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'''Himarsha Venkatsamy''' (born 15 February 1984) is an [[Indian people|Indian]] model and actress, known for winning the Kingfisher Calendar Hunt in 2010, defeating [[Anjali Lavania]] and [[Nidhi Sunil]] in the final round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lifestyle.in.msn.com/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3460247 |title=A day in the life of: Sizzling hot Kingfisher model Himarsha Venkatsamy |publisher=lifestyle.in.msn.com |date=2009-11-30 |accessdate=2012-04-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091203125439/http://lifestyle.in.msn.com/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3460247 |archive-date=3 December 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://goodtimes.ndtv.com/Ndtv-Show-Special.aspx?ID=411 |title=NDTV Good Times: Himarsha Venkatsamy |publisher=goodtimes.ndtv.com |date=2009-10-30 |accessdate=2012-04-12}}</ref> | '''Himarsha Venkatsamy''' (born 15 February 1984 in Durban) is an [[Indian people|Indian]] model and actress, known for winning the Kingfisher Calendar Hunt in 2010, defeating [[Anjali Lavania]] and [[Nidhi Sunil]] in the final round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lifestyle.in.msn.com/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3460247 |title=A day in the life of: Sizzling hot Kingfisher model Himarsha Venkatsamy |publisher=lifestyle.in.msn.com |date=2009-11-30 |accessdate=2012-04-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091203125439/http://lifestyle.in.msn.com/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3460247 |archive-date=3 December 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://goodtimes.ndtv.com/Ndtv-Show-Special.aspx?ID=411 |title=NDTV Good Times: Himarsha Venkatsamy |publisher=goodtimes.ndtv.com |date=2009-10-30 |accessdate=2012-04-12}}</ref> | ||
She made a special appearance in the 2010 [[Bollywood]] romantic comedy ''[[I Hate Luv Storys]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-09-04/delhi/28263781_1_auditions-calender-girls-swimsuit |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701173433/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-09-04/delhi/28263781_1_auditions-calender-girls-swimsuit |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-07-01 |title=A swimsuit {{sic|nolink=y|calender|expected=calendar}} auditions |date=2010-09-04 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2012-04-15}}</ref> but her first breakthrough came when she was roped to play Jhumpa in the thriller film ''[[Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/from-kingfisher-model-to-lady-of-the-jungle-in-roar-himarsha-venkatswamy-is-here-to-stay--malayalam-news-117529|title=IndiaGlitz - From Kingfisher Model To Lady Of The Jungle In Roar Himarsha Venkatswamy Is Here To Stay! - Malayalam Movie News|publisher=}}</ref> | She made a special appearance in the 2010 [[Bollywood]] romantic comedy ''[[I Hate Luv Storys]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-09-04/delhi/28263781_1_auditions-calender-girls-swimsuit |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701173433/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-09-04/delhi/28263781_1_auditions-calender-girls-swimsuit |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-07-01 |title=A swimsuit {{sic|nolink=y|calender|expected=calendar}} auditions |date=2010-09-04 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2012-04-15}}</ref> but her first breakthrough came when she was roped to play Jhumpa in the thriller film ''[[Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/from-kingfisher-model-to-lady-of-the-jungle-in-roar-himarsha-venkatswamy-is-here-to-stay--malayalam-news-117529|title=IndiaGlitz - From Kingfisher Model To Lady Of The Jungle In Roar Himarsha Venkatswamy Is Here To Stay! - Malayalam Movie News|publisher=}}</ref> | ||
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==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Himarsha was born to South African parents of South Indian origin in [[Durban]], [[South Africa]]. She has been a model since the age of 13 she began dancing in Durban school of art and music. She is married to her long- | Himarsha was born to South African parents of South Indian origin in [[Durban]], [[South Africa]]. She has been a model since the age of 13, when she began dancing in her Durban school of art and music. She is married to her long-time [[Kenya]]n boyfriend, Abdulkadir Arsenalist. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Himarsha participated in the Kingfisher Calendar Girl Hunt 2009 along with her sister Terushka. She won the contest that was televised on NDTV Good Times. She studied physiotherapist at the Witwatersrand | Himarsha participated in the Kingfisher Calendar Girl Hunt 2009 along with her sister Terushka. She won the contest that was televised on NDTV Good Times. She studied for a physiotherapist at the [[University of the Witwatersrand]], before leaving for India to be a full-time model. She has been a part of the Lakme Fashion Week 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/dec/24/slide-show-1-glamour-interview-with-kingfisher-model-himarsha-venkatsamy.htm#1|title='My folks are cool about me modelling bikinis'|publisher=}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:1984 births]] | |||
[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:South African female models]] | [[Category:South African female models]] | ||
[[Category:South African film actresses]] | [[Category:South African film actresses]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century South African actresses]] | [[Category:21st-century South African actresses]] | ||
[[Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema]] | [[Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema]] | ||