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{{short description|Indian actress, model and host (born 1983)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Karishma Tanna Bangera
| image = Karishma Tanna at an event in Pali Hill.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Tanna in 2022
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1983|12|21}}
| birth_place = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra, India]]
| height =
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|Model|Host}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Varun Bangera|2022}}
| years_active = 2001–present
}}

'''Karishma Tanna Bangera''' (born 21 December 1983) is an Indian actress, model and anchor who predominantly works in [[Hindi]] films and television shows. She made her television debut with ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' in 2001. She is well known for her roles in ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 3]]'' and ''[[Qayamat Ki Raat]]''. She was a contestant on the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss 8]]'' in 2014, where she emerged as the 1st runner-up. In 2020, she participated in ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10]]'' and emerged as the winner.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Farzeen |first=Sana |date=27 July 2020 |title=Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 winner Karishma Tanna: My only fear was not performing to the best of my ability |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/karishma-tanna-khatron-ke-khiladi-10-winner-rohit-shetty-6525387/ |access-date=7 August 2020 |work=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=गौड़ |first=प्रतिभा |date=4 August 2020 |title='खतरों के खिलाड़ी' की इस विनर ने तोड़ा एलोवेरा और लगीं चेहरे पर मलने...देखें Video |url=https://khabar.ndtv.com/news/television/karishma-tanna-applying-aloe-vera-gel-on-face-video-viral-on-internet-khatron-ke-khiladi-winner-2274084 |access-date=7 August 2020 |publisher=NDTV |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=26 July 2020 |title=Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 winner is Karishma Tanna, Karan Patel declared runner-up |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/khatron-ke-khiladi-10-winner-is-karishma-tanna-karan-patel-declared-runner-up/story-j3wOwSeDpH978vCJ1aCn5O.html |access-date=7 August 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

She also appeared in other reality shows like ''[[Zara Nachke Dikha |Zara Nachke Dikha 1]]'' (2008), ''[[Nach Baliye|Nach Baliye 7]]'' (2015) and ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 9)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9]]'' (2016).
Tanna made her film debut as Nandini Thapar with [[Suneel Darshan]]'s ''[[Dosti: Friends Forever]]'' (2006). In 2013, she was seen in [[Indra Kumar]]'s successful comedy ''[[Grand Masti]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/karishma-tanna-sunny-leones-film-to-release-in-2016 |title=Karishma Tanna, Sunny Leone's film to release in 2016 |work=The Indian Express |date=29 December 2015 |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref> In 2018, she featured in [[Rajkumar Hirani]]'s biopic of [[Sanjay Dutt]] titled ''[[Sanju]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |url=http://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/karishma-tanna-to-be-seen-in-sanjay-dutts-biopic-opposite-ranbir-kapoor/articleshow/57690334.cms |title=Karishma Tanna to be seen in Sanjay Dutt's biopic opposite Ranbir Kapoor - Times of India |work=The Times of India |access-date=17 March 2017}}</ref> The same year, she entered the digital world with [[ALT Balaji]]'s web series ''[[Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat]]'' as Zoya Hussain.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/karishma-tanna-sunny-leones-film-to-release-in-2016 |title=Karishma Tanna, Sunny Leone's film to release in 2016 |work=The Indian Express |date=29 December 2015 |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref>

