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Karishma Tanna: A Fascinating Biography of the Talented Star – Age, Height, Family, Education, Career, and Net Worth

Education:

Graduation

Born:

21 December, 1983

Age: 41

Parents:

Jasmine Tanna (Mother)

Siblings:

Drishma Kadam (Younger Sister)

Spouse:

Varun Bangera

Children:

None

Hobbies:

Reading, Travelling, Gymming, Watching Movies

Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius

Biography Karishma Tanna

Profile:-

Real Name:

Karishma Tanna

Nickname:

Karu

Date of Birth:

21 December 1983, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Age (as of 2023):

40 years

Height (approx.):

5’9” Feet

Weight (approx.):

58 kg

Eye color:

Dark Brown

Hair color:

Black

Body Measurement:

34-26-34

Profession:

Actress, Model, Host

Years Active:

2001-Present

Educational Qualification:

Graduate

Siblings:

Grishma Kadam (Younger sister)

Religion:

Hinduism

Nationality:

Indian

Zodiac sign:

Sagittarius

Marital Status:

Married

Date of Marriage:

05 February 2022

Spouse:

Varun Bangera (Businessman)

Hobbies:

Travelling, Reading and Gymming

Hometown:

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Short Bio:-

Karishma Tanna is an Indian artist and model who works primarily in the Hindi television and film industries. Karishma is well-known for her role in the TV series ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ and her participation in the TV reality show ‘Bigg Boss S8′. Karishma Tanna is one of the most successful and talented artists in the Indian television and film industries. Karishma Tanna is a hardworking performer who has established a significant identity and success in this profession in a relatively short period.

Personal Life:-

Karishma Tanna is an Indian film and television actress born on December 21, 1983. She comes from a Gujarati family and lives with her mother Jasmine Tanna, with whom she is so attached. Karishma’s father passed away in October 2012. After finishing her studies, Karishma pursued a career in modeling and acting, and she has been in the spotlight ever since. Karishma Tanna is known for her supporting parts in many Indian serials and films. She is most known for her part in the most-watched serial “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,” which aired on Star Plus in 2001. It was her first serial that brought her fame.

Education:-

Karishma Tanna graduated from Mumbai’s Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics.

Marriage:-

Karishma Tanna married Varun Bangera, who is a businessman on 05 February 2022.

Affairs:-

  • In 2007, Bappa Lahiri, the son of musician Bappi Lahiri, and Karishma Tanna were rumored to be dating. They frequently appeared together at events. They continuously rejected the charges, though, preserving their reputation as great buddies.
  • Karishma Tanna was rumored to be dating actor Hanif Hilal in 2012.
  • Karishma Tanna appeared on ‘Bigg Boss’ Season 8 in 2014. When she joined the Bigg Boss house, she was rumored to be dating Mumbai restaurateur Rushabh Choksi.
  • Karishma Tanna met actor Upen Patel after appearing in Bigg Boss 8 in 2014, and their on-screen romance grabbed headlines. Their smokey lip-lock inside the Bigg Boss house had skyrocketed the TRP, and fans began referring to them as UpMa. Upen and Karishma appeared on Nach Baliye 7, where he proposed to her on television.
  • While Naagin 3 was in development, Karishma was rumored to be dating her co-star Pearl V Puri. During their five-year friendship, the two were said to have grown close and fallen in love while working together.
  • Karishma and Varun initially met at a party a few years ago, according to rumors. They were introduced by a mutual friend. They became closer over time and eventually fell in love. The couple took their romance seriously from the start, and they took it to the next level by marrying on the auspicious day of Basant Panchami, February 5, 2022.

Career:-

Karishma started her career at the age of 17 as a TV actress in the most popular daily soap ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ in 2001 in which she portrayed the role of ‘Indu’.

Karishma then appeared in several TV shows, including ‘Kahi To Milenge,’ ‘Manshaa,’ ‘Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand,’ ‘Kkoi Dil Mein Hai,’ ‘Shararat,’ ‘Kkusum,’ ‘Paalkhi,’ and many others. She tried her luck in Bollywood in 2005 with the film ‘Dosti: Friends Forever,’ which was a disappointment. After that, Karishma was either rejected for her height or for being a daily soap. She did not fare well in Bollywood. She returned to Hindi TV serials after her debut film and worked in several popular TV shows.

