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{{Short description|Indian film actress}}
{{MOS|date=June 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Elisha Kriis
| image = ElishaKriis2024.jpg
| caption = Kriis in 2024
| birth_place = [[Godhra, Panchmahal, Gujarat]], India
| alma_mater = The Maharaja Sayajirao University
| occupation = Actress
| yearsactive = 2014–present
| height = 167.64 cm
| height_ft =
| website = {{URL|http://elishakriis.com}}
| signature =
}}

'''Elisha Kriis''' aka '''Elisha Patel''' is an Indian and American film actress and television personality. She has appeared in American, Hindi and Telugu films. In the United States she has starred in, 2018 [[human trafficking]] drama ''BorderCross'', alongside [[Lorenzo Lamas]] and [[Danny Trejo]], was the main protagonist in the 2018 crime thriller ''Body of Sin'', played a [[cyborg]] in the 2018 [[Scifi film|SciFi action]] ''Ink and Rain, ''. She has appeared in supporting roles in films like ''[[The Recall (2017 film)|The Recall]]'' starring [[Wesley Snipes]] and in the [[trading card]] comedy feature titled ''Tournament'' 2019 starring [[Ricardo Chavira]].<ref>[http://mi.divyabhaskar.co.in/news/flicker/7455/NRG-USA-know-about-hollywood-gujarati-actress-elisha-kriis-patel-gujarati-news-5546262-PHO.html?1490986466 NRG USA know about Hollywood] divyabhaskar.co.in {{dead link|date=April 2024}}</ref> In India she has appeared in political drama ''[[Wake Up India]]''.<ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/TV-isnt-my-cup-of-tea-says-Elisha/articleshow/16723266.cms |title=TV isn't my cup of tea, says Elisha - Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2012-10-08 |access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref> action thriller [[Zanjeer (2013 film)|''Zanjeer'']] starring [[Priyanka Chopra]], remake of Zanjeer in ''Telugu'' [[Toofan (2013 film)|''Toofan'']] and [[NDTV Good Times|NDTV Goodtimes]] adventure travel documentary titled ''Kingfisher Blue Mile''.

==Early life==
Kriis was born and raised in [[Gujarat]], India. Her mother, Bhagwati Patel, and father, Jahangir Patel, served as former judges for the [[Gujarat government|State of Gujarat]].<ref name="amazonaws1">{{cite magazine|url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/external_clips/255566/_ExoticFashionMag_proofing.pdf?1364953429 |title=Exotic Fashion - Spring/Summer |access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref>

Kriis graduated with a [[Bachelor of Business Administration]] degree from [[Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda|Maharajah Sayajirao University of Vadodara]]. Her graduation was followed by a studio training program in [[Mumbai]].<ref name="amazonaws1"/> In June 2014 Kriis was invited as a speaker by [[College of the Canyons]], [[California]], to address the Beyond Barriers women empowerment conference.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://womenpla.net/beyond-barriers-womens-conference/ |title=Beyond Barrier's Women's Conference - By Elisha Kriis |publisher=Womenpla.net |date=2014-06-20 |access-date=2017-06-26 |archive-date=1 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701033233/http://womenpla.net/beyond-barriers-womens-conference/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://virtualonlineeditions.com/publication/?i=211251&p=165 |title=The Magazine of Santa Clarita June 2014 Page 143 |publisher=Virtualonlineeditions.com |date=2014-05-24 |access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref> Her lecture at the conference referenced the power of education and empowering others to empower yourself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/coc-to-host-womens-conference-tuesday-at-valencia-campus-42208 |title=COC To Host Women's Conference Tuesday At Valencia Campus — Hometown Station | KHTS AM 1220 |date=6 June 2014 |publisher=Hometownstation.com |access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref>

