Benaf Dadachandji is an Indian actress, working in Hindi television. She is known for her role as Radhika "Baby" Thakkar, a physically disabled young girl, in the TV series Baa Bahoo Aur Baby.
Early life and career Born in Mumbai, she did her schooling from St. Anne's High School.
Benaf started her career with various advertisements. In 1995, she appeared in Santosh Sivan directed Hindi film Halo as Shasha and then in the 1998 film China Gate as Lali. For her performance in Halo, she received Special Jury Award at the 43rd National Film Awards. The jury presented the certificate award for "her charming and natural performance".
She later started her career in Hindi television industry playing various roles in soaps like Hello Dollie, Baa Bahoo aur Baby, Yeh Moh Moh ke Dhaagey, Jhansi Ki Rani and Choti Bahu 2. In 2012 she appeared as Paulomi in Byah Hamari Bahu Ka. She was most recently seen in the web series Baarish.
Personal life In February 2019, she married her long time partner Norman Huo. She has a daughter named Ivana born on 18 November 2019.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1996 Halo Sasha 1998 China Gate Lali 2014 Bobby Jasoos Noor
Television Year Title Role Notes 1997 Nazarana Ishita Television film 1998 So Let's Yahoo Herself 2004–2005 Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag Lopa 2005 Remix Yamini 2005–2010 Baa Bahoo Aur Baby Radhika "Baby" Thakkar 2007 Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai Shweta Episode "Maut Ka Chakravyuh" 2009–2011 Jhansi Ki Rani Ganga 2011–2012 Chotti Bahu 2 Barkha Vashisht 2012 Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka Paulomi 2015–2016 Sumit Sambhal Lega Simran 2017 Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaagey Saanvi 2019 Baarish Zeenia Web series 2022 Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii Dr. Aditi Saxena 2023 Sapnon Ki Chhalaang Priyal 2025 Crime Patrol - 26 Jurm 26 Case (Episode- 13-14) Roshni 2026 MasterChef India (Season 9) Contestant
Awards Dadachanji has won the following awards: 1995 : International Children Film Festival, Hyderabad in Best Child Artist category 1996 : 43rd National Film Awards in Special Jury Award category for Halo 1997 : Children's Filmfest, New York in Best Artist category for Halo
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