Saumya Tandon
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Saumya Tandon is an India
n actress. Recently she co-hosted Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout
(Based on the Wipeout format) with Shah Rukh Khan in 2011. She was the host for Dance India Dance
. She starred in the Imtiaz Ali
directed movie Jab We Met
, starring Shahid Kapoor
and Kareena Kapoor
, where she plays the role of Kareena's sister, Roop. She is also known for her role in the Sony TV
aired soap Aisa Des Hai Mera
, where she plays the role of a half-Brit girl named Rusty.
before completing her schooling at St. Mary's convent in Ujjain
. Her father, Dr. B. G. Tandon, was a Professor and Head of the Department of English at Vikram University
in Ujjain
and was an authority on Shakespearean literature who wrote 17 books on different branches of English literature. She is a poet and collection of self composed poems was published in the form of a book called "Meri Bhavnayein" which was nominated for Modi young writer national award.
in 2005 and got it in early 2006.She is now anchoring a popular reality show on Zee TV called Dance India Dance.
Saumya is also the on ground host of the show Zor Ka Jhatka, which premiered on 1 February 2011. It is the Indian version of one of the biggest international game shows called Wipeout, hugely successful in US and UK. The show is being shot in Buenos Aires with a bunch of Indian television and sports “personalities”. Shahrukh Khan anchors the show from the confines of a closed studio, while Saumya Tandon holds the fort on-location.
Now she is hosting the next edition of comedy circus named comedy circus ke taansen.Which will be judged by Archana Puran Singh and Daler Mehndi.
directed romantic movie Jab We Met
, starring Kareena Kapoor
and Shahid Kapoor
. She plays the role of Roop, Kareena's sister. She also acted in a 30 minute festival film produced by a Canadian production house Maya, where she has as her co-star Khalid Siddiqui, who acted in the movie Joggers' Park. Currently she is working in a Punjabi film Welcome to Punjab
starring Sarabjit Cheema.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n actress. Recently she co-hosted Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout
Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout
Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout was an Indian reality game show aired on Imagine TV. The show was based on the American reality show Wipeout. It was hosted by actor Shahrukh Khan and co-hosted by Saumya Tandon. The show consisted of a series of obstacles which the contestants must clear to move on to...
(Based on the Wipeout format) with Shah Rukh Khan in 2011. She was the host for Dance India Dance
Dance India Dance
LUX Dance India Dance is a reality dance show that airs on the Indian satellite television channel Zee TV. The show has been produced by UTV Software Communications and has become India's largest dance-based reality show. The show is choreographed by some of the most popular Indian choreographers,...
. She starred in the Imtiaz Ali
Imtiaz Ali
Imtiaz Ali is a former West Indian cricketer who played in one Test against India in 1976....
directed movie Jab We Met
Jab We Met
Jab We Met is a 2007 Hindi romantic comedy film directed and written by Imtiaz Ali. The film, produced by Dhillin Mehta under Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd, stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in their fourth film together...
, starring Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He is also a trained dancer.Starting off his career by working in music videos and advertisements, Kapoor made his Bollywood debut as a background dancer in Subhash Ghai's Taal . Four years later, he made his acting debut in Ishq...
and Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor , often informally referred to as Bebo, is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. During her career, Kapoor has received six Filmfare Awards, among nine nominations, and has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres; these include her work from contemporary...
, where she plays the role of Kareena's sister, Roop. She is also known for her role in the Sony TV
Sony Entertainment Television (India)
This article is about the SET channel in India. For the Indian version broadcasted worldwide, see Sony Entertainment Television Asia.Sony Entertainment Television, or SET, is a Hindi-language based general entertainment television channel in India. It was launched in October 1996 and is owned by...
aired soap Aisa Des Hai Mera
Aisa Des Hai Mera
Aisa Des Hai Mera is a song from the movie Veer-Zaara, directed by Yash Chopra.-About the song:...
, where she plays the role of a half-Brit girl named Rusty.
Early life
She was born on 3 November 1984 and studied until fifth standard in DelhiDelhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
before completing her schooling at St. Mary's convent in Ujjain
Ujjain
Ujjain , is an ancient city of Malwa region in central India, on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River , today part of the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the administrative centre of Ujjain District and Ujjain Division.In ancient times the city was called Ujjayini...
. Her father, Dr. B. G. Tandon, was a Professor and Head of the Department of English at Vikram University
Vikram University
Vikram University is a university in the city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.Ujjain is known for its antiquity and its rich cultural and religious traditions.The university, which is named after the ruler Vikramaditya, was established in 1957...
in Ujjain
Ujjain
Ujjain , is an ancient city of Malwa region in central India, on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River , today part of the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the administrative centre of Ujjain District and Ujjain Division.In ancient times the city was called Ujjayini...
and was an authority on Shakespearean literature who wrote 17 books on different branches of English literature. She is a poet and collection of self composed poems was published in the form of a book called "Meri Bhavnayein" which was nominated for Modi young writer national award.
Modelling and soaps
Saumya took up modelling assignments early in her career. She has done ad films and have been the first runner-up at a Femina Cover Girl contest. She auditioned for the role of Rusty in Aisa Des Hai MeraAisa Des Hai Mera
Aisa Des Hai Mera is a song from the movie Veer-Zaara, directed by Yash Chopra.-About the song:...
in 2005 and got it in early 2006.She is now anchoring a popular reality show on Zee TV called Dance India Dance.
Saumya is also the on ground host of the show Zor Ka Jhatka, which premiered on 1 February 2011. It is the Indian version of one of the biggest international game shows called Wipeout, hugely successful in US and UK. The show is being shot in Buenos Aires with a bunch of Indian television and sports “personalities”. Shahrukh Khan anchors the show from the confines of a closed studio, while Saumya Tandon holds the fort on-location.
Now she is hosting the next edition of comedy circus named comedy circus ke taansen.Which will be judged by Archana Puran Singh and Daler Mehndi.
Movies
Saumya made her movie debut in the Imtiaz AliImtiaz Ali
Imtiaz Ali is a former West Indian cricketer who played in one Test against India in 1976....
directed romantic movie Jab We Met
Jab We Met
Jab We Met is a 2007 Hindi romantic comedy film directed and written by Imtiaz Ali. The film, produced by Dhillin Mehta under Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd, stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in their fourth film together...
, starring Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor , often informally referred to as Bebo, is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. During her career, Kapoor has received six Filmfare Awards, among nine nominations, and has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres; these include her work from contemporary...
and Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He is also a trained dancer.Starting off his career by working in music videos and advertisements, Kapoor made his Bollywood debut as a background dancer in Subhash Ghai's Taal . Four years later, he made his acting debut in Ishq...
. She plays the role of Roop, Kareena's sister. She also acted in a 30 minute festival film produced by a Canadian production house Maya, where she has as her co-star Khalid Siddiqui, who acted in the movie Joggers' Park. Currently she is working in a Punjabi film Welcome to Punjab
Welcome To Punjab
Welcome To Punjab is being directed by National Award Winner Ravinder Peepat . Leading the international cast is Canadian singer and actor Sarbjit Cheema as Sukhchain, the next door Punjabi munda who is in love with Saumya Tandon , as Preet, a culturally oblivious NRI...
starring Sarabjit Cheema.