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Hansika Motwani
Hansika Motwani
Hansika in 2018
Born
1991-8-9 (age 35)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India


Occupation
Actress
Years active
2001–2004 (child actress)
2007–present



Hansika Motwani (born 9 August 1991)[1] is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films. Hansika began her career as a child actor in Hindi films, and later went on to appear in lead roles in Telugu films, including Desamuduru (2007), Kantri (2008) and Maska (2009). She started her career in Tamil cinema with Mappillai (2011) and then appeared in several commercially successful Tamil films such as Engeyum Kadhal (2011), Velayudham (2011), Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012), Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013), Singam II (2013) and Aranmanai (2014). She has also acted in the Malayalam film Villain (2017).[2][3]

Early life

Hansika Motwani was born to a Sindhi family in Bombay, Maharashtra (present-day Mumbai).[4][5] Her father, Pradeep Motwani is a businessman and her mother, Mona Motwani is a dermatologist.[6][7] She attended the Podar International School and the International Curriculum School, Santacruz, both in Mumbai.

Career

2001–2010

Hansika began her television career with a serial called Shaka Laka Boom Boom. She later acted in the Indian serial Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand and appeared as one of the children in Koi... Mil Gaya with Preity Zinta and Hrithik Roshan.

She made her debut in a lead role at the age of 15 in a lead role in Puri Jagannadh's Telugu film Desamuduru and earned the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South for her performance.[8] She later appeared in the Hindi film Aap Kaa Surroor with Himesh Reshammiya.[9]

Her first 2008 release was Bindaas, starring Puneeth Rajkumar, and is her first and only Kannada film to date. Later that year, she appeared in Kantri with Jr. NTR.Template:Citation needed

2011–2015

Hansika in 2016

Hansika debuted in Tamil cinema with Mappillai. Her next Tamil film, Engeyum Kadhal was a successful one.[10] The same year she went on to star alongside Vijay in Velayudham.[11]

In 2012, she had two releases, one in Tamil and another one in Telugu. Her first release was M. Rajesh's romantic comedy film Oru Kal Oru Kannadi which became her first runaway hit and earned her positive reviews for her performance.[12] In Telugu, she was featured in Denikaina Ready which also earned a positive response from the public.[13] She received her first Best Actress nomination at the 60th Filmfare Awards South for her performance in the films. In 2013, she appeared in four Tamil films such as Settai,[14] Sundar C.'s Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru, Hari's Singam II starring Suriya[15] and Venkat Prabhu's Biriyani with Suriya's brother Karthi. She had five releases in 2014, two of them were Telugu films, the comedy flick Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda[16] and the action-masala film Power.[17] Her Tamil releases were the fantasy film Maan Karate with Sivakarthikeyan,[18] Sundar C.'s horror comedy Aranmanai[19] and the action thriller film Meaghamann.[20]

Aambala, her third collaboration with Sundar C, was her first 2015 release. Her second release that year was Romeo Juliet, which marked her second film with Jayam Ravi. She also appeared in Vaalu with Silambarasan.[21][22]

2016–present

In 2016, Aranmanai 2 directed by Sundar C. received mixed reviews.[23] Hansika had a list of flops later that year, including Uyire Uyire and Pokkiri Raja. Her last release in 2016 was Manithan with Udhayanidhi Stalin.[24]

Bogan was her first release in 2017 and it was reviewed positively. Many critics praised her for her performance in the introduction scene and the pre-climax scene. She also acted in a Telugu film Luckunnodu. She debuted in Malayalam films with Villain in 2017.[25]

Her first release of 2018 was Gulaebaghavali in which she played a con-artist's role named Viji. Her other release of 2018 was Thuppakki Munai, starring Vikram Prabhu. In 2019, she appeared with Atharvaa in the Tamil film 100, directed by Sam Anton and in the Telugu film Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL opposite Sundeep Kishan.[26]

Hansika Motwani played for her 50th film in Maha (2022) as lead actress.[27]

Personal life

Motwani converted to Buddhism.[28] She said in an interview, "The best way to effectively de-stress for me is to chant- Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo, as I strongly follow Buddhism."[29] According to the actress, chanting has helped her personally and professionally.[29] Motwani married her longtime boyfriend, businessman Sohail Khaturiya on 4 December 2022 in Mundota Fort and Palace, Jaipur.[30][31]

Other work and media image

Motwani participates in philanthropic activities. She provides monetary support for the education of underprivileged children and women who are suffering with breast cancer.[32] She is the brand Ambassador of Chennai turns Pink, an awareness program to promote breast cancer awareness among women.

