Parakh Madan is an Indian film and television actress who appeared in Hindi films such as Dev.D and Jai Santoshi Maa. She started her television career with the television series Saathii Re — Saat Kadam… Saat Janam, where she played the female lead, Suman. Subsequently, she worked in Burey Bhi Hum Bhale Bhi Hum (Star Plus), she worked in crime show Monica Mogre – Case Files, and Piya Ka Ghar (Sahara One). In 2012, she bagged the role of Harry in Sony Entertainment Television’s Bade Acche Lagte Hain. She portrayed Nivedita Luthra in Life OK’s Kalash – Ek Vishwaas. In April 2016, she quit the show. In 2020, she returned to TV after 4 years with Zee TV’s Qurbaan Hua as Gazala Rahil Baig.
Personal Life
Parakh Madan was born on the 2nd of September 1983, in Bhilai, Chhatisgarh, India.
| Birth Name | Parakh Madan |
| Nickname | Parakh |
| Date of Birth | 2nd of September 1983 |
| Place of Birth | Bhilai, Chhatisgarh, India |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Education
Parakh did her schooling from Delhi Public School, Ranchi and graduation from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi. She earned Bachelor of Computer Application from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
Family Details
- Father –Gireesh Madan (Retired DGM(CET) from the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL))
- Mother – Rita Bhalla Madan (Former Corporate Communication Employee of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL))
- Siblings –Palkein Gupta (Sister)
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Parakh Madan has dated –
- Adhiraj Singh (Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army) – Parakh and Adhiraj are school friends. They started dating each other when they were in 7th grade. On 31 January 2010, the couple got married. The wedding took place in Delhi.
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 7.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 5 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Parakh became known as an Indian actor who mainly works in Bollywood and television series. She gained recognition for her roles in television series such as ‘Qurbaan Hua’ (2020-2021) and ‘Meet: Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet’ (2022-2023). She also appeared in many other daily soap operas such as Renu Sinha in ‘Kavya – Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon’ (2023). Parakh once took part in a rock star hunt show, which aired on Discovery Channel. She later emerged as the winner of the show.
Film Debut
In 2006, Madan had her first film onscreen role in the movie, Jai Santoshi Maa as Neha.
Television Debut
In 2006–2007, Parakh landed her first role in television by appearing as Suman in the series, Saathii Re — Saat Kadam… Saat Janam.
Parakh Madan Net worth
Parakh Madan has an estimated net worth of $450K dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Parakh Madan
- Instagram – parakhmadan83
Some Lesser Known Facts About Parakh Madan
- Madan has had a passion for dancing since her early years. She actively participated in many extra-curricular activities during her school days.
- In 2002-2003, she joined renowned dancer and composer Birju Maharaj‘s institute ‘Kalashram’ in New Delhi and later started performing at various events. Parakh even gave some performances alongside Birju Maharaj.
- Parakh has participated in numerous beauty pageants. She has collaborated as a model with various brands and magazines as well. In 2005, she was featured as “hot stuff” in Mumbai Times City.
- In January 2006, she took part in the Ponds Femina Miss India contest. On 2 April 2006; she was crowned as Streax Savvy Cover Girl the event took place in Mumbai.
- She was offered the role of Suman in the television series ‘Saathii Re’ after she won the Streax Savvy Cover Girl contest. After making her debut in Bollywood in 2006, Parakh appeared in a romantic black comedy film titled ‘Dev.D’ (2009).
- In 2019, she appeared as Preeti’s sister in the film ‘Kabir Singh.’ Madan has worked in some television series as well. She appeared comedy-drama series ‘Burey Bhi Hum Bhale Bhi Hum’ and Zee TV’s thriller series ‘Monica Mogre’.
- Madan took a break from work for about two years after she was diagnosed Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO). Upon recovering, in 2020, she made a comeback with the series ‘Qurbaan Hua’ in which she appeared as Gazala Rahil Baig.