==Early life==
Tanna was born on born 21 December 1983<ref name="bd1">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/TVs-leggy-lass-Karishma-Tanna-turns-a-year-older/photostory/50265382.cms |title=TV's leggy lass Karishma Tanna turns a year older |access-date=28 April 2016 |work=The Times of India |date=21 December 2015}}</ref><ref name="bd2">{{Cite news |title=TV Hottie Karishma Tanna Turns 32 |work=News World India |date=21 December 2015 |access-date=28 April 2016 |url=http://newsworldindia.in/photos/7-super-hot-pics-of-birthday-girl-karishma-tanna/163435/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121085118/http://newsworldindia.in/photos/7-super-hot-pics-of-birthday-girl-karishma-tanna/163435/ |archive-date=21 January 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and brought up in a [[Gujaratis|Gujarati]] joint family settled in Mumbai.<ref name="bd1"/> She lives with her mother, and is very close to her; her father died in October 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bigg Boss 8: Karishma Tanna finds support from Twitterati after Puneet Issar's daughter make outrageous comment! |last=Mishra |first=Rashmi |work=India.com |date=17 December 2014 |access-date=13 August 2016 |url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/bigg-boss-8-karishma-tanna-finds-support-from-twitterati-after-puneet-issars-daughter-make-outrageous-comment-224625/}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== 2000–2006: Acting debut and Dosti: Friends Forever ===
Tanna first appeared in [[Balaji Telefilms]]' soap opera ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]''<ref>{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss 8: Karishma Tanna Says She Wants Overcome Fear of Vulnerability |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/television/bigg-boss-8-karishma-tanna-says-she-wants-overcome-fear-of-vulnerability-669757 |access-date=9 October 2014 |agency=Press Trust Of India |publisher=NDTV |date=23 September 2014}}</ref> where she played the role of Indu.<ref>{{cite news |title=#BiggBoss8: Karishma Tanna says she's not a jobless actor |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-biggboss8-karishma-tanna-says-she-s-not-a-jobless-actor-2020805 |access-date=9 October 2014 |agency=DNA Webdesk |publisher=DNA |date=22 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Pandey |first1=Geeta |title=Indian soap operas: Family affairs |url=http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140502-family-affair-indian-soap-operas |access-date=9 October 2014 |publisher=BBC |date=2 May 2014}}</ref> She then appeared in the show ''[[Kahi To Milenge]]''.

Tanna played the female lead in the TV series ''[[Kkoi Dil Mein Hai]]'' as Krutika. She later appeared in ''[[Ek Ladki Anjaani Si]]'' playing the negative role of Ayesha.<ref name=breakingfree>{{cite news |last1=Khan |first1=Shameem |title=Breaking free from a cute image |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-breaking-free-from-a-cute-image-1056287 |access-date=9 October 2014 |publisher=DNA |date=2 October 2006}}</ref> Tanna made her [[Bollywood]] debut with the 2005 film ''[[Dosti: Friends Forever]]'', playing Nandini Thapar.

Tanna has also acted in several television advertisements, including [[Stayfree]], [[Lifebuoy (soap)|Lifebuoy]] and [[Nirma]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/news/FAS-bigg-boss-8-see-how-karisma-tanna-will-take-the-style-file-up-by-a-notch-in-the--4751347-PHO.html |title=Bigg Boss 8: See how Karishma Tanna will take the style file up by a notch in the Bigg Boss House |publisher=DB Corp ltd |access-date=25 October 2014 |date=21 September 2014}}</ref> She was also a part of [[Rajshri Productions]]' ''[[Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pisharoty |first1=Sangeeta Barooah |title=Shyaam- Shyaama saga goes on |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/shyaam-shyaama-saga-goes-on/article3190075.ece |access-date=9 October 2014 |work=The Hindu |date=1 April 2006}}</ref><ref name=doublewhammy>{{cite news |title=SRK on TV |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/srk-on-tv/article2239199.ece |access-date=9 October 2014 |work=The Hindu |date=17 January 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Padukone |first1=Chaitanya |title=Karishma's double whammy |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-karishma-s-double-whammy-1042988 |access-date=9 October 2014 |publisher=DNA |date=21 July 2006}}</ref> In September 2006, Tanna made her theater debut with the [[Hinglish]] romantic comedy ''Perfect Wedding'', directed by Vandana Sajnani. The work was adapted from Robin Howdon's British play of the same name.<ref name=doublewhammy/><ref>{{cite news |title=A live audience gives a high |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/a-live-audience-gives-a-high/article3200270.ece |access-date=9 October 2014 |work=The Hindu |date=26 September 2006}}</ref>