In 2014, she was featured in Forbes's 250 celebrities list.[33]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Language Notes Template:Tooltip
2003 Hawa Sasha Hindi Child artist [34]
Koi... Mil Gaya Priya [35]
2004 Jaago Shruti [36]
Hum Kaun Hai? Sara Williams [37]
Aabra Ka Daabra Pinky [38]
2007 Desamuduru Vaishali Telugu Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South [39]
Aap Kaa Surroor Ria Bakshi Hindi Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut [40]
2008 Bindaas Preethi Kannada [41]
Kantri Varalakshmi Telugu [42]
Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Ashima Kapoor Hindi [43]
2009 Maska Meenu Telugu [44]
Billa Priya Cameo appearance [45]
Jayeebhava Anjali Narashima [46]
2010 Seeta Ramula Kalyanam Nandhini [47]
2011 Mappillai Gayathri Tamil [48]
Engeyum Kadhal Kayalvizhi (Lolita) [49]
Kandireega Sruthi Telugu Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actress (Telugu) [50]
Velayudham Vaidehi Tamil [51]
Oh My Friend Rithu Telugu [52]
2012 Oru Kal Oru Kannadi Meera Mahendrakumar Tamil [53]
Denikaina Ready Sharmila Telugu Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu [54]
2013 Settai Madhumitha Tamil [55]
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru Sanjana Tamil Bilingual film [56]
Something Something Telugu [57]
Singam II Sathya Tamil [58]
Biriyani Priyanka [59]
2014 Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda Honey Telugu [60]
Maan Karate Yazhini Tamil [61]
Power Nirupama Telugu [62]
Aranmanai Selvi Tamil [63]
Meaghamann Usha [64]
2015 Aambala Maya [65]
Romeo Juliet Aishwarya (Subbulakshmi) [66]
Vaalu Priya Mahalakshmi [67]
Puli Princess Manthagini [68]
Size Zero Herself Telugu Bilingual film,
Cameo appearance		 [69]
Inji Iduppazhagi Tamil [70]
2016 Aranmanai 2 Maya Tamil [71]
Pokkiri Raja Sunitha [72]
Uyire Uyire Priya [73]
Manithan Priya [74]
2017 Luckunnodu Positive Padma Telugu [75]
Bogan Mahalakshmi Tamil [76]
Singam 3 Sathya Cameo appearance [77]
Goutham Nanda Spoorthi Telugu [78]
Villain Dr. Shreya Venkatesh Malayalam [79]
2018 Gulaebaghavali Viji Tamil [80]
Thuppakki Munai Mythili [81]
2019 NTR: Kathanayakudu Jaya Prada Telugu Special appearance [82]
100 Nisha Tamil [83]
Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL Rukmini Telugu [84]
2022 Maha Maha Tamil [85]
2023 Template:Pending film Template:TBA Completed [86][87]
Template:Pending film Template:TBA Telugu Completed [88]
Template:Pending film Shruthi Filming [89]
Template:Pending film Template:TBA Tamil Filming [90]
Template:Pending film Template:TBA Filming [91][92]
Template:Pending film Nethra Filming [93][94]
Template:Pending film Template:TBA Filming [95][96]

Web series

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Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
TBA Template:Pending film Template:TBA Telugu Filming [97]
TBA Template:Pending film Mythri Tamil Completed [98][99]

Television

Template:Sronly
Year Title Role Language Notes
2001–2003 Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand Tina Hindi
2001 Shaka Laka Boom Boom Karuna / Shona
2002 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Baavri Virani
Son Pari Sweety
2003 Karishma Kaa Karishma Teena
2004–05 Hum Do Hain Na Kareena / Koel Template:Citation needed
2005 Celebrity Fame Gurukul Herself (contestant) [100]
2010 Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai Chief Guest [101]

