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'''Shonali Nagrani''' (born 20 December 1981) is an entertainment television presenter and host of the ]. Along with the IPL, she has also appeared in ] language films. She entered the ] pageant in 2003 and was crowned ], allowing her to compete in ], where she was crowned 1st runner up.<ref>{{cite news|title=Catch-Up With The Past Miss Indias|url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5925804.cms|access-date=11 December 2010|work=The Times Of India|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101225040525/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5925804.cms|archive-date=25 December 2010}}</ref> Alongside appearances as a model, Nagrani has hosted the IPL, and has presented the show for four consecutive years. She was voted as one of India's "50 Most Desirable Women" for the year 2011 and 2012 by the '']''. She was a contestant on the reality show '']'' in 2011. '''Shonali Nagrani''' <!-- must cite published reliable source(s) to verify birth date -->is an Indian actress, tv host and beauty pageant titleholder. She hosted ]. She has also appeared in ] language films. She entered the ] pageant in 2003 and was crowned ], allowing her to compete in ], where she was crowned the 1st runner-up.<ref>{{cite news |title=Catch-Up With The Past Miss Indias |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5925804.cms|access-date=11 December 2010 |work=The Times Of India|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101225040525/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5925804.cms|archive-date=25 December 2010}}</ref> Alongside appearances as a model, Nagrani has hosted IPL for four consecutive years. She was voted as one of India's "50 Most Desirable Women" for the year 2011 and 2012 by the '']''.


== Early life == == Early life ==
Nagrani hails from a Sindhi family in Delhi. She studied at Good Shepherd English School in Bengdubi, Bagdogra and Army Public School in Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi.{{citation needed|reason=lacks a reliable source confirming attendance|date=July 2019}} She graduated from the Lady Shri Ram College in New Delhi in 2003. Nagrani's family also consists of a military background, as her father is a retired Indian Naval officer. In 2013, she married her boyfriend Shiraz Bhattacharya in ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/shonali-nagrani-shiraz-wedding-pics/1/8816.html |title=Shonali Nagrani wedding album |publisher=intoday.in |date=1 March 2013 |access-date=1 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-16/tv/33863679_1_sangeet-ceremony-banarasi-shonali-nagrani |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411035407/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-16/tv/33863679_1_sangeet-ceremony-banarasi-shonali-nagrani |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 April 2013 |title=Shonali Nagrani to tie the knot | newspaper=] | date=16 September 2012 | access-date=16 September 2012}}</ref> Nagrani hails from a ] family in Delhi. She studied at Good Shepherd English School in Bengdubi, Bagdogra and Army Public School in Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi.{{citation needed|reason=lacks a reliable source confirming attendance|date=July 2019}} She graduated from the Lady Shri Ram College in New Delhi in 2003. Nagrani's family also consists of a military background, as her father is a retired Indian Naval officer. In 2013, she married her boyfriend Shiraz Bhattacharya in ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/shonali-nagrani-shiraz-wedding-pics/1/8816.html |title=Shonali Nagrani wedding album |publisher=intoday.in |date=1 March 2013 |access-date=1 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Shonali-Nagrani-to-tie-the-knot/articleshow/16409760.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411035407/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-16/tv/33863679_1_sangeet-ceremony-banarasi-shonali-nagrani |url-status=live |archive-date=11 April 2013 |title=Shonali Nagrani to tie the knot |newspaper=] |date=16 September 2012 | access-date=16 September 2012}}</ref>


