Benafsha Soonawalla is a multifaceted Indian personality, recognized for her successful career as an actress, model, and VJ. Her appearances on reality shows like Bigg Boss 11 significantly boosted her fame, adding to her already established presence in the entertainment industry.
Wiki/Biography
Born on Monday, October 2nd, 1995, in Goa, India, Benafsha Soonawalla’s zodiac sign is Libra. As of 2024, she is 28 years old. She completed her schooling at Villa Theresa High School in Mumbai. Her higher education includes a graduation from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Goa, followed by a postgraduate degree from ISME School of Management and Entrepreneurship in Mumbai in 2018.
Physical Appearance
Benafsha is approximately 5’6″ tall and weighs around 50 kg. She has black hair and brown eyes. Her approximate body measurements are 30-26-28.
Family
Hailing from a Goan Parsi family, detailed information about her parents remains limited. However, she has a younger brother.
Relationships/Affairs
Benafsha was previously in a relationship with Varun Sood, a former Splitsvilla participant. Their breakup was followed by public statements alleging infidelity from both sides. Subsequently, she was in a relationship with Priyank Sharma, a fellow Bigg Boss 11 contestant. This relationship also ended.
Career
Television & Film
Benafsha’s career began as a video jockey (VJ) with MTV India. She then participated in Roadies X4 (2016) and Bigg Boss 11 (2017). Her television hosting credits include MTV Pantaloons Style Super Stars, The Royal Palate, Pyaar Dosti Hai, and The Gypsies. She’s also appeared in music videos and the Netflix film Chopsticks (2019) where she played Ananya.
Modeling
Benafsha has graced numerous magazines, including Vogue India and Femina. She’s walked the ramp at fashion events, including the Times Fashion Week, and been featured on various magazine covers. Her modeling work showcases her versatility and striking presence.
Favourites
- Food: Rice, sabzi roti, chicken, yoghurt, dessert
- Singers: Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus
- Actors: Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ranveer Singh, Leonardo DiCaprio
- Actresses: Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone
- Colors: Red, black, white
Facts/Trivia
- She enjoys singing, dancing, and traveling.
- She’s a non-vegetarian and maintains her fitness through exercise, attributing her physique to genetics.
- Her nickname is “Benn.”
- She delivered a TEDx talk in 2021.
- She’s a fitness enthusiast and enjoys car racing.
- As of March 2024, she has over 1 million Instagram followers and 51.7K Twitter followers.
