Gehana Vasisth is a well-known Indian actress who has graced both television and film. Her career has spanned various roles, from modeling to anchoring and acting in popular web series.

Wiki/Biography

Born on Wednesday, June 16, 1993, in Chirimiri, Chhattisgarh, Gehana Vasisth (real name Vandana Tiwari) is a Gemini. She completed her schooling at DAV Public School, Chirimiri, and went on to earn a B.Tech in Computer Science from All Saints College of Engineering.

Physical Appearance

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

Family, Caste & Husband

Gehana hails from a Hindu Brahmin family. Her father, Ravindra Tiwari, is an education officer, and her mother is Sita Tiwari. She has three siblings: a sister, Namrata Tiwari, and two brothers, Vedant Tiwari and Sankalp Tiwari. Her grandmother was a retired principal at Arera Convent School. She married Indian actor Faizan Ansari on June 11, 2023, in a Muslim wedding ceremony, following a period of courtship.

Career

Gehana began her career as a model, working with various brands including Philips Arena, Chevrolet Cruze, Dreamstone jewellery, and Palak sarees. She’s appeared in over 70 commercials and worked as an anchor on Sahara One’s channel. Her acting career took off with roles in Zee TV’s “Behenein” (2010) and MTV’s “True Life” (2011). She achieved further recognition after winning Miss Asia Bikini in 2012.

Her credits also include anchoring the Cricket World Cup 2015 for a news channel and acting in numerous Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil films such as “Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai” (2012), “Luckhnowi Ishq” (2015), and “Peigal Jaakkirathai” (2016). She gained significant popularity through her role in ALTBalaji’s web series “Gandii Baat” (2018) and has also worked on various shows for the Ullu app.

Controversies

Gehana has faced several controversies throughout her career. One notable incident involved a photoshoot where she wore a bikini with the Indian national flag wrapped around her waist, violating the Prevention of Insult to National Honour Act of 1971. She also drew criticism for controversial comments made about Bigg Boss 11 contestants Arshi Khan and Priyank Sharma in 2017. In 2021, she was arrested by Mumbai Police for uploading adult videos online.

Following Raj Kundra’s arrest in a pornography-related case, Gehana, who was also involved in the case, released a statement emphasizing her faith in the Mumbai Police and the legal process, differentiating between pornography and erotica or bold content.

Facts/Trivia

• Her real name is Vandana Tiwari.
• Family and friends call her “Zindagi.”
• She experienced a major cardiac arrest in 2019 due to overwork and lack of proper nourishment.

Gehana Vasisth’s Key Milestones