Aneesha Madhok
Aneesha Madhok | |
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Born | Nairobi, Kenya |
Nationality | Indian |
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Aneesha Madhok is an Indian actress and comedian.[1][2] She is best known for her role in the American play Infidel.
Early Life[edit]
Aneesha was born in Kenya and moved to India as a child. After staging her play "Aliza-Free" aimed at creating awareness around visual impairment in Delhi, Aneesha moved to Los Angeles in the United States at the age of 17.[3] She graduated from University of Southern California with a major in theatre and minor in screenwriting.[4]
Career[edit]
While in college, Aneesha did multiple stand-up shows in Los Angeles. She made it to the finals on India's Queens of Comedy 2017. Aneesha was noticed by director Bill McAdams during her performance in Infidel and was then announced as the main lead in Hollywood film Bully High.[5][6] Aneesha has also hinted at a possible debut in Bollywood.[7]
Awards[edit]
Year | Award | Category | Result | Work | Ref(s) |
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2017 | Calcutta International Film Festival | Best Short Drama | Won | The Dancer Girl | [3][5] |
2017 | Universe Multicultural Film Festival | Best Short Drama | Won | The Dancer Girl | [3][5] |
2017 | Los Angeles Independent Filmmakers Showcase | Best Student Drama | Won | The Dancer Girl | [3][5] |
2017 | Feminist Media Film Festival | Best Short Drama | Nominated | The Dancer Girl | [3][5] |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Once Bullied in School, Aneesha Madhok is now Cast as Main Lead in Hollywood Film Bully High". EINNews.com. 21 May 2019. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ News, Nagpur. "Delhi girl Aneesha Madhok cast as main lead in Hollywood film Bully High". www.nagpurtoday.in. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "LA Confidential". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
- ↑ Bettendorf, Natalie (2018-08-31). "USC theatre alumna to star in new play 'Infidel'". Daily Trojan. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "Delhi girl Aneesha Madhok cast as the main lead in Hollywood film Bully High | RITZ". RITZ Magazine. 2019-05-09. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
- ↑ "Aneesha Madhok Interview – Conversation Holywood". Retrieved 2019-12-05.
- ↑ "Aneesha Madhok 'ready' for Bollywood". The Indian Express. 2015-06-14. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
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