Yeh Rishta’s Pankhuri Awasthy bags her first film: A look at her journey from Razia Sultan to Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

Pankhury Awasthy, who is currently seen in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai in the role of Vedika, is going to make her Bollywood debut soon. The actress will be seen in upcoming film Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhaan, a spin-off to the 2017 film Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. As she bags her first film, let’s take a look at her journey from TV shows to Bollywood.

The film deals with homosexuality and features Ayushmann Khurrana and Jitendra Kumar as a couple. Along with Pankhuri, who plays the role of Kusum, Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao and Maanvi Gagroo are also a part of the film. Photo: Instagram

Pankhuri’s husband Gautam Rode, who is also a popular TV actor, wished her saying, “Mubarak ho biwi for your first film and many more to come. Happy happy.” The actress tied the knot last year in February. Photo: Instagram

The Lucknow-born actress made her TV debut in 2014. She was seen in episodic roles in youth-based shows like Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Fanaah S2. Photo: Instagram

The actress rose to fame with the show Razia Sultan, where she played the titular role. She played this historical figure and made her entry in television. Photo: Instagram

Pankhuri’s next show was Suryaputra Karn, where she played the role of Draupadi. It was in this show, when the actress met and fell in love with her then co-star Gautam. Photo: Instagram

Pankhuri played a rape survivor in Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka, an adaptation of the Turkish drama series Fatmagul. This show earned her the Best Actress award.Photo: Instagram

Pankhuri is currently seen TV’s most popular show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, in the role of Vedika. The actress plays the second wife of the lead character Kartik (Mohsin Khan). As per the track, her character will show grey shades. 8 shows old Pankhuri has played a variety of roles. From historical to mythology to saas-bahu drama, the actress' TV journey has been a remarkable one. Photo: Instagram