Minissha Lamba Age, Wiki and Bio

Minissha Lamba

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Poker Player, Dancer, Theatre Artist, Former Model
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/01/1985
Age39 years
BirthplaceAurangabad, Maharashtra
Marital StatusDivorced

Bio/Wiki

Other NameMinesha Lamba
Nickname(s)Mini
Zodiac signCapricorn
HometownNew Delhi
School(s)
  • Chettinad Vidyashram School in Chennai
  • Army Public School in Srinagar
College/UniversityMiranda House–Delhi University, New Delhi
Educational QualificationBA English Major (Hons.)
ReligionSikhism
Sexual OrientationStraight
Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Singing
  • Travelling
Tattoo(s)
  • On her right wrist: A red-coloured heart
  • On her left leg: A flower tattoo
Controversy
  • Detained by Custom Department
  • She was detained in 2011 at the Mumbai Airport by the Indian custom department. While she was returning from the Cannes International Film Festival, an undeclared jewellery worth Rs 50 lakhs was recovered from her bags.

Physical Stats & More

Height157 cm (5' 2")
Weight55 kg (121 lbs)
Figure Measurements34-30-34
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Personal Life

Date of Birth18/01/1985
BirthplaceAurangabad, Maharashtra
NationalityIndian
HometownNew Delhi
ReligionSikhism
Sexual OrientationStraight
Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Singing
  • Travelling
Tattoo(s)
  • On her right wrist: A red-coloured heart
  • On her left leg: A flower tattoo

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Aarya Babbar (actor)
  • Chris Gayle (cricketer; rumoured)
  • Ryan Tham
  • Akash Malik (businessman; met for the first in 2019 at a Poker Championship)
Marriage Date06/07/2015 (court marriage)

Family

FatherKawel Lamba (army personnel)
MotherManju Lamba
Siblings
BrotherKaranbir Lamba (manager at Snapchat; married to the Indian celebrity stylist Aastha Sharma)
SisterNone
SpouseRyan Tham (owner of Juhu Night Club in Mumbai; cousin of Pooja Bedi) (m. 2015; div. 2020)

Career

Debut
  • Film (Hindi): Yahaan (2005) as Adaa
  • Film (Punjabi): Heer & Hero (2013) as Maahi
Notable Works
  • Corporate (2006)
  • Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007)
  • Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
  • Bheja Fry 2 (2011)
  • Zilla Ghaziabad (2013)
  • Bhoomi (2017)
TV Shows
  • Chhoona Hai Aasmaan (2008)
  • Bigg Boss Season 8 (2014)
  • Tenali Rama (2018)
  • Internet Wala Love (2018)
Web Series
  • Badtameez Dil (2023)
Music VideosTera Suroor Remix (2012)
Theatre PlaysMirrorMirror
Other FieldsPoker Player

Favourites

Actor(s)
  • Ajay Devgan
  • Salman Khan
  • Ranbir Kapoor
  • Leonardo DiCaprio
ActressMadhuri Dixit
Singer(s)
  • Lady Gaga
  • Mariah Carey
  • Sunidhi Chauhan
  • Rekha Bhardwaj
Music Genre(s)
  • Pop
  • RnB
  • Club Mix
  • Bollywood
Food
  • Dosa
  • Sambhar
  • Idli
  • Carrotcake
Street Food
  • Kebab
  • Chaat
ColourBlack

Some Lesser Known Facts

Minissha Lamba was raised in Delhi.
As a child, she appeared in print commercials for brands like Vigil Soap and Cadbury's Enriche.
During college, she frequently skipped classes.
In her teenage years, she aspired to be a journalist.
While studying BA in English (Hons.) at Miranda House (Delhi University), she featured in ads for Sunsilk, LG, Airtel, and Cadbury.
She also appeared in Femina's Generation "W" ad.
She relocated from Delhi to Mumbai to pursue modeling.
Initially, she lived in a PG in Mumbai before leaving due to a misunderstanding with her landlady.
Minissha has appeared in TV commercials for LG, Everyuth, Cadbury, Dabur, Airtel, Femina Generation W, and Sunsilk.
She was discovered by director Shoojit Sarkar during a Cadbury ad shoot, leading her to star in the film 'Yahaan' (2005).
She has modeled in numerous fashion shows in India.
Her notable role was in Shyam Benegal's 'Well Done Abba' for which she received a National Film Award.
She featured in the 2012 music video "Tera Suroor Remix."
In 2012, she appeared on 'Bigg Boss Season 8.'
In 2018, Minissha acted in TV serials like 'Tenali Rama' and 'Internet Wala Love.'
She joined the Super Star League, a celebrity cricket league in 2019.
Minissha has also performed in Hindi and English theatre plays including MirrorMirror.
She is a professional poker player and has won several matches.
In her free time, she enjoys dancing, singing, and traveling.
Lamba has been rumored to undergo cosmetic procedures despite denying it.
She has graced the covers of magazines such as MW, Seventeen India, Prevention, Cosmopolitan, and The Man.
She adores animals and owns pet dogs like Kiki and Chloe.
Minissha is a deeply religious person.
To stay fit, she follows a regular workout routine.