| Kanishtha Dhankar was born in Mumbai at a naval base with ancestors from Haryana. |
| Her grandparents reside in a village in the Jhajjar district where she spent a lot of time. |
| Starting her modeling career in college, she got her parents' support under the condition that her grades remained good. |
| Kanishtha starred in the film 'Fashion' in 2008 alongside Kangana Ranaut and Priyanka Chopra. |
| After winning Pantaloons Miss India 2011, she represented India in the Miss World 2011 pageant in London, then moved to New York in 2013 for the Mercedes Benz fashion week. |
| Kanishtha has walked the runways for various prestigious events including Lakme Fashion Week. |
| She has been featured in several renowned magazines and graced the cover of publications like Vogue and Elle. |
| Currently, Kanishtha advocates for sustainability, human rights, and a yogic lifestyle. |
| She aims to focus on education, gender issues, sustainability, and international development. |
| Kanishtha is actively involved in volunteering for various organizations. |
| Regular yoga practice is a part of her routine, often shared on social media. |
| In skincare and haircare, she prefers natural ingredients like fenugreek seeds and coconut oil. |
| Kanishtha has a preference for meaningful movie roles over item songs. |
| She finds the international modeling industry more professional compared to the Indian industry. |
| Kanishtha embraces and promotes self-love and body positivity. |
| She has collaborated with renowned designer Sabyasachi for photo shoots. |
| Kanishtha's spiritual belief is in Buddhism, and she applies its teachings to her life. |
| Aishwarya Rai is her favorite Miss World. |
| Social work holds a significant place in Kanishtha's endeavors. |
