Tarana Raja
Tarana Raja | |
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| Born | New Delhi, India |
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| Years active | 1995 onwards |
Tarana Raja is an Indian actress, podcaster, writer, television anchor and radio host.[1]
She co-hosted a popular radio show in Mumbai, "Jaggu and Tarana", alongside Ashish Jagtiani (aka Jaggu).[2] Due to the popularity of the radio program, a television show called COLORS CricQuiz was created.
Biography
Tarana Raja was born in 1977 in Delhi, India.[3] Her mother is actress Madhu Raja.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sitaare Zameen Par | Anupama Mondal | |
| 2012 | Jodi Breakers | Isha | [5] |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Neelu | [1] |
| 2008 | Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic | ||
| 2007 | Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (Journey Of A Woman) | Sophia | |
| 2006 | Pyaar Ke Side Effects | Shalini |
Web Series
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Crime beat on Zee5 | Sameera Saxena |
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2014 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | Neha Vikram Shergill[6] | |
| 2011–2012 | Dil Dosti Dance | Smriti Ghai | |
| 2009–2012 | Face to Face & In Conversation with Tarana (anchor) | ||
| 2012 | Apsara Awards | ||
| 2012 | New Talent Awards | ||
| 2009–2010 | Some Girl(s) | Bobby / Shivani | [7] |
| 2008–2010 | Let's Talk | ||
| 2008–2009 | Kuchh Is Tara | Pooja Godbole | |
| 2009 | Zing Expose | Anchor | [1] |
| 2008 | Khud Par Karo Yakeen | ||
| 2008 | Flashback | ||
| 2008 | Dance India Dance | Anchor | |
| 2007 | Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa | ACP Devika | |
| 2004–2007 | DD Top 10 | ||
| 2006 | Zee Cine Awards | Host | |
| 2004–2005 | The Great Indian Comedy Show | ||
| 2004–2005 | Lo Kal-Lo Baat | ||
| 2005 | Apni Tuning Jamegi | ||
| 2004–2005 | Recova Superfan – The Hunt for Amitabh Bachchan's biggest fan | Anchor | |
| 2004 | Sanjivani | Reena | |
| 2004 | Kumkum – Pyara Sa Bandhan | Nalli | |
| 2004 | Saathiya | Simran | |
| 2002–2004 | Kasautii Zindagi Kay | Vishakha Bajaj | |
| 2001–2004 | Chitrahaar | ||
| 2004 | Star Parivaar Awards | Host | |
| 2002 | Kkusum | Sonia Jhulka | |
| 2001–2002 | Sanskruti | Surabhi / Tanya Goenka | |
| 2002 | Screen Awards | ||
| 2000–2002 | Music this Week | Anchor | |
| 2000–2002 | Chit Chaat | Anchor | |
| 2000–2002 | Artist Of The Fortnight | ||
| 2000–2002 | Dekho Kya Fark Hai | ||
| 2000–2002 | Old is Gold | ||
| 2000 | Zee & You | ||
| Indian Investor of the Year |
Radio
| Year | Name | Role | Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2009 | Good Morning Mumbai | Host | Go 92.5 FM |
| Radio Talkies | Radio midday | ||
| Good Morning Mumbai | Go 92.5 FM | ||
| Flashback | Go 92.5 FM | ||
| 2013–2016 | Wake Up With Jaggu & Tarana | Co-host | Josh FM (Dubai) |
| 2017-2021 | The Jaggu and Tarana Show | Co-host | Suno 102.4 (Dubai) |
Theatre
| Date | Name | Location | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024 | Buckingham's New Secret | Sillypoint Productions, Mumbai, India | Rachel | |
| Since 2022 | Pink is the New Black | Sillypoint Productions, Mumbai, India | Gayatri | |
| 2009–2010 | Some Girl(s) | Q Theatre Productions, Mumbai, India | as Bobby/ Shivani | [7] |
Dubbing
| Film | Original actress | Role | Dubbed Language | Original Language | Original year release | Dubbed year release | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eragon | Hindi | English | 2006 | 2006 | |||
| 300 | Lena Headey | Queen Gorgo (first dub) |
Hindi | English | 2007 | 2007 | Voiced a character for the Sound & Vision India Hindi dub. |
Animated films
| Film Title | Role | Original voice | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest for Camelot | Hindi | English | 1998 | Unknown |
Story Writing
| Platform | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jio Hotstar | Kull | with Althea Kaushal |
References
- ^ a b c "Talking point with tarana raja kapoor". IndianExpress.com. 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
At the moment, I am also doing a show called Zing Expose on the entertainment channel Zing.
- ^ Bureau, Adgully (6 June 2017). "Beloved Jodi of Jaggu-Taraana are twinning back in Radio City in 2017!". www.adgully.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ राय, अपूर्वा. "दूरदर्शन के चित्रहार शो की होस्ट, 20 साल बाद कहां हैं और कैसी दिखती हैं तराना राजा?". Amarujala. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ Tiwari, Vijaya. "Tarana's mother Madhu Raja to enter Bade Acche". TellyChakkar. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ Jodi Breakers (2012) - IMDb, retrieved 16 February 2024
- ^ Bade Achhe Lagte Hain (TV Series 2011–2014) - IMDb, retrieved 16 February 2024
- ^ a b "Some Girl(S) English Play/Drama". www.mumbaitheatreguide.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
External links
- Tarana Raja at IMDb