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Shweta Tiwari Biography – an Indian actress AKA “Prerna Sharma”
Shweta Tiwari is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She is best known for playing Prerna Sharma in Ekta Kapoor's soap opera Kasautii Zindagii Kay. In 2010, she participated in Bigg Boss and emerged as the winner, thus becoming the first female winner of the series.
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| Real Name: | Shweta Tiwari |
| Profession: | Indian actress |
| Birthplace: | Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Spouse: | Abhinav Kohli |
| Age: | 42 |
Shweta Tiwari (born 4 October 1980) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She is best known for playing Prerna Sharma in Ekta Kapoor‘s soap opera Kasautii Zindagii Kay. In 2010, she participated in Bigg Boss and emerged as the winner, thus becoming the first female winner of the series. Other reality shows to her credit include Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Khatron Ke Khiladi.
Tiwari has also worked in television shows like Parvarrish as Sweety, Begusarai as Bindiya and Mere Dad Ki Dulhan as Guneet Sikka. Currently, she is seen playing the titular lead Aparajita in Zee TV‘s Main Hoon Aparajita.
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Shweta Tiwari Biography
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| Born | 4 October 1980
Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Known for | Kasautii Zindagii Kay Bigg Boss 4 |
| Spouse(s) |
Raja Chaudhary (m. 1998; div. 2007)
Abhinav Kohli (m. 2013; sep. 2019)
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| Children | 2; including Palak Tiwari |
| Awards | Full list |
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Personal life
Tiwari was born on 4 October 1980 in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Tiwari married actor Raja Chaudhary in 1998 and they have a daughter (Palak Tiwari), born on 8 October 2000. She filed for a divorce in 2007 after nine years of marriage. Tiwari reported she suffered a troubled relationship characterized by Raja’s alcoholism and domestic violence. She complained that he used to beat her up daily. He used to turn up on the sets of her shows and misbehave with her.
Tiwari and actor Abhinav Kohli married on 13 July 2013 after dating for three years. On 27 November 2016, Tiwari gave birth to their son Reyansh Kohli. Reports of problems in their marriage first emerged in 2017. In August 2019, she filed a complaint of domestic violence against Kohli alleging harassment by him towards her and her daughter. Kohli was taken into police custody. Tiwari and Kohli separated in 2019.
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As of October 2022, Tiwari’s net worth is around 11 million dollars.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2004 | Madhoshi | Tabbasum | Hindi | |
| Aabra Ka Daabra | Shivani R. Singh | |||
| 2008 | Trinetra | Nepali | ||
| Hamar Sayian Hindustani | Bhojpuri | |||
| Kab Aibu Anganwa Hamar | Naina | |||
| 2009 | Ae Bhouji Ke Sister | |||
| Apni Boli Apna Des | Satkar Kaur | Punjabi | ||
| Devru | Kannada | Guest | ||
| 2010 | Benny And Babloo | Sheena | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Bin Bulaye Baraati | Rajjo / Rosie | ||
| Miley Naa Miley Hum | Special appearance in a song | |||
| 2012 | Married 2 America | Pratap Singh’s wife | ||
| Yedyanchi Jatra | Marathi | Guest | ||
| 2014 | Sultanat | Urdu |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Aane Wala Pal | ||
| 2001 | Kaleerein | ||
| Karam | |||
| Kaahin Kissii Roz | Anita | ||
| 2001–2008 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Prerna Sharma | |
| 2002 | Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat | Sunita Menon | |
| Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | Prerna | Guest | |
| 2003 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | ||
| Khichdi | |||
| 2004 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | ||
| Kahiin to Hoga | |||
| 2005 | Kesar | ||
| Kkavyanjali | |||
| Dost | Mashal | Pakistani serial | |
| 2006 | Nach Baliye 2 | Contestant | 6th place |
| Kandy Floss | Herself | Guest | |
| Karam Apnaa Apnaa | Prerna | ||
| 2007 | Kasturi | ||
| Kayamath | |||
| Jjhoom India | Contestant | ||
| Naaginn | Queen Surmaya | ||
| 2008 | Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | Prerna | Guest |
| Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | |||
| Sapna Babul Ka… Bidaai | |||
| Ajeeb | |||
| Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 | Contestant | ||
| 2008–2009 | Jaane Kya Baat Hui | Aradhna Sareen | |
| 2009 | Seeta Aur Geeta | Raka’s dream girl | |
| Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao | Contestant | ||
| Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 | Host | ||
| Aaja Mahii Vayy | Judge | ||
| 2010–2011 | Bigg Boss 4 | Contestant | Winner |
| 2011 | Adaalat | Revati Amrit Nagpal | |
| Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo | Archana | ||
| Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur | Contestant | Winner | |
| 2011–2013 | Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi | Sweety | |
| 2012 | Bigg Boss 6 | Herself | Guest |
| 2012–2015 | Rangoli | Host | |
| 2013 | Ek Thhi Naayka | Juhi | |
| Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 | Contestant | 12th place | |
| 2013–2015 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Various Characters | |
| 2014 | Mad In India | Herself | Guest |
| Baal Veer | Mahabhasm Pari | ||
| 2015–2016 | Begusarai | Bindiya Priyom Thakur | |
| 2019 | Hum Tum And Them | Shiva | Web series |
| 2019–2020 | Mere Dad Ki Dulhan | Guneet Sikka | |
| 2020 | India’s Best Dancer | Guneet | Guest |
| 2021 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 | Contestant | 4th Runner Up |
| Dance Deewane 3 | Herself | Guest | |
| 2022 | Bigg Boss 15 | ||
| 2022–present | Main Hoon Aparajita | Aparajita Singh |
Web series (Shweta Tiwari Biography)
| Year | Series | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2023 | Indian Police Force |
TBA | Hindi | Filming |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer |
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| 2022 | Jado Main Tere Kol Si | Raj Barman |
Accolades (Shweta Tiwari Biography)
ITA Awards
| Category | Character | Show | Result |
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Year-2002
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| Best Actress – Drama (Jury) | Prerna Sharma | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Nominated |
| Best Actress – Drama (Popular) | |||
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Year-2003
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| Best Actress – Drama (Jury) | Prerna Basu | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Won |
| Best Actress – Drama (Popular) | Nominated | ||
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Year-2004
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| Best Actress – Drama (Jury) | Prerna Basu | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Nominated |
| Best Actress – Drama (Popular) | |||
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Year-2005
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| Best Actress – Drama (Jury) | Prerna Basu | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Nominated |
| Best Actress – Drama (Popular) | |||
| Gr8! Face of the Year – Female | |||
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Year-2006
