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Shriswara was never schooled in the same place or institution. Throughout life, till date, there have been unaccountable teachers guiding her in many aspects of life and the beyond. She is still very much in the process of learning the very basic things of this world and will continue. Her first project that gave her some recognition and credibility as an actor was Nikkhil Advani's D-Day. She was even a part of the film, Rangoon.

Smita is a leading contemporary Indian writer. She was a part of the writers room for Netflix's ground-breaking first Indian original series, Sacred Games. Her original feature crime drama, Raat Akeli Hai, was produced by MacGuffin Pictures and starred Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte. It was released in 2020 on Netflix to widespread critical and commercial acclaim and was one of the most-watched Netflix films in India that year. The screenplay for the film was among the top 10 finalists for the Mumbai Mantra-CineRise Screenwriting Programme 2015. A screenwriting alumnus of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Smita has also previously worked in the capacities of an assistant director and creative associate on numerous programmes for leading national and international TV channels. Smita is currently in production on her original series, a thriller for Amazon Prime Video, as the creator and showrunner.

Aparna Sharma is an Indian actress. She grew up living in various places across India, including Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, due to the transferable nature of her father's job in the Indian Air Force. Her father's last posting was in Mumbai, where Sharma and her family settled down after his retirement.

Sharma completed her secondary education at the Air Force School in Delhi. She enrolled as a history major at Sri Venkateswara College in Delhi but opted out of the course after she moved to Mumbai in 2005. She eventually graduated in commerce.

Sharma's foray into modelling began in Delhi. She modelled for Sony products and did a few shoots for HT City and Delhi Times. After shifting to Mumbai, she participated in the Femina Miss India contest (2005) and made it to the top 10 finalists.

She quit modelling and joined Air India as an air hostess. She travelled with the airline company for two years before leaving and joining Kishore Kishore Namit Kapoor's acting classes.

Sharma's modelling career resumed when the Elite model management company signed her. She has appeared in TV commercials for brands like Coke, Parle Monaco, Samsung Mobile, ESPN Brand Film, Chik Satin Shampoo, and more.

Eventually, she ventured into the film industry. Her debut movie was Guddu Ki Gun (2015) opposite Kunal Kemmu, produced by Eminox Media and directed by Shiirshak S. Anand and Shantanu Ray Chhibber. She has also been a part of movies like Ek (2019) and Rum Pum Posshh (2020).

Anahita Bhooshan was born on 14 March 1997 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Seethayanam (2022), The Pickup Artist (2019) and Reeta Sanyal (2024).

Deeksha Joshi is an Indian actress from Gujarat who primarily works in the Gujarati film industry. She made her acting debut in 2017 with the film Shubh Aarambh, followed by Karsandas Pay & Use (2017), Sharato Lagu (2018), and Dhunki (2019).

Early life Deeksha was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh as the daughter of Hem Joshi and Rashmi Joshi. Later her family moved to Ahmedabad, she did her schooling at Eklavya School, Ahmedabad, and studied English Literature at St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad.

She will make her Hindi Film debut with the Ranveer Singh starrer Jayeshbhai Jordaar directed by Divyang Thakkar

Pranay Pachauri was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is known for The Kerala Story (2023), The Girl at the Airport (2023) and Shershaah (2021). He has been married to Sehaj Kaur Maini since 9 December 2023.

Sikandar Kher was born on 31 October 1984 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor and writer, known for Monica, O My Darling (2022), Monkey Man (2024) and 24: India (2013).

Urfi Javed is an Indian television actress. She is popular for the role she played in the television series Yeh Hai Aashiqui . She appeared in the comedy-drama Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania as Avni Pant in 2016. Currently she is doing Chandra Nandni as princess Chhaya in 2016 and Meri Durga as Arti in 2017.

Born and brought up in Lucknow. Urfi did her schooling from City Montessori School, Lucknow and then she did her mass communication from Amity University. She was working in Delhi as an assistant to a fashion designer and then came to Mumbai.

Sooraj Pancholi was born on 5 July 1990 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Hero (2015), Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and Time to Dance (2021).

Sudhir Mishra was born on 22 January 1959 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a director and writer, known for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003), Calcutta Mail (2003) and Dharavi (1992).

First movie done by Aditi Sharma was Khanna & Iyer (2007) in lead role as Nandini Iyer followed by role opposite main protagonist in Black & White (released in 2008). Next major appearance was in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl as Saira Rashid in 2011. Aditi Sharma has also acted in television serials including protagonist in Gangaa (2015), Katha Ankahee (2022) and major role in Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka.

