Mandeep Kaur Takhar, better known as Mandy Takhar, is a prominent British actress and model celebrated for her contributions to Punjabi cinema. Her breakthrough role as ‘Sahiba’ in “Mirza – The Untold Story” propelled her into the limelight.

Wiki/Biography

Born on May 1st, 1987, in Wolverhampton, UK, Mandy Takhar’s zodiac sign is Taurus. Her family originally hails from Maliana village, Phagwara, Punjab. She received her education in Wolverhampton. Interestingly, Mandy enjoyed a tomboyish childhood, actively participating in football and rugby – the only girl on her school teams! Her passion for acting ignited at the tender age of eight. After graduation, she pursued theatre studies at Kingston University in England before relocating to Mumbai in 2009 to further her acting career.

Physical Appearance

Mandy possesses a striking presence:

• Height: 5′ 6″
• Weight: 65 kg
• Hair Color: Black (dyed brown)
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Figure Measurements: 34-32-34

Family & Caste

Mandy Takhar comes from a Sikh Jatt family. Her father is a businessman, and her mother is a homemaker. She has two sisters, Kammy Takhar and Jessi Boughan.

Husband

Mandy Takhar married Shekhar Kaushal, a fitness entrepreneur, in Chandigarh. The wedding festivities included Sikh rituals on February 13th, 2024, and Hindu rituals on February 14th, 2024.

Relationships/Affairs

Before their marriage in 2024, Mandy and Shekhar were romantically involved. Their relationship blossomed after a chance meeting during a film shoot in Shimla.

Career

Mandy debuted in the Punjabi film industry in 2010 with “Ekam – Son of Soil”. Her portrayal of “Sahiba” in “Mirza – The Untold Story” opposite Gippy Grewal solidified her position as a leading actress. She has starred in numerous successful Punjabi films, including “Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22,” “Sardar Ji,” and “Rabb Da Radio,” earning accolades such as the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Supporting Actress (“Sardar Ji”) and recognition as a prominent face in the Punjabi Film and Music Festival. Beyond Punjabi cinema, she also made her Bollywood debut in 2012 (“Bumboo”) and her Tamil debut in 2013 (“Biriyani”).

Her talents extend beyond acting; she’s also a singer, notably collaborating with Dr. Zeus on the song “Laddo Rani.” Her role in the 2018 sports film “Khido Khundi” showcased her versatility, portraying a resilient woman supporting her family.

Favourite Things

Here are some of Mandy’s preferences:

• Book: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
• Food: Yellow Dal, Pasta, Paneer, Saag
• Colors: Black, Blue
• Sports: Rugby, Football
• Actor: Ammy Virk, Diljit Dosanjh, Amrinder Gill
• Singer: Beyoncé

Facts

Several interesting facts about Mandy Takhar include:

• Her hobbies include reading, horse riding, watching movies, and socializing with friends.
• She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
• To maintain her Punjabi roots, her parents enrolled her in a weekend Punjabi school.
• Initially, her family didn’t support her acting aspirations.
• For her role in “Rab Da Radio,” she spent ten hours daily immersing herself in village life.
• She’s trained in martial arts.
• She’s close friends with Punjabi actress Wamiqa Gabbi.
• She’s involved with Khalsa Aid, an international relief organization, even visiting the Northern Iraq-Syria border in 2016 to aid Kurdish Yazidi refugees.
• Her family and friends affectionately call her Dippy and Dips.

Physical Stats

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