Kamya Punjabi, a prominent Indian television actress, is celebrated for her compelling portrayal of negative characters in Hindi TV serials. Her career spans numerous successful shows and a significant presence in reality television.

Wiki/Biography

Kamya Punjabi, born on Monday, August 13, 1979, in Mumbai, is 44 years old (as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Leo. She began her journey in the entertainment industry as a model before transitioning to acting.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
• Eye Colour: Brown
• Hair Colour: Black

Family, Caste & Husband

Kamya’s father is a Mumbai-based businessman, and her mother’s name is Nanda Punjabi. She has two younger sisters, Sonia and Mala Punjabi. Kamya’s first marriage was to Bunty Negi, a businessman, in 2003. They divorced in 2013 after having a daughter, Aara, in 2009. Following this, she had a relationship with Karan Patel, before marrying Shalabh Dang in 2020.

Career

Kamya’s acting debut was in the TV horror series Ssshhhh… Koi Hai (2001). She’s appeared in numerous shows, including Astitva… Ek Prem Kahani (2002), Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki (2005), Banoo Main Teri Dulhann (2006), and Beintehaa (2014). Her role as ‘Sindoora Pratap Singh’ in Banoo Main Teri Dulhann brought her widespread recognition.

Beyond television, she’s also featured in Bollywood films like Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (2000), Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002), and Koi Mil Gaya (2003), along with a Telugu film. She participated in reality shows such as Bigg Boss 7 (2013) and Comedy Circus (2008), and has also worked in theater.

Controversy

In 2017, Kamya faced a legal challenge for her short film, Hum Kuch Keh Naa Sakey, which involved a defamation suit filed by the late Pratyusha Banerjee’s boyfriend.

Favourite Things

• **Actor(s):** Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, and Will Ferrell
• **Cuisine:** Sindhi

Facts/Trivia

Kamya has won awards for her acting, has a tattoo, is an animal lover with a pet dog, enjoys partying and traveling, supports NGOs, and is a devotee of Lord Ganesha. She maintains close friendships with several people from the industry, including Rajiv Thakur and Vikas Gupta. Her brother Kushal Tandon is her rakhi brother.