# Helly Shah

Helly Shah (born 7 January 1996) is an Indian actress and model who primarily works in Hindi television. She made her acting debut in 2010 with Zindagi Ka Har Rang...Gulaal portraying Talli. She is best known for her portrayal of Swara Bose Maheshwari in Swaragini and Devanshi Bakshi in Devanshi.
Shah earned wider recognition with her dual portrayal of Saltanat and Kaynaat Shah in Sufiyana Pyaar Mera and her portrayal of Riddhima Raisinghania in Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 and the web series Ishq Mein Marjawan 2: Naya Safar.

## Early life

Shah was born on 7 January 1996. She is a Gujarati from Ahmedabad and a vegetarian.

## Career

Shah began her acting career when she was in 8th grade. Her career began with Star Plus's show Gulaal. In 2011 she appeared in Diya Aur Baati Hum playing Shruti. She then played Alaxmi in Life OK's Alaxmi - Hamari Super Bahu. Later, she played Ami in Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi. She then appeared in Sony Pal's Khushiyon Kii Gullak Aashi.
From March 2015 to December 2016, Shah portrayed Swara Maheshwari in Swaragini.
In 2016, Shah participated in Colors TV's Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 9). In 2017, she portrayed Devanshi Upadhyay/Bakshi in Devanshi.
In 2019, she portrayed the double role of Saltanat Shah and Kaynaat Shah in Star Bharat's Sufiyana Pyaar Mera. Next, she appeared as Neha in Star Plus's Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke.
Shah portrayed Riddhima Raisinghania in Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 opposite Rrahul Sudhir and Vishal Vashishtha, that aired from 13 July 2020 to 13 March 2021 on Colors TV. After the show went off air, the new season titled Ishq Mein Marjawan 2: Naya Safar started to stream in Voot Select since 15 March, with Shah reprising the character of Riddhima.
She made her Cannes red carpet debut on 18 May 2022. She unveiled the poster of her debut film Kaya Palat, at the Cannes Film Festival on 21 May. The actress also walked the red carpet for L’Oréal Paris at Cannes Film Festival, the first Indian television actress to walk for the event sponsors L'Orèal Paris. As of March 2023, Shah is shooting for an upcoming Gujarati film alongside Vatsal Seth.
Since March 2025, she is playing Kajal Thakkar in Colors TV's Zyada Mat Udd opposite Shehzad Shaikh.

## In the media

Shah ranked 47th in Eastern Eye's Top 50 Asian celebrities of 2020. In the same year, Eastern Eye listed her in Dynamic dozen for the decade in its 4th position. In 2021, she was ranked in Eastern Eye's Top 30 under 30 Global Asian Stars list. In 2023, she ranked 3rd in Times Now "Popular Television Actresses" list.

## Filmography
### Films

Key :
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
| 2020 | Happy Birthday | Saba | Hindi | Short film |
| 2022 | Zibah | Erum | Hindi | Short film |
| 2024 | Untitled film † | TBA | Gujarati | Completed |
| TBA | Kaya Palat † | TBA | Hindi | Completed |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010–2011 | Zindagi Ka Har Rang...Gulaal | Talli | |
| 2011 | Diya Aur Baati Hum | Shruti | |
| 2012–2013 | Alaxmi – Humari Super Bahu | Alaxmi / Laxmi Kapadia | |
| 2013 | Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi | Ami Joshipura | |
| 2014 | Khushiyon Kii Gullak Aashi | Aashi Dubey | |
| 2015–2016 | Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur | Swara Bose Maheshwari | |
| 2016 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 | Contestant | 15th place |
| 2016–2017 | Devanshi | Devanshi Upadhyay Bakshi | |
| 2018 | Laal Ishq | Deepali | Episode: "Jhankini" |
| 2019 | Sufiyana Pyaar Mera | Saltanat Shah Khan / Kaynaat Shah | |
| 2020–2021 | Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 | Riddhima Raisinghania | |
| 2025–present | Zyada Mat Udd | Kajal Thakkar | |

#### Special appearances

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2015 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Herself |
| 2015 | Udaan | Swara Bose Maheshwari |
| 2015 | Sasural Simar Ka | Swara Bose Maheshwari |
| 2016 | Krishnadasi | Swara Bose Maheshwari |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Live | Swara Bose Maheshwari |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Bachao | Swara Bose Maheshwari |
| 2016 | Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki | Swara Bose Maheshwari |
| 2017 | Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Devanshi Upadhyay Bakshi |
| 2017 | Savitri Devi College & Hospital | Devanshi Upadhyay Bakshi |
| 2019 | Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke | Neha |
| 2020 | Choti Sarrdaarni | Riddhima Raisinghania |
| 2020 | Pinjara Khubsurti Ka | Riddhima Raisinghania |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2021 | Ishq Mein Marjawan 2: Naya Safar | Riddhima Raisinghania | |
| 2024 | Gullak | Dr. Preeti Singh | Season 4 |
| 2024 | Naam Namak Nishan | Dr. Tina | |
| 2024 | Pyramid | Vrinda | |

### Music videos

| Year | Title | Singer(s) |
| 2021 | Halo Re Halo | Payal Dev, Mika Singh |
| 2022 | Ik Kahani | Kaka |
| 2022 | Humko Na Mohabbat Karne De | Gul Saxena, Saaj Bhatt |
| 2022 | Tu Jo Mila | Romy |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2016 | Asian Viewers Television Awards | Best Actress (Popular) | Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur | Nominated |
| 2016 | Golden Petal Awards | Best Actress | Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur | Won |
| 2016 | Golden Petal Awards | Favourite Jodi (with Varun Kapoor) | Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur | Won |
| 2017 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Popular) | Devanshi | Won |
| 2019 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Negative Role | Sufiyana Pyaar Mera | Won |
| 2019 | Gold Awards | Best Actress in a Negative Role | Sufiyana Pyaar Mera | Won |
| 2020 | Gold Glam and Style Awards | Stylish Actor(Female)Tv | — | Won |
| 2021 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Popular) | Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 | Nominated |
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Popular) | Ishq Mein Marjawan 2 | Nominated |