The finest stars are the most captivating ones, as they have rich acting prowess, one such star is Rasika Dugal.
The Jamshedpur based actress is known for her extraordinarily dark style of acting with a hint of melodrama.
Rasika’s debut movie was Manish Jha’s Anwar. However, her strong and impactful performances in films such as No Smoking, Agyaat, Aurangzeb, Bombay Talkies, Lust Stories and Lootcase made her a critically acclaimed actress with a revolutionising outlook in the industry.
She has even featured in TV series on various OTT platforms like Powder, Kismat, Made in Heaven, Out of Love, A Suitable Boy and OK Computer. Her performances were a sublime piece of work only a first-rate actor could pull off.
After delivering such powerful performances, the breakthrough role in Rasika’s career was of ‘Beena’s’ in the super hit Amazon web series Mirzapur which starred Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi, and Divyenndu in lead roles.
About Rasika Dugal
Name: Rasika Dugal
Nickname: Rashi
Known For: Playing “Bina Tripathi” in web series Mirzapur
Date of Birth of Rasika Dugal: 17 January 1985
Age of Rasika Dugal: 36 Years
Height of Rasika Dugal: 5’4”
Weight of Rasika Dugal: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Body Measurement of Rasika Dugal: 28-26-28
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
Zodiac Sign/Star Sign: Capricorn
Known Languages: Hindi, English, Malayalam
Religion: Hindu
Ethnicity: Punjabi
Caste: Khatri
Profession: Actress
Favourite Actor: Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Favourite Actress: Rekha
Favourite Food: Seviyan, Chicken Biryani, Mutton
Favourite Colour: Red, Blue
Favourite Destination: Goa, London, Maldives
Net Worth of Rasika Dugal: $3 Million
Nationality: Indian
Home Town: Circuit House Area, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Currently Living: Mumbai, India
Controversies about Rasika Dugal
Rasika Dugal’s portrayal of ‘Beena Tripathi’ in Mirzapur was highly appreciated by the audience but the character had too much intimacy, deviance and was very bold.
Due to which she faced massive trolling and derogatory comments were passed on her social media.
Rasika replied about such comments in an interview that she was prepared to encounter such sexual comments because society has always objectified women. Though, she always prioritizes her work over such petty comments.
Interesting Facts about Rasika Dugal
- She became an online sensation after her appearances in TVF’s ‘Permanent Roommates Season 2’ and ‘Humorously Yours’.
- She made her television debut with the show Upanishad Ganga followed by significant roles in shows like Powder and P.O.W. Bandhi Yudh Ke.
- Her first job was as a search assistant on a project revolving around Gender publicly Space when living in Mumbai, the actress has moved around five residences. Her first apartment was at Bazaar Road which is on the brink of Bandra station.
- She was an exceptionally brilliant student, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in Mathematics with postgraduate diplomas in Social Communications Media from Sophia Polytechnic, Mumbai, and from Film and TV Institute of India.
- She is married to actor Mukul Chadda. They have acted in a short film titled ‘Banana Bread’ for very Tiny Talkies during the lockdown.
Famous Movies / Web Series of Rasika Dugal
- Anwar (2007)
- No Smoking (2007)
- Hijack (2008)
- Tahaan (2008)
- Kshay (2011)
- Aurangzeb (2013)
- Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost (2013)
- Chutney (2016, Short Film)
- Manto (2018)
- Hamid (2018)
- Lootcase (2019)
- Mirzapur (2018)
Family of Rasika Dugal
Father-Raveen Dugal
Mother- Jessie Dugal
Sisters- Upneet Dugal and Kashvi Dugal
Husband: Mukul Chadda
Social Media Profiles Rasika Dugal
Facebook: Rasika Dugal
Instagram: @rasikadugal
Twitter: @RasikaDugal
Education/Qualification of Rasika Dugal
School: Sacred Heart Convent School, Jamshedpur
College: Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi;
Sophia Polytechnic, Delhi
Hobbies of Rasika Dugal
Dancing, Partying, Reading & Writing Poetry