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.

Wiki/Biography

Karishma Tanna was Born on 21st December 1983 to a Gujarati family, Karishma was brought up in accordance to Gujarati culture and customs. She is extremely close to her mother as her father passed away in October 2012. She was engaged to her boyfriend, the actor Upen Patel, whom she met on the show Big Boss and was engaged to him as well. They, however split up in 2016.

Wiki/Bio

Name	Karishma Tanna
Nickname	karu
Profession(s)	Actress, Model, Host
Date of Birth	21 December 1983
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac sign	Sagittarius
Religion	Hinduism
Educational Qualification	Graduate
College	Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Signature
Tattoo	‘Maa’ Written in Left Wrist

Physical Appearance

Family, Siblings & Relationships

Marital Status	Unmarried
Husband/ Spouse	N/A
Parents	Father– Name Not Know (Died in October 2012) Mother- Jasmine Tanna
Siblings	Sister- Drishma Kadam (Younger) Brother- None
Boyfriends	Upen Patel (Actor, Model) Rushabh Choksi (Restaurateur) Hanif Hilal (Model) Bappa Lahiri (Musician)

Television

Year	Name	Role	Name
2001–2006	Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi	Indira Virani
2002–2003	Kahi To Milenge	Tanisha
2003	Manshaa	Rhea
2003–2004	Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand Kkoi Dil Mein Hai	Tina Krutika
2004	Shararat Kkusum	Natasha Muskaan
2005	Raat Hone Ko Hai	Arti
2005–2006	Paalkhi Ek Ladki Anjaani Si	Palak Ayesha
2006–2007	Viraasat	Natasha
2006	Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam Fear Factor India	Jitisha Contestant
2007	Comedy Circus Nach Baliye 3	Contestant Guest Contestant
2008	Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket Kaho Na Yaar Hai Zara Nachke Dikha Comedy Circus	Contestant Contestant Contestant Host
2009	Comedy Champions	Host
2010	India’s Magic Star Jaane Pehchaane Se… Ye Ajnabbi Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo Meethi Choori No	Host Avni Kiran Contestant
2011	Adaalat Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout Comedy Circus Maha-Sangram	Ms Jaffrey Contestant Contestant
2012-2013	Baal Veer	Rani Pari
2013	F.I.R	Various Characters
2014	Jeanie Aur Juju	Soniya
2014–2015	Bigg Boss 8	Contestant
2015	Bigg Boss Halla Bol Nach Baliye 7	Contestant (1st runner-up) Contestant (2nd runner-up) along with Upen Patel
2015–2016	MTV Love School 1	Host along with Upen Patel
2016	Box Cricket League Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 Bigg Boss 10	Player in Kolkata Guest in Semi Finale Contestant Guest
2016–2017	Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha	Maskeeni (Naagin)
2017	BIG Memsaab Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung Bigg Boss 11	Judge Contestant Guest
2018 – 2019	Naagin 3	Naagrani Ruhi (shape-shifting Serpent) ; Huzoor (demoness)
2018–2019	Qayamat Ki Raat	Gauri/ Raajlakshmi/ Vaidehi
2018	Kanpur Wale Khuranas	Herself (as Gauri)
2019	Kitchen Champion Khatra Khatra Khatra Bigg Boss 13	Contestant Contestant Guest
2020	Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10	Contestant / Winner

Filmography

Year	Film	Character	Notes
2005	Dosti: Friends Forever	Nandini Thapar	Debut
2011	I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona	Chetana	Kannada Film
2013	Grand Masti	Unatti
2014	Golu Aur Pappu	Shalini
2015	Tina and Lolo	Lolo	Shelved
2018	Sanju	Pinky

Accolades

She was the first runner-up in Bigg Boss Halla Bol. She was the second runner up in Nach Baliye 7 with her then boyfriend Upen Patel.

She won the Zee Award (most fit female actors) twice in 2016 and 2018. She won the Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 in 2020.

Interesting Facts

• Karishma 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.
• She 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.

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