Sudhanshu Pandey Looks every inch The Leo Leonine Personality that he is. This 6'2 tall, Arched Pointed Longed Nosed, Gorgeous Light- Eyed Model with a Superb Voice (That Can Very Well Carry Both The Dialogues and Singing Like a Master Supreme) & Mindblowing Terrific Personality had quit his studies & left the cooler climes of the hill stations (he did his education in Nainital and Kumaon) to achieve something in life. Starting out with endless ramp shows, where he set the stage on fire with his striking good looks, he did print media ads as well, and even walked the ramp for an international fashion show. From a state-level badminton player to a model to a singer and now an actor, the journey has been packed with a lot of punch and action for this handsome guy. Born and brought up in Uttar Pradesh, Sudhanshu Pandey started his career at the age 19.

An athlete, he played badminton at the state-level and was almost selected for the U.P. State team when he was a youthful bopping teen, till his parents insisted that he pay attention to his education and obtain a good job. They just did not believe that he could survive on a career in sports.

Completing his college education at Kumaon University, he experienced a period of restlessness. By a quirk of fate, he saw an ad for models in a Mumbai-based magazine. One call was all it took and he was well on his way from Nain-ital to Delhi and then to Mumbai, snapping up several modelling contracts and strutting the catwalks all over the country, Europe and Singapore.

Good looks in the modelling industry are sine qua non, and it was Sudhanshu's overwhelming personality, packaged in such facial & physical perfection that bagged him modelling assignments, despite not having a smidgeon of experience. He was always smart & spotaneous at interviews.

For those who find his name unfamiliar, one can cite innumerable ads he's done - the first one that comes to mind being the San Miguel Beer ad.. It was after the San Miguel Beer TV commercial that the media and swooning girls went into a frenzied overdrive. The commercial and its subsequent media blitz put him on the male-model-lead map, He was given the title of the new Errol Flynn. Says an associate, "He's so good looking when he faces the camera (that) an incandescence comes bursting forth." then the Tarla Dalal cookery show on Sony Television, and oh so many 'Suitings' ads because his face, frame and form make him the ideal clothes horse - Bhilwara Suitings (His 1st Ad Which gave him Rave Reviews), Digjam, Oxemberg, Monte Carlo, et al. He wears his clothes with a casual and careless attitude. he also did ads for other popular products like Nivea & Ceat Tyres and has also done fashion shows for Rohit Bal, Ashish Soni, J.J. Walaya including international shows for Gabanna, John Franco Ferry etc. He was also a singer in the rock group 'The Band Of Boys'. But three years and an album later, he quit from the band.

He has done some music videos (the famous Pankaj Udhas song titled 'Maikhane' where he rolled from one end of the screen to the other in drunken revelry along with his buddy), and a song for a Colonial Cousins album too.

As Far As Sudhanshu's Acting Career He Has Acted in The Films like: Unns, Humrahi, Dhara, Ek Noor (Punjabi), Pehchaan The Face Of Truth, Yakeen, Singh is King, Myth, Sky Ki Umeed, Khiladi 420 (Debut Movie) , Singham, Murder 2, Tell Me Oh Khuda, Rajdhani Express etc & Tv Serials such as: Jhansi Ki Rani, Shobha Somnath Ki, Yeh Meri Life Hai, Akela, Monica Mogre Case Files, Dishayen, Rishtey, Kanyadaan, Tarla Dalal, Veera, CID Special Bureau etc

Shruti Sharma was born on 5 July 1994 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Pagglait (2021), Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024) and Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya (2019).

Born and brought up in Lucknow, Aahana moved to Mumbai during her childhood making the shift from LaMartiniere Girls College, Lucknow to Mary Immaculate Girls High School, Mumbai.

Soon after she completed school, she involved herself with the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai where she eventually realized that the stage is her first love. From being a backstage helper to selling tickets, she enjoyed every aspect of the wondrous world of Theatre.

Even after a degree in Commerce and Economics and a vocational advertising diploma from HR College, Mumbai, Aahana knew a desk job wouldn't cut it for her. She joined the first batch of Whistling Woods to learn everything there is to know about acting and to further solidify her talents.

Her professional stint with theatre began with Akvarious Productions and she went on to do several plays with Naseeruddin Shah's theatre company - Motley - where she played leading roles in productions such as 'By George' and 'Arms and the Man'. Her strong passion for theatre continues and she is part of the acclaimed production 'Sir Sir Sarla' since 2012 which is still running to house fulls shows.

In 2013, she was awarded an opportunity to work on a series that would change the landscape of Indian television - "Yudh" - a 20-episode mini series with Anurag Kashyap starring the legend himself Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. Aahana plays the lead role of Mr. Bachchan's daughter.

She has dabbled with almost every medium of entertainment, whether as a lead in Agent Raghav- Crime Branch, a television show on AND TV or as a host in Star Sports Pro Kabaddi. A star in the world of OTT and a glorious filmography to her name.

She tasted stardom with 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' a film that changed her life in 2017. After battling censorship followed by a ban, it finally released to packed houses in India making it a sleeper hit. Every role that has followed has not only challenged her as an actor but the audiences have loved and appreciated her. She's been a part of hit shows like Betaal on Netflix, Inside Edge on Amazon, Rangbaaz on Zee 5, Marzi on Voot Select.

