Overview
A Rising Face of Indian Cinema
Born in Lucknow and trained in classical music, with a Visharad in the discipline, Aakanksha Awasthi began her career in Hindi television before six award-winning years as Rohini in Colors TV's long-running hit Uttaran. In 2018 she crossed into Indian cinema as the lead in the super-hit Dabang Sarkar opposite Khesari Lal Yadav, and has since played leads in Jai Hind and Vivaah.
Films
TV Shows
Upcoming Films
Instagram Followers
Versatile Performer
Main negative, main positive, parallel lead and comic roles — on Zee TV, Star Plus, Sony, 9X and Colors.
Award-Winning
Lions Favourite Actor in a Comic Role at the 16th Lions Gold Awards, for six years as Rohini in Uttaran.
Leading Lady
Lead roles opposite Khesari Lal Yadav in Dabang Sarkar, Pawan Singh in Jai Hind and Pradeep Pandey “Chintu” in Vivaah.
On Screen
Movies
Coming Soon
Upcoming Films
Six new films on the way — each one with Aakanksha Awasthi in a leading role.
On Television
Television & Web Series
A look at her performances across television drama and digital originals, from main negative roles and comedy to leading roles.
Latest Updates
News & Press
Bhojpuri Film Debut: Dabang Sarkar
Aakanksha Awasthi crosses over from television into Indian cinema opposite Khesari Lal Yadav.
Double Release: Jai Hind & Vivaah
Lead roles in Jai Hind, opposite Pawan Singh, and Vivaah, opposite Pradeep Pandey “Chintu”.
1.9M+ on Instagram
Follow her verified Instagram, @aakankshaawasthi9, for updates on her work and everyday life.
Highlights
Milestones & Reach
Milestones from her career on television and in Indian cinema.
Dabang Sarkar (2018) marked a strong Indian cinema debut opposite Khesari Lal Yadav.
Indian Cinema · Debut Film
Over 1.9 million followers on a verified Instagram account, where she shares her work and everyday life.
Instagram · @aakankshaawasthi9