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Mandana Karimi, born Manizeh Karimi on 19 May 1988 in Tehran, Iran, began her career as an air hostess before transitioning into modeling. After working on international modeling projects, she came to India and established herself as an actress. She gained fame through her roles in films like ‘Bhaag Johnny’ and ‘Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3’, and her participation in the reality show ‘Bigg Boss 9’ where she was a finalist. In 2018, she joined the TV show ‘Ishqbaaaz’. She accused a director of sexual harassment in 2018. She was previously married to Indian businessman Gaurav Gupta.
Biography:
[bio]Mandana Karimi Parents & Early Life:
Karimi was born in Tehran, Iran, into a Muslim group of blended ethnicity. Her dad, Reza Karimi, is an Iranian Shia Muslim and her mom, Saba Karimi, is an Indian Sunni Muslim. She was brought up in Tehran. She said in a meeting, “I was brought into the world in a moderate Muslim family, and keeping in mind that growing up, I was exceptionally modest and calm. I examined craftsmanship. I used to invest the greater part of my energy in my room messing with papers, cameras and hues.” About her Indian association she remarked, “I had come to India ordinarily, visiting my family or for occasions. Additionally, when I began modelling, I got offers from India yet was rarely intrigued.”
Professional Career:
Karimi began her profession as an air hostess, and later quit that place of employment to seek after a career in modeling. In 2010, in the wake of chipping away at different universal modeling ventures, she came to Mumbai for a quarter of a year on a modeling contract. About her involvement with India, she stated, “I had an alternate encounter, remaining without my family. I completely cherished it! Work was extraordinary, however around then, I had different agreements around the globe. At that point, in 2013, I chose to move to Mumbai and take a stab at acting.”
Karimi has done TV advertisements with Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor. In February 2015, she showed up in the film Roy. Soon thereafter, in September, her film Bhaag Johnny was discharged.
Karimi was a candidate actually TV appear, Bigg Boss 9, where a gathering of superstars from different backgrounds live respectively in an enormous house. One of the contenders get dispensed with consistently, in view of open votes. The show went on air in October 2015 on Colors channel. She was one of the third finalists of the period. In 2018, she joined Star Plus’ Ishqbaaaz as Nancy.
Mandana Karimi Husband / Boyfriends:
In July 2016, Karimi got engaged to her sweetheart, Gaurav Gupta, an Indian representative from Mumbai. The couple wedded in court toward the beginning of March the next year, which was trailed by a rich Hindu wedding in March 2017.
In July 2017, Karimi recorded an aggressive behavior at home body of evidence against her significant other and his family, which she later pulled back in order to save her marriage.
Movies List:
- Roy (2015) (Anita)
- Bhaag Johnny (2015) (Rachel D’costa)
- Main Aur Charles (2015) (Liz)
- Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 (2016) (Shalu)
- Xuanzang (2016) (Rajyashri)
Television:
- Bigg Boss 9 (2015-16)
- Comedy Nights Live (2016)
- Bigg Boss 10 (2016)
- Ishqbaaz (2018) (Nancy Malhotra)
FAQs about Mandana Karimi Actress
Who is Mandana Karimi?
Mandana Karimi (born Manizeh Karimi on 19 May 1988) is an Iranian actress and model based in India. She started her career as an air hostess and later pursued modelling. After working on various international modelling projects, she came to Mumbai on a modelling contract. She has done TV commercials with various Bollywood actors and has appeared as a lead in the Bollywood film, Bhaag Johnny. She also participated in the reality TV show, Bigg Boss 9 and ended up as a runner-up.
Where was Mandana Karimi born?
Mandana Karimi was born on 19 May 1988 in Tehran, Iran, into a Muslim family with Iranian and Indian ancestry. She was raised in Tehran.
What languages does Mandana Karimi speak?
Mandana Karimi speaks Persian, English, and Hindi.
What films has Mandana Karimi been in?
Mandana Karimi has been in several films including 'Roy', 'Bhaag Johnny', 'Main Aur Charles', and 'Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3'.
Why did Mandana Karimi quit Bollywood?
Mandana Karimi quit Bollywood because it was getting 'unhealthy' for her mental health. She faced 'disrespect' and 'harassment' in her decade in showbiz. The breaking point came when she decided to accuse a director of sexual harassment. She also mentioned that she was tired of being labelled as ‘difficult to work with’ and felt that the industry ran on connections and family background, making it very competitive.
Has Mandana Karimi been married?
Yes, in July 2016, Mandana Karimi got engaged to her boyfriend, Gaurav Gupta, an Indian businessman from Mumbai. They married in court in early March the following year, followed by a lavish Hindu wedding in March 2017. However, in July 2017, Karimi filed a domestic violence case against her husband and his family, which she later withdrew in hopes of saving her marriage. They got divorced in 2021.
