Sonali Sachdev (née Mahimtura) is an

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actress. She is well known for portraying

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Dr. Shilpa Thakkar in the super-hit

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TV series ''

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''. She has worked in multiple Indian TV shows and

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films. She has been recently seen in Indian

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-language medical drama

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web series

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as Shamita Parekh.

Early life

Sonali is of

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descent through her father's side. She is a qualified

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who later decided to pursue her dream of becoming an actress.

Filmography

Films

* 2018 - ''

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'' as Mukku's Mother * 2014 – ''

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'' * 2007 – ''

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'' as Irene (School teacher) * 2012 – ''

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'' * 2013 – ''Labours Of (An)Other Solipsist'' as Alice * 2012 – ''Rizwan'' (Short) as Ammi * 2010 – ''

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'' as Doctor * 2009 – ''Aamras: The Sweet Taste of Friendship'' as Mrs. Sehgal (as Sonali) * 2009 – ''Wishes (2009 film)'' * 2021 – ''

as Shamitha Parekh''

Television

References

External links

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