Hansika Motwani

Hansika Motwani is an Indian actress, who mainly works in Tamil and Telugu films. She made her Bollywood debut as a child artist in the movie "Hawa" and followed by the blockbuster "Koi...Mil Gaya". As a lead actress, she was first seen in Telugu movie Desamuduru, which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut - South. Till date, Hansika was the part of several Telugu and Tamil films. She was recently seen in the movie Gautam Nanda.

Biography

Hansika was born on 9 August 1991, in Mumbai. She has completed her schooling in Podar International School and International Curriculum School in Mumbai. She grabbed film opportunity through her mother's client actress Juhi Chawla. Then, Hansika was signed in 'Yahoo' with Govinda, but the project was suspended. Before entering into films she has acted in television serials. She is fluent in Hindi and Tulu languages.

Personal Profile Details

Name : Hansika Motwani
Nick Name : Baby & Motu
Birth Place : Mumbai
Date of Birth : 9 August 1991
Age : 26 years
Height : 5'5"
Weight : 62 kgs
Father : Pradeep Motwani
Mother : Mona Motwani
Brother : Prashant Motwani
Zodiac Sign : Leo
Occupation : Actress and Model
Education : International Curriculum School in Mumbai
Debut movie : Hawa as a child artist (Hindi)
Favorite Food : Raajama Chawal & Chinese food

Latest news

According to the reports, Hansika will play the title role in an upcoming movie 'Sangamithra'. It is being directed by Sundar C and produced by Thenandal Films. Hansika Motwani has roped in for an upcoming Mohanlal movie Villain. It is being written and directed by B Unnikrishnan. Buzz is that, Hansika Motwani will be playing a brief yet important role in the movie.

In Gautam Nanda

'Gautam Nanda' is an action-entertainer directed Sampath Nandi and produced by J. Pulla Rao and Bhagwan. It featured actor Gopichand (Dual Role), Hansika Motwani and Catherine Tresa in lead roles. Hansika played the role as Spoorthi.

Family

The beautiful actress Hansika was born to Pradeep Motwani, a businessman and Mona Motwani, who is a dermatologist in Mumbai. She has one elder brother Prashant Motwani. Her parents were divorced in the year 2002 and Hansika is staying with her mother in Andheri, Mumbai. Hansika's mother tongue is Sindhi and she is a Buddhist.

Boyfriend/Marriage

According to the sources, Hansika has dated Tamil star Silambarasan aka Simbu. The duo had came closer in the shooting of the films "Vaalu" and "Vettai Mannan". But reports said that, the couple has broke off.

Career

Hansika has started her career as a child artist with serials like 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', 'Hum 2 Hai Na', 'Desh Me Nikla Hoga Chand', 'Shakalaka Boom Boom' and many more. She appeared as one of the children in Koi...Mil Gaya with Preity Zinta and Hrithik Roshan.

She was also seen in various TV commercials that include Pepsi, Samsung, Hyundai Santro TV, Nirma and Bournvita. Hansika made her debut in a lead role in Telugu film Desamuduru. She made her leading actress debut in Bollywood with Aap Kaa Surroor. Her Tamil debut film was Mappillai opposite Dhanush.

Personal Life

Hansika Motwani is a great philanthropist. She provides complete support for 25 underprivileged children and also takes care of the medical needs of 10 women affected with breast cancer. The special thing about her is she adopts a child on her every birthday and supports their education and other needs. A huge fan of Hansika, has built a temple for her in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Awards

TV Child Artist of the Year
Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut
SIIMA Award for Best Debutant Actress
SIIMA Award for Special Appreciation as Actress
Chennai Times Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer
Edison Award for Best Actress

Upcoming Movie

2017 Villain (Malayalam)
2017 Bogan (Tamil)
2017 Gulebakavali (Tamil)

Filmography

As Child artist
2003 Hawa
2003 Koi...Mil Gaya
2004 Jaago

As Lead
2004 Hum Kaun Hai?
2007 Desamuduru (Telugu)
2007 Aap Kaa Surroor
2008 Kantri (Telugu)
2008 Money Hai Toh Honey Hai
2009 Maska (Telugu)
2009 Billa (Telugu)
2009 Kandireega (Telugu)
2011 Oh My Friend (Telugu)
2012 Denikaina Ready (Telugu)
2012 Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
2013 Something Something (Telugu)
2014 Power (Telugu)
2014 Aranmanai
2015 Puli
2017 Luckunnodu (Telugu)
2017 Gautam Nanda (Telugu)