Minissha Lamba

Minissha Lamba
Minissha Lamba at Nature Carnival to support the cause of save our tigers at Worli, 2011
Born Minissha Lamba
(1985-01-18) 18 January 1985
New Delhi
Occupation Actress
Years active 2005–present
Spouse(s) Ryan Tham (m. 2015)

Minissha Lamba (born 18th January 1985[1]) is an Indian actress who appeared in Hindi films from 2005 to 2014.[2] She made her debut with Yahaan (2005). Her other notable films include Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), Well Done Abba (2009), and Bheja Fry 2 (2011).[3] In 2014 she participated in Colors TV's Bigg Boss 8.

Early life

Minisha Lamba was born in a Sikh family[4][5]to Kawel Lamba and Manju Lamba in New Delhi in 1985. Her brother is Karanbir Lamba [6] She studied at Chettinad Vidyashram School, Chennai for a year and then shifted to Army Public School, Srinagar where she completed her schooling. She majored in English (Hons.) from Miranda House, University of Delhi.[7][8]

Career

While studying at Delhi University for her English (honours) degree, Lamba began to model in ad campaigns like LG, Sony, Cadbury, Hajmola, Airtel, Sunsilk etc. She was also a part of the Femina's Generation "W" ad.[9] During an ad shoot for Cadbury she was approached by Bollywood director, Shoojit Sircar, who signed her to act in his film Yahaan (2005).[7] She had begun filming for Yahaan while still in Miranda House college. She subsequently began to play supporting and then leading roles in films such as Corporate, Rocky: The Rebel, Anthony Kaun Hai, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Anamika,[7] Shaurya and Dus Kahaniyaan.

In 2008, she acted in Bachna Ae Haseeno, her biggest success so far, which was produced by Yash Raj Films. Same year, she was noticed for her role in Sanjay Gadhvi's Kidnap.[10] Her next major role was in the critically acclaimed director Shyam Benegal's film Well Done Abba (2009).[7] "Well Done Abba" was awarded the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues for the year 2009 and Minissha's performance as Muskaan Ali was appreciated. In 2014, she participated in Colors TV's Bigg Boss 8.[11] She got evicted after 6 weeks on 2 November 2014 (Day 42).[12] One of her last appearances was a role in Double Di Trouble, alongside Dharmendra, Gippy Grewal, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Kulraj Randhawa, and Poonam Dhillon. She has also appeared in the music video for Himesh Reshammiya's song "Tera Surroor" from the album Aap Kaa Surroor, which became very popular.

In 2014, she participated in Colors TV's Bigg Boss 8.[13] She got evicted after 6 weeks on 2 November 2014 (Day 42).[14]

Personal life

Lamba got married to longtime boyfriend Ryan Tham on 6 July 2015.[15] Tham is the owner of troilogy, a Juhu nightclub, and the cousin of Pooja Bedi.[15]

Filmography

Films

YearFilmRoleNotes
2005YahaanAdaa
2006CorporateMegha Apte
Rocky: The RebelPriya
Anthony Kaun HaiJia R.Sharma
2007Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.Zara
Dus KahaniyaanPriya
2008Bachna Ae HaseenoMahi
KidnapSonia Raina
ShauryaKaavya Shastri
AnamikaJia Rao
2010Well Done AbbaMuskaan
2011Bheja Fry 2Ranjini
Hum Tum ShabanaShabana
KontractKannada Film
2012JokerNews ReporterExtended Appearance
2013Zilla GhaziabadFauji's Girlfriend
Heer and Hero Maahi Punjabi Film
Black CurrencyIntelligence Agent
2014Double Di TroubleHarleenPunjabi Film

Television

YearShowRole
2008Chhoona Hai AasmaanKavya Shastri
2014Bigg Boss 8Contestant
2016Comedy Nights BachaoHerself
2018Tenali RamaChandrakala
Internet Wala Love Mahira

References

  1. ↑ "Minissha Lamba to Skydive on her Birthday". Retrieved 25 August 2013.
  2. ↑ "I-have-dated-men-who-were-wrong-for-me-Minissha-Lamba". BCD. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
  3. ↑ "Minissha Lamba". BCD. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
  4. ↑ https://qz.com/447657/a-tale-of-two-bollywood-weddings/
  5. ↑ http://m.indiatoday.in/lite/gallery/happy-birthday-8-unknown-facts-about-birthday-girl-minissha-lamba/1/13919.html
  6. ↑ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1999369/
  7. 1 2 3 4 "Minissha Lamba dating Andrew Symonds". BCD. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
  8. ↑ "Minissha Lamba upcoming projects". BCD. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
  9. ↑ "Minissha's Femina Ad". www.youtube.com.
  10. ↑ "Minissha Lamba turns Sassy from Pretty". www.TheHindu.com.
  11. ↑ "Minissha Lamba on 'Bigg Boss': Won't create drama to get footage". The Indian Express. PTI. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  12. ↑ "'Bigg Boss 8': Minissha Lamba evicted from the house". Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  13. ↑ "Minissha Lamba on 'Bigg Boss': Won't create drama to get footage". The Indian Express. PTI. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  14. ↑ "'Bigg Boss 8': Minissha Lamba evicted from the house". Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  15. 1 2 Pacheco, Sunitra (7 July 2015). "Minissha Lamba marries longtime boyfriend Ryan Tham". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2016-08-16.

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