Geetika Vidya Ohlyan is an Indian actress, who mainly appears in Hindi films. She played the role of Sunita in the Hindi film ‘Thappad’ (2020).
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Wiki/Biography
Geetika Vidya Ohlyan was born on Wednesday, 28 August 1991 (age 32 years; as of 2023) in Haryana. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. She did her graduation in English literature at Kirori Mal College, Delhi. Later, she pursued MA in English Literature at Delhi University, Delhi. While she was pursuing her graduation, she wrote and directed a few theatre plays. [1]LinkedIn – Geetika Vidya Ohlyan [2]Instagram – Geetika Vidya Ohlyan
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
Her father works with a theatre group and has organised theatre festivals in Haryana. Her mother’s name is Vidya. She is the youngest among her siblings.
Geetika Vidya Ohlyan with her father
Geetika Vidya Ohlyan with her mother
Husband
She is unmarried.
Career
Theatre
Geetika started her career as a theatre artist. She has performed in the theatre play ‘Zangoora’ several times which is organised by the Bollywood musical theatre ‘Kingdom of Dreams.’ She worked as a writer and director in various Hindi theatre plays.
Film
In 2018, she made her acting debut with the Hindi film ‘Soni’ in which she played the titular role.
Soni
Some of her other Hindi films are ‘Thappad’ (2020), ‘Unpaused’ (2020), and ‘Barah by Barah’ (2021).
Unpaused
Short Film
In 2019, Geetika appeared in two Hindi short films ‘Nawaab’ and ‘Custody.’
Web Series
Geetika made her web series debut with the Hindi series ‘Pawan & Pooja’ (2020) in which she played the role of Mehak. The series was streamed on MX Player.
Pawan & Pooja (2020)
Some of her other Hindi web series are ‘Escaype Live’ (2022; Disney+ Hotstar) and ‘School of Lies’ (2023; Disney+ Hotstar).
Geetika Vidya Ohlyan in School of Lies
Other
Geetika has lent her voice to the promotional videos of brands like Google and Spicejet. She has also been featured in a few TV commercials like ICICI Lombard.
Awards
- 2020: Won Critics’ Choice Film Award for the Hindi film Soni
Geetika Vidya Ohlyan holding her Critics’ Choice Film Award
- 2020: Won FOI Online Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the Hindi film Soni
- 2021: Nominated by Critics’ Choice Film Award for the Hindi film Thappad for Best Supporting Actress
- 2021: Nominated by FOI Online Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the Hindi film Thappad
Facts/Trivia
- She once attended the annual summit and networking platform of the Berlin International Film Festival.
- Geetika is a spiritual person and often visits various religious places.
Geetika Vidya Ohlyan’s Instagram post
- For her peace of mind, she regularly practices meditation.
- In her leisure time, she loves to read books and travel to different places.
Geetika Vidya Ohlyan holding a book
- She loves animals and has shared a few pictures with them on her Instagram account.
Geetika Vidya Ohlyan with a dog
- In 2020, she did a one-month teacher’s training course in yoga education.
Geetika Vidya Ohlyan’s yoga teachers’ training certificate
- She has been honoured at various events for her Hindi film ‘Soni.’
Geetika Vidya Ohlyan’s certificate for the film Soni
- One of her favourite quotes is,
Mana andhera bada ghana hae, per diya jalana kahan mana hae?”
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