Sweta Keswani

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Sweta Keswani
Born Sweta Keswani
(1980-08-19) 19 August 1980 (age 43)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actress, dancer, model
Spouse(s) Alexx O'Nell (2008–2011; divorced)
Ken Andino (2012–present)
Children 1

Sweta Keswani (Hindi: श्वेता केशवानी; born 19 August 1980, in Mumbai) is an Indian actress, dancer and model, who is known for her roles in Hindi TV shows, Bollywood films and TV commercials. She received fame from Indians globally after playing the role of Gudiya Thakkar in the Star Plus hit series Baa Bahoo Aur Baby.

Personal life

Keswani started acting in class two with an adaption of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. She attended MMK College in Mumbai and graduated with a degree in commerce. While she was at school, she started Kathak and kept up with it for about 6 years at Sangit Mahabharati institute and later with Guruji Shri Surinder Kaur, whom she idolizes. Later she trained in Jazz dance from Shiamak Davar's.

Keswani married American actor Alexx O'Nell in 2008, however the pair divorced in 2011. In October 2012, she married Ken Andino, whom she met in New York[1] . In August 2013, it was confirmed that Andino and Keswani were expecting their first child in October 2013.[2]

Career

After doing many TV commercials for industries such as Wall's Ice Cream, Pond's and Fanta, Keswani entered television with shows such as Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand. Her performances, especially her role in the dramedy Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, gained her critical acclaim.

Filmography

Films

Television

Year Show Channel Character Notes
2001–2003 Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Star Plus Avantika Ajay Agarwal Negative role
2001-2004 Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand Star Plus Anu Khurana / Anu Samarjeet Singh Kent Negative role
2007 Nach Baliye 3 Star Plus Herself Contestant with ex-husband Alexx O'Nell
2007–2010 Baa Bahoo Aur Baby Star Plus Gurinder "Gudiya" Chadda Thakkar Lead role
2011 Adaalat Sony TV India Ms. Keswani Supporting role
Rishtey (season 1) Zee TV Anu Episodic role

Theatre

  • Residence Visa (2007)
  • Fragile (2007)
  • Now She Says She's God (2005)
  • 3 Aces (2001)

Commercials

  • Suits Me (Catalogue & Web Ad Film)
  • Aids Awareness Video Feat. Band of Boys (Public Service Film)
  • Wall's Ice-Cream (Press Ad)
  • Bajaj Sunny Zip Scooter (Press Ad)
  • Fanta Aerated Soft-Drink (Ad Film)
  • Auyervedic Concepts Hair Cleanser (Ad Film)
  • Opel Corsa Car (Ad Film)
  • Panasonic Taugiga Television (Ad Film)
  • Pond's Light Moisturizer (Ad Film)
  • Fair And Lovely (Ad Film)
  • Parachute Hair Oil (Ad Film)
  • Anchor Non-Fat Milk (Ad Film)
  • Brahmol Hair Oil (Press Ad; Ad Film)
  • Hepatitis A Vaccine (Public Service Film)
  • Rouge Fashion Studio (Billboard)

References

  1. 'Sweta Keswani ties the knot again!' articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (Retrieved 8 September 2012, 12.00AM IST)
  2. 'TV actress Sweta Keswani is pregnant!' inooz.in (News Article, Sor Se Bol, Lifestyle • Retrieved Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:05

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