Aanchal Kumar
Anchal Kumar | |
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| Born | October 24, 1979 Chandigarh, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, supermodel, influencer, beauty pageant winner |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Winning Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest (1999); roles in Fashion and Bluffmaster!; participation in Bigg Boss (2010) |
Anchal Kumar is a multifaceted Indian personality known for her work as an actress, supermodel, influencer, and beauty pageant winner. She secured victory at the Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest and went on to represent India in the Miss Intercontinental competition in 1999. Her filmography includes roles in Bollywood productions like Fashion and Bluffmaster!.
Early life and education
Anchal was born on 24 October 1979 in Chandigarh, India. She completed her schooling at St. Stephen's School, Chandigarh before graduating from Mithibai College, Mumbai. Her modeling career commenced at the age of sixteen after being discovered by ABCL through a nationwide talent search.
Career
Starting at 17, Anchal appeared in advertising campaigns and quickly gained recognition as a model throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. At twenty years old, she claimed the title at the sixth edition of the Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest in 1999 and represented India internationally at Miss Intercontinental held in Germany.
After winning Gladrags, Anchal continued her modeling pursuits while taking on supporting roles in Hindi cinema, including appearances in Fashion and Bluffmaster!. She became the face of prominent brands such as Sunsilk and Bombay Dyeing. In 2007, she was honored with the Best Female Model of the Year Award at the Bollywood Fashion & Music Awards hosted in Atlantic City.
Her presence extended to music videos like Aaina, Mukhra Tumahra, Dupatta Tera Satrang Da, Back in Bed, Blind, and The Holy Rollers. On television, she won the celebrity round of Baazi Kiski on Zee TV and participated in the fourth season of Bigg Boss (2010), hosted by Salman Khan, where she remained for approximately six weeks.
Personal life
Anchal met Anupam Mittal, founder and CEO of People Group and Shaadi.com, during an event. Following a seven-year relationship, they wed on 4 July 2013 in Jaipur. The couple has a daughter named Alyssa Mittal.
Filmography
TV series
Music videos
- Aaina
- Mukhra Tumahra
- Dupatta Tera Satrang Da
- Back in Bed and Blind
- The Holy Rollers
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Location |
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| 1999 | Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest | Model of the Year | Template:Won | Punjab |
| 1999 | Miss Intercontinental | Semi-finalist | Germany | |
| 2007 | Bollywood Fashion & Music Awards | Best Female Model of the Year | Template:Won | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
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- 1979 births
- Living people
- Indian film actresses
- Actresses in Hindi cinema
- Indian television actresses
- Participants in Indian reality television series
- Indian beauty pageant winners
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- Contestants on Indian game shows