Disha Patani is a famous Indian model and a Bollywood actress. Before marking her debut with a Telugu film ‘Loafer’ (2015), she was already a famous face in the modelling world. Patani is best known for her portrayal of the role of ‘Priyanka Jha’ in the Bollywood movie “M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.”
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Biography/Wiki
Disha Patani born in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Her real age has been a matter of controversy. According to some sources, she was born on 13 June 1992 (31 years old; age as of 2023) whereas some other sources say that the actress was born on 27 July 1995 (28 years old; age as of 2023). [1]Times of India
Disha Patani in her childhood
As a kid, she aspired to be an Air Force Pilot. After completing her schooling, Disha went to Amity University, Lucknow to pursue a degree in Computer Science and Engineering. While she was still in the first year, she started receiving a number of modelling offers. She dropped out of the second year of her degree and went on to participate in the 2013 Femina Miss India Indore. Disha Patani was declared the first runner-up. Surprisingly, she also auditioned for the film ‘Heropanti’ but got rejected.
Disha Patani at the 2013 Miss Indore
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Weight (approx.): 50 kg
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Figure Measurements: 34-25-34
Family & Caste
Disha Patani belongs to an upper-middle-class Kshatriya (Rajput) Family.
Parents & Siblings
Her father, Mr. Jagdeesh Singh Patani, is a DSP in the Uttar Pradesh Police Department. Her mother is a housewife. She has an elder sister, Khushboo Patani and a younger brother, Suryansh Patani. Although she was born in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India but she traces her roots back to Tanakpur, Uttarakhand, India.
Disha Patani with her mother
Disha Patani with her family
Disha Patni’s sister, brother and her parents
Relationships/Affairs
Parth Samthaan
Disha Patani was in a relationship with ‘Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan’ actor Parth Samthaan for a while.
Disha Patani with Parth Samathan
Tiger Shroff
Reportedly, she later started dating actor Tiger Shroff who was also her co-actor in the film “Baaghi 2.” The duo came into a relationship after sharing a bond of friendship for a long time.
Disha Patani with boyfriend, Tiger Shroff
In July 2022, a rumour started doing the rounds on the internet that Tiger and Disha had parted ways after dating each other for several years. While giving the reason behind the breakup, a source claimed that the couple decided to part ways after Disha asked Tiger if they should get married, and Tiger replied that he was not ready for a matrimonial bond. [2]Pinkvilla
Aleksander Alex Ilic
After her breakup with Tiger Shroff, she was rumoured to dating the Siberian model Aleksander Alex Ilic. [3]Hindustan Times
Disha Patani with Aleksander Alex Ilic
Career
Disha Patani started her career as a model and did various TV advertisements and modelling assignments. She got recognition after her TV commercial of Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk.
She debuted with the Telugu film ‘Loafer’ (2016) opposite Varun Tej.
Disha Patani in Loafer
Disha also appeared in a music video titled ‘Befikra’ with her rumoured boyfriend actor Tiger Shroff.
She rose to fame with her portrayal of the role of ‘Priyanka Jha’ in ‘MS Dhoni: The Untold Story’ (2016). The movie was a biopic based on Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
In 2017, she featured in an Indo-Chinese film, ‘Kung Fu Yoga’ along with Jackie Chan, for which she also undertook martial arts training.
Disha Patani In Kung-Fu-Yoga
Disha Patani has also walked the ramp for various established fashion designers.
Disha Patani during a ramp walk
Disha Patani during a ramp walk
Awards
- BIG Zee Entertainment Award in the category of Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut – Female for M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
- Screen Award for Best Female Debut (2016)
- Stardust Award for Best Acting Debut (Female) (2016)
Disha Patani at an award function
- Star Screen Award for M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
Controversy
- In 2012, she claimed that she was 20 years old with 13 June 1992 as her date of birth and introduced herself as Disha Patni, not Patani. But, later in 2016, she declared that she was 20 years old with 27 July 1995 as her date of birth.
- On 2 June 2021, Disha Patani, along with Tiger Shroff, was booked by the Bandra police for violating the COVID-19 lockdown norms. The police registered a case under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (disobeying the order of public servant) against the actors and their driver as they were out on the road after 2 pm, despite a curfew was imposed in the area. [4]Hindustan Times
Net Worth/Salary
Disha Patani’s net worth is nearly ₹55 crore. She gets paid around ₹17 Crore annually.