=== 2007–2013: Television hosting and Grand Masti ===
[[File:Karishma tanna utv walk of stars.jpg|thumb|Tanna in 2012]]
Tanna participated in the stage-based comedy TV series ''[[Comedy Circus]]'', that started in June 2007.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sony innovates 'Comedy Circus', introduces Johny Lever as judge |url=http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php |publisher=Indian Television Dot Com Pvt Ltd. |date=26 June 2007 |access-date=25 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024143624/http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/headlines/y2k7/june/june366.php |archive-date=24 October 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She later came back in ''[[Comedy Circus Mahasangram]]'' in February 2010.<ref>{{cite news |title=Comedy Circus Mahasangram begins |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Comedy-Circus-Mahasangram-begins/articleshow/5538835.cms |access-date=25 October 2014 |agency=TNN |publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd |date=6 February 2010}}</ref> In 2008, she participated in ''[[Zara Nachke Dikha]]'' and won the show along with her team. She later participated in ''[[Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket]]'' and ''[[Kaho Na Yaar Hai]]''.

She presented reality shows like ''[[Kaante Ki Takkar]]'' and ''[[Comedy Champions]]''. Tanna hosted a magic-based reality TV show, ''[[India's Magic Star]]'' in July 2010.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rodrigues |first1=Collin |title=Karishma Tanna to be in a bold video |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/karishma-tanna-to-be-in-a-bold-video/article1-750772.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111120135329/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/Karishma-Tanna-to-be-in-a-bold-video/Article1-750772.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 November 2011 |access-date=26 November 2014 |work=Hindustan Times |date=29 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=International magician Franz Harary on Magic Star |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/international-magician-franz-harary-on-magic-star/649344/ |access-date=26 November 2014 |agency=Screen |work=The Indian Express |date=22 July 2010}}</ref> In August 2010, she participated in [[Imagine TV]]'s ''[[Meethi Choori No 1]]''. She also played the role of Avni in [[Star One (Indian TV channel)|Star One]]'s ''[[Jaane Pehchaane Se... Ye Ajnabbi]]''.

In 2011, she participated in ''[[Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout]]''.<ref name=ht>{{cite news |title=Small Screen: King Khan's Zor Ka Jhatka for TV viewers |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/King-Khan-s-Zor-Ka-Jhatka-for-TV-viewers/Article1-658668.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110207022017/http://www.hindustantimes.com/King-Khan-s-Zor-Ka-Jhatka-for-TV-viewers/Article1-658668.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 February 2011 |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=4 February 2011}}</ref> The same year, she played Ms Jaffery in [[Sony TV]]'s ''[[Adaalat]]''. In 2012, she acted in the children's television program ''[[Baal Veer]]'', playing the role of Rani Pari.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maheshwri |first1=Neha |title=After Karishma, now Shama quits Baal Veer |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news/After-Karishma-now-Shama-quits-Baal-Veer/articleshow/19527679.cms |access-date=9 October 2014 |agency=TNN |work=The Times of India |date=14 April 2013}}</ref>

In September 2013, ''[[Grand Masti]]'', a Bollywood sex comedy and a sequel to April 2004 film, ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]'' was released in which Tanna starred as Unatti.{{Citation needed|date=June 2023}}

=== 2014–present: Bigg Boss 8, Naagin 3 and further success ===
Tanna was a contestant on the popular controversial reality show, ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 8)|Bigg Boss 8]]''. She spent 4 months inside the house and became the 1st runner-up.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jhurani |first1=Aarti |title=A rundown on Bigg Boss and what Salman Khan has in store with season eight's aviation theme |url=http://www.thenational.ae/arts-lifestyle/television/a-rundown-on-bigg-boss-and-what-salman-khan-has-in-store-with-season-eights-aviation-theme |work=The National |location=Abu Dhabi |access-date=10 October 2014 |date=17 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss 8: Karishma Tanna Says She Wants Overcome Fear of Vulnerability |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/television/bigg-boss-8-karishma-tanna-says-she-wants-overcome-fear-of-vulnerability-669757 |access-date=10 October 2014 |agency=Press Trust of India |publisher=NDTV Convergence Limited 2014. |date=23 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/news/FAS-bigg-boss-8-see-how-karisma-tanna-will-take-the-style-file-up-by-a-notch-in-the--4751347-PHO.html |publisher=daily.bhaskar.com |access-date=21 September 2014 |title=Bigg Boss 8: See how Karishma Tanna will take the style file up by a notch in the Bigg Boss House |date=21 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/bigg-boss-8-karishma-tannas-controversies/photostory/46142589.cms |title=Bigg Boss 8: Karishma Tanna's controversies |work=The Times of India |access-date=6 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bigg Boss 8: My feelings for Upen were real says Karishma Tanna |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/my-feelings-for-upen-were-real-karishma-tanna/ |access-date=2 February 2015 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> In 2015, Tanna participated in the dance reality show ''[[Nach Baliye 7]]'' along with [[Upen Patel]] and emerged as the 2nd runner-up.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/PICS-Have-Upen-Patel-Karishma-Tanna-rekindled-their-romance-We-have-proof/photostory/46019899.cms |title=PICS: Have Upen Patel, Karishma Tanna rekindled their romance? We have proof |date=11 March 2017 |website=The Times of India |access-date=4 February 2020}}</ref>

