Sweta Keswani is an Indian actress, dancer, and model. She rose to fame after acting in films, TV commercials, and TV shows including Abhimaan, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, and Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand.
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Sweta Keswani was born on Tuesday, 19 August 1980 (age 42 years; as of 2022) in Delhi. She was raised in Mumbai, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Shrimati Mithibai Motiram Kundnani College of Commerce & Economics. When Sweta was studying in school, she started learning Kathak and continued it for 6 years at Sangit Mahabharati Institute in Mumbai. Sweta also got dance training in Jazz from Shiamak Davar. She immigrated to New York in 2011.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 2″
Weight (approx.): 55 kg
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-30-36
Family
Parents & Siblings
Her mother’s name is Shakun Keswani. Her father’s name is Suresh Keswani (deceased).
Husband & Children
Sweta Keswani got married to Alexx O’Nell, an American actor and musician, in 2008; however, they divorced in 2011.
On 28 December 2011, Sweta tied the knot with Ken Andino, a New York-based lawyer. They welcomed a baby girl named Issy in 2013.
Religion
Sweta Keswani follows Buddhism, and she is a Soka Gakkai Buddhist and a leader in the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist community (USA).
Career
Television
TV series
Sweta Keswani made her first acting debut in the Indian TV show ‘Abhimaan’ (1999) as Dolly Tyagi/Dolly Naresh Sehgal.
She rose to fame after playing a negative role in ‘Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii’ (2001-2003) as Avantika Ajay Agarwal and the lead role in the StarPlus’ series ‘Baa Bahoo Aur Baby’ (2007-2010) as Gudiya Thakkar.
She played the role of an obsessive lover in the TV show ‘Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand’ on StarPlus.
Sweta then played the role of Monica in the horror TV series ‘Raat Hone Ko Hai’ in episode 47. In 2007, she appeared as Indu on the crime TV series ‘CID’ in Episode 457 titled The Case of the Dangerous Lady. She then worked in the Hindi TV series Adaatlat in which she played the character of an advocate.
In 2022, Sweta Keswani made an appearance in the American drama/comedy TV series ‘Roar’ as Pushpa. In 2021, She appeared in another US drama TV series titled The Amsterdam as Soma Kulkarni.
In 2019, Sweta Keswani played the role of an FBI agent in the supernatural thriller American TV series ‘NOS4A2.’
Sweta Keswani played the role of Maura in the TV series ‘The Blacklist.’
Reality show
She participated with her then-husband Alexx O’Nell in Nach baliye season 3.
Host
In 2005, Sweta hosted the comedy show ‘Kyunki Yeh Hai Hasya Kavi Muqabala,’ which was a huge hit overseas, that aired on Smile TV (Zee TV in UAE, UK, and the US) followed by a talk show called ‘Bollywood Aur Kya,’ which aired on Sahara One.
Sweta also appeared in a Stand-Up comedy TV show, Arre Deewano Mujhe Pehchano, which aired on StarPlus. In this show, she appeared in different get-ups and performed pranks on people.
Advertisements
Sweta Keswani has appeared in many commercials for popular brands like Audi, Panasonic Televisions, Parachute hair oil, Wall’s Ice Cream, Pond’s, and Fanta.
In 2018, she gave her voice to the Me Too movement awareness film created by L’Oreal.
Production
Sweta was a co-producer and co-creator of the award-winning American web series titled Struggle City (2021). She also played the role of Prisha in the series.
Theatre & Drama
Sweta played the role of Margaret Wilson, an assistant Vice Principal and former DA, in the play titled Mrs. Petricone.
Sweta played the role of a pastor named Emily of the Unitarian Congregation in a play titled Kindness Committee.
In 2021, Sweta was featured in two out of five plays of The Green Plays Project, an outdoor theatre event. The plays in which she performed are titled ‘A Window’ and ‘Lifeday.’
In 2010, Sweta performed in a comedy play titled ‘Birthday Suite.’
In 2007, Sweta Keswani played the role of the protagonist’s wife in the play called Residence Visa.
Sweta Keswani wrote and acted in a play titled ‘Fragile’ the story of which was based on the life of her costume designer who lost her life in the 2005 Mumbai floods.
Model
In 2017, Sweta appeared in the magazine ‘The Sindhian’ along with Paris Keswani, ambassador of goodwill and Founder of the Great Giving Global Academy.
In 2005, Sweta Keswani was featured on the cover of GR8 Magazine along with the Indian Idol Season-1 winner Abhijeet Sawant.
In 2015, Sweta also posed for IBM’s print advertisement.
My IBM print advt:#businesslook #printmodel: https://t.co/veJEUidjIa pic.twitter.com/7py57oWbJb
— Sweta Keswani (@SwetaKeswani1) December 27, 2015
Sweta Keswani has modelled for various magazines and designers.
Film
Sweta appeared in the Hindi film ‘Gas Station On the Expressway’ in 2007.
In 2004, Sweta appeared in the Hindi film ‘Love In Nepal.’
Sweta was cast in the Hindi film ‘Chor Mandli’ to play the role of ‘Chanda.’
In 2022, Sweta Keswani played the role of a neurologist, Dr. Patel, in the American drama film ‘As They Made Us.’ Sweta made her American film debut with ‘The Memsahib’ in which she played the role of an Indian princess named Vinita.
Short Film
She worked in the short films ‘Black Valentine’ and ‘Back-Up’ (2013).
Achievements
The web series ‘Struggle City’ got nominated at Vegas Movie Awards-August 2020 Edition for the best web/TV series; which Sweta Keswani co-produced and co-created. Struggle City has also been nominated for Best Ensemble Cast (Comedic) and Outstanding trailer in 2021 at New Jersey Web Festival.
Favourites
- Beach: Playa Negra (Puerto Rico)
- Book: Harry Potter series
Facts/Trivia
- When Sweta Keswani was in 2nd standard, she acted in an adaption of the famous story ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ by Robert Southey.
- Sweta is the Vice President of River’s Edge Theatre Co. in Westchester (NY) since 2020.
- Sweta Keswani has been featured on the cover of a book titled ‘On The Loop’ by J.D. Robinson.
- In 2006, she helped spread awareness of the importance of the Hepatitis A vaccine.
- Sweta collaborated with various artists for raising AIDS awareness in 2007.
- Sweta likes to cook. She runs a YouTube channel, where she shares recipes of vegan and gluten-free drinks, salads, sandwiches, etc.
- Sweta is a fitness enthusiast, and she often shares her fitness regimen on social media.
- During Nach Baliye season-3, Sweta and her partner, Alexx O’Nell, were in the top 4 finalists.
- Sweta enjoys alcoholic beverages on various occasions.
- Sweta calls herself a Nemophilist (lover of forests) and a Hodophile (one who loves to travel).
- During an interview, while talking about the challenges Sweta faced when she moved to Hollywood projects, she said,
My long history on Indian television had no meaning there. It was hard to find a good representation and even harder to be seen by casting people. There weren’t enough roles being written for people of colour. Usually, there were just small stereotypical U5 as they are called -meaning under five lines.”
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