Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Karishma Kohli Yawalkar |
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| Famous For | Directing the Bollywood film Ek Tha Tiger (2012) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | New Era High School, Panchgani, Maharashtra |
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| College/University | New York Film Academy (NYFA), New York |
| Degree | Degree in Filmmaking |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Caste | Khatri |
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| Tattoo | On the Left Wrist: A tree |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affair/Boyfriend | Mikhail Yawalkar (Actor) |
| Marriage Date | 20/04/2025 |
Family
| Father | Kuku Kohli (Film Director) | ||||
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| Mother | Ritu Kohli (Deceased) (Assistant Director) | ||||
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| Spouse | Mikhail Yawalkar (Actor) |
Career
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| Career Progression | Karishma began her film career as an assistant director in 2006 and quickly ascended through the ranks in the Bollywood Film Industry. She worked on notable projects like Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic (2008), New York (2009), and Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), among others. Her directorial ventures also include TV series and web content, showcasing her diverse talent in the industry. |
Favourites
| Food | Pizza |
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| Actor | Salman Khan |
| Actress | Katrina Kaif |
| Director | Kabir Khan |
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| Colour | White |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/karishmakohli/ | |
| https://x.com/KohliKarishma | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/karishma-kohli-2569165/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Karishma has been open about her struggle with vitiligo since 2013 and has explored various treatments to manage the condition. | |
| Following her mother’s death, she made the choice to discontinue certain medications that were linked to her mother’s cancer treatment. | |
| Her short film, The Woman Under the Tree, premiered at the World of Film International Festival Glasgow (WOFF) in 2021. | |
| She has a close friendship with celebrities like Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, having met Katrina on the set of New York. | |
| Karishma is passionate about photography and discovering new places. |