Music videos

Template:Sronly
Year Title Singer(s) Language Label Ref.
2007 Ishq Na Karna Agam Kumar Nigam and Tulsi Kumar Hindi T-Series [102]
2021 Booty Shake Tony Kakkar and Sonu Kakkar Desi Music Factory [103]
Mazaa B Praak Saregama [104]
2022 Shreaam Pagal Sunidhi Chauhan Punjabi YRF [105]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result Template:Tooltip
2008 55th Filmfare Awards South Best Female Debut – South Desamuduru Template:Won [106]
2012 1st South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress – Telugu Kandireega Template:Nom [107]
Actress – Special Appreciation (Telugu) Template:Won
Best Debut Actress - Tamil Mappillai Template:Won
Best Actress – Tamil Engeyum Kadhal Template:Nom
2013 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards Oru Kal Oru Kannadi Template:Won [108]
60th Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Telugu Denikaina Ready Template:Nom [109]
2014 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress – Tamil Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru Template:Nom [110]
2015 4th South Indian International Movie Awards Aranmanai Template:Won [111]
2018 7th South Indian International Movie Awards Style Icon of the Year Template:N/A Template:Won [112]
2022 10th South Indian International Movie Awards Decade of Excellence in South Indian Cinema Template:N/A Template:Won [113]

