Date: May 2, 2025: Gehana Vasisth is a popular Indian actress, model, and television presenter. Her real name is Vandana Tiwari. She was born on 16 June 1993 in Chirimiri, Chhattisgarh, India. Many people know her by her stage name, Gehana Vasisth. Her friends call her by the nickname "Zindagi".
Early Life
Gehana was born in a simple family. Her father, Rajendra Tiwari, was an education officer. Her mother, Meena Tiwari, is a housewife. She has one younger sister named Namrata and two younger brothers, Vedant and Sankalp. Her grandmother was a school principal.
Gehana studied in Chirimiri and later went to All Saints College in Bhopal. She wanted to become an engineer when she was young. But her life changed when she started modeling.
Gehana Vasisth Age, Height , Weight, Wikipedia, Biography, Web Series
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Vandana Tiwari |
| Stage Name | Gehana Vasisth |
| Nickname | Zindagi |
| Date of Birth | 16 June 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Chirimiri, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Family | Father: Rajendra (or Ravindra) Tiwari (Education Officer); Mother: Meena Tiwari (Housewife); Siblings: Sister Namrata, Brothers Vedant and Sankalp |
| Education | All Saints College, Bhopal |
| Religion/Caste | Hindu Brahmin |
| Occupation | Actress, Model, Television Presenter, Director, Producer |
| Years Active | 2007–present |
| Modeling Career | Over 70 advertisements; brands include Monte Carlo, Philips Arena, Chevrolet, Dreamstone Jewellery, Palak Sarees |
| Beauty Title | Miss Asia Bikini 2012 |
| Film Debut | Filmy Duniya (Hindi) |
| Notable Films | Operation Duryodhana (Telugu), Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai (Hindi), Peigal Jaakkirathai (Tamil), Luckhnowi Ishq (Hindi), Btech Love Story (Telugu) |
| Web Series | Gandi Baat Season 3 (ALT Balaji) |
| TV Shows | Anchor on Sahara One, Behenein (Star Plus), VJ on MTV India's True Life |
| Notable Events | Anchor for Cricket World Cup 2015 on news channel |
| Controversies | Arrested in 2021 for alleged involvement in adult video case |
| Special Facts | Grandmother was a school principal; wanted to be an engineer; changed name after entering modeling |
Start of Career
Gehana’s career began by chance. A TV person named Shahryar Khan saw her and gave her a chance to do her first modeling job for Monte Carlo. After this, she started getting more modeling work. She worked for many famous brands like Philips Arena, Chevrolet, Dreamstone Jewellery, and Palak Sarees. She did more than 70 advertisements in her early career.
Miss Asia Star
In 2012, Gehana won the Miss Asia Bikini contest. She got the most votes in an online contest. This made her very famous. She became the bikini model to represent India.
Acting Career
After winning the contest, Gehana started acting in films. Her first movie was "Filmy Duniya". She also worked in Telugu films and did many "item songs". She acted in more than 30 Telugu and Tamil films. Some of her movies are:
Operation Duryodhana (Telugu, 2007)
Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai (Hindi, 2012)
Operation Duryodhana 2 (Telugu, 2013)
Anukunnadi Okati Ayyindi Okati (Telugu)
33 Prema Kathalu (Telugu, 2014)
Aidu 5 (Telugu)
Luckhnowi Ishq (Hindi, 2015)
Peigal Jaakkirathai (Tamil, 2016)
Btech Love Story (Telugu, 2017)
Unmaad (Hindi, 2018)
The Promise (Hindi telefilm, 2020)
She also worked in web series like "Gandi Baat" Season 3 on ALT Balaji.
Television Work
Gehana started her TV career as an anchor on Sahara One channel. She acted in the TV serial "Behenein" on Star Plus. She was a VJ on MTV India’s "True Life" show. She also anchored for the Cricket World Cup in 2015 for a news channel.
Struggles and Family
Gehana’s journey was not easy. She took an education loan for her studies. She owed her father money for the loan. When she moved to Mumbai, her father was not happy about her acting career. He wanted her to return home. But when people in her hometown saw her on TV, they started respecting her family.
Personal Life
Gehana is unmarried. She lives in Mumbai. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall. She is known for her bold roles and strong personality. She has over 1 million followers on Instagram.
Controversies
In February 2021, Gehana was arrested by Mumbai Police. She was accused of shooting and uploading adult videos on a website. Her name was also linked with Raj Kundra in a similar case. This news made her even more famous, but also brought many problems.
Achievements
Won Miss Asia Bikini contest in 2012
Acted in more than 30 films in different languages
Worked in more than 70 advertisements
Popular web series actress in "Gandi Baat" and other shows
Special Facts
Gehana’s real name is Vandana Tiwari
Her nickname is "Zindagi"
She wanted to be an engineer before acting
She is from a Brahmin family
Her grandmother was a school principal
Conclusion
Gehana Vasisth is a strong and talented woman. She started from a small town and became a big name in modeling and acting. She faced many problems in her journey but did not give up. Today, she is known for her work in films, web series, and TV shows. Her story inspires many young people who want to follow their dreams.