==Career==
Her first theater performance was in the fourth grade and later that year the drama was chosen to be aired by [[Doordarshan|DD1]], one of India's largest broadcasting networks. Growing up she had a huge passion for exploring different places and cultures which made an impact on her life from an early age.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://womenpla.net/read-emagazine/#p=56 |title= Women Plan2015et :: E-magazine|website=womenpla.net |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304224428/http://womenpla.net/read-emagazine/ |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> She eventually pursued her [[Bachelor of Business Administration]] degree at [[Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda|The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda]], [[Vadodara]], where she won a handful of fashion and beauty contests sponsored by well known brands such as [[MTV]], Cavin Kare, [[Westside Provisions|Westside]] and [[Pantaloon Retail India|Pantaloons]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/gujarati/Vadodara-has-contributed-immensely-in-my-journey-Elisha-Kriis/articleshow/35619276.cms |title=Vadodara has contributed immensely in my journey: Elisha Kriis - Times of India |newspaper=The Times of India |date=26 May 2014 |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref> While in college she also worked as a host for several corporate award shows and women empowerment workshops. She graduated with a bachelor's degree from MSU and then eventually moved to [[Mumbai]] to pursue her career in the entertainment industry.<ref name="womenpla1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dnasyndication.com/dna/dna_english_news_and_features/Vadodara-thi-Los-Angeles-sudhi/DNAHM91275 |title=Vadodara thi Los Angeles sudhi! - DNA - English News & Features - Cinema & Entertainment |publisher=dnasyndication.com |date=2015-09-26 |access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref>

=== Television ===
She started her career as a host for India's international travel channels such as, [[Travelxp]], Travel Trendz and [[NDTV Good Times]]. Her shows have been filmed and televised in multiple countries across Europe, Middle East and Southeast Asia in Hindi, English, [[Telugu language|Telugu]], and Arabic languages.<ref name="womenpla1">{{cite web |url=http://womenpla.net/interview/knowing-elisha-kriis-closely-exclusive-interview/ |title=Knowing Elisha Kriis more closely – An Exclusive Interview |publisher=Womenpla.net |date=2014-06-20 |access-date=2017-06-26 |archive-date=10 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810131550/http://womenpla.net/interview/knowing-elisha-kriis-closely-exclusive-interview/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

=== Film ===
She made her [[Hindi]] film debut with ''[[Wake Up India]]''. In this film she plays the role of a fearless reporter that strives to expose the truth behind an alleged rape scandal involving the Chief Minister of the State.<ref name="indiatimes1"/> In 2013, she has appeared in the Hindi action movie [[Zanjeer (2013 film)|''Zanjeer'']], and the Telugu movie [[Toofan (2013 film)|''Toofan'']], also starring [[Priyanka Chopra]], [[Sanjay Dutt]] and [[Ram Charan]].

In 2014 Kriis started her own production company by the name of Tigress Pictures in [[Hollywood film industry|Hollywood]], [[Los Angeles]]. The company plans to focus on making inspirational films. Her first home production will be Barefoot Warriors, an original story and concept by Elisha Kriis, it is a feature film weaved around the passion and history of [[soccer]] (football) in India.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.smartindianwomen.com/an-interview-with-elisha-founder-of-tigress-picturess/ |title=An interview with Elisha, founder of "Tigress Picturess" |publisher=Smart Indian Women |access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Das |first=Soumitra |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/Vadodara-girls-rock-the-entertainment-industry/photostory/46405907.cms |title=Vadodara girls rock the entertainment industry! | The Times of India |newspaper=The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Elisha-Kriis-turns-producer/articleshow/33015063.cms |title=Elisha Kriis turns producer - Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2014-03-31 |access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/I-am-getting-trained-for-combat-scenes-Elisha-Kriis/articleshow/40114939.cms |title=Oscar award: I am getting trained for combat scenes: Elisha Kriis - Times of India |newspaper=The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref> In 2017 she appeared in a feature film titled ''BorderCross'', based on the subject of [[Human Trafficking]].,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/news/MGUJ-VAD-c-35-382992-NOR.html |title=વડોદરાની યુવતી પહોંચી લોસ એંજેલસ: હોલિવુડમાં બનાવ્યો દબદબો |publisher=Divyabhaskar.co.in |date=2015-08-19 |access-date=2017-06-26 |archive-date=15 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161115011421/http://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/news/MGUJ-VAD-c-35-382992-NOR.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2018 she was seen in a starring role in the independent feature film ''Body of Sin, a crime'' thriller where she portrays the character of Erica Tate, an unapologetic con artist who uses her skills to steal from straying men<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/premiere-boards-body-of-sin-exclusive/5123922.article|title=Premiere boards 'Body of Sin' (exclusive)|first=Jeremy|last=Kay |date=2017-11-03 |website=Screen}}</ref> and ''Ink and Rain'' where she plays a Cyborg fight handler in a comic fantasy fight arena. In 2019 she joined [[Ken Kragen|Ken Kragen's]] Hands Around the World [[Climate change in the United States|climate change]] campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hands.world/media|title=Hands Around The World|website=www.hands.world}}</ref> In 2020 she was seen in a Gujarati Travel Short Havmore Passport<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJskHvKOMTA|title=#HavmorPassport - Episode 5 FT. Malhar Thakar|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> alongside [[Malhar Thakar]] and musician Arpit Gandhi.

