Manushi Chhillar, a name synonymous with beauty and grace, is more than just a former Miss World. This blog post delves into her inspiring journey, from her academic achievements to her impactful social work and burgeoning acting career. Discover the multifaceted personality behind the crown.
Wiki/Biography
Manushi Chhillar was born on Wednesday, May 14, 1997 (age 27 as of 2024), in Haryana, India. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. She completed her schooling at St. Thomas’ Girls Senior Secondary School in New Delhi, achieving a remarkable 96% in her board exams and topping the All India CBSE English exam in 12th standard. She began pursuing an MBBS degree but later deferred her studies to pursue modeling and acting. Before her acting debut in 2022, she briefly attended the National School of Drama, New Delhi, further honing her skills.
Physical Appearance
Manushi possesses a striking presence:
- Height (approx.): 5’8″
- Weight (approx.): 55kg
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Black
- Body Measurements (approx.): 34-26-34
Family & Caste
Born into a Haryanvi Jat family, her ancestral home is in Bamnoli village, Jhajjar district, Haryana.
Parents & Siblings
Her father, Dr. Mitra Basu Chhillar, is a senior scientist at DRDO with impressive credentials including MBBS, MD, FAM (Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine), and an MBA (Healthcare). Her mother, Dr. Neelam Chhillar, is an associate professor and department head of Neurochemistry at IHBAS. She has a sister, Dewangana Chhillar (a lawyer), and a younger brother, Dalmitra Chhillar (an entrepreneur).
Relationships/Affairs
In 2021, she began dating Nikhil Kamath, the co-founder of Zerodha. However, reports of their separation emerged in 2023.
Career
Modelling
Manushi’s modeling journey began during school and college, culminating in being named “Miss Fresher” in college. In 2014, she represented India in a cultural exchange program in Japan. She won Femina Miss India 2017, representing Haryana and also securing the Miss Photogenic title. Her crowning moment arrived on November 18, 2017, when she won Miss World 2017.
Social Work
As Miss World, Manushi’s “Project Shakti” focused on menstrual hygiene, distributing free sanitary napkins to girls in Haryana’s government schools. Her extensive Beauty With A Purpose tour took her across the globe, advocating for women’s health and hygiene. She collaborated with UNICEF on COVID-19 awareness and campaigned for government provision of sanitary pads to female workers during lockdowns. She also partnered with UN Women to fight violence against women and supports the “Orange the World” campaign against online harassment.
Films
Manushi signed a three-film deal with Yash Raj Films. Her debut, Samrat Prithviraj (2022), saw her play Sanyogita. She has since appeared in The Great Indian Family (2023), Operation Valentine (2024), and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024), with Tehran (2024) scheduled for release.
Other Work
Manushi has hosted awards shows, appeared in advertisements (including one with Ranveer Singh for Club Factory), and served as a brand ambassador for Adidas and Estée Lauder (the first Indian to achieve this).
Awards & Achievements
Manushi’s accolades include:
- Special Achievement Award at the 2017 CNN-IBN Indian of the Year Awards
- Proud Maker of India award at the Six Sigma Healthcare Leadership Summit 2017
- PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Personality 2019
- Numerous other awards recognizing her social work and contributions to the film industry.
Car Collection
Her impressive car collection includes a Porsche Panamera Turbo, Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 220d, Mercedes GLS 350D, BMW X1, and a Toyota Innova Crysta.
Favourites
Her preferences include roasted chicken/grilled vegetables, Ranveer Singh (actor), Priyanka Chopra (actress), and more.
Facts/Trivia
- She enjoys adventure activities like paragliding and scuba diving.
- She was the most searched person on Google India in 2017.
- She is a trained Kuchipudi dancer and singer.
- She is a poet and painter.
- She’s a vegetarian who briefly incorporated non-vegetarian foods into her diet while filming a movie.
