Akanksha Puri is an Indian actress and model who is known for her notable works in the Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam film industries. Akanksha has worked with a number of well-known brands and famous designers during her modeling career. Akanksha made her acting debut in the Tamil film Alex Pandian (2013).
Akanksha Puri rose to fame for her portrayal of Devi Parvati in the popular mythological TV series Vighnaharta Ganesha (2017–2020). Some of Akanksha’s significant cinema appearances include Lodde (2015) in Kannada, Calendar Girls (2015) in Hindi, and Amar Akbar Anthony (2018) in Malayalam.
If you are interested in knowing more about this talented Indian actress and model, then this comprehensive article provides detailed information about Akansha Puri, starting from her personal details to her husband, ex-affairs, net worth, iconic roles and more.
Akanksha Puri Bio
- Full Name: Akanksha Puri
- Nickname: Aashi
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Relationship Status: Single
- Boyfriends/affairs: Paras Chhabra, Sidharth Shukla, Mika Singh (rumored)
- Education: A village school in Bhopal (Primary school) Carmel Convent School, Bhopal (High school), Devi Ahilya University, Indore (College)
- Education level: Graduate
- Food Habit: Vegetarian
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession: Actress and model
- Known For: Calendar Girls (2015), Vighnaharta Ganesha (2017-2020)
- Net Worth: Estimated between 6 – 8 Crores ($1.5 – $5 million)
- Social Media Platforms: Instagram (@akanksha8000), Twitter (@puri_akanksha), Facebook (@akanksha.puri.395)
- Achievements: Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut (South), Most Stylish Actress Award 2023, Universal India Awards for Most Popular Actress 2022
Age
- Date of Birth: 26 July, 1988
- Age: 35 years (as of 2024)
- Birth/Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Upcoming Birthday: 26 July, 2024
- Place of Birth: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Height, Weight, and physical Appearance
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
- Weight: 53 kg (117 lbs)
- Body measurements (Bust, Waist, Hips): 34-28-34 inches
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Black
- Tattoos: 3 (Lotus tattooed on lower back; Later modified into wings, ‘Ahamasmi Yodha’ on the side of left hand, ‘Paras Chhabra’ on left wrist; Later covered with barcode that says ‘BEING ME’)
Early life
Akanksha Puri was born on July 26, 1988, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. Akanksha’s zodiac/star sign is Leo.
Education
Akanksha Puri completed her primary education in a village school in Bhopal and later went to Carmel Convent School, Bhopal for her secondary schooling. Akanksha then attended Devi Ahilya University in Indore to complete her college studies.
In an interview, Akanksha said that during her school and college days, she was very active in sports and participated in many tennis and basketball competitions.
After completing her education, Akanksha started a career with “Kingfisher Airlines” where she worked as an international cabin crew member.
Family
Akanksha Puri’s father is R.K. Puri, who is a retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), and her mother is Chitra Puri who is an astrologer. Akanksha’s brother is Amitesh Puri. Amitesh is known to be working in the business world.
Akanksha Puri Career
Career Beginnings
In 2010, Akanksha Puri began her career as a model. Puri appeared in print photos for various ethnic wear and jewelry brands, in addition to appearing in a number of television commercials and advertisements for many renowned brands.
Transition to Acting
Tamil Cinema Debut
In 2013, Akanksha Puri’s journey into the acting world started with her debut role as Divya in the Tamil film “Alex Pandian”.
Malayalam and Kannada Films
Akanksha then moved to Malayalam movies and played popular roles as Annie in “Praise the Lord” (2014) and Saira in “Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander” (2015). In Kannada cinema, Akanksha played the character of Akanksha in “Lodde” (2015). She then played a cameo role as Gauri in the Malayalam film “Amar Akbar Anthony” (2015).
Hindi Cinema Debut
Making her debut in Hindi cinema, Akanksha Puri played the role of Nandita Menon in the movie “Calendar Girls” (2015), which brought her huge success and recognition from every corner of the country.
Further Ventures in Tamil Cinema
In 2019, Akanksha ventured into Tamil cinema with the movie “Action”, in which she played the character of Kaira, further showcasing her ability to work in various genres and languages.
Television Career
Web Series Debut
Akanksha Puri also made her debut on television with the web series “Inspector Avinash” (2023), where she played Meetu Punjaban, marking a huge milestone in her career as she explored new paths of storytelling.
Guest Appearances and Mythological Roles
Puri also made guest appearances in famous shows like “CID” in 2015. However, it was her notable role of Parvati in the hit mythological Hindi series “Vighnaharta Ganesh” from 2017 to 2020 that gained her wide recognition and praise from all across India.
Reality TV Participation
Bigg Boss Appearances
Akanksha Puri’s participation in reality TV added another layer to her career. Puri participated as a guest in “Bigg Boss” season 13 and later as a participant in “Bigg Boss” season 15.
