Monica Chaudhary is an Indian actress known for her role as Kinchi in the Bollywood film Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023). |
She grew up with protective parents who had her after 17 years of marriage and participated in various activities such as Judo, art, and dance as a child. |
Despite not winning a competition in class 12, judges suggested she explore anchoring and radio jockeying. |
Initially considering careers in wedding planning, interior designing, RJ, and anchoring, she eventually pursued acting after a stint in theatre. |
Starting out as a theatre artist, her father cut off her allowance to dissuade her, leading her to join the Asmita theatre group under Shri Arvind Gaur. |
After relocating to Mumbai, she struggled in auditions until she received offers for modeling and web shows, gaining her parents' pride. |
Her career breakthrough came in 2018 with a Sunfeast commercial for Mother’s Day, and she also featured in a Gaana advertisement. |
Cast in a film by Vicky Sidana after her performance in Apharan, she faced challenges as an outsider proving her talent. |
Aside from Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, she has appeared in TV series like Dark 7 White, Rudrakaal, Good Bad Girl, and Salt City. |
For her role in Salt City, she gained 20 kilos in 2022. |
Monica Chaudhary confessed in an interview her fear of lizards and a near-drowning incident while shooting for Apharan. |
In 2023, she reprised her role as Kinchi in the film Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. |