Background and career
Mouni Roy (Bengali pronunciation: [mou̯ni rae̯]; born 28 September 1985) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television and films. One of the highest-paid television actresses in India, Roy is widely known for her portrayal of a shape-shifting snake in Naagin (2015–2016) and its sequel Naagin 2 (2016–2017). She is a recipient of several awards, including an IIFA Award and two ITA Awards, as well as nominations for two Filmfare Awards.
Roy started her acting career in 2006 with the television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. She then portrayed Sati in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev and Meera in Junoon – Aisi Nafrat Toh Kaisa Ishq. Roy made her film debut with Hero Hitler in Love (2011). She made her Bollywood film debut with Gold (2018), receiving nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. In 2022, Roy received praise for the fantasy film Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, which earned her the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress and a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
