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Anita Hassanandani also known as Natassha, is an India
n model
, film
and television
actress.
and has also acted in Tamil
, Hindi
, Kannada, and Telugu films. After her success as a model for EverYuth, Sunsilk, Boroplus and other brands, she made her debut on the television screen in Ekta Kapoor
's daytime soap Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii
. She made her Hindi film debut with the 2003 Thriller film Kucch To Hai
produced by Balaji Telefilms
. She later worked for Balaji Telefilms again in the films Krishna Cottage
, a supernatural thriller; and Koi Aap Sa. She also starred in the television show Kavyanjali
, playing the protagonist Anjali, a middle class girl marrying into a business tycoon's family. Other than her mainstream Bollywood film and television screen performances, she also worked in some South Indian movies including 'Nenupelliki ready' and 'Thotti gang'. 'Nuvvu Nenu ' was a hit Telugu
movie; later the movie was remade with the name Yeh Dil
in Hindi with Ekta Kapoor's brother Tusshar Kapoor.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
, film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
and television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
actress.
Career
Hassanandani is best known for acting in Balaji TelefilmsBalaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is a production house based in Mumbai, India, and is promoted by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Jeetendra and Tushar Kapoor.-History:...
and has also acted in Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
, Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
, Kannada, and Telugu films. After her success as a model for EverYuth, Sunsilk, Boroplus and other brands, she made her debut on the television screen in Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Jeetendra Kapoor is an Indian TV and film producer. She is the Creative Director and Joint Managing Director of Balaji Telefilms, her production company.-Biography:...
's daytime soap Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii
Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii
Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii is a Hindi language television series that premiered on Metro Gold channel in India on February 19, 2001. The series is one of the most popular television Indian soap opera, produced by the popular Indian soap opera producer Ekta Kapoor...
. She made her Hindi film debut with the 2003 Thriller film Kucch To Hai
Kucch To Hai
Kucch To Hai is a Bollywood horror film directed by Anurag Basu and Anil V. Kumar, while it's written by Rajeev Javehri. The film stars Tusshar Kapoor, Esha Deol, Natassha, Yash Tonk, Rishi Kapoor, Jeetendra and Moonmoon Sen. The film is produced under the banner of Balaji Telefilms...
produced by Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is a production house based in Mumbai, India, and is promoted by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Jeetendra and Tushar Kapoor.-History:...
. She later worked for Balaji Telefilms again in the films Krishna Cottage
Krishna Cottage
Krishna Cottage is a 2004 Bollywood Horror film directed by the debuting Santram Varma. It was produced by the mother-daughter team of Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor, better known for producing Indian television soap operas, and starred Sohail Khan, Anita Hassanandani, and Ishaa Koppikar in the...
, a supernatural thriller; and Koi Aap Sa. She also starred in the television show Kavyanjali
Kavyanjali
Kkavyanjali is an Indian Television Romantic Drama series that aired on STAR Plus. It was produced by a Balaji Telefilms. Kkavyanjali is the tale two lovers that can never meet, the two soul mates who love each other deeply yet they are separated...
, playing the protagonist Anjali, a middle class girl marrying into a business tycoon's family. Other than her mainstream Bollywood film and television screen performances, she also worked in some South Indian movies including 'Nenupelliki ready' and 'Thotti gang'. 'Nuvvu Nenu ' was a hit Telugu
Telugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...
movie; later the movie was remade with the name Yeh Dil
Yeh Dil
Yeh Dil is a 2003 Indian film starring Tusshar Kapoor and Anita Hassanandani. This movie proved to be one of the biggest disasters of 2003. It is a remake of the 2001 hit Telugu movie 'Nuvvu nenu' starring Uday Kiran and Anita Hassanandani....
in Hindi with Ekta Kapoor's brother Tusshar Kapoor.
Television
- Kabhii Sautan Kabhii SaheliiKabhii Sautan Kabhii SaheliiKabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii is a Hindi language television series that premiered on Metro Gold channel in India on February 19, 2001. The series is one of the most popular television Indian soap opera, produced by the popular Indian soap opera producer Ekta Kapoor...
