Tania (actress)
Tania | |
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Tania in 2024 | |
| Born | 6 May 1993[1] |
| Alma mater | Guru Nanak Dev University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Known for | Qismat and Sufna |
| Notable work | Guddiyan Patole Rabb Da Radio 2 Sufna Lekh (film) |
| Height | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) |
| Awards | Full list |
| Website | Tania on Instagram |
Tania (born 6 May 1993)[2] is an Indo-Canadian actress and model who works primarily in Punjabi cinema. She made her acting debut in 2018 and has since appeared in a range of Punjabi films. She has been nominated for two Brit Asia TV Awards, winning one for "Best Supporting Actress" for her performance in Qismat (2018).[3]
Early life and Education
Tania was born on 6 May 1993 in Jamshedpur, Bihar to parents from Punjab.[1] Brought up in Amritsar,[4] she has one younger sister Tamannah.[5] She attended Guru Nanak Dev University and BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar where she won the "Best Actor of the Year" award each year from 2012 to 2016.[6] She completed her Bachelor of Design from BBK DAV College, Amritsar, and a postgraduate degree in project management from Canada.[4] During her academic years, she developed an interest in acting and dance.[7] She is also a classical dancer and a national-level participant.[1]
Acting career
Tania made her acting debut with the Punjabi film Qismat (2018). She subsequently appeared in Guddiyan Patole (2019) and made a cameo appearance in Rabb Da Radio 2 (2019). She gained wider recognition after appearing in Sufna (2020). Her later films include Bajre Da Sitta (2022), Oye Makhna (2022), Lekh (2023), Mitran Da Naa Chalda (2023), and Godday Godday Chaa (2023). Godday Godday Chaa won the National Film Award for Best Punjabi Feature Film at the 71st National Film Awards (2024). Her 2025 releases include Phaphey Kuttniyan, Mithde, Illti, and Godday Godday Chaa 2. She has also made cameo appearances in Qismat 2 and Nikka Zaildar 4. In addition to films, she has appeared in Punjabi music videos and brand endorsements.
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Qismat | Aman | Debut film |
| Son of Manjeet Singh | Simran | ||
| 2019 | Guddiyan Patole | Nicole | |
| Rabb Da Radio 2 | Raaji | ||
| 2020 | Sufna | Teg | Debut as Lead Actress |
| 2021 | Qismat 2 | Mazaj Kaur | [8] |
| 2022 | Lekh | Ronak | With Gurnam Bhullar |
| Bajre Da Sitta | Roop | [9] | |
| Oye Makhna | Rimple | With Ammy Virk | |
| 2023 | Mitran Da Naa Chalda | Binder | With Gippy Grewal[10] |
| Godday Godday Chaa | Harsimran Kaur "Nikko" | ||
| 2025 | Illti | TBA | with Jagjeet Sandhu |
| Mithde | TBA | with Laksh Duleh and Roopi Gill | |
| 2025 | Godday Godday Chaa 2 (2025) |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Video Director | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Teri Meri Ladayi" | 2020 | Maninder Buttar | Rahul Chahal | White Hill Music | |
| U & Me | Gippy Grewal | Baljit Singh Deo | T-Series | ||
| "Kya Baat Aa" | Karan Aujla | Sukh Sanghera | Rehaan Records | ||
| "Teri Jatti" | 2022 | Ammy Virk | Mahi Sandhu | Burfi Music | |
| "Ja Tere Bina" | Happy Raikoti | Dilsher Singh, Khushpal Singh | White Hill Music | ||
| "For a Reason" | 2025 | Karan Aujla and Ikky | Agam Mann and Aseem Mann | Rehaan Records |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Film | Award Ceremony | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Qismat | Brit Asia TV Awards | Best supporting actress | Won |
| Best debut performance[3] | Nominated | |||
| Qismat 2 | 'PTC Punjabi Film Awards' | Promising Star of the Year for Qismat 2 | Won | |
| The Iconic Punjabi Award | Most Versatile Actress Award [11][12] | Won |
References
- ^ a b c "Tania". Archived from the original on 4 June 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Tania: 5 times when the actress won our hearts". The Times of India. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ a b Das, Kristina (2 April 2019). "BritAsia TV Punjabi Film Awards 2019: Gippy Grewal and Sonam Bajwa win big, winners list out!". spotboye.com. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ a b "After declining a Bollywood offer, here's how Tania managed to bag Punjabi films!". in.com. 6 March 2019. Archived from the original on 28 April 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "National Siblings Day 2019: Tania calls her sister Tamanna her partner in crime". The Times of India. 11 April 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- ^ "Fresh Face, Big dreams". The Tribune. 23 September 2018. Archived from the original on 1 May 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/tania-pollywood-actor-punjabi-films-7829762
- ^ "Ammy Virk and Sargun Mehta starrer 'Qismat 2' goes on the floor - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Bajre Da Sitta: Ammy Virk and Tania kick start the shoot of their new movie - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Gippy Grewal changed the name of the film 'Uchiyan Ne Gallan Tere Yaar Diyan', announced the release date with the new title 'Mitran Da Naa Chalda'". Punjab Pro TV. 21 January 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ https://www.mid-day.com/buzz/article/actress-tania-honoured-with-most-versatile-actress-award-at-the-iconic-punjabi-awards-2025-in-dubai-5060
- ^ https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/tania-pollywood-actor-punjabi-films-7829762/