Hansika Motwani is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films. She began her career as a child actor in Hindi films, and later went on to appear in lead roles in Telugu films, including Desamuduru, Kantri and Maska. She started her career in Tamil cinema with Mappillai and then appeared in several commercially successful Tamil films such as Engeyum Kadhal, Velayudham, Oru Kal Oru Kannadi, Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru, Singam II and Aranmanai.
Birth Name
Hansika Motwani
Nickname
Baby, Motu
Profession
Actress
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Hansika Motwani was born on 9th of August 1991, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Age
She is currently 31 years old.
Sun Sign
Leo
Nationality
Indian
Ethnicity
Asian (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
Engaged
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.
- Sohael Khaturiya – On November 2, 2022, Hansika announced that she got engaged to Mumbai-based businessman Sohael Khaturiya in Paris, France. She is set to marry him on December 4, 2022, at Mundota Fort and Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
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 – 33C
Body Build
Average
Eye Color
Light Brown
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 6 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
In 2003, Hansika was first starred 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, Motwani made her Tamil debut with Mappillai alongside Dhanush.
Television Debut
In 2001, Motwani appeared in a Hindi television soap opera, Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand as Tina.
Brand Endorsements
Hansika is the brand Ambassador of Chennai turns Pink, an awareness program to promote breast cancer awareness among women.
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 2023 & 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
- YouTube Channel – Hansika Motwani
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.
- In 2004, her parents separated, after which she started living with her mother.
- In 2007, Hansika lead role in a film came up 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, Motwani was featured in Forbes’ list of 250 celebrities that make it to the 100 Most Influential Celebrities nominees list.
- In 2019, she appeared with Atharvaa in the Tamil film 100, directed by Sam Anton and in the Telugu film Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL opposite Sundeep Kishan.
- In 2022, Hansika played for her 50th film in Maha as lead actress.