Favourite Things
- Desserts: Donuts, Emarthi, Jalebi, Rabri
- Actor: Jackie Chan
- Actress: Rekha
Disha Patani with Rekha
- Superhero: Hulk
- Films: Avengers Series, Mughal-e-Azam
- Film Character: Anarkali’s character in “Mughal-e-Azam”
- Fashion Designer: Ritu Kumar
- Hair Stylist: Dhruv
- Animated Cartoon Series: Dragon Ball Z (DBZ)
- Cartoon Characters: Goku, Johny Bravo
- Footwear Brand: Puma
- Theme Park: Disneyland
- Travel Destination: Maldives
- Candies: Pulse, Parle Kisme
- Snacks Brand: Haldiram
Facts
- She is a fitness enthusiast and visits the gym regularly.
- Disha Patani regularly practices kicking, boxing, and headstands.
- She is also trained in Hip-Hop, Salsa, and Break Dance.
- Disha is an animal lover. She owns two dogs named Bella and Goku and a cat named Jasmine.
Disha Patani with her pet dog
- She was signed by Karan Johar for his film sex comedy film- No Sex Please, We’re Indians, but the movie was called off.
- She learnt the Asuri language, i.e. a common lingo of Jharkhand for the film “MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.”
- Disha is very particular about her dressing sense and keeps her wardrobe up-to-date. Well-fitted shorts and cute little dresses are must-haves in her closet.
- Patani loves driving and is often spotted driving cars while on hangouts with her friends.
Disha Patani driving a car
- She was the first choice for the film “Baaghi” but the role later went on to Shraddha Kapoor.
- Her hobbies include dancing, doing gymnastics, and reading.
- Reportedly, Jackie Chan gifted her a jacket with his name imbibed on it as he was amazed by her passion for fitness and acrobatics.
Disha Patani with Jackie Chan
- Patani considers her elder sister, Kushboo, as her inspiration.
- Patani’s hairstyles are made by her hairstylist, Dhruv.
Disha Patani with her hairstylist
- She is good friends with Bigg Boss 9 contestant and model Nora Fatehi.
Disha Patani with Nora Fatehi
- She considers herself ‘a big introvert‘ and a reserved person in real life.
- Reportedly, a famous oil brand approached Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff to endorse their product. A fee of ₹5 crore was demanded by the pair. [5]DNA
- She was criticised by her fans for naming one of her dogs, Goku. [6]Times of India
- Patani has a huge fan base on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. She posts her pictures on her social media accounts regularly and keeps her fans entertained.
References
| ↑1 | Times of India |
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| ↑2 | Pinkvilla |
| ↑3 | Hindustan Times |
| ↑4 | Hindustan Times |
| ↑5 | DNA |
| ↑6 | Times of India |
Respected Miss Patani, – namaste –
please allow me to send you some personal words. I wish to express my admiration to you for your artistic talent, your intelligence, your natural beauty and your true feminine appeal. You are certainly – without any doubts – a pride for your homecountry INDIA and a role model for the young generation of Indian ladies. And the fact that you love animals and that you have two dogs and a cat (with the nice name “Jasmine”) multiplies my deep sympathy for you – as I am a great animal lover too and a consequent vegan living person since more than thirty years. – Well, I can add, that I am a special cat lover too, since 1969 several cats accompanied my paths, and also now my young Siamese wife and I have a sweet cat at home named “Goodluck” (we live close to Bangkok, near the coast of the Gulf of Thailand)….
Let me tell you again, revered and dear Miss Patani, that you are a real inspiration for me. (I’m an author and journalist). I remember well Dostojewskyi’s famous sentence “Beauty will save the world” – and I think you are one of the living evidences for it. This creates additional happiness in my life and for this feeling I wish to thank you very cordially.
May God bless you in all decades of your future !
Sincerely –
Dietrich Hahn (and Mrs. Vipaphon Chaisutthi Patcharapan Hahn)
Samut Sakhon, April 5, 2020