: Tanushree - KavyanjaliKavyanjaliKkavyanjali is an Indian Television Romantic Drama series that aired on STAR Plus. It was produced by a Balaji Telefilms. Kkavyanjali is the tale two lovers that can never meet, the two soul mates who love each other deeply yet they are separated...
: Anjali Nanda/Anjum Salve - KayamathKayamathKayamath is an Indian soap opera that aired on STAR Plus and is created by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The soap started airing on February 19, 2007 and ended on March 12, 2009.-Plot:...
: Swati - Kasamh SeKasamh SeKasamh Se is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The series premiered on January 16, 2006 on Zee TV and aired every Monday - Thursday depending on which country it broadcasts in. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of three sisters, Bani Walia, Pia Shukla...
: Herself - Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was an Indian Soap Opera that aired on STAR Plus. This is ranked at top, number 1, on the list of STAR Plus top 10 shows of all time.This show was Asia's #1 most watched and awarded show...
: Sanchi - Kya Dill Mein Hai: Tapur
- Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat KiKahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat KiKahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki was an Indian television epic series produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki premiered on 9X July 7, 2008. It was a modern and westernized version of the epic Mahabharata and aired every Monday - Thursday at 9pm...
: DraupadiDraupadiIn the epic Mahābhārata, Draupadi, also known as ' is the "emerged" daughter of King Drupada of Panchāla and the wife of the five Pandavas. When Yudhisthira becomes the king of Hastinapura at the end of the war, Draupadi becomes the queen of Indraprastha...
/PanchaliPanchaliPanchali may refer to:*Draupadi, the wife of the Pandavas in the Indian epic Mahabharata*Panchali , a form of narrative folk songs of Bengal region* The Barhai, also known as Panchali, are Hindu caste, found in North India... - Fear Factor - Khatron Ke KhiladiFear Factor - Khatron Ke KhiladiFear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi is an Indian stunt/dare reality game show based on Fear Factor. It was originally created by Endemol and the first episode aired on July 21, 2008 on Colors...
: Herself - Dancing Queen (TV series)Dancing Queen (TV series)Dancing Queen is an Indian dance reality series which premiered on Colors on December 12, 2008.-Concept:The series consists of 10 female celebrities who are paired with an aspirant who shall be her partner and protégé throughout the show and whom she will have to mentor...
: Herself - Comedy Circus Ka JadooComedy Circus Ka JadooComedy Circus Ka Jadoo is a comedy show that replaced Comedy Circus Ke SuperStars. The show involves the stand-,up comedians from all parts of India entering new contestants from TV industry as well old champions of previous four seasons. This season is judged by Archana Puran Singh and Shekhar...
: Host - Anhoniyon Ka AndheraAnhoniyon ka AndheraAnhoniyon Ka Andhera is a weekly Indian television horror series that premiered on February 26, 2011 on Colors channel. The series is produced by Bollywood film producer Vikram Bhatt, and each story of the show revolves around Anahita Malik, a girl who has supernatural powers.-Cast:*Anita...
: Anahita Mallik - Kitchen Championship 4 : as Anahita Mallik
Hindi cinema
- Kucch To HaiKucch To HaiKucch To Hai is a Bollywood horror film directed by Anurag Basu and Anil V. Kumar, while it's written by Rajeev Javehri. The film stars Tusshar Kapoor, Esha Deol, Natassha, Yash Tonk, Rishi Kapoor, Jeetendra and Moonmoon Sen. The film is produced under the banner of Balaji Telefilms...
: Natasha/Tasha - Yeh DilYeh DilYeh Dil is a 2003 Indian film starring Tusshar Kapoor and Anita Hassanandani. This movie proved to be one of the biggest disasters of 2003. It is a remake of the 2001 hit Telugu movie 'Nuvvu nenu' starring Uday Kiran and Anita Hassanandani....