==Career== ==Career==
===Modelling=== ===Modelling===
She was crowned Femina Miss India International 2003 and as a result, she was selected as India's representative in Miss International for 2003. She was consequently entered and finished as 1st runner up at ] that was hosted in Tokyo, Japan.<ref>. headline.com. 8 October 2003</ref> She also subsequently was given the chance to meet the ] at a reception on his official tour of India in 2003. Since then, she has been an active model, appearing in shows for numerous modelling companies.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/06/01/stories/2004060100220200.htm | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Indian designs going places | date=1 June 2004}}</ref> She was voted as one of the top "50 Most Desirable Women" in 2011 and 2012 by the ''Times of India''. She was crowned Femina Miss India International 2003 and as a result, she was selected as India's representative in Miss International for 2003. She was consequently entered and finished as 1st runner up at ] that was hosted in Tokyo, Japan.{{citation needed|date=September 2023}} She also subsequently was given the chance to meet the ] at a reception on his official tour of India in 2003. Since then, she has been an active model, appearing in shows for numerous modelling companies.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/06/01/stories/2004060100220200.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040929190639/http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/06/01/stories/2004060100220200.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=29 September 2004 |location=Chennai, India |work=] |title=Indian designs going places |date=1 June 2004}}</ref> She was voted as one of the top "50 Most Desirable Women" in 2011 and 2012 by the ''Times of India''.


===Television=== ===Television===
Nagrani has enjoyed success as a television presenter, featuring on Indian and British television. In her early career, she hosted ''Popcorn'' on ]. She also appeared as a guest TV presenter for the Christmas special episode of '']''. In 2007, she made her entry into the GEC's with the '']'' on ]. She hosted the ] in Dubai for Star Plus in 2007, which was followed by the GIIMA in Malaysia for Sony TV. Furthermore, she went on to feature as the host of ''Mr. and Ms. TV'' on Sony, and also worked as the presenter of the show for ''Salaam-e-Ishq'' (a couple based reality show) on Star One. Her other work includes hosting ''Filmy Cocktail'' and ''Dumdar Hits''. She was also on Colors competing in '']'' in 2009. In 2011, Nagrani was a celebrity contestant in the ] of the Indian version of the ] show '']'', '']''. Nagrani has enjoyed success as a television presenter, featuring on Indian and British television. In her early career, she hosted ''Popcorn'' on ]. She also appeared as a guest TV presenter for the Christmas special episode of '']''. In 2007, she made her entry into the GEC's with the '']'' on ]. She hosted the ] in Dubai for Star Plus in 2007, which was followed by the GIIMA in Malaysia for Sony TV. Furthermore, she went on to feature as the host of ''Mr. and Ms. TV'' on Sony, and also worked as the presenter of the show for ''Salaam-e-Ishq'' (a couple based reality show) on Star One. Her other work includes hosting ''Filmy Cocktail'' and ''Dumdar Hits''. She was also on Colors competing in '']'' in 2009. In 2011, Nagrani was a celebrity contestant in the ] of the Indian version of the reality TV show '']'', '']''.


===Cricket=== ===Cricket===
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===Film=== ===Film===
Nagrani has also appeared in Hindi language films in predominantly supporting roles. She was initially supposed to make her debut with the 2005 film '']'' with ], although she was forced to pull out after the film faced pre-production delays, but she has not featured in a major film role since.<ref>. Indianian.com (2007-05-15). Retrieved on 2011-11-28.</ref> However, she has featured in two cameo roles in '']'' and '']''. Nagrani has also appeared in Hindi language films in predominantly supporting roles. She was initially supposed to make her debut with the 2005 film '']'' with ], although she was forced to pull out after the film faced pre-production delays, but she has not featured in a major film role since.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_shonali-acts-funny_1097020 |title=Shonali acts funny&nbsp;– Entertainment |website=DNAindia.com |date=15 May 2007 |accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> However, she has featured in two cameo roles in '']'' and '']''.


==Filmography== ==Filmography==

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| Aditi Mishra
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| Web series
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| 2011 || '']''
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Indian actress, tv host, beauty pageant titleholder

Shonali Nagrani
Shonali Nagrani at the launch of Watch Time's magazine, July 2012.
BornNew Delhi, India
Occupations
  • Actress
  • tv host
  • beauty pageant titleholder
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleFemina Miss India International 2003
Years active2003–present
Major
competition(s)

Shonali Nagrani is an Indian actress, tv host and beauty pageant titleholder. She hosted Indian Premier League. She has also appeared in Hindi language films. She entered the Femina Miss India pageant in 2003 and was crowned Femina Miss India International, allowing her to compete in Miss International 2003, where she was crowned the 1st runner-up. Alongside appearances as a model, Nagrani has hosted IPL for four consecutive years. She was voted as one of India's "50 Most Desirable Women" for the year 2011 and 2012 by the Times of India.