See also

References

  1. ↑ AS HANSIKA TURNS 21(8 August 2012). Retrieved 16 February 2017.
  2. ↑ Fun time for Vishal and Hansika Motwani on the sets of Mohanlal's Villain [VIDEOS]. International Business Times(8 June 2017). Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  3. ↑ Mohanlal's Villain revealed! Vishal to play the antagonist, see photo. The Indian Express(6 June 2017). Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  4. ↑ I'm here to entertain: Hansika. The Times of India(8 August 2009). Retrieved 19 August 2013.
  5. ↑ Hansika speaks impressive Tamil - Tamil Movie News. IndiaGlitz.com(4 February 2013). Retrieved 19 August 2013.
  6. ↑ Hansika's tryst with Kevin Pietersen(10 April 2013). Retrieved 19 August 2013.
  7. ↑ Hansika chants for peace Template:Webarchive Mid-Day - 21 February 2010
  8. ↑ Hansika charges 50 lakhs!. Sify(23 November 2006). Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  9. ↑ Top 15 bold looks of Hansika Motwani.
  10. ↑ The Tribune Magazine section - Saturday Extra. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
  11. ↑ Genelia d'Souza's last outing in Tamil. The Times of India(26 October 2021).
  12. ↑ Hansika hikes her fee to 75 lakhs. The Times of India(22 April 2012). Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  13. ↑ Denikaina Ready: Title of Vishnu Babu's next film(9 May 2012). Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  14. ↑ 'Delhi Belly' to be remade in Tamil(30 April 2012). Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  15. ↑ Hari to retain original cast for "Singam II"(30 May 2012). Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  16. ↑ Hansika is happy being a busy bee!. Sify. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
  17. ↑ Ravi Teja, Hansika's film to start soon. The Times of India. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
  18. ↑ CHENNAI BOX OFFICE(25 May 2014). Retrieved 29 September 2014.
  19. ↑ Why is Hansika nervous? - The Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  20. ↑ 2014: When little gems outclassed big guns in southern cinema(19 December 2014). Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  21. ↑ Simbu and Hansika come together again in "Vaalu". The Times of India(9 May 2012). Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  22. ↑ Hansika thrilled to play a "rowdy"(15 December 2011). Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  23. ↑ Aranmanai-2 : More navel than novel. The Hindu(30 January 2016).
  24. ↑ Manithan will be an important film in my career: Udhayanidhi Stalin(22 April 2016).
  25. ↑ Did you know Hansika Motwani has acted in a Malayalam film? - Times of India. The Times of India.
  26. ↑ Sundeep Kishan's "Tenali Ramakrishna BA BL" release date is out(4 November 2019).
  27. ↑ Silambarasan's screen time in Hansika Motwani's "Maha" revealed - Times of India. The Times of India.
  28. ↑ Happy Birthday, Hansika Motwani: 5 interesting facts about the actress you must know. The Times of India(9 August 2020). Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Shahid Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai and 11 others: How well you know about spiritual life of these Bollywood celebs?. InUth(10 August 2017). Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  30. ↑ Hansika Motwani makes a dreamy entry with fiancé Sohael Kathuriya at her pre-wedding Sufi night. Watch. The Indian Express(3 December 2022). Retrieved 4 December 2022.
  31. ↑ Exclusive: Hansika Motwani and Sohael Kathuriya are married, wedding pics surface online(4 December 2022). Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  32. ↑ Hansika to adopt one more child. The Times of India(7 August 2013). Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  33. ↑ Forbes India Magazine - Forbes India Celebrity 100 Nominees List. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
  34. ↑ Hawa Review 2.5/5 Template:Pipe Hawa Movie Review Template:Pipe Hawa 2003 Public Review Template:Pipe Film Review. Bollywood Hungama.
  35. ↑ Koi Mil Gaya Review 2.5/5 Template:Pipe Koi Mil Gaya Movie Review Template:Pipe Koi Mil Gaya 2003 Public Review Template:Pipe Film Review. Bollywood Hungama.
  36. ↑ Jaago (2004) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos.
  37. ↑ Hum Kaun Hai - movie review by Shruti Bhasin - Planet Bollywood. planetbollywood.com. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  38. ↑ Aabra Ka Daabra Review 2/5 | Aabra Ka Daabra Movie Review | Aabra Ka Daabra 2004 Public Review | Film Review, Hungama, Bollywood. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  39. ↑ Hansika wins Filmfare for Telugu film Desamuduru, Editorial, B. O. C.. Business Of Cinema(2008-07-14). Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  40. ↑ Aap Kaa Surroor review. Rajeev Masand. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  41. ↑ Review: Bindaas. www.rediff.com. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  42. ↑ Kantri review. Kantri Telugu movie review, story, rating.
  43. ↑ Money Hai Toh Honey Hai review. Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Bollywood movie review, story, rating.
  44. ↑ Maska review - Telugu cinema Review - Ram & Hansika Motwani. www.idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  45. ↑ Billa review - Telugu cinema Review - Prabhas, Anuska, Namitha & Hansika Motwani.
  46. ↑ Jayeebhava film review - Telugu cinema Review - Kalyan Ram Nandamuri & Hansika Motwani. www.idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  47. ↑ Seetaramula Kalyanam lankalo film review - Telugu cinema Review - Nitin & Hansika Motwani. www.idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  48. ↑ Review: Mappillai is a bad copy of original.
  49. ↑ Engeyum Kadhal.
  50. ↑ Kandireega Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Kandireega by Times of India. The Times of India.
  51. ↑ Velayudham Review - Velayudham Movie Review.
  52. ↑ Oh My Friend Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Oh My Friend by Times of India. The Times of India.
  53. ↑ Oru Kal Oru Kannadi Review - Oru Kal Oru Kannadi Movie Review.