: Vasu Yadav - Krishna CottageKrishna CottageKrishna Cottage is a 2004 Bollywood Horror film directed by the debuting Santram Varma. It was produced by the mother-daughter team of Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor, better known for producing Indian television soap operas, and starred Sohail Khan, Anita Hassanandani, and Ishaa Koppikar in the...
: Shanti - Silsiilay: Priya
- TaalTaalTaal is the Dutch and Afrikaans word for language and was used as an early name for Afrikaans; it may also refer to the South African creole language Tsotsitaal.The word Taal can also refer to:*Tala...
- Special Appearance (song Ishq Bina) - Koi Aap Sa: Simi/Simran
- Just MarriedJust Married (2007 film)Just Married is a Bollywood film released in 2007. Meghna Gulzar is the director of the film which stars Fardeen Khan and Esha Deol. The film follows the lives of two individuals who have committed to an arranged marriage. Filming took place in Mumbai and Ooty .- Synopsis :The movie is about five...
: Bride - Ek Se Bure DoEk Se Bure DoEk Se Bure Do is a 2009 Bollywood Black Comedy film directed by Tarique Khan and starring Arshad Warsi, Anita Hassanandani and Rajpal Yadav. The film was shot in 2007 but released in 2009.-Plot:...
: Payal - Benny and BablooBenny and BablooBenny and Babloo is a 2010 Bollywood satirical comedy film, produced by Umesh Chouhan and directed by Yunus Sajawal. The film was released in October 2010 under the Chamunda Films banner...
- Dus Kahaniyan: Simran (Segment "Gubbare")
Telugu cinema
- NenunnanuNenunnanuNenunnanu is a 2004 Telugu film written and directed by V.N. Aditya. This film stars Akkineni Nagarjuna, Shriya Saran, and Arti Agarwal in the lead roles. Music by M.M. Keeravani was a big asset to the film. This movie was then dubbed in tamil as Chandramadhiand in hindi as "vishwa - the he man".-...
— Special Appearance in a song (NagarjunaNagarjunaNāgārjuna was an important Buddhist teacher and philosopher. Along with his disciple Āryadeva, he is credited with founding the Mādhyamaka school of Mahāyāna Buddhism...
, Shriya, Arti Agarwal) 2004 - Nenupelliki Ready (Srikanth, AnitaAnitaAnita or ANITA may refer to:*Anita , people with the given name Anita- Biology :*Amblypodia anita, species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia*ANITA grade, group of plants, consisting of the most basal angiosperm lineages...
, LayaLaya"Laya" may refer to:People* Laya , a Chinese Indonesian surname* The Layap people of the Himalayas* Laya , Telugu movie actress* Jean-Louis Laya , dramatist...
, SangeetaSangeetaSangeeta is a successful Pakistani film actor and director. Her work includes Society Girl, Tarap and her latest film Gulabo.-Early life:...
, and VidyaVidyathumb|[[Sarasvati]], Vidya goddess.Vidya, Vidhya is a Sanskrit name for knowledge. It is frequently used in Hinduism as honorific stemming from the Puranic conception of knowledge and learning. Vidya is an epithet of the Hindu goddess Sarasvati, consort of Brahma according to Hindu beliefs...
)2003 - Ninne Istapaddanu (Tarun, AnitaAnitaAnita or ANITA may refer to:*Anita , people with the given name Anita- Biology :*Amblypodia anita, species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia*ANITA grade, group of plants, consisting of the most basal angiosperm lineages...
, and Sree Devi) 2003 - Thotti Gang (NareshNareshNaresh is a word popularly used among Hindus as a name.Naresh may refer to:* Naresh , a city in Babylonia, situated near Sura on a canal* Allari Naresh, an Indian movie actor who works in Tollywood...
, AnitaAnitaAnita or ANITA may refer to:*Anita , people with the given name Anita- Biology :*Amblypodia anita, species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia*ANITA grade, group of plants, consisting of the most basal angiosperm lineages...