In March 2016, Karishma made a guest appearance in the popular stunt reality show ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Who will win Khatron Ke Khiladi 7? TV celebs pick their favourite contestant |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/who-will-win-khatron-ke-khiladi-7-tv-celebs-pick-their-favourite-contestant-315713-2016-03-31 |access-date=6 February 2021 |work=India Today |date=31 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref> She also appeared as a guest in the popular comedy show ''[[Comedy Nights Bachao]]'', which aired on [[Colors TV]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Dance dates laughter; Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 participants on Comedy Nights Bachao |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-9-participants-comedy-nights-bachao-lifetv-330305-2016-07-20 |access-date=6 February 2021 |work=India Today |date=20 July 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zf-i5rb_AM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/2Zf-i5rb_AM |archive-date=20 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Helly Shah and Karishma Tanna roped in for this popular Colors show!!| TV Prime Time |via=YouTube |access-date=28 November 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Karishma participated in the popular dance reality show ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 9)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9]]'' in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Karishma Tanna's journey on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa comes to an end |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Karishma-Tannas-journey-on-Jhalak-Dikhhla-Jaa-comes-to-an-end/articleshow/55922061.cms |access-date=10 December 2016 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Tanna also played the role of Maskeeni in [[Life OK]]'s show ''[[Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Revealed-Karishma-Tannas-Naagin-look-in-Nagarjuna-see-pic/articleshow/54974400.cms |title=Revealed: Karishma Tanna's Naagin look in Nagarjuna, see pic |work=The Times of India |date=21 October 2016 |access-date=31 January 2017}}</ref> In January 2017, Tanna judged [[BIG Magic]]'s reality show ''[[Big Memsaab]]'' along with [[Sambhavna Seth]] and Pritam Singh.
[[File:Kaishma House-of-Mirabella.jpg|thumb|left|Tanna in 2017]]
In April 2018, she appeared in [[ALT Balaji]]'s ''[[Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat]]'' as Zoya Hussain.<ref name=":2">{{cite news |last1=Kaushal |first1=Ruchi |title=Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat season 3: Ram Kapoor, Sakshi Tanwar's love story takes a hit, MeToo connect adds drama |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/karrle-tu-bhi-mohabbat-season-3-ram-kapoor-sakshi-tanwar-s-love-story-takes-a-hit-metoo-connect-adds-drama/story-kKIJpxb47NcYZLjHdMRGlN.html |access-date=21 March 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |date=12 April 2019 |language=en}}</ref> In May 2018, Tanna played the cameo role of Ruhi in [[Colors TV]]'s popular supernatural series ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 3]]''. In June 2018, Tanna acted in Rajkumar Hirani's film ''[[Sanju]]''<ref name=":0" /> as a character named Pinky alongside [[Ranbir Kapoor]] and [[Vicky Kaushal]]. She also played the lead in [[Ekta Kapoor]]'s ''[[Qayamat Ki Raat]]'' as Gauri.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/qayamat-ki-raat-to-go-off-air-vivek-dahiya-shares-an-emotional-post/articleshow/67900798.cms |title=Qayamat Ki Raat to go off air; Vivek Dahiya shares an emotional post |date=8 February 2019 |website=The Times of India |access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref>

In February 2019, Tanna appeared on ''Kitchen Champion 5'' along with [[Karan Tacker]]. Later in May 2019, she appeared on ''[[Khatra Khatra Khatra]]''.

