Minissha Lamba is an Indian actor, poker player, dancer, theater artist and former model. She is known for her role as Mahi in the Hindi film Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008).
Wiki/Biography
Minissha Lamba aka Minesha Lamba was born on Friday, January 18, 1985 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra (age 39; as of 2024). Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Minisha Lamba childhood photos
She is from New Delhi. She attended Chettinad Vidyashram School in Chennai and Army Public School in Srinagar. She pursued BA (Hons) in English from Delhi University, Miranda House, New Delhi.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′2″
Weight (approximately): 55kg
Hair color: brown
Eye color: brown
Body measurements (approximately): 34-30-34
family
She comes from a Sikh family.
Parents and siblings
Her father, Kawel Lamba, was a soldier. Her mother’s name is Manju Lamba. Her brother Karanbir Lamba (Snapchat manager) is married to Indian celebrity stylist Aastha Sharma.
Minisha Lamba’s parents
Minissha Lamba with her mother and brother
Photos of Minissha Lamba’s brother and sister-in-law
husband and children
In 2013, she met Indian nightclub (Trilogy) owner Ryan Tham, who is the cousin of Indian actress Pooja Bedi. They first met at a club and became good friends. Soon, they started dating. On July 6, 2015, she held a court wedding with Ryan.
Minissha Lamba palace wedding photos
However, in 2020, the couple divorced. Lamba said in an interview that it was a toxic relationship.
Relationships/Affairs
Alia Babar
In 2014, when she was in the Bigg Boss house with Indian actor Aarya Babbar, Aarya revealed that he was once in a relationship with her.
Alia Babbar and Minisha Lamba
Chris Gayle
In 2018, she was rumored to be in a relationship with Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle.
Minissha Lamba and Chris Gayle
Akash Malik
In 2021, she confirmed her relationship with Indian businessman Akash Malik, whom she first met at a 2019 poker tournament.
Minisha Lamba and Akash Malik
sign
Minisha Lamba’s autograph
Profession
modeling
As a child, she appeared in commercials such as Vigil Soap and Cadbury’s Enriche.
Minissha Lamba in Cadbury Enriche can
While she was studying in college, she started working as a model. She appeared in various photos and print ads. She has appeared in TV commercials for various brands including LG, Everyuth, Cadbury, Dabur, Airtel, Femina Generation W and Sunsilk.
While she was filming a Cadbury television commercial, Indian film director Shoojit Sircar offered her a role in the Hindi film Yahaan. She has also participated in various fashion shows.
Minissha Lamba attended the fashion show
Movie
Hindi
In 2005, she made her Bollywood debut with the movie “Yahaan”, playing the role of Adaa.
Stills of Minissha Lamba from the movie Yahaan
She has acted in many Hindi films such as Enterprise (2006) and Honeymooner Pvt. Ltd’ (2007), ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ (2008), ‘Bheja Fry 2’ (2011), ‘Zilla Ghaziabad’ (2013) and ‘Bhoomi’ (2017).
Bahna e Haseno
punjabi
In 2013, she made her film debut playing the role of Maahi in the Punjabi film Heer & Hero.
Hull and the Hero
In 2014, she starred in another Punjabi film “Double Di Trouble”.
Double trouble
television
In 2008, she played the role of Kavya Shastri in the Hindi film Chhoona Hai Aasmaan aired on Star One.
Jonah Hay Asman
In 2014, she participated in the Colors reality show “Bigg Boss Season 8”.
Minisha Lamba in Bigg Boss 8
Lamba has acted in several Hindi television series such as Tenali Rama (2018; SAB) and Internet Wala Love (2018; Colors).
Tenali Rama’s Minissha Lamba stills
Other jobs
In 2012, she appeared in Indian music singer and music director Himesh Reshammiya’s Hindi music video “Tera Suroor Remix”.
tera surul remix
In 2023, she appeared in the Amazon mini-television web series “Badtameez Dil”, playing the role of Haily.
Bartamez Dier
She has also acted in various Hindi and English plays such as Mirror Mirror.
Minissha Lamba performs in the play MirrorMirror
She is a professional poker player and has participated in various poker tournaments.
Minissha Lamba with her poker trophy
dispute
Detained at Mumbai airport
In 2011, she was detained by customs department officials at the Mumbai airport while returning from the Cannes International Film Festival. Jewelry worth Rs 50 lakh was found from her bag which she had not declared earlier.
Awards
- 2005: Nominated for the People’s Choice Award for Best Actress for the movie “Yahaan”
- 2006: Nominated for the Screen Award for Most Promising New Actress for the movie “Yahaan”
- 2006: Nominated for the Central European Bollywood Breakthrough Role of the Year for the film “Yahaan”
- 2007: Nominated for the Stardust Award (Jury Choice) for Breakthrough Performance (Female) in the film Enterprise
- 2008: Nominated for the Central European Bollywood Screen Couple of the Year Award for the film Honeymoon Travels Pvt.Ltd.
- 2009: Nominated for Best Actress at the Stardust Awards (Jury Choice) for the film “Shaurya”
- 2011: Nominated for the Stardust Award (Searchlight Award) for Best Actress for the movie “Good Job Abba”!
- 2011: Nominated for Best Actress at the annual China-Europe Bollywood Awards for the movie “Good Job Abba”!
tattoo
- On her right wrist: a red heart
Minisha Lamba’s tattoos
- Left leg: flower tattoo
Minisha Lamba’s flower tattoo
Favorites
- Food: Dosa, Sambhar, Idli, Carrot Cake
- Street food: kebabs, chaat
- Music Genre: Pop, RnB, Club Mix, Bollywood
Facts/Trivia
- Her name is also “Mini”.
- She revealed in an interview that during her college studies, she often skipped classes. she says,
It was a women’s college and there were no men, so there was no motivation. It was also because I was too busy working during the summer. “
- She has said that after graduation she wants to work in mass communications and become a reporter.
- In her early years in Mumbai, when she was living in a PG apartment with a monthly rent of Rs 5,000, her landlady accused her of stealing money from the cupboard. Although her financial situation was not good at that time, she left PG and decided to rent an apartment for Rs 7,000 per month.
- In her free time, she enjoys dancing, singing and traveling to different places.
Minisha Lamba during her travels
- She reportedly went under the knife to maintain her girl-next-door image. She denied such rumors in an interview.
Minissha Lamba before and after photos
- She has appeared on the covers of various magazines including MW, Seventeen India, Prevention, Cosmopolitan and The Man.
Minissha Lambaa featured in Cosmopolitan magazine
- She is an avid animal lover and owns several pet dogs. Her two pet dogs are named Kiki and Chloe.
Minisha Lamba and her pet dog
- She is a religious person and often visits various religious places.
Minissha Lamba at gurudwara
- She regularly goes to the gym to stay fit.
Minissha Lamba during workout
- In 2019, she played cricket in the Celebrity Cricket League Superstar League.
Minisha Lamba in Superstar League game
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Source: HIS Education