| Esha Dey | |
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| Born | Esha Wadnerkar 25 May |
| Alma mater | London School of Dramatic Art (diploma in professional acting) Bharati Vidyapeeth Pune (M.A. in Kathak dance) |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra |
Esha Wadnerkar professionally known as Esha Dey is an Indian actress, performer, prominently works in Marathi theatre, films, web series, and TV serials. She is known for Marathi television show Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra.
Career
Dey began her professional career in 2011 as a theatre artist and subsequently expanded into working across various mediums including films, web-series, and television. She has completed M.A in Kathak dance from Bharati Vidyapeeth Pune and in acting from the London School of Dramatic Art. After finishing her course in London and returning to India, the COVID-19 lockdown began. During this time, actor Sameer Khandekar invited her to create a video for his YouTube channel 'Asowa,' to which she agreed. The video garnered a positive reaction, prompting her to opt for Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra over Vishakha Subhedar. She has participated in numerous projects under "BhaDiPa" and is also represented by the company "BhaDiPa". In 2024, Esha shared the screen with Ranveer Singh for a Dalmia cement commercial.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Aiyyaa | Anju | Hindi |
Television
| Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chukbhul Dyavi Ghyavi | Bandi | Marathi | |
| Sukhi Mansacha Sadara | Marathi | ||
| Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra | Contestant | Marathi | |
| 9 To 5 | Devika | Marathi | TV Mini Series |
Web series
| Title | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Aashram | Hindi |
Personal life
Esha's real surname is Wadnerkar but when she studied at the London School of Drama, her journey included navigating name pronunciation challenges during auditions, prompting her professional adoption of the name Esha Dey.
References
- अडसूळ, नीलेश (25 May 2023). "Samir Choughule: 'किडे' असणारी 'डे'.. हास्यजत्रेतील 'या' अभिनेत्रीसाठी समीर चौगुलेची खास पोस्ट". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- "'आडनावावरून ही बंगाली वाटते पण..'; 'हास्यजत्रे'तील अभिनेत्रीसाठी समीर चौघुलेची खास पोस्ट". Lokmat (in Marathi). 25 May 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- "लंडनमधून अभिनय प्रशिक्षण ते महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रा; अभिनेत्रीची अशी झालेली शोमध्ये एन्ट्री". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- "विशाखा सुभेदारच्या जागी 'हास्यजत्रेत' आलेल्या 'या' अभिनेत्रीसाठी Samir Choughule ची खास पोस्ट". Zee 24 Taas (in Marathi). 25 May 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "'महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रा' शोमधील अभिनेत्री झळकणार 'आश्रम ३' वेब सीरिजमध्ये; पोस्टमुळे चर्चेला उधाण". Loksatta (in Marathi). 27 May 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- जाधव, अपूर्वा (23 March 2024). "महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रा फेम अभिनेत्रीची जाहिरातीत लागली रणवीर सिंहसोबत वर्णी". ABP Majha (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- "मी बंगाली नव्हे मराठीच! हास्यजत्रा फेम इशा डे हिनं सांगितलं आडनाव बदलण्यामागचं कारण, म्हणाली लंडनमध्ये..." Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 June 2024.