Early life

Nagrani hails from a Sindhi family in Delhi. She studied at Good Shepherd English School in Bengdubi, Bagdogra and Army Public School in Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi. She graduated from the Lady Shri Ram College in New Delhi in 2003. Nagrani's family also consists of a military background, as her father is a retired Indian Naval officer. In 2013, she married her boyfriend Shiraz Bhattacharya in Kerala.

Career

Modelling

She was crowned Femina Miss India International 2003 and as a result, she was selected as India's representative in Miss International for 2003. She was consequently entered and finished as 1st runner up at Miss International 2003 that was hosted in Tokyo, Japan. She also subsequently was given the chance to meet the Prince of Wales at a reception on his official tour of India in 2003. Since then, she has been an active model, appearing in shows for numerous modelling companies. She was voted as one of the top "50 Most Desirable Women" in 2011 and 2012 by the Times of India.

Television

Nagrani has enjoyed success as a television presenter, featuring on Indian and British television. In her early career, she hosted Popcorn on Zoom TV. She also appeared as a guest TV presenter for the Christmas special episode of Indian Idol. In 2007, she made her entry into the GEC's with the Great Indian Laughter Challenge on STAR One. She hosted the IIFA Awards in Dubai for Star Plus in 2007, which was followed by the GIIMA in Malaysia for Sony TV. Furthermore, she went on to feature as the host of Mr. and Ms. TV on Sony, and also worked as the presenter of the show for Salaam-e-Ishq (a couple based reality show) on Star One. Her other work includes hosting Filmy Cocktail and Dumdar Hits. She was also on Colors competing in Khatron Ke Khiladi in 2009. In 2011, Nagrani was a celebrity contestant in the fifth season of the Indian version of the reality TV show Big Brother, Bigg Boss.

Cricket

Nagrani has been an active host for cricket shows since 2006, and began by hosting the Champions Trophy in the same year. She subsequently hosted the 2007 Cricket World Cup for Indian viewers. In 2008, she hosted a show titled Extraaa Innings T20, a show showcasing and highlighting cricketing action. In 2009, she worked for bigger brands in ESPN and Star Cricket, and began by hosting a cricket based show called Stumped, which again showed highlights of 2009 ICC World Twenty20 alongside Wasim Akram. In 2010, she hosted another T20 World Cup analysing program with co-presenters Cyrus Broacha and Wasim Akram, which aired on ESPN-Star Sports. After successful work for ESPN and other networks, she was signed by ITV in 2011 to co-host their coverage of the IPL, alongside Matt Smith, where she acts as an analyst and presenter alongside studio guests. Since then, she has made her foray into UK television, and has hosted the IPL for four consecutive seasons.

Film

Nagrani has also appeared in Hindi language films in predominantly supporting roles. She was initially supposed to make her debut with the 2005 film Zeher with Emraan Hashmi, although she was forced to pull out after the film faced pre-production delays, but she has not featured in a major film role since. However, she has featured in two cameo roles in Dil Bole Hadippa! and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.

Filmography

Films

List of film credits
Year Title Role Language
2008 Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Special appearance Hindi
2009 Dil Bole Hadippa!

Television

List of television credits
Year Title Role
2009 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2 Contestant
2011 Bigg Boss 5

Web series

List of web series credits
Year Title Role Channel
2021 Tandav Aditi Mishra Amazon Prime Video
2021 Sunflower Mrs. Naina Kapoor ZEE5

References

  1. "Catch-Up With The Past Miss Indias". The Times Of India. Archived from the original on 25 December 2010. Retrieved 11 December 2010.
  2. "Shonali Nagrani wedding album". intoday.in. 1 March 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  3. "Shonali Nagrani to tie the knot". The Times of India. 16 September 2012. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
  4. "Indian designs going places". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 1 June 2004. Archived from the original on 29 September 2004.
  5. "Shonali acts funny – Entertainment". DNAindia.com. 15 May 2007. Retrieved 28 November 2011.

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