Kanishtha Dhankar is a model and actress. She was a part of the movie ‘Fashion’ with Kangana Ranaut and Priyanka Chopra in 2008.
Wiki/Biography
Kanishtha Dhankar was born on Wednesday, 21 September 1988 (age 35 years; in 2023) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He was born in a naval base, and he belongs to Haryana. He is very close to his grandparents who live in a village in Jhajjar district.
Kanishtha with her grandfather
He completed his studies with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. She has a post graduate diploma in advertising and public relations from HR College of Commerce, Mumbai. While 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 her grades suffer.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx): 55 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements (approx): 31-25-31
Family
Parents & Siblings
Kanishtha’s father’s name is Raj Singh Dhankhar. He is a commodore in the Indian Navy. Her mother’s name is Kusum Malhan Dhankhar and she works as a school teacher.
Kanishtha Dhankar with her mother
He has a brother (his brother’s name is unknown) and his sister’s name is Nika who is a writer.
Kanishtha Dhankar with her brother
Kanishtha Dhankar with her sister
Relationships/Affairs
Kanishtha has been dating Edward Lalrempuia since 2017. He is a model.
Kanishtha Dhanker with her boyfriend
Career
Movie
Kanishtha made her Bollywood debut in 2008 with the film ‘Fashion’. She is one of the models in the movie.
Modeling
Kanishtha became Pantaloons Miss India in 2011.
Kanishtha became Pantaloons Miss India
She represented India in the Miss World 2011 pageant held in London.
Kanishtha represented India in the 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), Harpers Bazaar (2016), Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan and has also been on the cover of Elle (2016), Marie Claire, Grazia (2019), and Cosmopolitan.
Kanishtha featured in Grazia Magazine
Kanishtha on the cover of Vogue Magazine
Kanishtha on the cover of Elle Magazine
Kanishtha on the cover of Harpers Bazaars Magazine
She walked the ramp for Lakme Fashion Week, Wills India fashion week, Couture Week and more.
Kanishtha walks for Lakme Fashion Week
Kanishtha walks for Wills India fashion week
Favourite
- Food: Dal and rice with ghee
- Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio
- Movies: Hollywood- Moulin Rouge (2001), Lord of the Ring trilogy (2001), Inception (2010), Bourne series 92002-2016), The shining (1980), Lost in translation (2003), Matrix (1999). ), The Devil Wears Prada (2006), The Beach (2000), Gladiator (2000), Troy (2004)
- Vacation Destination: Maldives
- Perfume: Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel
Facts/Trivia
- Kanishtha’s eating habits include eating non-veg.
- He drank alcohol on various occasions.
Kanishtha drinks alcohol occasionally
- He really likes to travel.
- He has an inked arrow tattoo on his left hand and a triangle tattoo on his right hand.
Kanishtha arrow tattoo
Kanishtha triangle tattoo
- Kanishtha promotes sustainability, human rights and a clean yoga lifestyle on her social media platforms.
- She has a holistic and sustainable approach to life and she wants to work in education, gender, sustainability and international development.
- She has worked for welfare with the Seoul International Women’s Association (SIWA Korea) and the Eastern Social Welfare Association.
- In an interview, Kanishtha shared 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 the oil and add the seeds. Turn off the heat after the seeds begin to crust. I think it is one of the best home remedies to keep your hair nourished. When it comes to my skin, I make yogurt packs with honey and lemon”.
- She often uploads her videos on Instagram doing Yoga.
Kanishtha practices Yoga
- Kanishtha has also been a muse for Sabyasachi.
Kanishtha as a muse for Sabyasachi
- She believes that to be a model, a good personality is required and it doesn’t matter what one looks like.
- She discussed self-love and body acceptance in the interview. Giving advice to young people, he said,
Never compare yourself to others. You are unique. It doesn’t matter what the world thinks about your size; in fact, I don’t even know the size of the ‘perfect’ shirt! Speaking from an insider’s perspective, don’t be fooled by everything you see on TV or in magazines. Make sure it’s real. There are many instances of Photoshop that make everyone look more glamorous. It can do terrible things to your self-esteem. Do a little research and you will find that nobody is perfect. Know it and own it.”
- In an interview, she talked about the difference between National and International modeling. She said that international modeling is more professional than Indian modeling. He added that people outside India take their work seriously.
- Kanishtha is a core follower of Buddhism. He tried to apply all his lessons in his life. He believes that whatever a person does will come back to them as it is.
- She shared her grief over the picture of the Bollywood actress being printed on the cover of the magazine. He said in an interview,
Yes, I think it makes us all sad that we are not given a place in the industry because you can see that we hardly get one cover in a year. Also people who work in magazines know that they have to lift Bollywood actresses because they are beautiful women, they are influential and that is why they are on the cover. But I hope the fashion industry grows further and can do what they need.”
- When asked in an interview whether he would make an item song or not, he denied it. He said,
I don’t think I’m open to doing an item song. If I do a Bollywood film then it will be something that should have a message in it, like ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Guzaarish’. I want to do something where I can spread the message and make a difference.”
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