Her hit films include The Accidental Prime Minister where she portrayed the role of Priyanka Gandhi, Khuda Hafiz where she played an arabic officer 'Tamena Hamid' for which she spoke in arabic and performed her own stunts for the first time.

She's playing the lead in the much awaited remake of the hit french series Call my Agent and Madhur Bhandarkar's India Lockdown.

Zoya Afroz is an Indian actress and model working predominantly in the Hindi film industry. Apart from films, she worked in the television industry and made her OTT debut in 2021. Furthermore, she has starred in several music videos throughout the years.

Afroz studied at RN Shah High School in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She got her undergraduate degree in commerce from Mithibai College, Mumbai.

Afroz debuted in the television industry with the series Kora Kagaz (1998) in 1998. She went on to work as a child artist in Bollywood with Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999) and was a part of Mann - Soul's Heart (1999), Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) and From Tia with Love (2005).

Later, she appeared in the hit fantasy television series Son Pari (2000) as Fruity's friend. She also played the role of Goddess Parvati in the series Jai Mata Ki on DD National.

Afroz ventured into the Punjabi industry at 17 with the film Sadi Gali Aaya Karo (2015). She made her Bollywood debut as an adult with the film, The Xpose (2014) alongside Himesh Reshammiya, Irrfan Khan, Yo Yo Honey Singh and Sonali Raut.

She went on to appear in other Bollywood films like Sweetiee Weds NRI (2017), Contact Killer (2020), Kabaad- The Coin (2021) etc.

She debuted in the Tamil film industry with Thamizhan Endru Sol.

Afroz made her OTT debut with the web series Matsya Kaand (2021) on MX Player and went on to appear in Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy (2022)as Jamila on Zee 5.

She also appeared in several music videos, including Gajendra Verma: Raati Saanu (2018) by Gajendra Verma, Suno Na (2020) by Arko Pravo Mukherjee and Neeti Mohan, Galat Bande (2020) by R. Nait, Kulwinder Billa: Dil Lai La (2021) by Kulwinder Billa, Rab Kare Tu Bhi (2021) by Yograj Koushal, etc.

Afroz participated in the Femina Miss Indore Contest 2013 at 18. She won the contest, participated in the Femina Miss India 2013 and was crowned the second runner-up. She won the title of Miss India International 2013 in the Femina Miss India 2013 contest.

She also participated in the Glamanand Supermodel India contest, winning many titles, including best evening gown, top model and miss glamorous eyes.

She also represented India in the Miss International 2022 contest held in Japan.

Afroz won the Beauty Queen of the Year at the Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Awards in 2013 and the best actress at the Life OK Screen Awards in 2013 for The Xpose (2012).

Nandini Singh was born on 7 August 1980 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Kesar (2002), Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003) and Lo Main Aa Gaya (1999).

Sumona Chakravarti is an Indian actress known for her role of Natasha Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. She is the winner of Kahani Comedy Circus Ki, a comedy show on Sony Entertainment Television, along with her partner Kapil Sharma. She has done her schooling from Loreto Convent,Lucknow and graduation from Jai Hind College, Mumbai. Her theatrical debut came in an English musical play opera, "Da Dating Truths" in 2009. She has also worked in many ad films.

Srishti Shrivastava was born on 21 September 1993 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Gully Boy (2019), Girliyapa (2016) and Gulabo Sitabo (2020).

Sakshi Benipuri is an Indian actor born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. She grew up in city of nawabs amidst the ambience of poetry, literature and etiquette. She studied fashion form NIFT, Delhi and followed that with a stint as a fashion stylist. She then moved to Mumbai to professionally start out as an actor. She has trained with Acting Coach 'Saurabh Sachdeva' at 'Barry John Acting Studio' then at the 'Actor's Truth' and performed in their theatre production called, 'Mugalatein.' She is trained in classical Indian singing and the Kathak dance form . She can fluently speak English, Hindi, Urdu and Bajjika (dialect language of Maithili).

Nivedita Bhattacharya was born on 21 July 1970 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai (2017), The Vaccine War (2023) and Aiyaary (2018). She is married to Kay Kay Menon.

Kritika Bharadwaj was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is known for Mismatched (2020), Yodha (2024) and Rashmi Rocket (2021).

Tia Bajpai was born on 23 May 1989 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress and writer, known for Identity Card (2014), Lanka (2011) and The Secret Dimension (2023).

Megha Gupta was born on 13 May 1985 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Fan (2016), Main Teri Parchhain Hoon (2008) and Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg (2009). She was previously married to Siddhant Karnick and Aditya Shroff.

Ranveer Brar was born on 8 February 1978 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Modern Love Mumbai (2022), Ma Ka Sum and The Buckingham Murders (2023). He is married to Pallavi.

Saumya Tiwari was born on 27 July 1996 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an actress, known for Charmsukh (2019) and Tenali Rama (2017).