In 2020, she participated in ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10]]'' and emerged as the winner.<ref name=":1" /> In November 2020, she appeared in ''[[Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari]]'' in the song "Basanti".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/basanti-song-from-suraj-pe-mangal-bhari-manoj-bajpayee-shakes-a-leg-with-karishma-tanna/videoshow/78945063.cms |title='Basanti' song from 'Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari': Manoj Bajpayee shakes a leg with Karishma Tanna |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=30 October 2020 |access-date=27 March 2021 |archive-date=12 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212024108/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/basanti-song-from-suraj-pe-mangal-bhari-manoj-bajpayee-shakes-a-leg-with-karishma-tanna/videoshow/78945063.cms |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2021, Tanna appeared in the web series ''[[Bullets]]'' as Lolo.<ref name=":3">{{cite news |last1=Keshri |first1=Shweta |title=Sunny Leone is all excited to do high-octane action in new web series Bullets |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/sunny-leone-is-all-excited-to-do-high-octane-action-in-new-web-series-bullets-1757146-2021-01-08 |access-date=21 March 2021 |work=India Today |date=8 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Karishma Tanna pairs with Sunny Leone for 'Tina And Lolo - |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/karishma-tanna-pairs-with-sunny-leone-for-tina-and-lolo/ |access-date=9 October 2014 |issue=13 September 2013 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref>

In 2023, she is seen in [[Hansal Mehta]]'s web series '[[Scoop (2023 TV series)|Scoop]]' released on [[Netflix]], where she plays an accused Gujarati crime reporter.<ref>{{cite news |title=Karishma Tanna on Scoop, rejections and not getting her due: 'Never knew if directors looked at me as serious actor or glam doll'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/karishma-tanna-scoop-netflix-interview-8622532/ |date=23 May 2023|work=The Indian Express}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Tanna started dating actor [[Upen Patel]] in 2014 when they met inside the ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss 8]]'' house and later was engaged to him.<ref>{{cite web |title=Karishma Tanna, Upen Patel get engaged on sets of 'Nach Baliye 7' |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/karishma-tanna-upen-patel-get-engaged-on-sets-of-nach-baliye-7/16205161 |website=Mid Day |access-date=10 May 2016 |date=13 May 2015}}</ref><ref name="love">{{Cite web |title=Of course marriage is on the cards: Upen and Karishma |work=Hindustan Times |date=3 December 2015 |access-date=28 April 2016 |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/of-course-marriage-is-on-the-cards-upen-and-karishma/story-OeIBelHDfTAE4gs4ySLpKI.html}}</ref> In 2016, they ended their relationship.<ref name="broke up">{{Cite web |title=Sometimes Two Wonderful People Are Not Meant To Be Together, Says Karishma Tanna |work=The Times of India |date=31 July 2016 |access-date=1 August 2016 |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sometimes-two-wonderful-people-are-not-meant-to-be-together-says-karishma-tanna-on-her-break-up-with-upen-259214.html}}</ref>

[[File:Karishma-Tanna-and-Varun-Bangera-snapped-post-their-wedding.jpg|thumb|250px| Karishma Tanna and Varun Bangera snapped post their wedding]]

Tanna started dating a [[Mumbai]]-based real estate businessman Varun Bangera in 2021. In the same year, they got engaged in an intimate ceremony. She married Varun Bangera on 5 February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 February 2022 |title=Karishma Tanna and Varun Bangera are married, see bride and groom's first pics, videos from the wedding |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/karishma-tanna-and-varun-bangera-are-married-see-bride-and-groom-s-first-pic-from-the-wedding-101644066966437.html |access-date=12 February 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 February 2022 |title=Karishma Tanna's husband Varun Bangera is a Mumbai based businessman; his education to real estate company, all you got to know about him |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/karishma-tannas-husband-varun-bangera-is-a-mumbai-based-businessman-his-education-to-real-estate-company-all-you-got-to-know-about-him/photostory/89455991.cms |access-date=12 February 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:65%;"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Language
|-
| 2005
| ''[[Dosti: Friends Forever]]''
| Nandini Thapar
| Hindi
|-
| 2011
| ''[[I Am Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona]]''
| Chetana
| Kannada
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Grand Masti]]''
| Unatti
| Hindi
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Gollu Aur Pappu]]''
| Shalini
| Hindi
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Sanju]]''
| Pinky
| Hindi
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari]]''
| Basanti
| Hindi
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Lahore Confidential]]''
| Yukti
| Hindi
|}

