Karishma Tanna

Karishma Tanna (born 21 December 1983)[1] is an Indian popular actress, model and anchor who features in television series and films. She is notable for her portrayal of Indira in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Maskeeni in Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha, Ruhi/Huzoor in Naagin 3 and Gauri/Rajlaxmi/Vaidehi in Qayamat Ki Raat.[3] In 2014, she emerged as the 1st runner-up on Bigg Boss. Tanna appeared in other reality shows like Zara Nachke Dikha, Nach Baliye and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.[4] As of February 2020, she is a contestant on Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10.

Karishma Tanna
Karishma Tanna at Naagin 3 launch
Born (1983-12-21) 21 December 1983[1]
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActress
Model
Host
Years active2001–present
Partner(s)Upen Patel (2014–16)[2]

Tanna made her film debut as Nandini Thapar in Bollywood industry with Suneel Darshan's Dosti: Friends Forever (2006). In 2013, she was seen in Indra Kumar's successful comedy Grand Masti.[5] In June 2018, she featured in Rajkumar Hirani's biopic of Sanjay Dutt titled Sanju.[6]

Personal life

Tanna was born and brought up in a Gujarati family.[3] She lives with her mother, and is very close to her, as her father died in October 2012[7]

Tanna started dating actor Upen Patel in 2014 when they met inside the Bigg Boss house and later was engaged to him.[8][9] In 2016, they split up.[10] Karishma Tanna relationships with Karan Tacker in the show of Kitchen Champion in 2019.

Career

Television (2000–present)

Tanna appeared in Balaji Telefilms' soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi[11] (July 2000 - November 2008), where she played the character Indu.[12][13] She appeared in Balaji Telefilms' drama production, Kahi To Milenge (November 2002 - 2003).[14]

Tanna worked as the female lead for the TV series Koi Dil Mein Hai (December 2003 - February 2005) as Krutika.[15] Tanna signed up with project while still working for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, as her role in Kyunki was not that of a major character. Moreover, Kkoi Dil Mein Hai was a weekly show.[15] Tanna worked for the TV program Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (November 2005 – September 2007) playing the negative character Ayesha.[16] Tanna was also part of Rajshri Productions show Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam (April 2006 – September 2006).[17][18]

BR Films signed her up for their drama TV series, Viraasat (June 2006 – July 2007).[17] She played Natasha, a secretary.[19] In 2008, Karishma participated in the dance show Zara Nachke Dikha.

In September 2006, Tanna made her theater debut with the Hinglish farce/romantic comedy Perfect Wedding, directed by Vandana Sajnani. The work was adapted from Robin Howdon's British play of the same name.[17][20] Tanna participated in stage-based comedy TV series Comedy Circus, that started in June 2007.[21] She later came back in Comedy Circus Mahasangram in February 2010.[22]

Tanna at UTVSTARS Walk Of The Stars in 2012

Tanna hosted a magic-based reality TV show, India's Magic Star, that went on air in July 2010.[23][24] She has also acted in the children's television program, Baal Veer (October 2012 – 2013), playing Rani Pari.[25]

Tanna was a celebrity contestant in the popular controversial Colors show, Bigg Boss 8, which started airing in September 2014. She spent full 4 months inside the house and became a finalist and the first runner-up.[26][27][28][29][30] In 2015, Tanna participated in seventh season of dance couple reality show Nach Baliye along with Upen Patel.[31] In November 2015, Karishma appeared as a celebrity guest in Star Plus's talk show Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi, which was hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.

In March 2016, Karishma made a guest appearance in the popular stunt reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi in its seventh season.[32] Tanna appeared as a celebrity guest in the popular comedy show Comedy Nights Bachao, which aired on Colors TV one with Upen in February and later in the same year in August 2016 for promoting Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.[33] She again made a small cameo appearance in Comedy Nights Bachao along with Helly Shah for one episode.[34] Karishma participated in the celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2016.[35][36] Tanna played a naagin in Life OK's show Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha.[37] In January 2017, Tanna was judging BIG Magic's reality show Big Memsaab along with Sambhavna Seth and Pritam Singh in 2017.

