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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2021
MARISA COULTER

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2019
Hema

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2004
Rani

[West End]
Original London Production, 2002
Rani


Movies

Manika, une vie plus tard
[ 1989 ] Manika Kallatil
City of Joy
[ 1992 ] Amrita H. Pal
Melody
[ 1997 ] Kuhu Vrundavan
The Terrorist
[ 1998 ] Malli
Split Wide Open
[ 1999 ] Leela
The Mystic Masseur
[ 2001 ] Leela
Anita & Me
[ 2002 ] Mrs. Daljeet Kumar
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
[ 2002 ] Queen Jamillia
Color Me Kubrick
[ 2005 ] Dr. Stukeley
The Mistress of Spices
[ 2005 ] Hameeda - Haroun's neighbor
Outsourced
[ 2006 ] Asha
Loins of Punjab Presents
[ 2007 ] Opama Menon
Red Alert: The War Within
[ 2009 ] Radhaka
Mad Sad & Bad
[ 2009 ] Roxy
Othello
[ 2015 ] Emilia
Richard II
[ 2020 ] Aumerle
The Father
[ 2020 ] Dr Sarai
National Theatre Live: The Book of Dust - La Belle Sauvage
[ 2022 ] Marisa Coulter

TV Shows

Coronation Street
Tara Mandal
Doctors
Mina Patel, Meena Chauhan
The Indian Doctor
Kamini Sharma

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Ayesha Dharker, Bombay Dreams

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Review Roundup: KING TROLL (THE FAWN) at The New Diorama Theatre

See what the critics are saying about King Troll (The Fawn) at the New Diorama Theatre! King Troll (The Fawn) was a finalist for the 2023 Women’s Prize for Playwriting. Read all of the reviews!
Review: KING TROLL (THE FAWN), New Diorama

This co-production between the New Diorama Theatre and Kali Theatre is a visceral investigation of how migrant communities transform under the layers of anger, fear, and resilience they adopt - products of survival in a vexatious state.
KING TROLL (THE FAWN) Comes To New Diorama Theatre

New Diorama Theatre announced the arrival of KING TROLL (THE FAWN), a new production exploring themes of identity and transformation. The show will run from October 10 to November 5, 2024.
Photos: First Look at THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN Returning to the National Theatre

The National Theatre has released images for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham. 
Full Cast Announced for the Return of THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN at the National Theatre

The National Theatre has announced the full cast for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham.  This gripping new play by one of India’s most exciting playwrights, returns to the Olivier Theatre from 8 September. 
National Theatre Will Present Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES From Dave Malloy and More

The National Theatre has announced two new productions, Roald Dahl's The Witches, in a co-production with the Roald Dahl Story Company, and The Effect, in association with The Jamie Lloyd Company.
Review: CHASING HARES, Young Vic

“I’m not political. Not at all.” Prab and his wife Kajol are struggling to make ends meet in early 21st century Kolkata. Since the local factory closed indefinitely, they’ve had to take on any jobs going ito be able to support themselves and their baby daughter, Amba. After treating themselves to a night at the theatre, they find themselves backstage with the performers – one of whom just so happens to be the son of the factory owner. Initially hoping to get back in the family’s good books if the factory ever does reopen, Prab inadvertently finds himself with a more stimulating task.
THE SEAGULL Leads July's Top 10 New London Shows

July continues a fantastic summer of theatre in London. From Emilia Clarke's West End debut in Jamie Lloyd's version of Chekhov's The Seagull to Anything Goes returning to The Barbican, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!
Complete Cast Announced For Sonali Bhattacharyya's CHASING HARES at The Young Vic

The Young Vic today announces the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Chasing Hares, a new play by award-winning playwright Sonali Bhattacharyya (Two Billion Beats) and directed by Milli Bhatia (seven methods of killing kylie jenner). The play, set between the UK and West Bengal, considers the power of storytelling in the struggle for a fairer world.
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF DUST - LA BELLE SAUVAGE, Bridge Theatre

Fine theatrical effects, but thus adaptation of Lyra Belacqua's first year of life never escapes the confines imposed by the origin story genre's structure
Photos: First Look at THE BOOK OF DUST at The Bridge Theatre

Nicholas Hytner’s production of Philip Pullman’s The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage continues at The Bridge Theatre to 26 February 2022. 
Photo Flash: WHEN THE CROWS VISIT At The Kiln Theatre

Indhu Rubasingham presents the world première of Anupama Chandrasekhar's When the Crows Visit.
& JULIET Leads November's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From highly anticipated musicals to mountaineering and Welsh apocalypse, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!
Full Cast Announced For The World Premiere Of WHEN THE CROWS VISIT At The Kiln Theatre

With Blues in the Night about to open at the theatre, and The Son soon to transfer to the West End, Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham, today announces the full cast for her production of the world premiere of Anupama Chandrasekhar's When the Crows Visit - Ayesha Dharker (Hema), Bally Gill (Akshay), Mariam Haque (Uma / Kavita), Asif Khan (Gopi / Inspector), Aryana Ramkhalawon (Ragini), Paul G Raymond (David) and Soni Razdan (Jaya). The production opens on 29 October, with previews from 23 October, and runs until 30 November.
BETRAYAL Leads March's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a starry Pinter and tasty musical treat to a portrait of grief, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews!
Review Roundup: What Did Critcs Think of Zadie Smith's WHITE TEETH?

Zadie Smith's breakthrough novel is adapted for stage by acclaimed playwright Stephen Sharkey and directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham in a major world premiere. The production opened on 5 November. Let's see what the critics had to say...
BWW Review: WHITE TEETH, Kiln Theatre

A few protestors might be doggedly hanging on outside the Kiln (was Tricycle) Theatre, but their complaints are firmly refuted by its current show: a vibrant adaptation of Zadie Smith's award-winning novel that is not just about but firmly rooted in the diverse, complex 'melting pot' of north-west London.
Photo Flash: First Look at Zadie Smith's WHITE TEETH at Kiln Theatre

Zadie Smith's breakthrough novel is adapted for stage by acclaimed playwright Stephen Sharkey and directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham in a major world premiere. The production opens on 5 November, with previews from 26 October, and runs until 22 December.
HADESTOWN Leads November's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From new musicals to Shakespeare, Pinter and Magic Mike, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting For RICHARD II

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the full ensemble for Richard II, opening 22 February 2019. Who are we as a nation post-Empire and pre-Brexit, and how do we speak truth to power? Who made this country and how do we move forward together? As we wrestle with questions of identity and ownership, we turn to our greatest playwright to reflect on 'This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England' as staged by the first-ever company of women of colour in a Shakespeare play on a major UK stage. Co-directed by Adjoa Andoh and Lynette Linton, Adjoa will also play the titular role.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ayesha Dharker been in?

Ayesha Dharker has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Ayesha Dharker been in?

Ayesha Dharker has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Ayesha Dharker's first West End show?

Ayesha Dharker's first West End show was Bombay Dreams which opened in 2002

What awards has Ayesha Dharker been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bombay Dreams .

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