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Tanna at Mika's birthday party

Karishma Tanna (/kərɪʃmɑː təˈnɑ) is an Indian model and actress. She was the first runner up of Bigg Boss 8. She made her acting debut in Bollywood with Dosti: Friends Forever. She achieved her first commercial success with Grand Masti in 2013 which entered 100 Crore Club within some days.[1][2]

Career

Television

Tanna came into limelight with Balaji Telefilms' soap opera on Star Plus, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi[3] (July 2000 - November 2008), and is claimed for her fun character, Indu.[4] According to a report published by the BBC, "In millions of homes across the country, families reorganised their daily routines to ensure they didn't miss out on the show."[5]

She appeared in Balaji Telefilms' drama production, Kahi To Milenge (November 2002 - 2003) on Sahara One.[6]

Tanna worked as the lead female actress for the TV series Koi Dil Mein Hai (December 2003 - February 2005) on Sony as Krutika. Produced by Balaji Telefilms.[7] 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.[7]

Tanna worked for the TV program Ek Ladki Anjaani Si on Sony (November 2005 - September 2007) playing the negative character Ayesha.[8]

Tanna was also part of Rajshri Productions show Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam (April 2006 - September 2006) on Star Plus[9] and starred Barkha Bisht and Indraneil Sengupta in the lead roles.[10]

BR Films signed her up for their drama TV series, Viraasat (June 2006 - July 2007), that was originally started airing on Star Plus, but was later moved to Star One.[9] She played the role of Natasha, a secretary of a lead character played by Rohit Roy.[11]

Tanna participated in stage-based comedy TV series Comedy Circus season 1 that started in June 2007 on Sony TV.[12] She later came back in Comedy Circus Mahasangram in February 2010.[13]

Tanna hosted a magic-based reality TV show, India's Magic Star, that went on air in July 2010 on Star One, where the judging panel included Jackie Shroff and Franz Harary.[14][15] She has also acted in TV production for children, Baal Veer (October 2012 – present), on SAB TV playing the role of Rani Pari. However, she quit the show in February 2013.[16]

Tanna was the 1st runner up on a celebrity reality TV show, Bigg Boss 8, on Colors, which started airing in September 2014. The show is based on a format originally created by the Dutch-based Endemol's Big Brother,[17][18]

Theatre

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.[9][19]

TV Commercials

Tanna did several television advertisements, including for Stayfree, Lifebuoy and Nirma.[20]

Film career

Tanna made her Bollywood debut with the 2005 film Dosti: Friends Forever, playing sister of Bobby Deol. The star cast of the film also included Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Juhi Chawla and Shakti Kapoor.

Tanna's second film was a Kannada language movie, I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona, which was released in June 2011. Tanna played lead opposite Prem Kumar. The film is based on the theme of suspicion, sanctity and compulsions in the relationship of a happily married couple.[21]

In September 2013, she achieved her first commercial Bollywood success with her third film, Grand Masti, a Bollywood sex comedy, and a sequel to April 2004 film, Masti, She played the role of Unatti, Vivek Oberoi's wife. The film crossed the box office collections of Rs 100 crore in just 23 days of its release, making it the first Hindi adult comedy film to cross this mark in record days.[22]

Upcoming Projects

As of 2014, she has completed work on Devang Dholakia's action thriller Tina and Lolo. The film stars Tanna in the lead role, along with Sunny Leone and also features Deepak Tijori and Taaha Shah in pivotal roles.[23]

Television

Filmography

Year Film Role Language Notes
2005 Dosti: Friends Forever Nandini Thapar Hindi
2011 I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona Chetana Kannada
2013 Grand Masti Unatti Hindi
2015 Tina and Lolo Lolo Hindi Post-production[24]

References

  1. ^ Jambhekar, Shruti (Sep 27, 2014). "Telly heartthrobs' soapy ride to success". Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. TNN & Agencies. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  2. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/Bigg-Boss-8-Karishma-Tannas-controversies/photostory/45591807.cms
  3. ^ "Bigg Boss 8: Karishma Tanna Says She Wants Overcome Fear of Vulnerability". NDTV. Press Trust Of India. September 23, 2014. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  4. ^ "#BiggBoss8: Karishma Tanna says she's not a jobless actor". DNA. DNA Webdesk. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  5. ^ Pandey, Geeta (2 May 2014). "Indian soap operas: Family affairs". BBC. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  6. ^ "Sahara launches Balaji soap 'Kahin To Milenge'". Indiantelevision.com. © 2001- 2005 Indian Television Dot Com Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Sony to debut Balaji's next 'Kkoi Dil Mein Hai'". http://www.indiantelevision.org.in. MUMBAI: Indian Television Dot Com Pvt Ltd. 29 November 2003. Retrieved 4 October 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  8. ^ Khan, Shameem (2 October 2006). "Breaking free from a cute image". DNA. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  9. ^ a b c "SRK on TV". The Hindu. January 17, 2007. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  10. ^ PISHAROTY, SANGEETA BAROOAH (April 1, 2006). "Shyaam- Shyaama saga goes on". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  11. ^ Padukone, Chaitanya (21 July 2006). "Karishma's double whammy". DNA. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  12. ^ "Sony innovates 'Comedy Circus', introduces Johny Lever as judge". Indian Television Dot Com Pvt Ltd. 26 June 2007.
  13. ^ "Comedy Circus Mahasangram begins". Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. TNN. Feb 6, 2010. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  14. ^ Rodrigues, Collin (September 29, 2011). "Karishma Tanna to be in a bold video". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  15. ^ "International magician Franz Harary on Magic Star". The Indian Express. Screen. Jul 22, 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  16. ^ Maheshwri, Neha (Apr 14, 2013). "After Karishma, now Shama quits Baal Veer". The Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  17. ^ Jhurani, Aarti (September 17, 2014). "A rundown on Bigg Boss and what Salman Khan has in store with season eight's aviation theme". http://www.thenational.ae. The National. Retrieved 10 October 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  18. ^ "Bigg Boss 8: Karishma Tanna Says She Wants Overcome Fear of Vulnerability". NDTV Convergence Limited 2014. PTI. September 23, 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  19. ^ "`A live audience gives a high'". The Hindu. September 26, 2006. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  20. ^ "Bigg Boss 8: See how Karishma Tanna will take the style file up by a notch in the Bigg Boss House". DB Corp ltd. Sep 21, 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  21. ^ [htthp://ibnlive.in.com/news/kannada-review-refreshing-movie-im-sorry/161138-8-71.html "Kannada Review: Refreshing movie 'I'm Sorry...'"]. in.com. IANS on IBN live on in.com. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  22. ^ Mehta, Ankita (October 6, 2013). "Box Office Collection: 'Grand Masti' Becomes First Adult Comedy Film to Surpass ₹100 Crore Mark in India". http://www.ibtimes.co.in. International Business Times. Retrieved 9 October 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  23. ^ "Karishma Tanna pairs with Sunny Leone for 'Tina And Lolo -". No. September 13, 2013. The Indian Express. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  24. ^ "Sunny and Karishma to share screenspace".

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