{{short description|Indian television actress (born 1992)}} {{promotional|date=December 2023}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=December 2023}} {{Infobox person | name = | image = | caption = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|08|20|df=yes}} | birth_place = Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | death_date = | death_place = | other_names = | education = | alma_mater = | occupation = {{ubl|Dancer|Actress}} | years_active = 2010–present | notable_works = {{ubl|''Maddam Sir''|''Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana'' |''3 Ekka'' |''Fakt Purusho Maate''}} | mother = | father = | spouse = {{marriage|Siddharth Bhavsar|2022}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Maddam Sir fame Esha Kansara shares pics from her dreamy wedding with husband Siddharth Bhavsar|website=Times of India |date=2022-12-05 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/maddam-sir-fame-esha-kansara-shares-pics-from-her-dreamy-wedding-with-husband-siddharth-bhavsar-see-pics/articleshow/95993984.cms |access-date=2023-04-22}}</ref> }}
'''Esha Kansara''' (born 20 August 1992) is an Indian actress who starred in the Hindi TV serials ''Mukti Bandhan'' and ''Meri Bhabhi''. She was appeared in the series ''Maddam Sir'' (2020) and ''Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana'' (2021).
== Early life == Kansara was born in Ahmedabad on 20 August 1992. She was born to Ramesh Kansara, a businessman, and Harsha Kansara, a homemaker. Her family includes her brother, Daivik Kansara, a businessman, and her sister-in-law, Kalindi Soni Kansara, also a homemaker.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}
At the age of 6, she commenced her training in the dance form ''Bharatnatyam'' and performed her ''Arangetram'' at the age of 14. Her interest in dance led her to the stage of ''Dance India Dance'' when she was in 10th grade, where she was among the top 100 contestants.
Kansara took part in stage performances during this time, including in 12th grade performing as the lead in the play ''Dikri Toh Devthi Vishesh'', which was then renamed ''Ame Toh Khush-Khushal''. In that play, she depicted the character of a blind girl.
In 2010, Esha moved to Mumbai. There, she joined the Mithibai College of Commerce and Arts. For 13 years she has been in the field of acting. She has made two TEDx speeches, six Gujarati films,<ref name=":1">{{Citation |last=Sharma |first=Rajesh |title=3 Ekka |date=2023-08-25 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28037281/ |type=Comedy, Drama |access-date=2023-09-20 |others=Malhar Thakar, Yash Soni, Mitra Gadhvi |publisher=Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, Jannock Films}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Bhatt |first=Chandresh |title=Prem Prakaran |date=2022-06-10 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18815714/ |type=Drama, Romance |access-date=2023-09-20 |others=Gaurav Paswala, Esha Kansara, Deeksha Joshi |publisher=Cineaste Studios}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Shah |first=Viral |title=Midnights with Menka |date=2018-12-07 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9343816/ |type=Comedy, Drama |access-date=2023-09-20 |others=Malhar Thakar, Esha Kansara, Hardik Sangani |publisher=Coconut Motion Pictures}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Parmar |first=Chinmay |title=Vandha Villas |date=2018-05-18 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8422610/ |type=Comedy |access-date=2023-09-20 |others=Prapti Ajwalia, Jay Bhatt, Haresh Dagia |publisher=Sudarshan Entertainment}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Vyas |first=Tapan |title=Mijaaj |date=2018-01-05 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7967846/ |type=Action, Drama |access-date=2023-09-20 |others=Malhar Thakar, Esha Kansara, Revanta Sarabhai |publisher=Bhavik Patel Productions}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Citation |last=Shah |first=Sheetal |title=Duniyadari the Film |date=2017-02-17 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6437870/ |type=Drama |access-date=2023-09-20 |others=Malhar Thakar, Esha Kansara, Aarjav Trivedi |publisher=Kamal Amrohi Pictures, Worldwide Motion Pictures}}</ref> five television shows, more than 25 TV commercials, and various OTT sketches and music videos. In 2022, she married Siddharth Amit Bhavsar,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-12-05 |title=Maddam Sir fame Esha Kansara shares pics from her dreamy wedding with husband Siddharth Bhavsar; see pics |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/maddam-sir-fame-esha-kansara-shares-pics-from-her-dreamy-wedding-with-husband-siddharth-bhavsar-see-pics/articleshow/95993984.cms |access-date=2023-09-20 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> a music composer and singer. == Career == Kansara's acting