Mandy Takhar is a British actress of Indian descent who mainly works in Punjabi, Tamil, and Hindi languages. She was born on Friday, 1st May 1987 in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England.
The Mandy family has its roots in Maliana, a small village near Phagwara, Punjab, India. She was born and raised in Wolverhampton, UK. She then moved to London to study drama at Kingston University.
She relocated to Mumbai in 2009 to work as an actor in the Indian Film Industry. In 2010, she started her acting career in the film industry with the movie ‘Ekam: Son of Soil’.
She then acted in various movies like Mirza – The Untold Story, Bumboo (Hindi Debut), Saadi Wakhri Hai Shaan, Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22, Ishq Garaari, Biriyani (Tamil Debut), Sardaarji, Munde Kamaal De, Ardaas, Sardaar Ji 2, Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru (Tamil), Rabb Da Radio, and Khido Khundi.
Mandy Takhar Biography
| Name | Mandy Takhar |
| Full Name | Mandeep kaur takhar |
| Profession | Actress |
| Debut | Film: Punjabi: Ekam: Son of Soil (2010) Hindi: Bumboo (2012) Tamil: Biriyani (2013) |
| Date of Birth | 1st May 1987 (Friday) |
| Age (as in 2024) | 36 Years |
| Birth Place | Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England |
| Hometown | Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Nationality | British Indian |
| School | Not Known |
| College | Kingston University |
| Education Qualifications | A Degree in Theatre |
| Hobbies | Watching Movies |
Physical Stats
| Height (Approx) | 168 cm (in Centimeters) 1.68 m (in meters) 5’ 6” (in feet inches) |
| Weight (Approx) | 65 kg (in kilograms) 143 lbs (in pounds) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black dyed Brown |
Family
| Parents | Names Not Known |
| Siblings | Sister (s): Kammy Takhar, Jessi Boughan |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband/Spouse | Shekhar Kaushal |
| Children | No |
Favorite Things
| Actor | Diljit Dosanjh, Amrinder Gill |
| Actress | Neeru Bajwa |
| Male Singer | Unknown |
| Female Singer | Beyonce |
| Color | Black, Blue |
| Sports | Football |
| Food | Pasta, Paneer, Saag |
| Hobbies | Dancing |
| Destination | Punjab |
Awards
| Year | Awards | Category |
| 2012 | 6th Punjabi Film and Music Festival | Popular Face and Youth Icon |
| 2013 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actress |
| 2016 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | Ekam – Son of Soil | Navneet |
| 2012 | Mirza – The Untold Story | Sahiba |
| 2012 | Bumboo (Hindi) | Pinky |
| 2012 | Saadi Wakhri Hai Shaan | Jot |
| 2013 | Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 | Simmy |
| 2013 | Ishq Garaari | Miss Sweety |
| 2013 | Biriyani (Tamil) | Maya |
| 2015 | Sardaarji | Jasmine |
| 2015 | Munde Kamaal De | Sonia |
| 2016 | Ardaas | Binder |
| 2016 | Sardaar Ji 2 | Guest appearance |
| 2016 | Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru (Tamil) | Audi Car Lady |
| 2017 | Rabb Da Radio | Naseeb Kaur |
| 2018 | Khido Khundi | Laali |
| 2019 | Lukan Michi | – |
| 2019 | Band Vaaje | Billo |
| 2019 | Saak | Chann Kaur |
| 2019 | Yes I am Student | – |
Music Video
| Year | Title | Singers |
| 2018 | Lado Rani | Dr. Zeus |
| 2020 | Dil Chahte Ho | Jubin Nautiyal & Payal Dev |
Social Media
| Social Media | Followers Count | Profile Link |
| 2.2 Million | Link | |
| 2.0 Million | Link | |
| 100,000 Followers | Link | |
| Snapchat | Scan To Add | Link |
More about Mandy Takhar
- In 2009, she left the UK to work as an actor in the Indian film industry after graduating.
- After moving to Mumbai within a few months Mandy got selected for the 2010 Punjabi movie ”Ekam – Son of Soil” along with renowned Punjabi singer Babbu Mann.
- She played the lead role opposite the superstar Gippy Grewal in the movie ‘Mirza – The Untold Story’.
- She played Sahiba in this modern adaptation of the love story of Mirza-Sahiba and also won the Best Actress award at the PTC Punjabi Film Awards.
- In 2013, she starred in ”Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22” a comedy alongside Amrinder Gill and Honey Singh.
- Mandy also made her debut in Tamil cinema with Venkat Prabhu’s ”Biriyani” film starring Karthi.
- In 2017, she appeared in the Punjabi film ”Rabb Da Radio” with co-stars Simi Chahal and Tarsem Jassar and audiences liked the Mandy and Simi role.
- In 2017 she co-hosted the ‘Brit Asia TV Music Awards’ with Sukhi Bart.
- Mandy is also associated with the international relief work organization called ”Khalsa Aid”. During the Punjab floods and the Kurdish refugee camp, she joins the aid.
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Mandy Takhar fiance
Mandy Takhar married Shekhar Kaushal, a gym trainer and CEO, on 13 February 2024 following both Hindu and Sikh wedding rituals.
Mandy Takhar relationships
The two met in Shimla where Mandy was shooting for a film. Punjabi actress Mandy Takhar married her beau of few months, Shekhar Kaushal at a Sikh ceremony on February 13 in Chandigarh. The couple are getting married according to Hindu rituals, on February 14, Valentine’s Day.
