Tanya Maniktala (born 7 July 1997) is an Indian actress who mainly works in

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web shows. She is best known for her portrayal of Ishita in ''

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'' (2018) and Lata Mehra in ''

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'' (2020).

Early life

Maniktala was born on 7 July 1997 in

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. She completed her graduation from

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. She also worked as a copywriter during her early career days.

Career

Maniktala made her acting debut in 2018 with ''School Days''. The same year, Timeliner's ''

'' opposite

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, became her first success and she received praises for her performance. In 2020, she portrayed Lata Mehra in

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's ''

'' alongside

Ishaan Khattar Ishaan Khatter (born 1 November 1995) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. The son of actors Rajesh Khattar and Neelima Azeem, he made his first screen appearance as a child in the 2005 film ''Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!'', which starred his ...

, which proved as a major turning point in her career. She received praises from the critics for her performance. In 2021, she appeared in

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's '' Feels Like Ishq'' opposite Skand Thakur and in

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's ''

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'' alongside

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. She also appeared in Netflix's ''How To Fall In Love'' opposite

Ayush Mehra Ayush Mehra is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi films and web shows. He made his debut in the film '' Isi Life Mein...!'' (2010) and his television debut in '' Love By Chance'' (2014). He made his web debut with ''Mom and Co'' and h ...

. Maniktala will make her Hindi film debut with ''

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'' alongside

Vijay Sethupathi Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi (born 16 January 1978), known professionally as Vijay Sethupathi, is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil films. He is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award. Fo ...

and

Vikrant Massey Vikrant Massey is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi television, Hindi films and web series. He made his acting debut with the role of Aamir Hassan in ''Dhoom Machaao Dhoom'' and became a household name with his roles of Dharam in '' Dharam V ...

. She also has Pratim D Gupta's Untitled next opposite

Shantanu Maheshwari Shantanu Maheshwari (born 7 March 1991) is an Indian actor, dancer, choreographer and host. He debuted with the show '' Dil Dosti Dance'' on Channel V in his breakthrough performance as the protagonist Swayam Shekhawat. In 2017, he participate ...

along with web series ''P.I. Meena'' and ''Flames Season 3'' in her kitty.

Filmography

Films

Web series

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Maniktala, Tanya 1997 births Living people Delhi University alumni 21st-century Indian actresses Year of birth uncertain Place of birth missing (living people) Indian copywriters Indian television actresses