In 2021 she hosted a pre Oscar show titled Hollywood Unlimited for [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney's]] [[Oscars|Oscar]] awards show partnering network [[Star World (Indian TV channel)|Star World]] India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mediabrief.com/star-movies-launches-hollywoodunlimited/|title=Star Movies launches Instagram campaign #HollywoodUnlimited featuring Elisha Kriis|author=The News Desk|date=23 April 2021}}</ref> directed and produced a short documentary titled The Fruit of Life, bringing light to the story of woman who claimed to have successfully beat breast cancer by consuming of the leaves of [[Graviola|Graviola Tree.]]

== Filmography ==
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Show
! Role
! Note
|-
|2011- 2016 ||''Best from the Rest'' || Host || Talk Show
|-
| 2012 || ''Nordic Quest'' || Host || Television Movie
|-
| 2014- 2017 || ''[[Travelxp]]'' ||Host ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2012/07/travelxp-hd-launches-new-show-xplore-belgium/ |title=travelxp HD launches new show Xplore Belgium |publisher=Bestmediainfo.com |date=2012-07-31 |access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://issuu.com/dimeoxide/docs/06-05-2011/16 |title=06-05-2011 by P.Pana Suwannawut |publisher=issuu |date=2011-05-05 |access-date=2017-06-26}}</ref>
|-
| 2014 ||''Kingfisher BlueMile'' ||Herself ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Undercover (2015 TV series)|Undercover]]'' || Melissa ||Television series
|-
| 2016 || ''Exotic Fashion TV '' || ||Television Special
|-
|}

===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Language
! Note
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Ra.One]]'' || Party Girl
|rowspan=3| Hindi || Uncredited role
|-
|rowspan=3| 2013
|''[[Wake Up India]]'' || Supriya ||
|-
|''[[Zanjeer (2013 film)|Zanjeer]]''
|rowspan=2|Shital
|rowspan=2| Bilingual Film
|-
| ''[[Zanjeer (2013 film)|Toofan]]'' || Telugu
|-
|rowspan=2| 2015
|''The Better Half'' ||
|rowspan=4| English || Executive Producer
|-
| ''Hansel vs Gretel'' || Circe ||
|-
|2016 || ''BorderCross'' || Tara ||
|-
|rowspan=3| 2017
| ''[[The Recall]]'' || Eva Kapur ||
|-
|''Gudiya'' || Pooja Chopra || ||
|-
|''The Twisted Doll'' || Pooja Chopra || English || Short Film.
|-
|rowspan=2| 2018
| ''Ink and Rain'' || Lex
|rowspan=6|English ||
|-
|''Body of Sin'' || Erica Tate ||
|-
|rowspan=3| 2019
|''Tournament'' || Jasmine ||
|-
|'' Barefoot Warriors '' || Anjani || Original Concept and Story
|-
|'' Awake Alone'' || Trisha ||
|-
| 2020 || ''Skate God'' || Jade ||
|-
|2020
|''Havmore Passport (Short)''
|Self
|Gujarati
|Co-Host
|-
|2021
|''Hollywood Unlimited (Short)''
|Self
|English
|Host
|-
|2022
|''Fruit of Life (Doc)''
|Self
|English
|Host/ Director
|-
|2022
|''[[Highway Nights (2022 film)]]''
|Self
|Hindi
|Associate Producer
|}
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twistarticle.com/star-movies-brings-alive-the-magic-of-hollywood-with-hollywoodunlimited/|title=Star Movies brings alive the magic of Hollywood with #HollywoodUnlimited|date=23 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5988790/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 | title=Elisha Kriis | Actress, Producer, Director | website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|name=Elisha Kriis|id=5988790}}

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