Swayamvar: Mika Di Vohti
Akanksha also joined “Swayamvar: Mika Di Vohti”, in which she ended up being the winner and Mika Singh’s potential partner.
Bigg Boss OTT 2
In 2023, Akanksha Puri participated in “Bigg Boss OTT 2”, where she demonstrated her competitive spirit and resilience, though she finished the show in 12th place.
Music Contributions
Music Video Appearances
Alongside her acting career, Akanksha Puri has also made great contributions to the music industry through her appearances in a variety of music videos. Puri has collaborated with renowned singers and composers, showcasing her versatility and captivating the audience with her performance in songs such as:
- “Chitthi” by Jubin Nautiyal
- “Dancing Doll”
- “Jahan Tum Ho” by Shrey Singhal
- “Main Jis Din Bhula Doon” by Jubin Nautiyal and Tulsi Kumar
- “Bewafa Tera Muskurana” by Jubin Nautiyal
- “Jaa Rahe Ho” by Yasser Desai
Recent Projects
Akanksha Puri’s recent new show song, “Baarishon”, presented by Apni Dhun, features the voices of Udit Narayan and Payal Dev.
Akanksha Puri husband
In the reality show, “Swayamvar: Mika Di Vohti”, in which 12 women came to compete for popular singer/musician, Mika Singh’s love, Akanksha Puri was a wild card entry whose opponents were Prantika Das and Neet Mahal who had also entered the competition later as wild cards.
The show was eventually won by Akanksha and she was given the title of Mika Singh’s ‘Vohti’. Akanksha Puri was chosen by Mika as his life partner as a result of her success on the show.
However, later on, during an interview, Mika Singh revealed that the things between the two of them did not work out after the show. He and Akanksha eventually realized they were not meant to be together. The duo were already known to be friends before the show started.
The reason for their incompatibility termed by Mika was due to their different professions and after some discussions, the pair mutually decided to stay off as friends rather than romantic partners.
After the show ended, Mika and Akanksha were spotted a couple of times, which looked to be alleged dinner dates but Akanksha Puri was quick to shut off the dating rumors and clarify they were just friends.
Akanksha Puri ex-boyfriends: Sidharth Shukla
Akanksha Puri’s first boyfriend was Sidharth Shukla. During an interview, Akanksha revealed that their relationship ended mutually on a friendly note and the two of them were friends till the end.
Akanksha Puri’s ex-boyfriends: Paras Chhabra
Akanksha Puri’s second relationship was with TV actor, Paras Chhabra which ended rather roughly in 2019. Akanksha had spoken about her relationship in an interview, stating that the relationship had left her broken as she had never gotten her closure.
Moreso, The actress revealed that during “Bigg Boss” season 13, Paras fell in love with another contestant (Mahira Sharma), leading up to their breakup. The pair did not call each other or talk following their breakup and moved on with their separate lives, according to Akanksha.
Akanksha Puri further opened up about experiencing mental health issues and breakdowns as a result of the termination of a 4-years relationship, and dealing with anxiety and depression while working; Ultimately leading up to her joining the gym which she had stated to uplift her physical health and overall mental well-being.
Akanksha Puri net worth
Akanksha Puri’s net worth is estimated to be somewhere between 6 Crores and 8 Crores ($1.5 million and $5 million). Akanksha Puri’s main source of earnings include modeling, acting and brand endorsements.
Akanksha Puri trivia
- During an interview, Akanksha Puri shared that she was a very playful and energetic kid and people often referred to her as a monkey.
- In her spare time, Akanksha Puri likes dancing, driving and traveling and doing yoga.
- In her modeling career, Akanksha Puri has appeared in over 100 commercials and print shoots over the years.
- After considering Meghana Raj to play Nandita Menon, the producers of “Calendar Girls” ultimately ended up casting Akanksha for the role.
- Akanksha initially wanted to pursue a career in hospitality. However, she accepted the offer of working in a tamil film after “Kingfisher Airlines” was on the verge of getting shut at that time.
- Akanksha has promoted several beauty, food, and clothing brands, such as mCaffeine, Sunfeast Dark Fantasy, and Naari Collection on Instagram.
- In an episode of “Bigg Boss OTT” season 2, Jad Hadid kissed Akanksha Puri for 30 seconds during a task, which quickly went viral on the internet.
Conclusion
Akanksha Puri has made her impact on different genres of films. Starting from Tamil film industry to Hindi and Malayalam industry — Akanksha’s contribution to the world of cinema is undeniably integral. Furthermore, her appearances in music videos as well as web series and reality television shows have further solidified her status as a versatile mainstream actress.
Akanksha Puri has made buzz in bollywood with not only her career but also her public relationships. The actress has always been straight forward when it comes to talking about her ex-affairs and definitely does not shy away from speaking about her anxiety or depression openly, defying the stigma around mental health issues.
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