star Plus from 16 October 2000 to 9 October 2008. The soap opera was created by Ekta Kapoor and was produced by her pr ...

'' as Maithili ** Suhasi Goradia Dhami - ''Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein'' as Urmi ** Shubhangi Atre Poorey - '' Kasturi'' as Kasturi *2008

Parul Chauhan Parul Chauhan Thakkar is an Indian television actress. She is known for her portrayal as Ragini Sharma in '' Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai'' and Swarna Goenka in ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai''. Before venturing into acting, she did modelling. In 200 ...

- '' Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai'' as Ragini ** Sara Khan - '' Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai'' as Sadhna **

- '' Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai'' as Ragini **

Additi Gupta Additi Gupta (born 21 April 1988) is an Indian television actress, best known for playing Heer in '' Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil'' and Khan Begum in '' Qubool Hai''. Early life Gupta was born on 21 April 1988 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to Ved P ...

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Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil ''Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil'' (''In Which Country Does My Heart Live'') is an Indian drama television series that aired on Star Plus. It starred Additi Gupta, Harshad Chopda, Sushant Singh Rajput and Meher Vij as Prem, Heer, Preet and Meher ...

'' as Heer **

Abigail Jain Abigail Jain is an Indian television actress best known for her lead role in the series '' Humse Hai Liife''. She also has a lead role in the Hindi television drama ''Kya Dill Mein Hai'' and in ''Zindagi Wins''. Early life and career Jain w ...

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Kya Dill Mein Hai Kya Dill Mein Hai is a Hindi language Indian drama television series which premiered on 1 December 2007 on 9X. The series stars Aamir Ali, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Abigail Jain. Plot The story centers around the life of an 18-year-old girl, Kaku ...

'' as Kakoon **

Avika Gor Avika Gor (born 30 June 1997) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi television and Telugu films. She is famously known for playing the role of Anandi in ''Balika Vadhu'' and Roli in ''Sasural Simar Ka''. She made her Telugu film ...

- '' Balika Vadhu'' as Anandi *2009 Not Awarded

2010s

*2010

Ankita Lokhande Ankita Lokhande Jain (born 19 December 1984) is an Indian actress who debuted in an award-winning role in Balaji Telefilms's daily show ''Pavitra Rishta'' on Zee TV. She was one of the highest paid television actors until she retired in 2018 to ...

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Pavitra Rishta ''Pavitra Rishta'' (International title: ''Sacred Relationship'') is a 2009 Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms, that aired on Zee TV from 1 June 2009 to 25 October 2014. It is an adaptation of Tamil television serie ...

'' as Archana Manav Deshmukh ** Smriti Kalra - ''

12/24 Karol Bagh ''12/24 Karol Bagh'' is an Indian television comedy-drama series that aired on Zee TV set in the Karol Bagh area of Delhi. The series premiered on 31 August 2009. The series was directed by Ravi Bhushan shot in both Delhi and Mumbai studios. T ...

'' as Simran **

Neha Jhulka Neha Jhulka is an Indian Film and TV actress. She mainly appeared in South Indian Films as well as Bollywood and Telugu Movies.she started her acting career in 2007 with the Telugu movie ''Okkadunnadu''. in the same year, she played in the Telu ...

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Dill Mill Gayye ''Dill Mill Gayye'' ( ''Hearts Have Met'') is an Indian medical drama television series that aired on Star One from 20 August 2007 to 29 October 2010. It was a sequel to the Star Plus series '' Sanjivani - A Medical Boon''. The series is availa ...

'' as Dr. Naina Mehta **

Rubina Dilaik Rubina Dilaik (born 26 August 1987) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television along with Hindi films. She made her acting debut in 2008, portraying Radhika Shastri in the popular show ''Chotti Bahu''. Dilaik earned wider rec ...

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Choti Bahu ''Chotti Bahu'' is an Indian drama television series produced by DJ's a Creative Unit. Season one aired from 8 December 2008 to 17 September 2010 and season two aired from 15 February 2011 to 18 May 2012 on Zee TV. It starred Avinash Sachdev as ...

'' as Radhika **

Shivshakti Sachdev Shivshakti Sachdev (born 21 May 1993), is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut in 2002 with ''Bhabhi'' portraying Mehak Thakral. She is best known for her portrayal of Bebo Narang Malhotra in ''Sabki ...

