Daisy Shah
Facts
Gujarati Roots: Although Daisy Shah was born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra, she belongs to a Gujarati family.
Early Recognition: At the age of 14, she won the Miss Photogenic award in the Miss Dombivli contest held at a local mall.
Background Dancer: Before becoming an actress, Daisy worked as a background dancer and later as an assistant to choreographer Ganesh Acharya, which gave her early exposure to Bollywood sets.
First Film Appearance: She appeared as an extra in the Hindi film Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaye (2000) starring Salman Khan, long before her lead roles.
Kannada Debut: Her first lead role was in the Kannada film Bhadra (2011), which marked her entry into South Indian cinema.
Bollywood Breakthrough: Daisy’s Bollywood debut as a lead actress came opposite Salman Khan in Jai Ho (2014), which brought her into the spotlight.
Bold Roles: She took on a daring role in Hate Story 3 (2015), which showcased her willingness to experiment with bold and unconventional characters.
Reality TV Appearance: In 2023, she participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13, expanding her popularity beyond films.
Education: Daisy studied arts at Khalsa College, Mumbai, balancing academics with her early modeling and dance career.
Awards: She won the ETC Bollywood Business Award for Highest Grossing Debut Actress (2015) and later the Lions Gold Award for Best Actress in a Gujarati Film (2020) for Gujarat 11.





