Kanishtha Dhankhar is a model and actress. She was a part of the film ‘Fashion’ with Kangana Ranaut and Priyanka Chopra in 2008.
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Kanishtha Dhankhar was born on Wednesday, 21 September 1988 (age 35 years; as in 2023) in Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. She was born on a naval base and hails from Haryana. He is very close to his grandparents who live in a village in Jhajjar district.
Kanishtha with her grandfather
He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. He did a Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations from HR College of Commerce, Mumbai. When Kanishtha was in college, she started modeling. When she told her parents about her interest in modeling, they told her to continue modeling but not let it affect her grades.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 10″
Weight (Approx): 55 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements (Approx): 31-25-31
Family
parents and siblings
Kanishtha’s father’s name is Raj Singh Dhankhar. He is a Commodore in the Indian Navy. His mother’s name is Kusum Malhan Dhankhar and she works as a school teacher.
Kanishtha Dhankhar with her mother
She has one brother (her brother’s name is not known) and her sister’s name is Nika who is a writer.
Kanishtha Dhankhar with her brother
Kanishtha Dhankhar with her sister
relationships/affairs
Kanishtha is dating Edward Lalrempuiya since 2017. She is a model.
Kanishtha Dhanker with her boyfriend
livelihood
film
Kanishtha made her Bollywood debut in 2008 with the film ‘Fashion’. She was a model in the film.
modeling
Kanishtha became Pantaloon Miss India in 2011.
Kanishtha Pantaloon became Miss India
She represented India at the Miss World 2011 pageant held in London.
Kanishtha represents India at Miss World 2011 pageant
She moved to New York in 2013 and participated in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring Summer 2013. She has been featured in various magazines including Vogue (2017), Elle (2016), Grazia (2018), Harper’s Bazaar (2016), Marie Claire. , Cosmopolitan and Elle (2016), Marie Claire, Grazia (2019), and Cosmopolitan (2019).
Kanishtha appeared in Grazia magazine
Kanyusha on the cover of Vogue magazine
Kanyusha on the cover of Elle magazine
Pinky on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar magazine
She has walked the ramp for Lakme Fashion Week, Wills India Fashion Week, Couture Week and many more.
Kanishtha walks the ramp for Lakme Fashion Week
Kanishtha walks the ramp for Wills India Fashion Week
Favorite
- Food: Dal and rice with ghee
- Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio
- Films: Hollywood- Moulin Rouge (2001), Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001), Inception (2010), Bourne Series 92002-2016), The Shining (1980), Lost in Translation (2003), The Matrix (1999), The Devil Wears Prada (2006), The Beach (2000), Gladiator (2000), Troy (2004)
- Holiday destination: Maldives
- Perfume: Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel
Facts/General Knowledge
- Kanishtha’s eating habits also include non-veg food.
- She drinks alcohol on many occasions.
Kanishtha sometimes drank alcohol
- He likes traveling very much.
- He has a tattoo of an arrow on his left hand and a triangle on his right hand.
pinky arrow tattoo
pinky triangle tattoo
- Kanishtha is promoting sustainability, human rights and clean yogic lifestyle on her social media platforms.
- She has a holistic and sustainable approach to life and wants to work in the education, gender, sustainability and international development sectors.
- She is working for welfare with Seoul International Women’s Association (SIWA Korea) and Eastern Social Welfare Society.
- In an interview, Kanishtha told how she takes care of her hair and skin. He said,
When it comes to my hair I love fenugreek seeds and coconut oil. Heat oil and add seeds to it. When the seeds start crackling, turn off the flame. I think this is one of the best home remedies to keep your hair nourished. When it comes to my skin, I make a pack of curd with honey and lemon.’
- She often uploads her videos while doing yoga on Instagram.
Kanishtha practicing yoga
- Kanishtha has also been a source of inspiration for Sabyasachi.
Kanishtha as a muse for Sabyasachi
- She believes that to become a model one needs a good personality and it does not matter how a person looks.
- She discussed self-love and body acceptance in an interview. Giving advice to the youth he said,
Never compare yourself with anyone else. You are unique. It shouldn’t matter what the world thinks about your size; In fact, I don’t even know what the ‘perfect’ dress size should be! Speaking from an insider’s perspective, don’t be fooled by what you see on TV or in magazines. keep it real. There’s a lot of Photoshop happening that makes everyone look more glamorous. This can do terrible things to your self-esteem. Do a little research and you’ll find that no one is perfect. Know it and embrace it.”
- In an interview he talked about the difference between national and international modeling. He said that international modeling is more professional than Indian modeling. He said that people outside India take his work seriously.
- Junior is a prominent follower of Buddhism. She tries to implement all its teachings in her life. He believes that whatever a person does, it comes back in the same way.
- He shared his sadness over the pictures of Bollywood actors being published on magazine covers. He said in an interview,
Yes, I think it makes all of us sad because we are not given our place in the industry as you can see we barely get one cover a year. Also people who work in a magazine know that they have to pitch Bollywood actresses because they are beautiful women, they are impressive and that is why they are on the cover. But I want the fashion industry to move forward and be able to do what it should do.”
- When she was asked in an interview whether she would do an item song or not, she refused. He said,
I don’t think I am ready to do item songs. If I do a Bollywood film, it will be something which has a message, like ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Guzaarish’. I want to do something where I can spread the message and bring about change.”
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