Karishma gave a special appearance as a dancer in the TV serials ‘Kumkum Bhagya’ and ‘Yeh Vaada Raha’.

Karishma has appeared on several reality series, including ‘Comedy Circus 1’, ‘Nach Baliye 3’ (Guest Contestant), ‘Kaho Na Yaar Hai’, ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’, ‘Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout’, ‘Comedy Circus Maha-Sangram’, ‘Bigg Boss 8’, and others.

Karishma has also presented reality shows such as ‘Kaante Ki Takkar’ and ‘MTV Love School – Season 1’ (together with Upen Patel). She was a judge on the show ‘BIG Memsaab’.

Karishma made her debut as a lead actress in the Kannada film ‘I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona’ in 2011, and Karishma went on to feature in a few Bollywood films, including ‘Grand Masti,’ ‘Golu Aur Pappu,’ and ‘Sanju,’.

 List of Films:

Title
Role
Year

Dosti: Friends Forever

Nandini Thapar

2005

I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona

Chetana

2011

Grand Masti

Unatti

2013

Golu Aur Pappu

Shalini

2014

Sanju

Pinky

2018

Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari

Basanti

2020

Lahore Confidential

Yukti

2021

 List of Television Series: 

Title
Role
Year

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

Indira Gandhi/Indira Virani

2001–2006

Kahi To Milenge

Tanisha

2002–2003

Manshaa

Rhea

2003

Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand

Tina

2003–2004

Kkusum

Muskaan

2004

Raat Hone Ko Hai

Arti

2005

Paalkhi

Palak

2005–2006

Viraasat

Natasha

2006–2007

Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam

Jitisha

2006

Comedy Circus

Contestant

2007

Jaane Pehchaane Se… Ye Ajnabbi

Avni

2010

Adaalat

Ms. Jaffrey

2011

Baal Veer

Rani Pari

2012-2013

Jeanie Aur Juju

Soniya

2014

Bigg Boss 8

Contestant

2014–2015

Bigg Boss Halla Bol

Contestant

2015

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9

Contestant

2016

Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha

Maskeeni

2016–2017

Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung

Contestant

2017

Naagin 3

Naagrani Ruhi, Huzoor

2018; 2019

Qayamat Ki Raat

Gauri/ Raajlakshmi/ Vaidehi

2018–2019

Kitchen Champion

Contestant

2019

Khatron Ke Khiladi 10

Contestant (Winner)

2020

 List of Web series:

Name
Platform
Year

Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat

ALT Balaji

2018–2019

Bullets

MX Player

2021

List of Music videos:

Title
Singer
Year

Paisa

Agosh

2002

Qatra

Stebin Ben

2021

Net worth:-

Karishma’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million as of 2023 which is around 40 crore in Indian rupees.

Salary

  • ₹20 Lakh – ₹35 Lakh per movie
  • ₹80K – ₹1 Lakh per episode for tv show

Car Collection:  

BMW

Awards:-

Award

Category

Year

Indian Telly Awards

Best Actress in a Comic Role

2003

Star Guild Awards

Best Actress in a Negative Role

2008

Zee Gold Awards

Best Anchor

2016

Zee Gold Awards

Most Fit Actor (Female)

2016

The Mumbai Achievers Awards

Style Diva of The Year

2020

Facts:-

  • Karishma learned to cook before entering the ‘Big Boss 8’ house.
  • Karishma’s ex-boyfriend, Rushabh Choksi, accused her of still being in a relationship with him when Karishma began dating Upen in the ‘Bigg Boss 8’ house.
  • Karishma enjoys listening to Atif Aslam’s song ‘Jeena Jeena’ from the film ‘Badlapur.
  • Karishma like Gujarati cuisine.
  • Karishma’s favorite travel destinations are Paris and Dubai.
  • Karishma got a text tattoo (Ma) on her right wrist.

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