Menaka Lalwani is an

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. She is known for her appearances in Indian soap operas. Lalwani is a professional model, beauty pageant contestant and trained classical dancer. She made her Hindi film debut with the 2013 film ''

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Early life

Lalwani was born in

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. After graduating, she studied advertising and public relations.

Television

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'' * Na Aana Is Des Lado as Rangeeli Avtar Sangwan * ''

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'' as Various Characters

Filmography

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'' (Hindi) - 2003 *'' Pyar Kare Dis: Feel the Power of Love'' (Sindhi) - 2007 - Puja *''

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'' (Hindi) - 2016 - as Ria

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lalwani, Menaka Living people Indian soap opera actresses Indian television actresses Indian female classical dancers Indian voice actresses Actresses in Hindi cinema Year of birth missing (living people) Sindhi people Actresses from Mumbai 21st-century Indian actresses Dancers from Maharashtra Performers of Indian classical dance