Profession: Actress, Model
Known For: Krishna Chali London (2018), Durga Aur Charu (2022), Story 9 Months Ki (2020)
Biography
Kaushiki Rathore is an Indian television actress known for her versatility and significant physical transformation within the industry. Hailing from Delhi, she started her journey in theatre before moving to Mumbai to pursue acting. She gained initial fame playing bubbly, "healthy" characters but made headlines in 2022-2023 for her inspiring fitness journey, where she lost approximately 15 kgs in three months to break free from typecasting.
She transitioned from comic and supporting roles to playing glamorous and negative leads, most notably as Sumona in the Colors TV show Durga Aur Charu.
Career
Television Debut & Rise
- Krishna Chali London (2018): Kaushiki made a mark with her role as Guddan, the wife of the protagonist's best friend. Her comic timing in the show was well-appreciated.
- Gudiya Hamari Sabhi Pe Bhari: She continued her streak of light-hearted roles in this sitcom.
Transformation & Lead Roles
- Durga Aur Charu (2022-2023): Following her weight loss, Kaushiki surprised the audience by taking on the role of Sumona, a negative lead. This role marked a significant shift in her career trajectory, showcasing her ability to play serious, grey-shaded characters.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2022–2023 | Durga Aur Charu | Sumona (Antagonist) | Colors TV |
| 2020–2021 | Story 9 Months Ki | Vrinda | Sony TV |
| 2019–2020 | Gudiya Hamari Sabhi Pe Bhari | Character Role | &TV |
| 2018–2019 | Krishna Chali London | Guddan Srivastav | Star Plus |
Trivia & Personal Life
- Weight Loss Journey: Kaushiki became an inspiration for many when she lost 15 kgs in 3 months. She achieved this through a strict combination of yoga, diet (avoiding gluten and sugar), and functional training, citing that she wanted to stop being typecast in "fat" roles.
- Family Opposition: Her father was initially against her decision to become an actor, wanting her to complete her studies first. She had to fight to move to Mumbai but now has her family's full support.
- Industry Struggles: She has been vocal about the "dark side" of the industry, revealing in interviews that she faced casting couch demands early in her career, particularly for a project in the South, which she firmly refused.
- Foodie: Despite her fitness regime, she admits to being a massive foodie and has a weakness for waffles.