career began in 2010 with a Hindi TV serial, ''Mukti Bandhan'', which was an adaptation of the novel ''Mukti Bandhan'' by Shri Harkisan Mehta. Presented by Shobhana Desai's Production Pvt. Ltd., ''Mukti Bandhan''<ref>{{Citation |title=Mukti Bandhan |date=2011-01-10 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8783040/ |type=Drama |access-date=2023-09-23 |others=Esha Kansara, Siddharth Arora, Shivkumar Subramaniam |publisher=Shobhana Desai Production}}</ref> revolved around the story of a self-made businessman, I.M. Virani, and his daughter-in-law Devki Shah Virani, played by Kansara as the female protagonist. Later on, she played roles in other Hindi serials, including ''Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi...Meri Bhabhi''<ref>{{Citation |title=Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi... Meri Bhabhi |date=2013-06-17 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3385976/ |type=Drama |access-date=2023-09-23 |others=Kanchi Kaul, Esha Kansara, Vipul Gupta |publisher=DJ's A Creative Unit}}</ref> and ''Maddam Sir'',.<ref>{{Citation |title=Maddam Sir - Kuch Baat Hai Kyunki Jaazbaat Hai |date=2020-02-03 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11867650/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 |type=Comedy |access-date=2023-09-23 |others=Gulki Joshi, Yukti Kapoor, Sonali Naik |publisher=Jay Productions}}</ref>
Kansara played the role of<ref>{{Cite web |title=Review: Star Plus' Meri Bhabhi |url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/review-star-plus-meri-bhabhi |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=Tellychakkar.com |language=en}}</ref> Kritika (Kittu) in the TV serial ''Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi, Meri Bhabhi''. The show explored the bond shared between a sister-in-law and daughter-in-law. Shraddha the nanad finds a friend in Kritika, her bhabhi.<ref name=":1" /> Later on, she made a cameo in ''Maddam Sir'', which was aired on SAB TV. In ''Maddam Sir'', Kansara portrayed the character of Misri Pandey,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Esha Kansara aka SHO Mishri Pandey in a fix in 'Maddam Sir' |url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/esha-kansara-aka-sho-mishri-pandey-in-a-fix-in-maddam-sir_189306 |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=India Forums |language=en}}</ref> a bratty police officer. Through the character of Misri Pandey, she explored the grey shade as an actor and became quite popularly known for the character.{{citation needed|date=March 2025}}
Before that, Kansara played the role of Radha<ref>{{Citation |title=My Name Ijj Lakhan |date=2019-01-26 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9603564/?ref_=tt_ch |type=Comedy |access-date=2023-09-23 |others=Shreyas Talpade, Esha Kansara, Parmeet Sethi}}</ref> in the sitcom series ''My Name Ijj Lakkhan'' opposite Shreyas Talpade. This sitcom was a 26-episode series with a cast including Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi.
In 2021, Kansara starred in another Hindi TV serial named ''Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-24 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Esha Kansara reveals her prep for Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana: It was a difficult choice to play Amrita |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/exclusive-esha-kansara-reveals-her-prep-zindagi-mere-ghar-aana-it-was-difficult-choice-play-amrita-828287 |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=31 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531135450/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/exclusive-esha-kansara-reveals-her-prep-zindagi-mere-ghar-aana-it-was-difficult-choice-play-amrita-828287 |url-status=dead }}</ref> in which she played the role of Amrita.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-21 |title=Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana: प्रेग्नेंट विधवा का रोल निभा रहीं 23 साल की Esha Kansara, जानिए कैसे की तैयारी |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/zindagi-mere-ghar-aana-actress-esha-kansara-on-playing-role-of-pregnant-widow-amrita-sakhuja/355367 |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=www.timesnowhindi.com |language=hi}}</ref> The storyline of this serial revolved around Amrita and Pritam, who are two contrasting personalities who encounter each other when he moves in as a tenant.{{citation needed|date=March 2025}}
Kansara has also portrayed roles in Gujarati films. She debuted in Gujarati cinema in 2017 with ''Duniyadaari''<ref name=":0" /> opposite Malhar Thakar. The remake of the Marathi movie ''Duniyadari'', the film featured themes of love, friendship, relationships, and destiny, based in the period of the mid-70s. The story conveys the emotions of the youth and their romantic journeys, as well as what destiny has in store for them.
