Himarsha Venkatsamy
South African model and actress
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Himarsha Venkatsamy is a South African model and actress, known for winning the Kingfisher Calendar Hunt in 2010, defeating Anjali Lavania and Nidhi Sunil in the final round.[1][2]
Himarsha Venkatsamy | |
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Venkatsamy in 2014 | |
| Born | 15 February 1984 Durban, South Africa |
| Alma mater | University of the Witwatersrand |
| Occupations | Actress, model, television host |
| Spouse | Abdulkadir Arsenalist |
She made a special appearance in the 2010 Bollywood romantic comedy I Hate Luv Storys,[3] but her first breakthrough came when she was roped to play Jhumpa in the thriller film Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans.[4]
Early life
Himarsha was born to South African parents of South Indian origin in Durban, South Africa. She has been a model since the age of 13, when she began dancing at the Durban school she was attending where she was studying art and music. She is married to her long-time Kenyan boyfriend, Abdulkadir Arsenalist.
Career
Himarsha participated in the Kingfisher Calendar Girl Hunt 2009 along with her sister Terushka. She won the contest that was televised on NDTV Good Times. She studied for a physiotherapist at the University of the Witwatersrand, before leaving for India to be a full-time model. She has been a part of the Lakme Fashion Week 2009.[5]
Filmography
- Note: all films are in Hindi, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | I Hate Luv Storys | Uncredited role | |
| 2015 | Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans | Jhumpa | |
| 2016 | Veeram | Unniyarcha | Simultaneously shot in Malayalam and English |
| 2018 | Black Bud | Sanya Malhotra |