, SunilSunilSunil is a common Hindu male name meaning "deep, dark blue color". It may refer to:*Sunil , actor in the Telugu film industry*Sunil Kumar Ahuja , professor of Medicine, Microbiology, Immunology & Biochemistry at University of Texas Health Science Center*Sunil Chhetri , Indian footballer*Sunil...
, Prabhudeva, GajalaGajalaGajala is an Indian film actress, who has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She has worked with actors like Dileep, Arjun Sarja and Jr. NTR.-Career:She was launched in films in 2001-2002 in Telugu Films and later in Tamil and Malayalam Films...
) 2002 - SreeramSreeramSreeram is a 2002 Tollywood film starring Uday Kiran, Anitha, & Ashish Vidyarthi. This film was directed by V.N. Aditya and produced by Burugapally Siva Rama Krishna. Music was scored by R. P. Patnaik. It is a remake of the film, Dhill.-Plot:...
(Uday KiranUday KiranUday Kiran Vajpeyajula is an Indian film actor in Tollywood and Kollywood. His first three consecutive blockbuster films earned him the title "Hatrick Hero".-Personal life:...
, AnitaAnitaAnita or ANITA may refer to:*Anita , people with the given name Anita- Biology :*Amblypodia anita, species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia*ANITA grade, group of plants, consisting of the most basal angiosperm lineages...
, Asish Vidyarthi, SudhaSudhaSudha is a common Hindu female first name. In Indian languages, it means "living water" .-List of notable people:*Sudha Murthy - Indian social worker and author...
) 2002 - Nuvvu NenuNuvvu NenuNuvvu Nenu was 2001 hit Telugu film directed by Teja with a love storyline of a rich boy and a poor girl. Uday Kiran and Anita Hassanandani played the lead roles. The supporting roles were done by Sunil, Benarjee, Tanikella Bharani, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Telangana Shakuntala etc...
(Uday KiranUday KiranUday Kiran Vajpeyajula is an Indian film actor in Tollywood and Kollywood. His first three consecutive blockbuster films earned him the title "Hatrick Hero".-Personal life:...
, AnitaAnitaAnita or ANITA may refer to:*Anita , people with the given name Anita- Biology :*Amblypodia anita, species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia*ANITA grade, group of plants, consisting of the most basal angiosperm lineages...
, Tanikella BharaniTanikella BharaniTanikella Bharani is a critically acclaimed, multi-faceted actor from Tollywood and a writer. He is a playwrighter, a dialogue writer, screen writer, poet, magazine editor, an actor and a director...
, MS Narayana) 2001 - BhavaniBhavaniBhavani is a ferocious aspect of the Hindu goddess Parvati. Bhavani means "giver of life", the power of nature or the source of creative energy. In addition to her ferocious aspect, she is also known as Karunaswaroopini, "filled with mercy"....
(remake of Hindi Super hit Vaastav) - Aadanthe Ado TypeAadanthe Ado TypeAadanthe Ado Type is a 2003 Indian Telugu romance film, directed by E V V Satyanarayana, Sivaji, Aryan Rajesh and Anita Hassanandani in lead and Sindhu Menon, Ambika Krishna, Brahmanandam, Krishna Bhagavan, Ali and others in supporting and Bhoomika Chawla in a special cameo role...
- Ragda (2008) ... as bank manager
Tamil cinema
- Samurai (VikramVikram (actor)Vikram is an Indian film actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. During his years in the Indian film industry, he has won five Filmfare Awards as well as one National Film Award and Tamil Nadu State Film Award amongst other recognitions and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate...
, AnitaAnitaAnita or ANITA may refer to:*Anita , people with the given name Anita- Biology :*Amblypodia anita, species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia*ANITA grade, group of plants, consisting of the most basal angiosperm lineages...
, Jayaseel) - Varushamellaam Vasantham (Manoj, Anita Nalini)
- SukranSukranSukran is a Tamil film which released on 7 May 2005 and was directed by S.A. Chandrasekhar. This film has Ravi Krishna in the lead role. Actor Vijay, son of Chandrasekhar had an extended guest appearance.-Plot:[red]...