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Sabki Laadli Bebo ''Sabki Laadli Bebo'' was a Popular Indian television drama-series that aired on STAR Plus. The series premiered on 11 March 2009 and was produced by Endemol India and Sachidanand Productions. It was concluded on 25 March 2011. ''Sabki Laadli ...

'' as Bebo *2011

Pratyusha Banerjee Pratyusha Banerjee (10 August 1991– 1 April 2016) was an Indian television actress. She had appeared in numerous television and reality shows. Banerjee first gained recognition in 2010 in the television show '' Balika Vadhu''. This was her f ...

- '' Balika Vadhu'' as Anandi Jagdish Singh **

Anupriya Kapoor Anupriya Kapoor is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing Taani Banerjee in Star Plus's '' Tere Liye'' and Vibha in MTV India's ''Warrior High''. Personal life Anupriya Kapoor moved to Mumbai with brother Vyom Kapoor when she ...

- '' Tere Liye as Taani Banerjee **

Neha Sargam Neha Dubey also known by her stage name Neha Sargam is an Indian actress and singer. Known for her participation on Indian Idol 4 and her shows like Chand Chupa Badal Mein on Star Plus, Ramayan on Zee TV, Mahabharat on Star Plus, Doli Arm ...

- '' Chand Chupa Badal Mein'' as Nivedita **

Giaa Manek Giaa Manek is an Indian television actress. Before venturing into the television industry, she played a minor role in the 2010 Hindi comedy film '' Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke''. Popular television shows to her credit are Star Plus's '' Saath Nibh ...

- '' Saath Nibhaana Saathiya'' as Gopi Aham Modi **

Rucha Hasabnis Rucha Hasabnis Jagdale (born 8 February 1988) is an Indian actress known for playing Rashi Shah Modi in Star Plus's famous soap opera Saath Nibhana Saathiya from 2010 to 2014 .Later Hasabnis took a break from acting to get married to business ...

- '' Saath Nibhaana Saathiya'' as Rashi Jigar Modi *2012

Deepika Singh Deepika Singh Goyal (born 26 July, 1989) is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing the role of Sandhya Rathi in Star Plus's ''Diya Aur Baati Hum''. Early life Singh was born in New Delhi on 26 July 1989. She completed her Mast ...

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Diya Aur Baati Hum ''Diya Aur Baati Hum'' () is an Indian television soap opera that aired on Star Plus from 29 August 2011 to 10 September 2016 completing 1,487 episodes. Produced under Shashi Sumeet Productions. It starred Anas Rashid and Deepika Singh. Set on ...

'' as Sandhya Sooraj Rathi **

Aakanksha Singh Aakanksha Singhis an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu and Hindi films and television. She started her career with theatre and made her acting debut with the television series ''Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha'' (2012–2014). She ma ...

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Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha ''Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha'' () is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series that premiered on 9 January 2012 on Colors TV. It is digitally available on Voot. Produced by Sunshine Productions, it starred Kunal Karan Kapoor ...

'' as Megha Mohan Bhatnagar **

Mitali Nag Mitali Nag is an Indian television actress. She is known for portraying the role of Krishna Raj on Afsar Bitiya that aired on Zee TV. Career Nag began her acting career in 2011, when she was cast in the series Afsar Bitiya as Krishna Raj. In ...

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'' as Krishna Raj **

Aishwarya Sakhuja Aishwarya Sakhuja is an Indian model and actress. She was a Miss India finalist in 2006. From 2010 to 2012, she starred in Sony TV's show '' Saas Bina Sasural'' as Toasty. Sakhuja was also seen in other fictional shows, including '' Main Naa B ...

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Saas Bina Sasural ''Saas Bina Sasural'' (lit: ''in-law without mother-in-law'') is an Indian dramedy based on the story of a young lady, Taanya, a.k.a. Toasty, who has a "''sasural''" (in-laws' house) consisting of seven quirky men, deprived of a "''saas''" (mot ...

'' as Tanya Tej Prakash Chaturvedi (Toasty) **

Soumya Seth Soumya Seth is a former Indian television actress. She gained popularity by playing the role of Navya in the serial '' Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal''. She portrayed the role of Kaurwaki in ''Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat''. She worked in shows l ...

