Daisy Shah
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| Daisy Shah in 2026 | |
| Born | 25 August 1984 (age 41) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Khalsa College, Mumbai |
| Occupation | Actress, Model, Dancer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Jai Ho, Hate Story 3, Race 3, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13, The Alliance |
| Notable works | Jai Ho (2014) Hate Story 3 (2015) Race 3 (2018) Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 (2023) The Alliance (2026) |
| Awards | ETC Bollywood Business Award – Highest Grossing Debut Actress (2015) Filmfare Awards East – Star with a Cause (2021) |
| Parents | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Daisy Shah is an Indian actress, model, and dancer, who mostly works in Hindi and Kannada films. She started out as a dancer, plus an assistant choreographer, under Ganesh Acharya, before she finally got an acting break through the Kannada film Bhadra (2011) and kinda moved from there. After that, she got noticeably more attention with Salman Khan’s Jai Ho (2014) and later showed up in films like Hate Story 3, Race 3, and Gujarat 11.[1][2][3][4] She has also taken part in reality television, including Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 (2023) and Amazon Prime Video’s The Alliance (2026).
Early Life & Education
Daisy Shah was born on 25 August 1984, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She belongs to a Gujarati family, and she did her schooling in Mumbai itself. During her time in 10th standard, she won the Miss Photogenic title at the MS Dombivli contest. Later on, she graduated in Arts from Khalsa College, Mumbai, and that was a big milestone for her.
Career
Daisy Shah began her work cycle as an assistant to the well-known choreographer Ganesh Acharya, and she was involved in films like Zameen and Khakee. After that, she shifted toward modelling, appearing in advertisements, print campaigns, and music videos before moving into acting with Bhadra in 2011.[5][6]
Then in 2014 she made her Hindi debut opposite Salman Khan in Jai Ho, which gave her broad, nationwide visibility, more than before. After Jai Ho she appeared in Hate Story 3, Race 3, Ramratan, Mystery of the Tattoo, and also the Gujarati film Gujarat 11 where her work was welcomed, and reviewers had positive remarks.[7][8][9]
Besides movies, Daisy Shah kind of widened her path into TV and digital entertainment stuff too. In 2023 she joined the stunt based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 and yeah, it was pretty high-energy. Then in 2024, she showed up in the web series Red Room. Fast forward to 2026, and she became one of the contestants for Amazon Prime Video’s reality show The Alliance, which is hosted by Kunal Kemmu.[10][11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2011 | Bhadra | Kavya |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | Ammu |
| 2014 | Jai Ho | Rinky Shah |
| 2014 | Aakramana | Nireeksha |
| 2015 | Hate Story 3 | Kaya Sharma |
| 2017 | Ramratan | Ratan Rathod |
| 2018 | Race 3 | Sanjana Singh |
| 2019 | Gujarat 11 | Divya Chauhan |
| 2023 | Mystery of the Tattoo | Aathmika |
| 2026 | Bihu Attack | TBA |
Television & Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 | Contestant | Reality show |
| 2024 | Red Room | Tia | Web series |
| 2026 | The Alliance | Contestant | Amazon Prime Video reality show hosted by Kunal Kemmu |
| TBA | The Ghost of Gandhi | TBA | Web series |
Notable Works
| Year | Work | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bhadra | Kavya |
| 2014 | Jai Ho | Rinky Shah |
| 2015 | Hate Story 3 | Kaya Sharma |
| 2018 | Race 3 | Sanjana Singh |
| 2023 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 | Contestant |
| 2024 | Red Room | Tia |
| 2026 | The Alliance | Contestant |
Achievements and Recognition
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Film Debut – Female | Jai Ho | Nominated |
| 2015 | ETC Bollywood Business Awards | Highest Grossing Debut Actress | Jai Ho | Won |
| 2021 | Filmfare Awards East | Star with a Cause | — | Won |
Personal Life
Daisy Shah mostly keeps her personal life under wraps. Outside of acting, she stays engaged in fitness, dance, and a few charitable initiatives. She carries on working across films, web series, and reality television, while still keeping herself quite involved in the Indian entertainment industry, without making everything public.
External Links
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References
- ↑ Daisy Shah on Shooting in UK: Travelling with Less Team Is Good, Otherwise Actors Are So Dependent . In Hindustan Times . Retrieved 2 July 2026
- ↑ Dancer, Model, 'Jai Ho' but Not an Actor: Who Is Daisy Shah? . In CNN-IBN . Retrieved 2 July 2026
- ↑ Will Salman Khan's 'Jai Ho' Girl Daisy Shah Make It Big in Bollywood? . In DNA India . Retrieved 2 July 2026
- ↑ Watch Zareen Khan & Daisy Shah in 'Hate Story 3' . In First Show Review . Retrieved 2 July 2026
- ↑ Bigg Boss Contestant Sana to Star Opposite Salman Khan . In Hindustan Times . Retrieved 2 July 2026
- ↑ Kannada Review: Bhadra – An Engaging Film . In News18 . Retrieved 2 July 2026
- ↑ Jai Ho Box Office Collections Near Rs 200 Crore; Salman Khan Scripts Another Success . In The Financial Express . Retrieved 2 July 2026
- ↑ Hate Story 3 Rakes in Rs 9.72 Crore at the Box Office on First Day . In DNA India . Retrieved 2 July 2026
- ↑ Hate Story 3 Review: Karan, Daisy, Sharman and Zareen's Cocktail of Lust and Revenge . In India Today . Retrieved 2 July 2026
- ↑ Alliance confirmed contestants: Ravi Kishan, Mini Mathur, Kushal Tandon join Kunal Kemmu's show . In The Indian Express . Retrieved 30 June 2026
- ↑ Kunal Kemmu's Alliance Trailer Out: Here Is All About the Concept, Contestants and More . In iDiva . Retrieved 2 July 2026