Kavita Kaushik

Kavita Kaushik (born 15 February 1981) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi and Punjabi television. Kaushik is well known for her portrayal of Chandramukhi Chautala in SAB TV's sitcom F.I.R., a role which established her career in the television industry and made her a household name.

She made her debut with Ekta Kapoor's Kutumb. She participated in reality shows Nach Baliye (2007), Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2015) and Bigg Boss (2020).

Early life Kaushik was born on 15 February 1981 to a Brahmin family in New Delhi, India. She is the daughter of Dinesh Chandra Kaushik, a former CRPF officer.

Career

2001–2006: Debut Kaushik had started modelling, hosting events and anchoring during her college days. In 2001 she went for auditions in New Delhi for Kutumb and moved to Mumbai.

Kaushik made a debut in Bollywood with the 2004 film, Ek Hasina Thi playing Saif Ali Khan's girlfriend. In 2005, Kaushik returned to television with the show, Rooh, followed by playing Deepika in Saarrthi

2006–2015: Breakthrough and success

In 2006, Kaushik's breakthrough finally came when she was roped in to playing the main lead in SAB TV's longest running sitcom, F.I.R. as Chandramukhi Chautala. She portrayed the role until the end. In her initial days in the industry, Kaushik was offered mostly glamorous and negative roles owing to her tall frame and appealing personality. The sitcom proved to be a success, completing 1000 episodes. The role of a gusty female cop who speaks in a Haryanavi accent made Kaushik a renowned face of Indian television and won several accolades for her. During her time off FIR, the show took a 20-year leap with actor Chitrashi Rawat playing the role of Jawalamukhi Chautala, Chandramukhi's daughter. Kaushik made a comeback in FIR donning her previous role of Chandramukhi Chautala in July 2013 while Rawat was asked to quit the show.

In addition to her various television roles, Kaushik has played minor roles in films like Mumbai Cutting (2009) and Phillum City (2011).

2015–present: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and later projects In 2014, Kaushik presented Sony TV's sports reality show, Box Cricket League along with VJ Andy. In July 2015, Kaushik participated Colors TV's celebrity dance show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8, however she was eliminated in 2nd week. Kaushik stormed out of the Jhalak stage during its grand finale in October 2015 after the Comedy Nights Bachao team insulted her and turned her mike off. Kaushik said: In October, Kaushik hosted a show Fakebook with Kavita. In June 2016, Kaushik landed the lead role of Bhanumati in SAB TV's Dr. Bhanumati On Duty. Within a month, she quit the show and got replaced by Debina Bonnerjee. However, after the exit of Kaushik the show failed to do well and ended in September 2016.

Kaushik starred in a Bollywood film titled Lollipop Since 1947. The film, which was directed by Anirudh Chautala, is a political satire set in a lower middle-class household where Kaushik plays wife to actor Deepak Dobriyal. In 2017, Kaushik made a celebrity guest appearance for Sakshi Tanwar's cooking reality show, Tyohaar Ki Thaali as a contestant. Kaushik made a debut in the Punjabi film industry with Vekh Baraatan Challiyan (2017). She later appeared in two more Punjabi films, Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan and Nankana along with Anas Rashid.

From 2018 until 2019, Kaushik presented Star Bharat's crime show, Savdhaan India. In 2019, she starred in the Punjabi film, Mindo Taseeldarni as Mindo. In 2019, Kaushik participated in Colors TV's Kitchen Champion 5 along with Aamir Ali and presented by Arjun Bijlani.

In October 2020, Kaushik participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 14, entering as a wild card contestant. She first got evicted but later re-entered. She walked out of the house after a fight with Rubina Dilaik in November.

Personal life

Kaushik was in a relationship with fellow television actor Karan Grover and they participated in celebrity couples dance reality show Nach Baliye 3. The couple parted their ways in 2008. She married her best friend businessman Ronnit Biswas, in January 2017.

Filmography

Films

+ Dubbing roles Film title Original Voice(s) Character Dub Language Original Language Original Year Release Dub Year Release Notes Bolt Susie Essman Mittens(Milli) Hindi English 2008 2008

Television Year Title Role Ref 2001–2003 KutumbSakshi Malhotra 2003 Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Manya Doshi 2004–2005 Ye Meri Life Hai Annie Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Naina Kulkarni / Naina Rahul Wadhwa 2005–2006 C.I.D. Inspector Anushka 2005 Rooh Saarrthi Deepika 2006 Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa Natasha 2006–2015 F.I.R. Inspector Chandramukhi Chautala 2007 Ghar Ek Sapna Vanshika Kesar Kadambari Abhinav Pandey 2008Nach Baliye 3 Contestant 2009 Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan 2010 Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo Guest 2013 Tota Weds Maina Maina 2014–2015 Box Cricket League 1 Host 2015 Comedy Nights with Kapil Guest Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 Contestant 2015–2016 Fakebook with Kavita Host 2016 Dr. Bhanumati On Duty Dr. Bhanumati 2017 Tyohaar Ki Thaali Guest 2018–2019 Savdhaan India Host 2019 Kitchen Champion Guest 2020 Bigg Boss 14 Contestant 15th place 2021 Lakshmi Ghar Aayi Baksa Mausi2022 Goodnight India Guest Maddam Sir IPS Chandramukhi Chautala (Guest)

Web Series Year Title Role Notes Ref.2022The CobwebAmazon MX Player 2026 Kaptaan Preet

Awards Year Award Category Role Show Ref Result 2010 Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in a Comic Role: Jury Chandramukhi Chautala F.I.R. Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress: Comedy 2011 Zee Gold Awards Best Comic Actress: Jury Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress: Comedy 2012 Indian Telly Awards Most Popular Actress in a Comic Role Gold Awards Best Comic Actress: Popular 2013 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress: Comedy