Later in 2018, she starred in another Gujarati film named ''Midnights with Menka''<ref>{{Cite news |title=Midnights With MenkaUA |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-details/midnights-with-menka/movieshow/66953994.cms |access-date=2023-09-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> opposite Malhar Thakar. In this film, Kansara was the lead actress and played the role of Esha, a dumb character of a cable TV ads' top heroine who was also a fan of Malhar Thakar.{{citation needed|date=March 2025}}
In the same year, Esha Kansara starred in another Gujarati film, ''Vandha Vilas''<ref>{{Citation |last=Parmar |first=Chinmay |title=Vandha Villas |date=2018-05-18 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8422610/ |type=Comedy |access-date=2023-09-23 |others=Prapti Ajwalia, Jay Bhatt, Haresh Dagia |publisher=Sudarshan Entertainment}}</ref> in which she played the role of Shivani. Later in 2018, she starred in ''Mijaaj''<ref>{{Cite news |title=MijaajUA |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-details/mijaaj/movieshow/61983293.cms |access-date=2023-09-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> opposite Malhar Thakar, making her first appearance in an action film. In 2022, she starred in the Gujarati romantic film ''Prem Prakaran''<ref>{{Cite news |title=Prem PrakaranUA |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-details/prem-prakaran/movieshow/89743532.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> which was a coming-of age cinema with a story of a love triangle starring Gaurav Paswala and ''Deeksha Joshi''. She played the character of Riya.
Her film, ''3 Ekka,'' had been a blockbuster hit, generating over 20 crores in the first 2 weeks of its release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-04 |title=3 Ekka Box Office Update: Gujarati blockbuster cruises towards Rs 20 crore nett after a historic 2nd weekend |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/3-ekka-box-office-update-gujarati-blockbuster-cruises-towards-rs-20-crore-nett-after-a-historic-2nd-weekend-1240879 |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> In ''3 Ekka'', Kansara plays the role of Jhanvi,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-28 |title='3 Ekka's Esha Kansara radiates glamour in her latest captivating clicks |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/3-ekkas-esha-kansara-radiates-glamour-in-her-latest-captivating-clicks/articleshow/103128973.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> a craft teacher at school whose morals and values do not allow her boyfriend (played by Yash Soni) to gamble for his friends, who are in big trouble.
In 2024, Esha starred in two films, ''Builder Boys'' and ''Fakt Purusho Maate''. In Builder Boys, Esha Kansara plays the character Divya<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-29 |title=Esha Kansara kickstarts the promotion of her upcoming film 'Builder Boys' in style |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/esha-kansara-kickstarts-the-promotion-of-her-upcoming-film-builder-boys-in-style/articleshow/111364972.cms |access-date=2025-08-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> and played the character of Radhika<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-28 |title=Esha Kansara looks wow in red saree at 'Fakt Purusho Maate' screening |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/esha-kansara-looks-wow-in-red-saree-at-fakt-purusho-maate-screening/articleshow/112846799.cms |access-date=2025-08-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> which is a personification of strength and grace.
== Filmography == === Films === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align: left;" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role !Ref. |- | 2017|| ''Duniyadari'' || Kavita Zaveri | |- | rowspan="3" | 2018 || ''Mijaaj'' || Jahnvi | |- | ''Vandha Villas''<ref name=":2" />|| Shivani |<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/gujarati-film-vandha-villas-is-finally-set-to-release/articleshow/63927987.cms|title=Gujarati film Vandha Villas is finally set to release|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> |- | ''Midnights with Menka'' || Esha |<ref>{{Citation|title=Midnights With Menka Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Midnights With Menka by Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-reviews/midnights-with-menka/movie-review/66989313.cms|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> |- |2022 | ''Prem Prakaran'' |Riya |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/esha-kansara-and-deeksha-joshi-to-share-the-screen-for-a-gujarati-film/articleshow/70155398.cms|title=Esha Kansara and Deeksha Joshi to share the screen for a Gujarati film|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> |- |2023 | ''3 Ekka''<ref name=":1" /> |Jhanvi | |- | rowspan="2" |2024 | ''Builder Boys'' |Divya |- | ''Fakt Purusho Maate'' |Radhika |<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-06 |title=Esha Kansara to play Radhika in 'Fakt Purusho Maate' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/esha-kansara-to-play-radhika-in-fakt-purusho-maate/articleshow/112298541.cms#:~:text=Esha%20Kansara,%20playing%20the%20role,adding%20intrigue%20to%20the%20film. |access-date=2025-04-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- |2025 |''Shubhchintak'' | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shubhchintak (2025) - Movie {{!}} Reviews, Cast & Release Date in Mumbai |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/mumbai/shubhchintak/ET00436798?utm_source=FBLIKE&fbrefresh=1 |access-date=2026-01-22 |website=BookMyShow |language=en-IN}}</ref> |} thumb|Esha Kansara for 3 Ekka movie promotions
=== Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Ref. |- | 2010|| ''Dance India Dance'' || Contestant | |- | rowspan="2" | 2011 || ''Mukti Bandhan'' || Devki Shah |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/TV-audience-relate-to-lot-of-drama-Esha-Kansara/articleshow/20523692.cms|title=TV audience relate to lot of drama: Esha Kansara |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> |- | ''Kitchen Champion 4'' || Contestant | |- | 2013–2014|| ''Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri Bhabhi'' || Kritika Anand Shergill "Kittu" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/gujarati/Meri-Bhabhi-Actors-get-sentimental-on-the-last-day-of-shoot/articleshow/33600782.cms|title=Esha Kansara on her last day of shoot for Meri Bhabhi |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> |- | 2019|| ''My Name Ijj Lakhan'' || Radha | |- | 2020, 2022, 2023 || ''Maddam Sir'' || SI/SHO Misri Pandey | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-esha-kansara-to-re-enter-maddam-sir-says-my-character-is-almost-like-a-female-version-of-chulbul-pandey/articleshow/92903042.cms|title=Exclusive - Esha Kansara to re-enter Maddam Sir; says 'my character is almost like a female version of Chulbul Pandey'|work=Times Of India|access-date=2022-07-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/im-doing-a-cameo-in-maddam-sir-before-the-show-goes-off-air-esha-kansara/articleshow/97968916.cms?from=mdr|title=I'm doing a cameo in Maddam Sir before the show goes off air: Esha Kansara|date=2023-02-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Misri Pandey adds her own unique flavour to Maddam Sir : Esha Kansara on essaying Misri Pandey |url=https://firstindia.co.in/articles/misri-pandey-adds-her-own-unique-flavour-to-maddam-sir-esha-kansara-on-essaying-misri-pandey |website=firstindia.co.in |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2021–2022|| ''Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana'' || Amrita Sakhuja | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/esha-kansara-opens-up-about-her-character-and-preparation-for-the-upcoming-show-zindagi-mere-ghar-aana/articleshow/84724539.cms|access-date=2021-07-25|title=Esha Kansara opens up about her character and preparation for the upcoming show 'Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana'}}</ref> |}
=== Web content === * Falling in Love after Arranged Marriage by FilterCopy<ref>{{Citation |title=Falling In Love After Arranged Marriage {{!}} Ft. Anshuman Malhotra, Esha Kansara |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZii9-UX3WY |access-date=2024-01-30 |language=en}}</ref> * Falling In Love At Your BFF's Wedding (Part 1 & Part 2) by FilterCopy<ref>{{Citation |title=Falling In Love At Your BFF's Wedding (Part 1) {{!}} Ft. Sejal Kumar, Esha, Karan |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jfKu2lzULU |access-date=2024-01-30 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Wedding Romance: Falling In Love At Your BFF's Wedding {{!}} Part 2 ft. @FilterCopy {{!}} Nykaa |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKsjzAyXdvQ |access-date=2024-01-30 |language=en}}</ref> * When you move to a new city by FilterCopy<ref>{{Citation |title=When You Move To A New City {{!}} Our Happy Place {{!}} Ft. Esha Kansara & Vishal Vashishtha |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1_Cv1yA2yo |access-date=2024-01-30 |language=en}}</ref> * Money conversations between Couples by FilterCopy<ref>{{Citation |title=FilterCopy {{!}} Money Conversations Between Couples {{!}} Ft. Esha Kansara & Vishal Vashishtha |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx8w3lmr1jU |access-date=2024-01-30 |language=en}}</ref> * When You Plan A Housewarming With Your Partner by FilterCopy<ref>{{Citation |title=FilterCopy {{!}} When You Plan A Housewarming With Your Partner {{!}} Our Happy Place {{!}} Ft. Esha & Vishal |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9xZbqZbl7A |access-date=2024-01-30 |language=en}}</ref> * Almost Shaadi at 4am by FilterCopy<ref>{{Citation |title=FilterCopy {{!}} Almost Shaadi At 4AM {{!}} Ft. Esha Kansara & Vishal Vashisht |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=464vbzc17oU |access-date=2024-01-30 |language=en}}</ref> * Story of a New Mom by FilterCopy<ref>{{Citation |title=FilterCopy {{!}} Story Of A New Mom {{!}} Ft. Esha Kansara, Sanyogita Yadav & Shabanam Vadhera |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c59M9Z_rUBI |access-date=2024-01-30 |language=en}}</ref> * When Maasi Is your BFF by FilterCopy<ref>{{Citation |title=FilterCopy {{!}} When Maasi Is Your BFF {{!}} Ft. Archana Iyer, Esha Kansara & Visshesh Tiwari |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUg-0OLQHs4 |access-date=2024-01-30 |language=en}}</ref> * Dil ki suno stories by Girlyapa
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kansara, Esha}} Category:Living people Category:1992 births Category:Indian television actresses Category:Indian web series actresses Category:Indian film actresses Category:Gujarati actresses Category:Actresses from Ahmedabad Category:Actresses in Hindi television Category:Actresses in Gujarati cinema Category:21st-century Indian actresses