- '' Navya'' as Navya Anant Bajpai ** Kirti Nagpure - '' Parichay—Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka'' as Siddhi Kunal Chopra *2013 Surbhi Jyoti - ''

Qubool Hai ''Qubool Hai'' () is an Indian soap opera that was produced by 4 Lions Films and broadcast on Zee TV. The series focused on the Muslim community and initially aimed to dispel stereotypes regarding Islam,Times News Network. and had been credit ...

'' as Zoya Siddiqui **

Disha Parmar Disha Parmar Vaidya (born 11 November 1994) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut in 2012 and is known for her portrayal of Pankhuri Gupta in ''Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara''. She earned w ...

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Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara ''Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara'' is an Indian drama television series produced by Rajshri Productions. It aired from 18 June 2012 to 1 November 2014 on Star Plus. It starred Disha Parmar and Nakuul Mehta as Pankhuri Gupta Kuma ...

'' as Pankhuri Aditya Kumar **

Ekta Kaul Ekta Kaul (born 16 May 1987) is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi television. She is best known for her portrayal of Sahiba Agarwal in '' Rab Se Sohna Isshq'', Dr. Suhani Malhotra in ''Bade Acche Lagte Hain'' and Riya Mathur in ''Mere ...

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Rab Se Sohna Isshq ''Rab Se Sohna Isshq'' (English Title: ''Zee World, Eternal Love'') was an Indian soap opera produced by Jay Mehta (actor), Jay Mehta's Jay Production, which aired on Zee TV from Monday to Friday. Ashish Sharma played the male lead along with Kan ...

'' as Sahiba Ranveer Singh **

Roopal Tyagi Roopal Tyagi (born 6 October 1989) is an Indian choreographer, and television actor. She is known for playing Gunjan in the popular Zee TV show ''Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke''. She later participated in dance reality show '' Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8' ...

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Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke ''Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke'' (International Title: ''Young Dreams'') is an Indian television series, which premiered on 21 May 2012 and was broadcast on Zee TV. The show was all about celebrating adolescence depicting the lives of two teenage ...

'' as Gunjan ** Shamin Mannan - '' Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki'' as Bhoomi Jaikishan Vaishnav *2014

Paridhi Sharma Paridhi Sharma is an Indian television actress best known for playing Jodha Bai in Zee TV's ''Jodha Akbar'' and Goddess Vaishno Devi in Jag Janani Maa Vaishno Devi - Kahani Mata Rani Ki. She also played the role of Babita Chaddha in Sony Entert ...

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Jodha Akbar ''Jodha Akbar'' is an Indian Historical drama television series that aired from 18 June 2013 to 7 August 2015 on Zee TV and is also digitally available on ZEE5. The show was produced by Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms. Starring Rajat Tokas a ...

'' as Jodha (tied with)

Preetika Rao Preetika Rao is an former Indian actress, model and film-columnist who primarily works in Hindi television and films. She made her acting debut with the Tamil film '' Chikku Bukku'' (2010). Rao is best known for portraying Aaliya Zain Abdullah ...

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Beintehaa ''Beintehaa'' ( "Extremity, limitless, without boundaries") (International Title: Endless Love) is an Indian television series that premiered from 30 December 2013 to 21 November 2014 on Colors TV. The series starred Preetika Rao and Harsha ...

'' as Aaliya Zain Abdullah ** Pooja Sharma - ''

Mahabharat The ''Mahābhārata'' ( ; sa, महाभारतम्, ', ) is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India in Hinduism, the other being the '' Rāmāyaṇa''. It narrates the struggle between two groups of cousins in the Kuru ...

'' as Draupadi **

Digangana Suryavanshi Digangana Suryavanshi (born 15 October 1997) is an Indian actor, singer and author who is known from Hindi and Telugu films. Suryavanshi debuted her career in Hindi television and went on to appear in films. Her breakthrough role was 'Veera' i ...

- '' Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera'' as Veera **

Farnaz Shetty Farnaz Shetty is an Indian actress who primarily works telugu films “.She is known for playing Indu” in Film Induvadana Early life Shetty has stated that her mother had wanted her to pursue a career in aviation or acting. She was approache ...

- '' Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera'' as Gunjan **

Harshita Gaur Harshita Shekhar Gaur (born 12 October 1992) is an Indian actress known for her work on the youth-based show ''Sadda Haq'', in which she played the lead role of Sanyukta Agarwal and Dimpy Pandit in the 2018 web series ''Mirzapur''. Early life an ...

