Karishma Tanna Birthday: Did You Know She Faced Rejection Early In Her Career Because Of Height? – News18

Last Updated:December 21, 2024, 06:30 IST

Karishma Tanna Birthday: With her acting in daily soaps, films and OTT series, the actress has become a recognised face in the entertainment industry.

Karishma Tanna, who celebrates her 41st birthday today on December 21, became a household name from her first role as Indira Virani in Ekta Kapoor’s iconic show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Since then, the actress has built an impressive career in both cinema and television. With her acting in daily soaps, films and OTT series, Karishma has become a recognised face in the entertainment industry.

Along with her successful career, she has earned prestigious awards for her performances. As she turns a year older, let’s discover some lesser-known facts about the talented actress that fans might not know yet.

Karishma Tanna Birthday: 10 Little-Known Facts About The Actress

1. Early in her career, Karishma Tanna faced rejection from Bollywood projects because of her tall height and television work.
2. After becoming a prominent name through Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, the actress appeared in a Kannada movie, I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona.
3. Karishma loves traveling and whenever she gets a break from work, she utilises her time by visiting exotic destinations.
4. She has a pet dog named Koko Tanna, whom she adopted and loves deeply.
5. While she participated in Salman Khan hosted Bigg Boss 8, Karishma shared a close bond with actor Upen Patel. The two fell in love and got engaged after coming out of the show. Few months later, the couple decided to go separate ways for unknown reasons.
6. Despite showing her impressive performance in Sanju, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, Karishma Tanna didn’t have any work for a year.
7. Although Karishma is a big foodie, she maintains a strict diet to maintain her physique.
8. In 2006, Karishma made her theatre debut in a romantic comedy play called, Perfect Wedding.
9. Before appearing in Kannada films, Karishma made her big screen debut in Bobby Deol, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor and Lara Dutta’s 2005 movie, Dosti: Friends Forever.
10. Karishma Tanna is now married to Varun Bangera, a Mumbai-based real estate businessman.