Vandana Tiwari[1] (born 16 June 1993), known by her stage name Gehana Vasisth, is an Indian actress, model, and television presenter.[2][3] After working for several brands as a model, she was crowned as Miss Asia Bikini via an online contest. She did more than 70 advertisements. She later entered the film industry through a movie called Filmi Duniya and did minor roles in Telugu cinema later she performed a handful of lead roles.[4][5]
Gehana Vasisth | |
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| File:Gehana Vasisth March 2017.jpg Gehna Vasisth in 2017 | |
| Born | Vandana Tiwari 16 June 1993 |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Other names | Vandana Vasisth |
| Education | Bachelor of Technology All Saints College Bhopal, Robotics (Gold Medalist) |
| Alma mater | All Saints College, Bhopal |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model, Television Presenter |
| Years active | 2013 – present |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Parent(s) | Ravindra Tiwari, Sita Tiwari |
Early life
Vasisth was born in Chirimiri, Chhattisgarh, into a religious Brahmin family. Her mother Sita Tiwari is a housewife and father Ravindra Tiwari was a education officer.
She has one younger sister Namrata and two younger brothers Vedant and Sankalp Tiwari. Her grandmother is the retired principal of Arera convent school. Her actual name was Vandana Tiwari and after entering into modeling field, she changed her name to Gehana Vasisth. Her friends call by her nickname Zindagi.[6]
Career
She has done her schooling from Chirimiri, Chhattisgarh and Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Later she completed her engineering degree in Computer Science from All Saints College of Technology, Bhopal.
She was spotted by Fashion Photographer Mukul Saraogi in an event after which she got her first modeling advertisement for Monte Carlo brand, then a doing a number of advertisements as a lead model. Later on she worked as a model for international brands including 'Philips Arena', 'Chevrolet Cruize car, 'Dreamstone jewellery', 'Palak sarees' and many more. She did about 70 advertisements.[7]
Television
She was introduced as an anchor in Sahara One Television Channel. Later she did a lead role in the serial Behenein on Star Plus and appeared as VJ on True Life show on MTV India.[8][9][10] She was anchor for Cricket World Cup 2015 for a news channel along with Yograj Singh and Atul Wassan.[11][12]
Miss Asia Bikini
Vasisth came to limelight when she won the Miss Asia Bikini contest of 2012, where she outnumbered thousands of other entries. She polled the maximum number of votes in an online contest and was selected as the bikini model to represent India.[13][14][15]
Filmography
| Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filmy Duniya | Hindi | Lead | Released |
| Indian Never Again Nirbhaya | Hindi | special appearance | Filming |
| Operation Duryodhana | Telugu | Guest | Released |
| Peigal Jaakkirathai | Tamil | Item Song | Released |
| Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai | Hindi | Released | |
| Luckhnowi Ishq | Hindi | Released | |
| Operation Duryodhana 2 | Telugu | Item song | Filming |
| Anakunnadi Okkathi Ayyindi Okkathi | Telugu | Lead | Post Production |
| Namasthe | Telugu | Lead | Post Production |
| 33 Prema Kathalu | Telugu | Item Song | Released |
| Aidu 5 | Telugu | Lead | Filming |
| Preminchu Pilladu | Telugu | Item song | Post Production |
| Btech Love story | Telugu | Lead | Filming |
| Lakhnavi Ishq | Hindi | Special Song | Post Production |
| Savitha Barbie | Hindi | Main Lead | Filming |
| Nirbhaya | Hindi | Item song | Filming |
| Amore | Spanish | Lead | Filming[16] |
References
- ^ http://www.justbollywood.in/gehana-vasisth-biography-wiki-age-height-instagram-movies-wallpapers/
- ^ "Gehana Vasisth rocks Tollywood". Rediff. 2 December 2012. Archived from the original on 14 September 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Gehana Vasisth". TOI. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ^ http://gehanavasisth.blogspot.com/
- ^ Flynn Remedios. "Mallika Sherawat plays Dirty Politics with Gehana Vasisth". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Lewd promises from Gehana". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ^ "Vandana Vasisth's Profile, Galleries, Wallpapers, Movies, News". Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ^ "Gehana Vasisth wants to open a House of Vice (or brothel) – to help CSWs in India « KrazeeBat". KrazeeBat. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ^ "Not nudity but reality shows ruin image, feels Gehana Vasisth". Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Manisha Yadav and Gehana Vasisth in 'Bigg Boss 6′?". FilmiTown.com – Bollywood News – Movie Reviews – Indian Television Discussion Portal. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ^ http://www.ragalahari.com/news/93495/online-swayamvara-for-gehana-vasisth.aspx
- ^ http://urbanasian.com/featured/2017/02/its-an-online-swayamvar-for-gehana-vashisth/
- ^ "Model Gehana Vasisth to represent India at Ms Bikini Asia 2012". KrazeeBat. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ^ "Gehana Vasisth @ Ms Bikini Asia contest". Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ^ "Gehana Vasisth". YouTube. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ^ http://www.ragalahari.com/news/93495/online-swayamvara-for-gehana-vasisth.aspx