Hansika Motwani Biography: Age, Family, Husband, Movies & Latest News

Hansika Motwani (born 9 August 1991) is an Indian actress who works mainly in Tamil and Telugu films. Born in Mumbai into a Sindhi family, she began as a child artist in the TV show Shaka Laka Boom Boom and the film Koi… Mil Gaya (2003). She made her debut as a heroine at 15 in Puri Jagannadh’s Telugu hit Desamuduru (2007), which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South. Known for Engeyum Kadhal, Oru Kal Oru Kannadi, Singam II and the Aranmanai horror comedy, she completed 50 films with Maha (2022).

Hansika Motwani Latest News (2026)

• Kapaali first look (August 2026): Around her birthday in August 2026, the makers of Kapaali released her first-look poster. The psychological horror thriller, directed by Raam Ganni, stars Hansika with Rohith Nara and is set against a police backdrop with occult and mythological themes. A release date has not been announced.
• Gully on Prime Video: She plays Laila in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series Gully. She has said her look for the role took three to four tests to finalise.
• Divorce (March 2026): Hansika and businessman Sohael Khaturiya were divorced in March 2026 at the Bandra Family Court in Mumbai. Her lawyer said differences had developed between them, and reports said she did not seek alimony. Neither has commented publicly.
• Tirumala visit (August 2026): She visited the Tirumala temple in August 2026.

Hansika Motwani Profile, Age and Wiki

Hansika Motwani Early Life, Family and Education

Hansika was born in Mumbai to Pradeep Motwani, a businessman, and Mona Motwani, a dermatologist. She grew up in a Sindhi family and studied at Podar International School and the International Curriculum School in Santacruz, Mumbai.

She started working as a child, appearing in advertisements and then in the popular children’s TV series Shaka Laka Boom Boom (2001). She was one of the children in Rakesh Roshan’s science-fiction hit Koi… Mil Gaya (2003), starring Hrithik Roshan. These early roles made her a familiar young face long before her debut as a lead.

Hansika Motwani Career

Desamuduru and Telugu Debut (2007–2010)

Hansika’s first film as a heroine was Puri Jagannadh’s Desamuduru (2007), opposite Allu Arjun. She was only 15, and the film was a hit, winning her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South. She followed it with Kantri (2008) opposite Jr NTR, the Kannada film Bindaas (2008), her only Kannada film, and Maska (2009) with Ram Pothineni.

Tamil Stardom (2011–2016)

Hansika made her Tamil debut with Mappillai (2011), opposite Dhanush, which won her the SIIMA award for Best Female Debut (Tamil). The same year she starred in Prabhu Deva’s Engeyum Kadhal with Jayam Ravi and Velayudham with Vijay. Her role as Meera in the romantic comedy Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012), opposite Udhayanidhi Stalin, was a big hit and won her another SIIMA award.

She went on to star in Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013), Singam II (2013) opposite Suriya, and Sundar C’s horror comedy Aranmanai (2014), in which she played Selvi. In Telugu she appeared in Denikaina Ready (2012), which brought her a Filmfare nomination, and Power (2014).

Later Films and 50th Film (2017–2022)

Hansika made her Malayalam debut with Villain (2017) alongside Mohanlal, and continued with Telugu films such as Luckunnodu (2017) and Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL (2019). Her 50th film, Maha (2022), was a Tamil thriller in which she played the title role. She also starred in the Disney+ Hotstar Tamil series MY3, playing a robot.

Recent Work (2023–2026)

In 2023 she played a dual role in the Tamil comedy Partner and led the Telugu thriller My Name Is Shruthi. In 2024 she starred in the single-character film 105 Minuttess and the Tamil horror film Guardian, and appeared as a judge on Dhee Celebrity Special 2. Her next projects are the horror thriller Kapaali and the Prime Video series Gully.

