Karishma Tanna

2001–2013: Early work and television career

Tanna first appeared in Balaji Telefilms' soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi^[10] where she played the role of Indu.^[11][12] 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.^[13] Tanna made her Hindi film debut in Dosti: Friends Forever (2005), playing Nandini Thapar. In the same year she played the lead in Paalkhi. Tanna has also acted in several television advertisements, including Stayfree, Lifebuoy and Nirma.^[14] She was also a part of Rajshri Productions' Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam.^[15][16][17] 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.^[16][18]

Tanna participated in the stage-based comedy TV series Comedy Circus, that started in June 2007.^[19] She later came back in Comedy Circus Mahasangram in February 2010.^[20] 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.^[21][22] In August 2010, she participated in Imagine TV's Meethi Choori No 1. She also played the role of Avni in Star One's Jaane Pehchaane Se... Ye Ajnabbi. In 2011, she participated in Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout.^[23] The same year, she played Ms Jaffery in Sony TV's Adaalat. In 2011, Tanna appeared in the music video "Khoya Khoya Chand- The Bartender Remix" from Mikey McCleary’s The Bartender.^[24] In 2012, she acted in the children's television program Baal Veer, playing the role of Rani Pari.^[25]

2014–present: Naagin 3 and further work

Cute Tanna was a contestant on the popular controversial reality show, Bigg Boss 8. She spent 4 months inside the house and became the winner 1st runner-up.^{[26][27][28][29][30]} In 2015, Tanna participated in the dance reality show Nach Baliye 7 along with Upen Patel and emerged as the 2nd runner-up.^[31]

In March 2016, Karishma made a guest appearance in the popular stunt reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7.^[32] She also appeared as a guest in the popular comedy show Comedy Nights Bachao, which aired on Colors TV.^[33][34] Karishma participated in the popular dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 in 2016.^[35] Tanna also played the role of Maskeeni in Life OK's show Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha.^[36] In January 2017, Tanna judged BIG Magic's reality show Big Memsaab along with Sambhavna Seth and Pritam Singh.

In April 2018, she appeared in ALT Balaji's Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat as Zoya Hussain.^[37] In May 2018, Tanna played the cameo role of Ruhi in Colors TV's popular supernatural series Naagin 3. In June 2018, Tanna acted in Rajkumar Hirani's film Sanju^[5] 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.^[38] 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.^[1] In November 2020, she appeared in Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari in the song "Basanti".^[39] In 2021, Tanna appeared in the web series Bullets as Lolo.^[40][41] In 2023, she is seen in Hansal Mehta's web series 'Scoop' released on Netflix, where she plays an accused Gujarati crime reporter.^[42]

Films

Television

Music videos