Drishika Chander is an Indian actress and model who is mainly known for featuring in the award-winning Telugu short film Manasanamaha where she played the lead role of Chaithra along with Viraj Ashwin in 2022.
In May 2022, the short film achieved a Guinness World Record for securing the Most Awards ever won by a Short Film. After that, Drishika grabbed headlines for appearing in the romantic comedy-drama film Hey Kameeni which was streamed on Jio Cinema on 22 December 2023.
Birth & Early Life
Drishika Chander was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, where her early education sparked a lifelong passion for learning. After studying fashion in Manhattan at the renowned Parsons School, she returned to Hyderabad where she discovered a theatre talent.
Though beginning in fashion, Drishika’s interest moved naturally to acting as she fell in love with theatre performance.
Bio
Real Name | Drishika Chander |
Profession | Actress and Model |
Date of Birth | Not Known |
Age | Not Known |
Birth Place | Hyderabad, Telangana |
Nationality | Indian |
Home Town | Hyderabad, Telangana |
Family | Mother: Not Available Father: Not Available Sister: Not Available Brother: Not Available Husband: Not Available |
Religion | Hindu |
Address | Hyderabad, Telangana |
Career
Drishika was first featured in many modeling competitions and fashion shows also done many photoshoots for many famous clothing brands. After that, She made her acting debut while first featured in a short film named Drive which was released in 2018.
In the same year, Drishika also appeared in one more short film named All About Michelle as Dr Avika Rao. In 2022, Drishika got an opportunity to play the lead role in a romantic drama short film Manasanamaha as Chaithra.
The film story is based on a young man Viraj Ashwin who narrates the story of his past relationships over the seasons. Chaithra represents his summer romance, Varsha the rains and monsoon, and Seetha the winter.
The nonlinear film reveals the stories going backward in time, with scenes moving from the ending to the beginning in reverse order.
After gaining popularity Drishika appeared in the romantic comedy-drama film Hey Kameeni which was streamed on Jio Cinema on 22 December 2023. In this film, she starred with Bhuvan Kaila.
Education Details and More
School | Parsons School, Manhattan, New York |
College | Not Available |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Debut | Film: Bucchi Naidu Kandriga (2020) Short Film: Drive (2018) |
Awards | Not Available |
Physical Stats and More
Height | In Feet: 5 Feet 6 Inches In Meter: 1.67 m |
Weight | In Pound: 123 lbs In Kilogram: 56 Kg |
Figure Measurement | 34-28-34 |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Hobbies | Traveling, Dancing, Watching Movies and More |
Marital Status and More
Marital Status | Single |
Boyfriends | Not Known |
Controversies | None |
Salary (approx.) | Not Known |
Net Worth (approx.) | INR 15-20 Lakh |
Social Media Presence
Some Facts About Drishika Chander
- Drishika Chander was born and raised in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- In 2022, Drishika landed her breakout role as Chaithra, the female lead representing summer in the romantic drama short film “Manasanamaha.” Her passionate performance earned her 28 awards wins and 7 nominations for Best Supporting Actress, Best Actress, and Best Acting Duo with her co-star Viraj Ashwin.
- In 2020, Drishika made her debut in the film industry while first featuring in the action thriller film Bucchi Naidu Kandriga.
- She has been featured in some famous short films like Manasanamaha (2022) and The Story of a Beautiful Girl (2023).
- Drishika also worked in many television commercials ads.