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Vaishnavi Dhanraj Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth25 August 1988

Age36 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceNagpur, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseNitin Sahrawat (m.2012-2016)

FamilyFather - Dhanraj; Brother - Shantanu Dhanraj

Vaishnavi Dhanraj Biography

Indian television actress Vaishnavi Dhanraj is best known for roles in serials such as CID and Mahabharat. Born in Nagpur in 1988, she began her TV career

Early life and background

Vaishnavi Bhoyar, professionally known as Vaishnavi Dhanraj, was born on 25 August 1988 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. She grew up in Nagpur and attended Blind Relief Association's Mundle High School before moving on to Shivaji Science College, Nagpur, where she completed her graduate studies. Her family includes her father Dhanraj and a brother, Shantanu Dhanraj; her mother’s name has not been publicly listed in the available material.

Physical profile and interests

Vaishnavi’s listed height is approximately 163 cm (5'4") and her weight around 53 kg. She has dark brown eyes and black hair. The available information notes small tattoos on both arms: “Karm” on the right arm and “Dharm” on the left. She is trained in Bharatnatyam and enjoys playing the guitar and watching films. Among her favourite films are Bollywood titles such as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Andaz Apna Apna, and Hollywood films including The Babadook and The Book of Eli.

Career

Vaishnavi launched her television career in 2006 with the series Karam Apnaa Apnaa, in which she played Aastha Kapoor. Her early work brought her recognition and led to a succession of roles across Indian television. Between 2009 and 2010 she appeared as Sub-Inspector Tasha in the long-running crime drama CID, a role that remains one of her best-known parts.

She continued to take varied roles, including the mythological character Hidimbi in Mahabharat (2013–2014). In 2011 Vaishnavi took part in the reality cooking show Kitchen Champion Season 4 and finished as the first runner-up. In March 2014 she was approached by an Indian news channel to portray Nirbhaya in a social awareness series titled Satyagraha. Later television work includes an appearance in the 2019 Rishtey TV series Navrangi Re. Her credits also list appearances in shows such as Madhubala and Bepannaah.

Public profile

Vaishnavi Dhanraj has been open about aspects of her personal life that intersected with her public profile. She married actor Nitin Sahrawat on 23 December 2012; the marriage ended in divorce and the couple are no longer together. Reports list her as having dated Nitin Sahrawat prior to or during their marriage period. She has no children.

An item of public record from December 2023 indicates she filed a non-cognizable police complaint at Kashimira Police Station in Mumbai against her mother and brother, after posting a video showing wounds and alleging physical harm. The matter received media attention at that time.

Latest updates

In recent years Vaishnavi has maintained visibility through television roles and public statements. Her most recently noted credited television appearance in the provided material is the 2019 show Navrangi Re. Public reports from December 2023 document her filing a police complaint and public appeals for assistance, which generated media coverage and responses from law enforcement officials.
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Recent Work

Navrangi Re

Television appearance on Rishtey TV (2019)

2019
Mahabharat

Played Hidimbi in the mythological TV serial (2013-2014)

2013-2014
CID

Played Sub-Inspector Tasha in the TV serial (2009-2010)

2009-2010
Karam Apnaa Apnaa

TV debut as Aastha Kapoor (2006-2009)

2006-2009
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Career Highlights

  1. TV debut in Karam Apnaa Apnaa (2006)
  2. Role of Sub-Inspector Tasha in CID (2009-2010)
  3. Portrayed Hidimbi in Mahabharat (2013-2014)
  4. First runner-up on Kitchen Champion Season 4 (2011)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vaishnavi Dhanraj born?

25 August 1988

What is Vaishnavi Dhanraj known for?

Actress

What is Vaishnavi Dhanraj’s marital status?

Divorced

Who is Vaishnavi Dhanraj married to?

Nitin Sahrawat (m.2012-2016)