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| File:Shonali Nagrani FilmiTadka.JPGShonali Nagrani at a fashion show (2010) | |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model, TV host |
| Years active | 2003 - present |
Shonali Nagrani (born on December 20, 1981 in Delhi, India) is an Indian film actress and model, who has appeared in Hindi language films. She won the pageant of former Miss India International in 2003 and subsequently finished first runner-up of Miss International 2003. Alongside appearances as a model and as a television anchor most notably for the Indian Premier League shows for Sony TV India and ITV, she has appeared in supporting roles in the 2008 film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and the 2009 cricket themed film, Dil Bole Hadippa amongst other roles.
Career
Model
She had finished fifth in the Femina Miss India and a a result was selected as India's representative to Miss International for 2003. She was consequently entered and finished second in Miss International 2003 as first runner up at the 43rd Pageant in Tokyo, Japan. She also subsequently was given the chance to meet Charles, Prince of Wales at a reception on his official tour of India in 2003 citing that the opportunity was "once in a lifetime".
Since she has been an active model, appearing in shows for Satya Paul
Televison
Shonali Nagrani has enjoyed success as a television presenter, featuring on Indian and British television. In her early career, she hosted Popcorn on Zoom TV and was also the host of the Great Indian Laughter Challenge on Star One. Furthermore she went on to feature as the host of Mr. and Ms. TV on Sony and as the presenter of the show, Salaam-E-Ishq, on Star one. Other work includes hosting Filmy Cocktail on Filmy channel and Dumdaar Hits on Sony TV. She was also on Colors for Khatro Ke Khiladi Season 2.
Nagrani has also been an active host for cricket shows since 2007 whilst during the 2010 T20 World Cup she hosted a show on ESPN-Star Sports, before rising to fame by presenting Extra Innings T20 in MAX for the DLF IPL T20 Tournament. She has also hosted Cricket World Cup matches in South Africa. In 2011 she was been signed by ITV to co-host their coverage of IPL4 with co-host Matt Smith, where she acts as an analyst and presenter alongside studio guests.
Film
Shonali 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. She made notable appearances in the 2008 Yashraj Films venture Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi starring Shah Rukh Khan and in the cricket-themed Dil Bole Hadippa in 2009.
Personal life
Shonali Nagrani studied at Good Shephered English School, Bengdubi, Bagdogra. Her father was an officer in the Indian Army was posted at Bengdubi during her childhood . Moroever, she has a brother who lives in Australia. She used to participate in plays and skitts in school drama and is an alumnus of the National School of Drama.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi | ||
| 2009 | Dil Bole Hadippa | Herself | |
| 2010 | Pyaar Kaa Fundaa |
References
- "Catch-Up With The Past Miss Indias". Retrieved 11 December 2010.
- http://www.vheadline.com/readnews.asp?id=11364
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3224803.stm
- http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/06/01/stories/2004060100220200.htm
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/bombay-times/Something-to-munch-on/articleshow/993131.cms
- "Lots on the platter". Times of India. 18 September 2009. Retrieved 11 December 2010.
- "Akram, Shonali, Cyrus to host T20". Times of India. 11 April 2010. Retrieved 11 December 2010.
- http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_shonali-acts-funny_1097020
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Potpourri/Shonalis-party-theory/articleshow/4588913.cms
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