Debut in films (2005–present)

Tanna made her Bollywood debut with the December 2005 film Dosti: Friends Forever, playing Nandini Thapar. Tanna's second film was a Kannada language movie, I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona, which was released in June 2011. Tanna played the lead actress role of Chethana.[38]

In September 2013, Grand Masti, a Bollywood sex comedy and a sequel to April 2004 film, Masti was released.[39] Tanna has signed for Tina and Lolo. Tanna's character had been earlier offered to Minissha Lamba, but Lamba opted out as the script required her kissing Sunny Leone.[40]

Tanna has acted in several television advertisements, including for Stayfree, Lifebuoy and Nirma.[41]

Filmography
YearFilmCharacterNotes
2005Dosti: Friends ForeverNandini ThaparDebut
2011I Am Sorry Mathe Banni PreethsonaChetanaKannada Film
2013Grand MastiUnatti
2014Golu Aur PappuShalini
2018 Sanju Pinky
TBA Tina and Lolo Lolo Delayed

Television
YearNameRoleChannel
2001–2006Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiIndira ViraniStar Plus
2002–2003Kahi To MilengeTanishaSahara One
2003ManshaaRheaZee TV
2003–2004Des Mein Niklla Hoga ChandTinaStar Plus
2003–2004Kkoi Dil Mein HaiKrutikaSony TV
2004ShararatNatashaStar Plus
KkusumMuskaanSony TV
2005Raat Hone Ko HaiSahara One
2005–2006PaalkhiPalakZee TV
2005–2006Ek Ladki Anjaani SiAyeshaSony TV
2006–2007ViraasatNatashaStar One
2006Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek ShyaamJitishaStar Plus
2007Comedy Circus 1ContestantSony TV
Nach Baliye 3Guest ContestantStar Plus
2008Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka TicketContestant9X
Kaho Na Yaar HaiContestantStar Plus
Zara Nachke DikhaContestantStar One
Kaante Ki TakkarHostSony TV
2009Comedy ChampionsHostSahara One
2010India's Magic StarHostStar One
Jaane Pehchaane Se... Ye AjnabbiAvni
Sajan Re Jhoot Mat BoloKiranSAB TV
Meethi Choori No 1ContestantImagine TV
2011AdaalatMs JaffreySony TV
Zor Ka Jhatka: Total WipeoutContestantImagine TV
Comedy Circus Maha-SangramContestantSony TV
2012-2013Baal VeerRani PariSAB TV
2014Jeanie Aur JujuSoniya
2014–2015Bigg Boss 8Contestant Colors TV
2015Bigg Boss Halla BolContestant (1st runner-up)
Nach Baliye 7Contestant along with Upen PatelStar Plus
2015–2016MTV Love School - Season 1Host along with Upen PatelMTV India
2016 Box Cricket League - Season 2[42]Player in Kolkata Baabu MoshayesColors TV
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7[43]Guest in Semi Finale
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9Contestant
2016–2017Naagarjuna – Ek YoddhaMaskeeni (Naagin)Life OK
2017 BIG Memsaab[44]JudgeBIG Magic
Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung[45]Contestant Colors TV
2018 ; 2019Naagin 3[46]Naagrani Ruhi (shape-shifting Serpent) ; Huzoor (demoness)
2018–2019Qayamat Ki Raat[47]Gauri/ Raajlakshmi/ Vaidehi Star Plus
2018Kanpur Wale KhuranasHerself
2019Kitchen Champion[48]Colors TV
Khatra Khatra Khatra
2020Khatron Ke Khiladi 10Contestant

Web Series
Year Name Role Platform
2018Karrle Tu Bhi MohabbatZoya HussainALT Balaji

Awards and nominations
Year Award Show Category Results
2003 Indian Telly Awards Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Best Actress In A Comic Role Nominated
2008 Star Guild Awards Ek Ladki Anjaani Si Best Actress In A Negative Role
2016 Zee Gold Awards MTV Love School Best Anchor Nominated
N/A Most Fit Actor (Female) Won[49]
2018 Zee Gold Awards N/A Won

See also

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