  54. ↑ Movie review: Denikaina Ready. NDTV.com. Retrieved 2022-12-14.
  55. ↑ Settai Movie Review Settai, Arya, Hansika.
  56. ↑ Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru Movie Review sundar c, Theeya Vela Seiyanum Kumaru, தீயா வேல செய்யணும் கு.
  57. ↑ Something Something: Drama of the absurd(14 June 2013).
  58. ↑ Review: Singam 2 roars louder than ever.
  59. ↑ Biriyani (Aka) Biriyani review.
  60. ↑ Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda by Times of India. The Times of India.
  61. ↑ Maan Karate (Aka) Maan Karate review.
  62. ↑ Power (Aka) Power review.
  63. ↑ Aranmanai review: Scared by the clichés. The Hindu(20 September 2014).
  64. ↑ Meaghamann (Aka) Meagaamann review.
  65. ↑ Aambala (Aka) Ambala review.
  66. ↑ Romeo Juliet (Aka) Romeo Juliet review(12 June 2015).
  67. ↑ Vaalu (Aka) Vaalu review(14 August 2015).
  68. ↑ Puli (Aka) Pulee review(October 2015).
  69. ↑ Size Zero (2015) Template:Pipe Cast & Crew Template:Pipe News Template:Pipe Galleries Template:Pipe Movie Posters Template:Pipe Watch Size Zero Movie Online.
  70. ↑ Inji Iduppazhagi (Aka) Inji Idupazhagi review. Inji Iduppazhagi (Aka) Inji Idupazhagi Tamil movie review, story, rating.
  71. ↑ Aranmanai 2 review. Aranmanai 2 Tamil movie review, story, rating.
  72. ↑ Pokkiri Raja Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Pokkiri Raja by Times of India. The Times of India.
  73. ↑ Uyire Uyire review: A silly romp by two miscast actors(April 2016).
  74. ↑ Manithan review: Court of the day. The Hindu(29 April 2016).
  75. ↑ 'Luckunnodu' Review: No luck for the viewers.
  76. ↑ Bogan (Aka) Bogun review(2 February 2017).
  77. ↑ Singam 3: Loud, fast, and without a single memorable moment. The Hindu(9 February 2017).
  78. ↑ Goutham Nanda review. Goutham Nanda Telugu movie review, story, rating.
  79. ↑ Villain (Aka) Villan review(27 October 2017).
  80. ↑ Gulaebaghavali (Aka) Gulebakavali review(12 January 2018).
  81. ↑ Thuppakki Munai (Aka) Thuppaki Munai review(15 February 2019).
  82. ↑ 'NTR Kathanayakudu' movie review: Biopic a letdown.
  83. ↑ '100' movie review: A passable thriller with a laughable twist. The Hindu(11 May 2019).
  84. ↑ Tenali Ramakrishna BA BL: Sundeep Kishan and Hansika's next. Sify. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  85. ↑ Hansika Motwani wraps up her 50th film Maha, thanks STR(30 October 2020).
  86. ↑ No pair for Hansika in 'Partner'!. Sify(21 March 2019). Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  87. ↑ காமெடிக்கு நாங்க கியாரன்டி!. Sify(12 August 2021). Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  88. ↑ Hansika completes the shooting of her "single character" film - '105 Minutes'. The Times of India(9 August 2021). Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  89. ↑ Hansika Motwani's film "My Name Is Shruti" launched in Hyderabad. Telangana Today(4 July 2021). Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  90. ↑ Hansika replaces Kajal Aggarwal in 'Rowdy Baby'!. Sify. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  91. ↑ Hansika begins shooting for her next in Tamil. Times of India. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  92. ↑ Hansika's Guardian first look out. Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  93. ↑ Hansika plays a young scientist in R Kannan's next. DTnext. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  94. ↑ Hansika Motwani-R Kannan's film titled Gandhari. Cinema Express. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  95. ↑ Hansika's next with director Igore goes on floors. Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  96. ↑ Hansika is fashion designer in 'Man'. Times of India. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  97. ↑ Manjula Ghattamanenis Web Series with Hansika. Cinema Politics(11 October 2019). Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  98. ↑ Rajesh's web series to feature an ensemble cast. Cinema Express(30 October 2022). Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  99. ↑ Hansika Motwani wraps shooting for debut web series MY3. Cinema Express(18 April 2022). Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  100. ↑ Now, Celebrity Fame Gurukul. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  101. ↑ Hansika Replaces Deepika Padukone. New Kerala.com.
  102. ↑ Cinemax marks success of Phir Bewafaai. www.radioandmusic.com(22 August 2007). Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  103. ↑ Watch New Hindi Trending Song Music Video - "Booty Shake" Sung By Tony Kakkar & Sonu Kakkar Featuring Hansika Motwani and Sheetal Pery. The Times of India. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  104. ↑ Mazaa: Gurmeet Choudhary & Hansika Motwani starrer song is a tale of love and betrayal Template:Pipe PINKVILLA. www.pinkvilla.com(25 February 2021).
  105. ↑ Check Out New Punjabi Song Music Video - "Shreaam Pagal" Sung By Sunidhi Chauhan Featuring Hansika Motwani And Puneet Kumar. The Times of India(14 January 2022).
  106. ↑ Filmfare Awards South: Best Debutants down the years.... Filmfare(10 July 2014). Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  107. ↑ 1st South Indian International Movie Awards: The South Shines. The Hindu.
  108. ↑ 2nd SIIMA Awards 2012: Stars in Sharjah. The Hindu. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
  109. ↑ 60th Idea Filmfare Awards (South) Press Conference with Tamannaah, Bhatia, Vivek. Filmfare.com(18 June 2013). Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  110. ↑ Actresses who are battling for 2014 South Indian International Movie Awards. The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-02-27.
  111. ↑ SIIMA Awards 2015 Tamil Movie Nominations: "Madras" Beats "Kaththi", "Jigarthanda", "Velaiyilla Pattathari", Hooli, Shekhar H.. www.ibtimes.co.in(2015-06-16). Retrieved 2022-02-27.
  112. ↑ Nominations list for the SIIMA 2017 announced!.
  113. ↑ SIIMA 2022: Check full list of winners. Deccan Herald(19 September 2022). Retrieved 24 December 2022.

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