Hansika Motwani is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Tamil films. She also acts in Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi films. She made her film debut in the Telugu film Desamuduru winning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, South. She then appeared in a couple of high budget Telugu films including Kantri and Maska.
Birth Name
Hansika Motwani
Nickname
Baby, Motu
Profession
Actress
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Hansika was born on 9 August 1991 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Age
She is currently 27 years old.
Sun Sign
Leo
Nationality
Indian
Ethnicity
Indian
Religion
Buddhism
Education
Motwani attended Podar International School in Mumbai and then enrolled at the International Curriculum School in Santacruz, Mumbai.
Family Details
- Father – Pradeep Motwani (Businessman)
- Mother – Mona Motwani (Dermatologist)
- Siblings – Prashant Motwani (Brother)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Hansika Motwani has dated –
- Silambarasan – Hansika had briefly dated actor Silambarasan and they have worked in a couple of Tamil films. The couple broke off their relationship citing personal issues.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 5 inches
- In centimeters – 165 cm
- In meters – 1.65 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 59 kg
- In Pounds – 130 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-27-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 27 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 32C
Body Build
Average
Eye Color
Light Brown
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
She wears a size 7 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 6 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Hansika Motwani was first starred in 2003 Hindi film Hawa as a child artist. She made her debut as heroine in 2007 Telugu film Desamuduru as Vaishali, which earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South. The same year, she made her Hindi debut with Aap Kaa Surroor and was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. In 2008, she embarked onto Kanaada film industry with Bindaas. In 2011, she made her Tamil debut with Mappillai alongside Dhanush.
Television Debut
She appeared in a Hindi television soap opera, Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand as Tina from 2001 to 2003.
Brand Endorsements
Hansika has worked with several brands for their television commercials and print ads like Nirma.
Hansika Motwani Awards
- Indian Telly Award for Child Artiste of the Year – Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand (2003)
- Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South – Desamuduru
- CineMAA Award for Best Female Debut – Desamuduru
- SIIMA Award for Best Debutant Actress – Tamil – Mappillai
- SIIMA Award for Special Appreciation as Actress – Telugu – Kandireega
- Chennai Times Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer-Female – Mappillai
- Edison Award for Best Actress – Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
- SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Tamil – Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
- Vijay Award for Favorite Heroine – Maan Karate
- SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Tamil – Aranmanai
Hansika Motwani Favorites
- Favorite Actor – Gerard Butler
- Favorite Actress – Late Nutan, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
- Favorite Film – Oh My Friend, Bindass, Settai
- Favorite Color – White, Black and Orange
- Favorite Place – Jaipur, Dubai, London, Paris
- Favorite Brand – Gucci, Armani
- Favorite Food – Rajma Chawal, Idli, Thai food
- Favorite Sport – Football
- Favorite Hobbies – Reading, Photography, Meditation, Yoga, Cardio Exercises
Hansika Motwani Net Worth
Hansika Motwani has a net worth of $4 million as of 2019 & charges Rs 1 crore to 2 crore per film. She embarked her film career from a young age and has appeared in television series and shows, films and advertisements. The gorgeous damsel owns a swanky BMW 5 Series. She lives with her family in a luxury apartment in the posh area of Mumbai.
Social Media Portfolio
- Facebook – Hansika Motwani
- Instagram – ihansika
- Twitter – Hansika
Some Lesser Known Facts About Hansika Motwani
- Hansika was first noticed by actress Juhi Chawla, a client of her dermatologist mother, who suggested her to try her luck in films.
- She started her acting career as a child artist in Bollywood films and Hindi TV shows.
- Her parents separated in 2004, after which she started living with her mother.
- Hansika lead role in a film came up in 2007 with the Telugu film ‘Desamuduru.’
- She supports various causes and is the brand ambassador for the ‘Chennai Turns Pink’ initiative to create awareness about breast cancer.
- She is a huge fan of Chelsea Football Club.
- She is fluent in different Indian languages like Telugu, Hindi, Tulu and English.
- In 2014, she was featured in Forbes’ list of 250 celebrities that make it to the 100 Most Influential Celebrities nominees list.
