Ashlesha Thakur Aka Dhriti Tiwari Biography, Movies, Shows & More

Have you ever watched a show where a character grows so much that the audience starts waiting for their scenes more than the lead actor?

That is exactly what happened with Ashlesha Thakur, the charming girl who plays Dhriti Tiwari in The Family Man. From silently sitting at the dining table to becoming one of the most talked-about young actors in the Indian OTT world, her journey is nothing less than inspiring.

It’s surprising to many fans that her real name is Mahek Thakur and she entered the industry at a very young age. And today, with the massive buzz around The Family Man Season 3, everyone wants to know: Who is Ashlesha Thakur in real life? What is her story? How did she grow into such a powerful performer who won millions of hearts?

Let’s dive into her journey and explore how a young Mumbai girl turned into one of the most popular faces of Indian web series.

Who Is Ashlesha Thakur?

Ashlesha Thakur Biography
Real Name	Mahek Thakur
Screen Name	Ashlesha Thakur
Date Of Birth	19 October 2003
Birth Place	Mumbai, Maharashtra
By Profession	Actress, Model
Qualification	Graduate
Martial Status	Unmarried
Debut Film	Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

Mahek Thakur is the real name of Ashlesha Thakur. She was born on October 19, 2003, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. In 2025, she is 22 years old and hails from a middle-class background. She finished her degree at Mithibai College in Mumbai. Her interest in acting began in childhood, and she took part in various plays and skits throughout her school and college years.

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She began modeling and acting at an early age. She is also skilled in a classical Indian dance style. She engages on multiple social media sites such as YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. She runs a YouTube channel named after herself, where she posts videos about her profession.

Ashlesha Thakur Acting Career

Ashlesha Thakur Movies
Year	Movie Name	Role
2017	Badrinath Ki Dulhania	Young girl in school
2021	Pagglait	Aditi Giri
2023	Jawan	Alia Gaikwad
2023	Shantala (Telugu film)	Shantala

Ashlesha started her career as a young model featuring in commercial ads. She has been featured in numerous TV commercials, such as for Himalaya, Kissan, Comfort, and Forest Essentials. Her acting journey started in 2017 with the Colors TV series “Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki.” She subsequently made her film debut in “Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai.”

Ashlesha Thakur Series
Year	Show Name	Role
2017	Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki	Sindhu Singh
2019-2021	The Family Man	Dhriti Tiwari
2021	Gupt Gyaan	Ritu
2023	Gutar Gu	Rita Chauhan
2023	Sarvam Sakthi Mayam	Revathi
2024	Karate Girls	Komal Kumar
2025	The Family Man Season 3	Dhriti Tiwari

In 2019, she became well-known for her role as Dhriti Tiwari, the daughter of Manoj Bajpayee and Priyamani, in the Prime Video web series “The Family Man.” Her performance in the series received significant acclaim. 

About The Family Man Season 3

The Family Man Season 1: It presented audiences with Srikant Tiwari, an everyday husband and father living a seemingly normal life, but he is employed by TASC, a unit focused on anti-terrorism. He managed his double life while confronting a significant terrorist scheme orchestrated by Moosa.

Even though he succeeded in halting the mission, his perilous occupation continued to exert pressure on his relationship with Suchitra.

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The Family Man Season 2: It depicted Srikant trying to escape the dangerous undercover life for a corporate position. However, he is drawn back into the fray once more, this time facing off against Rajji, portrayed by Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and a conspiracy to assassinate the Prime Minister.

At the end of this season, although Srikant rescued his daughter Dhriti Tiwari (Ashlesha Thakur) and thwarted the assassination scheme, his marriage encountered more serious issues. The concluding moment, where Srikant softly inquires about Suchitra's distress as she starts to cry, left viewers in suspense.

The Family Man Season 3: Season 3 introduces two significant villains. They are now prepared to challenge Srikant in an unprecedented way. Jaideep Ahlawat portrays Rukma, and Nimrat Kaur takes on the role of Meera. Their personalities are expected to present significant challenges.

In addition to Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani returns as Suchitra, the wife of Srikant, whose marriage is troubled because of Srikant's hidden life. Other supporting cast members including Ashlesha Thakur are Sharib Hashmi, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Vedant Sinha, and Sharad Kelkar.

Prime Video Series, The Family Man Season 3 premiered on 21 November 2025. Viewers are so excited to watch this family crime drama once again.

Ashlesha Thakur has proved that talent and hard work can change destiny. With The Family Man Season 3, her performance is once again winning hearts and setting new expectations.

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