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Sadda Haq "Sadda Haq" is a song composed by A. R. Rahman for the 2011 Indian musical film ''Rockstar''. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri in leading roles and is directed by Imtiaz Ali. The song features vocals by Mohit Chauhan and addition ...

'' as Sanyukta Agarwal *2015

Radhika Madan Radhika Madan (born 1 May 1995) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi cinema, Hindi films. After graduating from the Jesus and Mary College, she began her acting career with the television soap opera ''Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi'' ( ...

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'' as Ishani Ranveer Waghela *2016

Jasmin Bhasin Jasmin Bhasin (born 28 June 1990) is an Indian actress and model who appears in Hindi television shows. She made her debut in 2011 with Tamil movie Vaanam as priya. Bhasin is best known for playing Twinkle Taneja in ''Tashan-e-Ishq'' (2015-16 ...

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Tashan-e-Ishq ''Tashan-E-Ishq'' () is an Indian romantic drama television series created by Subhash Chandra under Essel Vision Productions that replaced Jodha Akbar and aired from 10 August 2015 to 16 September 2016. It was replaced by Zindagi Ki Mehek. ...

'' as Twinkle (tied with)

Ridhima Pandit Ridhima Pandit (born 25 June 1990) is an Indian actress and model who works in Hindi television. She is known for her role of Rajni in Life OK's '' Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant''. In 2019, she participated in '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9'' a ...

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Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant ''Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant'' (''Our Daughter-In-Law Rajni Kant'') is an Indian science fiction sitcom television series, which aired from 15 February 2016 to 13 February 2017 on Life OK. Plot Shantanu Kant, a scientist creates a super humanoi ...

'' as Rajni *2017

Shivangi Joshi Shivangi Joshi (born 18 May 1998) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut with ''Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi'' portraying Trisha in 2013. Joshi is best known for her portrayal of dual role Na ...

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Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' (), popularly known as ''YRKKH'' is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama television series that airs on StarPlus and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. It premiered on 12 January 2009 and is the longest r ...

'' as Naira Singhania *2018

Jannat Zubair Rahmani Jannat Zubair Rahmani (born 29 August 2001) is an Indian actress who predominantly acts in Hindi-language television shows and films. She is best known for portraying Kashi in '' Kashi – Ab Na Rahe Tera Kagaz Kora'', Phulwa in ''Phulwa'' and ...

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Tu Aashiqui ''Tu Aashiqui'' (Translation: You are my love) is a 2017 Indian musical drama romance television show based on two lovers' efforts to unite. It is produced by Mahesh Bhatt under Gurudev Bhalla production house. It stars Jannat Zubair Rahmani, R ...

'' as Pankti (tied with)

Bhumika Gurung Bhumika Gurung is an Indian actress who is best known as Namkeen "Nimki" Kumari in '' Nimki Mukhiya'' and now notably as Rani in ''Hara Sindoor''. Life and Family Gurung was born on 27 January 1990. She completed her schooling from Lady Irwin ...

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Nimki Mukhiya ''Nimki Mukhiya'' is an Indian drama television which premiered on 28 August 2017 on Star Bharat. Produced by Zama Habib, it stars Bhumika Gurung and Abhishek Sharma. Plot The story, set in a small village in Bihar, deals with the life of Nimk ...

'' as Nimki *2019

Avneet Kaur Avneet Kaur (born 13 October 2001) is an Indian actress, dancer and model. She is known for portraying Charumati in ''Chandra Nandini'' and Princess Yasmine in ''Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga.'' Career Kaur began her career in 2010 with ...

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'' as Princess Yasmine (tied with)

Reem Shaikh Reem Sameer Shaikh is an Indian actress, known for her works in Indian television and Hindi cinema. Her most notable work includes ''Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha'', '' Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat'', ''Tujhse Hai Raabta'', '' Gul Makai'' and '' ...

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Tujhse Hai Raabta ''Tujhse Hai Raabta'' ( My heart knows) is an Indian Hindi-language television series that airs on Zee TV and is digitally available on ZEE5. It premiered on 3 September 2018 and focuses on the unspoken connections and bonds between people. It ...

'' as Kalyani

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