=== Shows ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:65%;"
! Year
! Title
! Role
|-
| 2001–2006
| [[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi|''{{nowrap |Kyunki Saas Bhi}}'' ''Kabhi Bahu Thi'']]
| Indira Gandhi / Indira Virani
|-
| 2002–2003
| ''[[Kahi To Milenge]]''
| Tanisha
|-
| 2003
| ''[[Manshaa]]''
| Rhea
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2003–2004
| ''[[Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand]]''
| Tina
|-
| ''[[Kkoi Dil Mein Hai]]''
| Krutika
|-
|2004
| ''[[Kkusum]]''
| Muskaan
|-
| 2005
| ''[[Raat Hone Ko Hai]]''
| Arti
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2005–2006
| ''Paalkhi''
| Palak
|-
| ''[[Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series)|Ek Ladki Anjaani Si]]''
| Ayesha
|-
| 2006–2007
| ''[[Viraasat (STAR One)|Viraasat]]''
| Natasha
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2006
| ''[[Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam]]''
| Jitisha
|-
| ''[[Fear Factor India]]''
| rowspan="2" | Contestant
|-
| rowspan="2"|2007
| ''[[Comedy Circus]]''
|-
| ''[[Aahat]]''
| Laseeka
|-
| rowspan="3" |2010
| ''[[Jaane Pehchaane Se... Ye Ajnabbi]]''
| Avni
|-
| ''[[Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo]]''
| Kiran
|-
| ''[[Meethi Choori No 1]]''
| Contestant
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Adaalat]]''
| Ms Jaffrey
|-
| 2012-2013
| ''[[Baal Veer]]''
| Rani Pari
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Jeanie Aur Juju]]''
| Soniya
|-
| 2014–2015
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 8)|Bigg Boss 8]]''
| Contestant (1st runner-up)
|-
|2015
| ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 7|Nach Baliye 7]]''
| Contestant (2nd runner-up)
|-
|2016
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 9)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9]]''
| Contestant (7th place)
|-
| 2016–2017
| ''[[Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha]]''
| Maskeeni
|-
|2017
| ''Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung''
| Contestant
|-
|2018; 2019
| ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 3]]''
| Ruhi/Huzoor
|-
| 2018–2019
| ''[[Qayamat Ki Raat]]''
| Gauri/ Raajlakshmi/ Vaidehi
|-
| 2019
| ''Kitchen Champion 5''
| Contestant
|-
|2020
| ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10]]''
| Contestant (Winner)
|-
|}

