[4] Dholakia made her acting debut at 6 in a TV commercial for Lux soap with Revathi.

[6] The 2000s decade came as a golden period in bringing Dholakia to the top list of most popular actresses up until then, as she achieved a lot of universal acclaim and awards success for her great performances in the Ekta Kapoor shows Ghar Ek Mandir, Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Kahiin To Hoga.

[7] Among these, the character of Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001–2008), one of the longest running television series at that point, went on to be opined by many reviews as the most iconic villainess till date, winning her a number of recognitions.

In 2012, she participated in Colors TV's Bigg Boss 6 and on 12 January 2013, she emerged as the winner of the season.

[8] As of 2017, she is featured in Colors TV's historical fantasy series Chandrakanta as Queen Iravati.