(Vijay, Ravi KrishnaRavi KrishnaRavi Krishna is an Indian actor who works in the Tamil and Telugu film industries. Son of noted producer A. M. Rathnam, he made his acting debut in Selvaraghavan's critically acclaimed 7G Rainbow Colony.-Early life:...
, AnitaAnitaAnita or ANITA may refer to:*Anita , people with the given name Anita- Biology :*Amblypodia anita, species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia*ANITA grade, group of plants, consisting of the most basal angiosperm lineages...
) - Nayagan (J. K. Rithish)
- Maharaja (produced by J. Ravi, directed by T. Manoharan, Sathya, “Katradhu Thamizh” Anjali, NassarNassarNassar is a Tamil actor, producer, writer, director, lyricist, and singer. He has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English films. He is often cited as part of India's specialist character actors, along with the likes of Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri and Nana Patekar...
, AnitaAnitaAnita or ANITA may refer to:*Anita , people with the given name Anita- Biology :*Amblypodia anita, species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia*ANITA grade, group of plants, consisting of the most basal angiosperm lineages...
, Karunaas, Saranya)
Kannada cinema
- Veera Kannadiga (Puneeth Rajkumar, Sayaji ShindeSayaji ShindeSayaji Shinde is a Marathi film and multilingual actor from India who has acted in Bollywood, Tollywood and Kollywood. He was born in a small village near Satara, Maharashtra.-Career:...
, AnitaAnitaAnita or ANITA may refer to:*Anita , people with the given name Anita- Biology :*Amblypodia anita, species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia*ANITA grade, group of plants, consisting of the most basal angiosperm lineages...
, AvinashAvinashAvinash is an Indian actor who stars predominantly in South Indian language films and notably in the Kannada and Tamil film industries. Known for his authentic portrayal of complex characters and versatility, Avinash is one of the most sought after actors in the supporting category...
) - SantoshaSantoshaSantosha is one of the niyamas of Yoga as listed by Patanjali. Contentment is variously described, but can be thought of as not requiring more than you have to achieve contentment...
(Siddarth, Pranathi, Rajesh KrishnanRajesh KrishnanRajesh Krishnan is one of the most accomplished playback singers in the Southern industry. Rajesh Krishnan different from the others of the celebrity posse. His sensitive performances made him as hot property on both silver and small screen....
, Anitha) - Gandugali Kumararama (ShivrajkumarShivrajkumarShivaraj Kumar is a Kannada film actor. He is the son of Kannada thespian Dr. Rajkumar. After graduating in B.Sc...
, AnitaAnitaAnita or ANITA may refer to:*Anita , people with the given name Anita- Biology :*Amblypodia anita, species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia*ANITA grade, group of plants, consisting of the most basal angiosperm lineages...
) - Huduga HudugiHuduga HudugiHuduga Hudugi is a 2010 comedy film written and directed by Indrajit Lankesh. The film features Dhyan and Lekha Washington in the lead roles, whilst other noted actresses play roles in the film...
(Dhyan, Lekha WashingtonLekha WashingtonLekha Washington is an Indian film actress and model, who has appeared in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu films and Kannada language films...
, SadhaSadhaSadhaf Mohammed Syed , better known as Sadha, is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films. Her most notable films include Jayam, Anniyan and Unnale Unnale.-Personal:...
, Anitha)
Commercials
- EverYuth Golden Glow Peel-Off — India’s Favorite Home Facial (2008)
- Fortune Naturelle Coconut Hair Oil (with Irfan Khan) (2007)
- Moov Pain Reliever Cream (2007)
- Parle Krackjack Biscuit (2006)
- Tata Indicom Mobile Service (Photo Shoot Only) (2006)
- Santoor Soap (2010)
Music videos
- Rang Mushki — (Punjabi Music Video) (by Harminder Chohan) Producer & Singer in October 2000))
- Tere Chehre Pe (Album — Know Me (by Nauman Khan))