Himanshi Khurana
Himanshi Khurana ਹਿਮਾਨਸ਼ੀ ਖੁਰਾਨਾ | |
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Native name | Himanshi Singh |
Born |
Kiratpur Sahib, Punjab, India | 27 November 1991
Residence | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2010-present |
Known for | Acting |
Notable work |
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Home town | Kiratpur Sahib, Ludhiana |
Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
Awards | Miss Ludhiana 2011 |
Website | thehimanshikhurana.com |
Himanshi Khurana (Punjabi: ਹਿਮਾਨਸ਼ੀ ਖੁਰਾਨਾ; born 27 November 1991) is a Punjabi model and actress from Kiratpur Sahib, Punjab.[1] She received fame as an actor along with her appearance in the Punjabi movie Sadda Haq. She is best known for her work as a model in many Punjabi music videos including Soch (Hardy Sandhu), Insomnia (Sippy Gill), Laden (Jassi Gill), Thokda Reha & Gal Jattan Wali (Ninja), Gabhru and Gabhru 2 (J Star), and Kooch.
Early life
Himanshi Khurana was born on 27 November 1991 in Kiratpur Sahib, Punjab.[1] She has 2 younger brothers. Himanshi said that her mother Suneet Kaur [2] has been a strong motivation in her life. She received her education from BCM School, Ludhiana until class 12 in Medical Science.[1] Later she got a degree in hospitality in the aviation sector.[2] She now works as an actress and is also known for acting in Punjabi songs.
Career
Himanshi Khurana started her acting career at the age of 19 when she became Miss Ludhiana 2011.[2] She then moved to Delhi to pursue her career. She became the brand ambassador of Mac and was then signed by Meccan for international endorsements. She then went on to work for Makemytrip, Ayur, Pepsi, Nestle, Gitanjali Jewellers, Big Bazaar, Kingfisher, Calvin Klein and many other high-profile companies.
She made her debut in the Punjabi Music Industry with the song "Jodi - Big Day Party" (Panjabi MC & Kuldeep Manak) in 2010. Later, in 2012, she starred in the music videos for (Fasli Bateray) by (Feroz Khan) and Izhaar (Harjot). In 2013, Himanshi was seen in Soch (Hardy Sandhu) and the hit movie Sadda Haq. The year 2015 proved to be a very successful year for Himanshi as she worked with many singers, including Jassi Gill, Badshah, J Star, Ninja, Mankirt Aulakh and others. In March 2016 she starred alongside Sukh-E (Muzical Doctorz) in Sad Song. In 2018, she has been voted as most desirable Punjabi women by The Times of India. In 2018 Khurana made her debut as a singer with song High Standard.
Filmography
Himanshi Khurana made her debut in Punjabi cinema as an actor with the Punjabi hit movie, Sadda Haq which helped her in gaining fame.[1] Although her first Bollywood film was Jeet Lengey Jahaan (2012). She then appeared as a lead role in Punjabi movie Leather Life [3] (featuring Aman Dhaliwal as male lead). Punjabi movie 2 Bol (Date of release 16 October 2015) also features Himanshi Khurana as lead roles.[1] She also acted in six south Indian Movies - 2 Kannada, 2 Tamil, 1 Telugu, 1 Malayalam.[2]
Year | Film | Character |
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2012 | Jeet Langey Jahaan[4] | - |
2013 | Sadda Haq | Sukhpreet |
2015 | Leather Life | Siffat |
2015 | 2 Bol[5] | - |
Music videos
Year | Song | Singer |
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2010 | Jodi - Big Day Party | Kuldeep Manak, Panjabi MC |
2012 | Fasli Batteray | Feroz Khan |
2012 | Izhaar | Harjot |
2012 | Naina De Buhe | Lakhwinder Wadali |
2013 | Soch | Hardy Sandhu |
2014 | Back to Bhangra[6] | Roshan Prince, Sachin Ahuja |
2014 | Insomnia | Sippy Gill |
2015 | Laden | Jassi Gill |
2015 | Na Na Na | J-Star |
2015 | Thokda Reha | Ninja |
2015 | Bingo Mad Angles Song | Badshah, A-Kay, Maninder Buttar |
2015 | Go Baby Go | Ronnie |
2015 | Gal Jattan Wali | Ninja |
2015 | Gabru 2 | J-Star |
2015 | Charda Siyaal | Mankirt Aulakh |
2015 | Soorma | Harjot |
2016 | Gallan Mithiyan | Mankirt Aulakh |
2016 | Sad Song | Sukhe |
2016 | Be Mine | Amar Sajaalpuriya |
2016 | Jetha Putt | Goldy Desi Crew |
2016 | Teri Call | Harsimran |
2016 | Brake Fail | Harnav Brar Feat Sukh-e |
2016 | Bhabhi | Major |
2017 | Athra subha | Ninja |
2017 | Mann Bharya | B Praak |
2017 | Saade Munde Da Viah | Dilpreet Dhillon & Goldy |
2017 | Palazzo | Kulwinder Billa & Shivjot |
2017 | Door | Kanwar Chahal |
2017 | Black n White | Gurnazar |
2017 | Peg Di Waashna | Amrit Maan |
2018 | Ajj Vi Chauni aa | Ninja |
2018 | High Standard | Himanshi Khurana |
2018 | Handsome Jatta | Jordan Sandhu |
2018 | Digde Athru | Jaskaran Riar |
Awards and honors
Himanshi Khurana was the winner of the competition Dhee Punjab Di and the Miss Ludhiana contest organized by Nritiya Academy. She was also one of the finalists of Miss PTC Punjabi 2010.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 ""2 BOL" to feature Himanshi Khurana as the female lead". Times of India. The Timesofindia. Retrieved Aug 19, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Bollywood dream keeps Himanshi busy". Times of India. 29 January 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ↑ "Leather Life". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ↑ "Jeet Lengey Jahaan 2012 Movie News, Wallpapers, Songs & Videos". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ↑ "2 Bol Movie". Sikh Siyasat. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ↑ "Sachin Ahuja: Indian Punjabi singers promoting brands in their songs is so funny". Times of India. Retrieved 3 October 2015.