Hansika Motwani Movies List (Selected)

Awards and Honours

• Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South for Desamuduru.
• SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut (Tamil) for Mappillai.
• SIIMA award for Oru Kal Oru Kannadi.
• SIIMA honour for Aranmanai.
• SIIMA Style Icon of the Year (2018).
• SIIMA Decade of Excellence in South Indian Cinema (2022).
• Filmfare nomination for Best Actress – Telugu for Denikaina Ready.

Hansika Motwani Personal Life

Hansika married businessman Sohael Khaturiya on 4 December 2022 at Mundota Fort and Palace near Jaipur. The wedding was filmed for the streaming show Love Shaadi Drama. In March 2026 the couple were divorced at the Bandra Family Court in Mumbai; reports said they had lived separately since 2024 and that she did not ask for alimony. Earlier, she had been in a publicly known relationship with Tamil actor Silambarasan.

Hansika is known for her charity work. She supports the education of underprivileged children and helps women with breast cancer, and she is a brand ambassador for the Chennai Turns Pink breast cancer awareness campaign.

From Child Artist to Leading Lady

Hansika’s career is unusual because audiences watched her grow up on screen. Many viewers first saw her as a child in Shaka Laka Boom Boom and Koi… Mil Gaya, and only a few years later she was a heroine opposite Allu Arjun. She then built a long career in Tamil cinema, where she became one of the most popular actresses of the 2010s.

Hansika Motwani’s Horror Films

Horror and thrillers have become a big part of Hansika’s career. Sundar C’s Aranmanai (2014), in which she played Selvi, was a major hit and helped start one of Tamil cinema’s most successful horror comedy series. She later led the Tamil horror film Guardian (2024) and the thriller My Name Is Shruthi (2023), and her next film, Kapaali, is a psychological horror thriller with occult themes. These roles have given her strong, central parts in recent years.

Why Hansika Motwani Stands Out

Hansika has worked in five languages and reached 50 films before turning 31. She moved from children’s television to leading roles, has acted with stars such as Vijay, Suriya, Dhanush, Allu Arjun and Jr NTR, and is still working on new films and streaming shows in 2026. Her charity work has also made her a respected figure off screen.

Lesser-Known Facts About Hansika Motwani

• She was a child artist in Koi… Mil Gaya with Hrithik Roshan.
• She made her debut as a heroine at the age of 15.
• Her mother is a dermatologist.
• Bindaas is her only Kannada film.
• Her wedding was turned into the streaming show Love Shaadi Drama.

Related Biographies

• Allu Arjun Biography – co-star in Desamuduru
• Jr NTR Biography – co-star in Kantri
• Suriya Biography – co-star in Singam II
• Tamannaah Bhatia Biography – fellow Mumbai-born South star
• Trisha Biography
• More stars: Tollywood biographies

Hansika Motwani FAQs

How old is Hansika Motwani?

Hansika Motwani was born on 9 August 1991, so she is 35 years old as of 2026.

Is Hansika Motwani married?

Hansika married Sohael Khaturiya in December 2022. The couple were divorced in March 2026.

What was Hansika Motwani’s first film as a heroine?

Her first film as a lead actress was the Telugu hit Desamuduru (2007), opposite Allu Arjun.

Was Hansika in Koi Mil Gaya?

Yes. She appeared as one of the children in Koi… Mil Gaya (2003) as a child artist.

Was Hansika in Shaka Laka Boom Boom?

Yes. She played a role in the children’s TV show Shaka Laka Boom Boom as a child.

What is Hansika Motwani’s 50th film?

Her 50th film is the Tamil thriller Maha (2022), in which she played the title role.

Who are Hansika Motwani’s parents?

Her father is businessman Pradeep Motwani and her mother is dermatologist Mona Motwani.

What is Hansika Motwani’s new movie?

Her upcoming projects are the psychological horror thriller Kapaali with Rohith Nara and the Prime Video series Gully.

Which award did Hansika win for Desamuduru?

She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South for Desamuduru.

Sources

• Hansika Motwani – Wikipedia
• Hansika’s look in Kapaali – IANS
• Hansika Motwani and Sohael Khaturiya divorce – Khaleej Times