Karishma Tanna is an Indian actress who has worked on films and shows, modelled and as an anchor. Her debut was in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which aired in 2001. She is predominantly known for roles in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Ek Ladki Anjaani Si and the biopic Sanju. Her first Bollywood film was Suneel Darshan’s Dosti: Friends Forever in 2006. Her most recent and shining achievement is being the first female contestant to win the Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10, a reality and stunt television series.
Personal Information
| Real Name | Karishma Tanna |
| Nick name | karu |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Host |
Physical Statistics
| Height (approx.) | 5’9” (175 cm / 1.75 m) |
| Weight (approx) | 58 kg / 127 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 21 December 1983 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 41 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Current Living | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| College/University | Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
| Educational | Graduate |
| Controversies | • She gained significant attention as one of the most controversial contestants on Bigg Boss 8 (2014), often engaging in heated verbal spats with fellow housemates. • In 2017, she was initially set to appear on &TV’s comedy show Comedy Dangal, but was replaced at the last moment by Surbhi Jyoti, reportedly due to her tantrums even before the show began. • Later, in March 2018, Delhi-based event manager Manas Katyal issued her a legal notice accusing her of cheating, threatening, blackmailing him and his driver, and failing to perform at a wedding reception in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, which allegedly caused him a loss of ₹10 lakhs. Karishma, however, rejected these claims, asserting that she had been misled about the venue. According to her, she was informed the event would take place in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, but only upon arrival did she discover it was actually scheduled in Haldwani. |
Family & Relationships
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 5 February 2022 |
| Husband/ Spouse | Varun bangera |
| Parents | Father– Kartik Tanna (Died in October 2012) Mother- Jasmine Tanna |
| Siblings | Sister- Drishma Kadam (Younger) |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Rushabh Choksi (Restaurateur) Hanif Hilal (Model) Bappa Lahiri (Musician) Upen Patel (Actor, Model) |
Career
| Debut | Film: Dosti: Friends Forever (2005, Bollywood) I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona (2011, Kannada) TV show: Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2001) |
| Awards | 2024- Best Actress in a Web Series – Critics award for ‘Scoop’ at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards. 2023- Critics’ Choice Award in the Best Actor (Female): Drama Series category for the web series ‘Scoop’ at the Filmfare OTT Awards. 2016- Zee Gold Award for the ‘Most Fit Actress’ 2015- Television Style Award for the ‘Stylish Female in a Reality Show’ for ‘Bigg Boss 8’ |
Personal Preferences
| Favourite Cuisine | Gujarati |
| Favourite Actress | Kangana Ranaut |
| Favourite Restaurant | Olive in Mumbai |
| Favourite Destination | Dubai, Paris |
What You Never Knew About Karishma Tanna
- Karishma Tanna has been interested in acting since she was a child and made her debut in the entertainment industry at 17 years old.
- She was rejected quite a few times in Bollywood for her height (5”9′) and for her then job as a daily soap actress.
- She took cooking classes before taking part in Big Boss 8.
- Karishma Tanna admires Kangana Ranaut and Victoria Beckham as her style inspirations
- She was proposed to on the dance show Nach Baliye on which she was a contestant.
- Her first lead role was in Kannada film”I Am Sorry Mathe Banne Preethsona” in 2011.
- Karishma Tanna has prevailed through so many failures and setbacks to become a strong woman who is an inspiration for all the women in the country. She has kept going in the face of adversity and achieved her dream of succeeding in the entertainment industry.