=== Special appearances ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
|-
|2004
|''[[Shararat (TV series)|Shararat]]''
|Natasha
|-
|2007
|''[[Nach Baliye|Nach Baliye 3]]''
|Guest
|-
| rowspan="2" |2008
|''[[Kaante Ki Takkar]]''
|Host
|-
|''[[Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket]]''
| rowspan="3" |Contestant
|-
| rowspan="3" |2009
|''[[Kaho Na Yaar Hai]]''
|-
|''[[Zara Nachke Dikha]]''
|-
|''[[Comedy Champions]]''
|rowspan="2" | Host
|-
|2010
|''[[India's Magic Star]]''
|-
| rowspan="2" |2011
|''[[Comedy Circus|Comedy Circus Maha-Sangram]]''
| rowspan="2" |Guest
|-
|''[[Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout]]''
|-
|2013
|''[[F.I.R. (TV series)|F.I.R]]''
|Various Characters
|-
|2015-2016
|''[[MTV Love School|MTV Love School 1]]''
|Host
|-
| rowspan="3" |2016
|''[[Box Cricket League|Box Cricket League 2]]''<ref>{{cite web |author=TNN |date=18 December 2015 |title=200 Actors, 10 Teams, and 1 Winner... Let The Game Begin |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/200-Actors-10-Teams-and-1-Winner-Let-The-Game-Begin/articleshow/50219718.cms |access-date=26 April 2018 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
|Contestant
|-
|''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7]]''{{Citation needed|date=June 2023}}
|rowspan="2" | Guest
|-
|''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 10)|Bigg Boss 10]]''
|-
| rowspan="2" |2017
|''[[BIG Memsaab]]''<ref>{{cite web |author=Anvita Singh |date=29 December 2016 |title=Sambhavna Seth and Karishma Tanna to judge a reality show for housewives |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sambhavna-seth-and-karishma-tanna-to-judge-reality-show-for-housewives-lifetv/1/845180.html |access-date=26 April 2018 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref>
|Judge
|-
|''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 11)|Bigg Boss 11]]''
|rowspan="4" | Guest
|-
|2018
|''[[Kanpur Wale Khuranas]]''
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019
|''[[Khatra Khatra Khatra]]''
|-
|''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 13)|Bigg Boss 13]]''
|-
|}

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Name
! Role
! Platform
! Ref.
|-
| 2018–2019
| ''[[Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat]]''
| Zoya Hussain
| [[ALT Balaji]]
| <ref name=":2" />
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Bullets (2021)|Bullets]]''
| Lolo
| [[MX Player]]
| <ref name=":3" />
|-
|2022
|''[[Guilty Minds]]''
|Mala Kumari
|[[Amazon Prime Video]]
|<ref>{{cite news |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/web-series/news/hindi/courtroom-drama-guilty-minds-to-stream-from-april-22/amp_articleshow/90643892.cms |title=Courtroom drama 'Guilty Minds' to stream from April 22 - Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 April 2022 }}</ref>
|-
|2022
|''[[Hush Hush (TV series)|Hush Hush]]''
|Geeta Tehlan
|Amazon Prime Video
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 September 2022 |title=Hush Hush: Suffocated Dolly Dalal aka Kritika Kamra fears grave consequences of her actions' |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/web-series/hush-hush-suffocated-dolly-dalal-aka-kritika-kamra-fears-grave-consequences-of-her-actions-watch-2511305.html |access-date=8 June 2022 |website=ZEENews India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2023
|''[[Scoop (2023 TV series)|Scoop]]''
|Jagruti Pathak
|Netflix
|
|}

=== Music videos ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Singer
! Ref.
|-
| 2002
| ''Paisa''
| Agosh
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://youtube.com/WDwTIIludJ8 |title=Paisa by Agosh |date=2 February 2010 |via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''Qatra''
| [[Stebin Ben]]
| <ref>{{cite web |date=11 January 2021 |title=Bandish Bandits Fame Ritwik Bhowmik Seen Romancing With Karishma Tanna In This New Song |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/bandish-bandits-fame-ritwik-bhowmik-seen-romancing-with-karishma-tanna-in-this-new-song-1435291 |website=ABP}}</ref>
|}

== Awards and nominations==
{{BLP sources section|date=March 2023}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Show
! Results
!Ref.
|-
| rowspan="1" | 2003
|[[Indian Telly Awards]]
| Best Actress in a Comic Role
| rowspan="1" |''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]''
| rowspan="3" {{nom}}
| rowspan="3" |
|-
| 2008
|[[Star Guild Awards]]
|Best Actress in a Negative Role
|''[[Ek Ladki Anjaani Si]]''
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016
| rowspan="3" |[[Zee Gold Awards]]
| Best Anchor
| ''[[MTV Love School]]''
|-
| rowspan="2" | Most Fit Actor (Female)
| N/A
| {{won}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Karishma Tanna Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Karishma Tanna |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Karishma-Tanna/awards |access-date=3 July 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
| 2018
| N/A
| {{won}}
|}

== See also ==

* [[List of Indian television actresses]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{IMDb name|1656076}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama person|karishma-tanna}}
* {{Facebook|thekarishmatanna}}
* {{instagram|karishmaktanna}}

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