Krystle D'Souza

Krystle D'Souza (born 1 March 1990)[3] is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut in 2007 with the role of Kinjal Pandey in Kahe Naa Kahe[4] and had her breakthrough with Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai where she portrayed Jeevika Vadhera.

Krystle D'Souza
D'Souza in 2023
Born (1990-03-01) 1 March 1990 (age 34)[1]
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present
Known forEk Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai
Ek Nayi Pehchaan
Brahmarakshas
Belan Wali Bahu

D'Souza is best known for her portrayal of Sakshi Modi in Ek Nayi Pehchaan,[5][6] Raina Sharma in Brahmarakshas and Roopa Awasthi in Belan Wali Bahu. She made her web debut with Fittrat in 2019 and film debut with Chehre in 2021.

Early life

D'Souza was born on 1 March 1990 in Mumbai into a Christian family. She considers herself deeply religious.[7]

Career

D'Souza started her acting career in college,[8] and then was cast for Kahe Naa Kahe in 2007.[2] She then appeared in Kya Dill Mein Hai as Tamanna. In 2008, she appeared in Star Plus's Kasturi as Navneet and Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil as Veera.[9]

In 2010, D'Souza appeared in Sony TV's Baat Hamari Pakki Hai as Tara. She also had a cameo appearance in Sony TV's Aahat and played Yamini in the same year.

In 2011, she portrayed Jeevika Vadhera in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai opposite Karan Tacker. The show went off air on 13 September 2013.

In December 2013, she signed Sony TV's Ekk Nayi Pehchaan, playing Sakshi opposite Karan Sharma. The show went off the air in September 2014.[2]

In 2016, she returned to television playing Raina in Ekta Kapoor's Brahmarakshas which aired on Zee TV.[10][11] The show went off air in February 2017. In February 2017, she appeared in Lakme Fashion Week.[12]

In 2018, D'Souza played Roopa in Colors TV's Belan Wali Bahu. For her performance, she won the Gold Award for Best Actress in Comic Role.[13]

Currently, she is seen in ALT Balaji's Fittrat.[14]

She also appeared in Colors TV's Mirchi Top 20 opposite Karan Tacker in 2015, 2016 & 2017.[citation needed]

In the media

D'Souza was ranked 19th in the 50 Sexiest Asian Women List by Eastern Eye in 2013.[15] She was also listed 5th in the Top 20 Most Desirable Women on Indian Television 2017 by Times of India.[16]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleRef.
2007Kahe Naa KaheKinjal Pandey[9]
2007–2008Kya Dill Mein HaiTamanna Punj[9]
2008KasturiNavneet Chawla[9]
2009Saat Phere: Saloni Ka SafarSara[9]
2008–2009Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa DilVeera Juneja[9]
2010Baat Hamari Pakki HaiTara[17]
AahatYamini/Mallika[9]
2011–2013Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna HaiJeevika Chaudhary[18]
2011Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiGuest (as Jeeviika)[9]
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?[9]
2012Saath Nibhaana Saathiya[9]
Diya Aur Baati Hum[9]
2013Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara[9]
2013–2014Ekk Nayi PehchaanSakshi[19]
2014Bade Achhe Lagte HainGuest (as Sakshi)[9]
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7Guest Contestant[20]
Box Cricket LeagueHerself/Contestant[21]
2015Comedy ClassesGuest[9]
Sarojini - Ek Nayi Pehal[22]
2016; 2020Kumkum Bhagya[23]
Dance Performance (Diwali Special)[24]
2016–2017Brahmarakshas-Jaag Utha ShaitaanRaina Sharma
2017The Voice India 2Guest[25]
2018Bigg Boss 11[26]
Belan Wali BahuRoopa[27]
Dil Se Dil TakGuest (as Roopa)[28]
Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki[29]
Kundali BhagyaGuest[9]
Udaan[9]
Naagin 3[30]
2019MTV Ace Of Space 2[31]
2020Pinjara Khubsurti Ka[9]

Films

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2008C KkompanyHerselfSpecial appearance
2021ChehreNatasha OswalFilm debut[32]
2022Visfot TBAFilming[33]

Web series

YearTitleRolePlatformNotesRef(s)
2019FittratTarini BishtALTBalaji, ZEE5Web debut[34]

Music videos

YearTitleSingerRef.
2018I Need YaSukhe[35]

Awards and nominations

D'Souza at Box Cricket League
YearAwardCategoryShowResultReference
2012Gold AwardsMost Fit Actor (Female)Won[36]
Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actress Drama (Jury)Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna HaiNominated[37]
2014Indian Telly AwardsBest ActressEkk Nayi PehchaanNominated
Gold AwardsMost Fit Actor (Female)Nominated
2015Indian Television Academy AwardsMost Stylish ActressWon
2018Gold AwardsStyle DivaNominated
Most Fit Actor (Female)Nominated
Best Actor in a Comic Role (Female)Belan Wali BahuWon[38]

References

Media related to Krystle D'Souza at Wikimedia Commons