Mishqah Parthiephal facts for kids
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Mishqah Parthiephal
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Parthiephal in 2019
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| Born | 21 September 1989 Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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| Alma mater | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| Occupation | Actress, model and filmmaker |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Tarlan Baker
(m. 2021) |
| Children | 1 |
Mishqah Parthiephal (born September 21, 1989) is a talented actress, model, and filmmaker from South Africa. She started her acting journey in the film White Gold in 2010. After that, she worked mostly in television and commercials until 2015. Mishqah became well-known for her roles in the CTV and Netflix show The Indian Detective (2017). She also starred in the popular Kandasamys movie series, which ran from 2017 to 2023.
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Early Life and Education
Mishqah Parthiephal grew up in Verulam, a town just north of Durban, South Africa. Her family is Muslim, with roots from India and Malay descent. She attended Durban Girls' High School during her younger years. After high school, Mishqah went on to study drama and media at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Later, she moved to Johannesburg to continue her career.
Family Life
Mishqah Parthiephal became a mother in 2022 when she welcomed her son, Jude. She currently lives in the United States of America.
Acting Career Highlights
Mishqah Parthiephal has had many interesting roles in both films and television shows. Her first movie was White Gold in 2010. She also appeared in several short films like Himmat and Foreigner.
The Kandasamys Film Series
One of her most famous roles is playing Jodi Kandasamy in the Kandasamys film series. This popular series includes:
- Keeping Up with the Kandasamys (2017)
- Kandasamys: The Wedding (2019)
- Trippin' with the Kandasamys (2021)
- Kandasamys: The Baby (2023)
In these movies, she plays a key character, Jodi, whose adventures and relationships are central to the story.
Television Roles
On television, Mishqah played Chris Laurenson in Snake Park from 2014 to 2015. A big role for her was Priya Sehgal in the 2017 series The Indian Detective, where she was one of the main characters. She also appeared in an episode of Vagrant Queen in 2020.
Behind the Camera
Besides acting, Mishqah Parthiephal is also a filmmaker. In 2020, she directed and wrote a film called Fruitful Emission. This shows her talent not just in front of the camera, but also behind it.
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Parthiephal in 2016
