Saloni Aswani

Saloni Aswani is an Indian actress who began her screen career in regional-language films before entering Bollywood. Born Vandana in Ulhasnagar on June 1, 1987, she grew up in Bombay and later graduated in psychology from S.N.D.T. University. She trained at Ashok Kumar's Acting Academy, which was run by Preeti Ganguly, and participated in dramas and with the theater group Kala Sansad. Her earliest appearances were in television and print commercials for brands including Vaseline, Lifebuoy, and Parachute Oil. She then acted in Tamil and Telugu movies, at first with a dubbed voice, and later worked on mastering both languages. Her Bollywood debut came in Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya, followed by Rehguzar and Saawan. Her performance in Rehguzar was especially noted. She was described as having a charming screen personality, and much was expected of her after that film.