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Mouni Roy has changed the way we look at television actresses. Call it her oomph factor or acting prowess, Mouni has revamped the image of an Indian bahu in soap operas. The way she carries herself both onscreen and off it are enough proof that Mouni knows her way and she is here to stay. As she turns 31 today, we take a look at her nearly decade-long career, all the highs and lows, and how she attained the tag of television’s most sultry siren.
Mouni, the vulnerable Krishna Tulsi
Mouni bagged a role in Balaji’s epic family saga Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi while she as still studying in 2007. She played the vulnerable daughter of Tulsi aka Smriti Irani and went on to become one of the main leads of the show. One look at her pictures and you’ll know why she best suited the role of a girl-next-door.
Mouni, the nimble-footed dancer
She is a trained Kathak dancer. No wonder her love for dancing keeps oozing out every now and then. After KSBKBT, her very next project was being a participant on dance reality show Zara Nachke Dikha. And while she turned out to be a surprise package, she became a regular on several dancing shows and stage performances. Her most noted participation was in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 where she finished second. She even attained the tag of television’s Madhuri Dixit. Now, that’s some achievement.
Mouni, the beautiful host
She has even tried hands at anchoring shows, and pulled off the Indian version of So You Think You Can Dance perfectly. But more than anything else, it was her beautiful dresses that made us go weak in our knees. her wardrobe is always to die for!
Mouni, the newsmaker
Rumoured or not, her love life has always caught the attention of her fans. She was in a relationship with actor Gaurav Chopra for many years and the two even took part in reality show, Pati Patni Aur Woh, as a couple. But they soon parted ways. Mouni, however, did not stay away from headlines long. Reportedly, she is dating her Devon Ke Dev Mahadev co-actor Mohit Raina for few years. But the two have not confirmed their relationship yet. Do we need any certificate to prove what a sexy couple they make? The two have already broken many hearts!
Mouni, the Instagram’s favourite
She is a bombshell in real life. From her beach holidays to pouty selfies, every picture she shares becomes the headlines the next day. Her Instagram handle is beaming with images showing her lively side, and followers who shower their never ending love on her. Mouni surely knows how to live life queen size. She was one of the first to flaunt her well-toned body in bikini and shorts with utmost confidence, motivating many girls to hit the gym.
Mouni, the perfect friend
Her friendship with her industry mates is too adorable to miss. The pictures she shares and the lovely words she writes for them, every thing proves that she is one girl people want to keep close. TV actresses Sanjeeda Sheikh, Radhika Madan and Sriti Jha are her close buddies. Her social media handles are also flooded with pictures with her several dancer friends like Puneet Patahk and Suchitra Sawant. Go check it out!
Mouni, the onscreen seductress
Though she is quite choosy about signing TV shows, whenever she has done that, she stole the limelight from all her co-stars. Blame it on her acting skills or flawless beauty, nobody can keep their eyes off her. Be it playing Shiva’s wife Sati in the mythological show Mahadev, or an Icchadhari Naagin, she can pull off a anything under the sun. How can we NOT mention that she is returning in the second season of Naagin 2!
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Mouni has made a mark for herself in the television industry. She is bold, beautiful and smart enough to take risks. Her choice of work proves why she is in no hurry to win the rat race. She is already at the top!