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| Best Actress – Drama (Jury) | Prerna Baasu | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Won |
| Best Actress – Drama (Popular) | Nominated | ||
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Year-2007
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| Best Actress – Drama (Popular) | Prerna Basu | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Nominated |
| Gr8! Face of the Year – Female | |||
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Year-2008
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| Best Actress – Drama (Jury) | Aradhana | Jaane Kya Baat Hui | Nominated |
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Year-2009
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| Best Actress – Drama (Jury) | Aradhana | Jaane Kya Baat Hui | Nominated |
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Year-2010
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| Best TV Host/Anchor | Herself | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 | Nominated |
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Year-2012
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| Best Actress – Drama (Jury) | Sweety Ahluwalia | Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi | Won |
| Best Actress – Drama (Popular) | Nominated | ||
| Gr8! Performer of the Year – Female | |||
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Year-2013
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| Best Actress – Drama (Jury) | Sweety Ahluwalia | Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi | Nominated |
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Year-2015
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| Best Actress in a Negative Role | Bindiya Rani | Begusarai | Won |
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Year-2021
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| Milestone Award | Prerna Sharma/Basu/Bajaj | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Won |
| Best Actress – Drama (Jury) | Guneet Sikka | Mere Dad Ki Dulhan | |
Indian Telly Awards (Shweta Tiwari Biography)
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Year-2002
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| Best Actress in a Lead Role | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Nominated | |
| Best Onscreen Couple (with Cezanne Khan) | Won | ||
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Year-2003
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| Best Onscreen Couple | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Won | |
| Best Actress in a Lead Role (Critics) | |||
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Year-2004
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| Best Onscreen Couple (with Cezanne Khan) | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Nominated | |
| Best Actress in a Lead Role | |||
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Year-2005
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| Best Onscreen Couple (with Cezanne Khan) | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Nominated | |
| Best Actress in a Lead Role | |||
| Best Style Icon | N/A | Nominated | |
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Year-2006
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| Best Actress in a Lead Role | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Nominated | |
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Year-2007
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| Best Actress in a Lead Role | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Nominated | |
| Best TV Personality – Female | |||
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Year-2008
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| Special Honour | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Won | |
| Best Judge | Aaja Mahii Vayy | Nominated | |
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Year-2009
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| Best Host/Anchor | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 | Won | |
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Year-2010
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| Best TV Personality – Female | – | Won | |
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Year-2012
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| Best Actress in a Lead Role – Critics | Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi | Won | |
| Best Actress in a Lead Role – Popular | Nominated | ||
| Best TV Personality – Female | – | ||
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Year-2013
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| Best Actress in a Lead Role – Critics | Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi | Nominated | |
| Best Actress in a Lead Role – Popular | |||
| Best TV Personality – Female | – | ||
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Year-2014
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| Best TV Personality – Female | – | Nominated | |
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Year-2015
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| Best Actress in a Negative Role – Critics | Begusarai | Won | |
| Best Actress in a Lead Role – Critics | Nominated | ||
| Best TV Personality – Female | – | ||
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Year-2019
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| Best TV Personality – Female | – | Nominated | |
Star Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
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| 2003 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Favourite Actress | Won |
| Favourite Jodi (with Cezanne Khan) | Won | ||
| Favourite Maa | Won | ||
| 2004 | Won | ||
| Favourite Bahu | Won | ||
| 2005 | Favourite Maa | Won | |
| 2006 | Won | ||
| 2007 | Won |
Gold Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
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| 2007 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated |
| 2010 | Herself | Most Fit Actor | Won |
| 2012 | Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated |
| 2013 | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Herself | Woman of substance | Won |
Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
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| 2004 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Best Actress (Television) | Nominated |
| 2005 | Nominated | ||
| 2007 | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi | Won |
Kalakaar Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
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| 2004 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Best Actress (Television) | Nominated |
Sansui Television Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
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| 2006 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2015 | Most Popular Actress (Decade) | Won | |
| Most Popular Couple (Decade) | |||
| Begusarai | Best Comeback (Female) |
Star International Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
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| 2003 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Best Actress in a Lead Role (Fiction or Drama series) | Nominated |
Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
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| 2020 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Best Versatile Actress (Fiction or Drama series) | Won |
