Priya Raina
Priya Raina is an Indian television actress, radio jockey, comedian, host and Voice Over Artist born in Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India, to a Kashmiri Pandit family. In her initial childhood she and her family lived in Kashmir but after the migration her family shifted to Jammu region. Further, to pursue her career in entertainment field she and her family moved to Mumbai, Maharashtra.[1] She is best known for her comedy show on Sony TV Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur. She, along with other comedy actors have appeared as judges in a comedy show Jee Yahan Kon Hansa at the University of Jammu.[2] She started her career as a radio Jockey with Big FM, there after she participated in the reality show India's Got Talent on Colors.
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | RJ, actress, singer, comedian, host, voice-over artist |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Personal life
Priya Raina was born in Kashmir, India to Shuban Lal Raina and Rekha Raina, belonging to the generations of Kashmiri Pandits who experienced migration in their childhood. She has an M.A in English.[3]
She started her career as a radio jockey with Big FM, and later participated in the reality show India's Got Talent on Colors.[4][5][6]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Movie Name | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Shimla Mirchi | Sonu | Hindi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | India's Got Talent | Contestant | Hindi | Colors | Reality Show |
| 2011 | Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur | Contestant | Hindi | Sony Entertainment Television | Reality Show |
| 2012 | Movers & Shakers | Various characters | Hindi | SAB TV | |
| 2014 | Fakebook with Kavita | Various characters | Hindi | BIG Magic | |
| 2014 | Comedy Classes | Various characters | Hindi | Life OK | |
| 2014 | Maharakshak: Aryan | Jal Mann / Goddess | Hindi | Zee TV | |
| 2015 | Reporters[7] | Author Nalini | Hindi | Sony Entertainment Television | |
| 2015 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir[8] | Dr. Surbhi | Hindi | Star Plus | |
| 2016 | Mazaak Mazaak Mein | Various characters | Hindi | Life OK | |
| 2017 | Har Mard Ka Dard | Professor Rastogi | Hindi | Life OK | |
| 2017–2018 | Sajan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo | Kangana Kalia (KK), Fake Daimaa |
Hindi | SAB TV | |
| 2018 | Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal? | Mohini | Hindi | Star Bharat | |
| 2018 | Super Sisters - Chalega Pyar Ka Jaadu | Dr. Tanushree | Hindi | SAB TV | |
Online videos
Dubbing roles
Live action films
| Film title | Actress | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year release | Dub Year release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome 2 Karachi | Lauren Gottlieb | ISI Agent Shazia Ansari | Hindi | Hindi | 2015 | 2015 | Due to the actresses' poor knowledge of Hindi, Priya's voice replaced theirs, even though the films had already been shot in Hindi. |
| Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 | Mandana Karimi | Shaalu Karjatiya | Hindi | Hindi | 2016 | 2016 | |
| Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Daisy Ridley | Rey | Hindi | English | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Daisy Ridley | Rey | Hindi | English | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | Daisy Ridley | Rey | Hindi | English | 2019 | 2019 | |
References
- "Interview of Priya Raina".
- "Bollywood comedians to judge Jammu talent on November 22". Tribune India. 20 November 2015.
- "In conversation with Priya Raina". Jammu Link News.
- "INDIA GOT TALENT Mimicry anyone by GotTalent in".
- "Karan V. Grover and Priya Raina to play lead in Sonali Jaffar's TV show".
- Ridhima Pandit replaces Priya Raina in Sonali Jaffar's TV show
- "Priya Raina to enter Reporters!". www.desi-serials.tv. 26 June 2015.
- "Priya Raina to enter 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?'". The Times of India. 28 April 2015.
External links
- Priya Raina at IMDb
- Priya Raina on Facebook
- Priya Raina on Instagram
- Priya Raina on Twitter
