Hansika Motwani: Voyage from Child Ariste to a Famed Actress

From Playing an Innocent Kid to Featuring in Maha, Hansika Motwani Has Come a Long Way

Hansika Motwani is an Indian actress who primarily works in the South Indian entertainment industry. Subsequently, she has starred in multiple Telugu films, including Desamuduru (2007), Kantri (2008), and Maska (2009). But do you know she started her acting career as a child artiste appearing as an adorable girl in a few Hindi films and TV shows? Read on to learn more about her.

Hansika Motwani’s Background And Family

Hansika Motwani was born on 9 August 1991 (age 33 years; as of March 2025) to a Sindhi family in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her father, Pradeep Motwani, is a businessman, while her mother Mona Motwani, is a dermatologist. Besides, Hansika is the only child of her parents. She did her schooling at Podar International School and the International Curriculum School, Santacruz, Mumbai, respectively.

Hansika Motwani’s Films And Shows

Hansika made her acting debut with the television show Desh Mein Nikla Hoga Chand, where she played a supporting role. Moreover, In 2003, she made her film debut with the popular film Koi… Mil Gaya in which she appeared as one of the children.

In 2011, she made her debut as an actor in the Tamil film Mappillai. Meanwhile, in the same year, she worked in the Tamil film Engeyum Kadhal for which she earned accolades from the audience. Subsequently, she worked in several Tamil films including Velayudham (2011), Romeo Juliet (2015), Thuppakki Munai (2018), and Maha (2022).

Subsequently, in 2011, Hansika made her Telugu debut with the film Kandireega, wherein she played the role of Sruthi. Moreover, she has appeared in many Telugu films like Oh My Friend (2011), Power (2014), Goutham Nanda (2017), and Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL.

Hansika Motwani’s Web Series

Besides appearing in several films and TV shows, Hansika has already made her digital debut with the Tamil web series MY3 in 2023.

Hansika Motwani’s Controversy: Did Hansika Marry Her Best Friend’s Husband?

Hansika married the love of her life, Sohael Khaturia in December 2022. Meanwhile, soon after Hansika announced her engagement, she was slammed by netizens for having an affair with her best friend’s husband. Reportedly, Hansika was also present at Sohael’s first marriage which took place in 2014.

Although Sohael acknowledged the controversy, he defended his wife, stating that they were friends before his first marriage.

Sohael Khaturia married Rinky, Hansika’s best friend in 2014. A few years later, the couple got officially divorced. Meanwhile, in 2022, Sohael entered into a second marriage with the leading actress, Hansika Motwani.

Hansika Motwani’s Social Media Presence

The 33-year-old actress enjoys huge popularity on Instagram, where she is followed by more than 6.8 million people (as of March 2025). Additionally, Hansika keeps sharing her beautiful and glamorous pictures. Besides, Hansika also collaborates with several brands for her promotional posts, from where she earns a hefty sum on a regular basis.

What is Hansika Motwani’s Net Worth and remuneration per film?

As of 2025, Hansika’s net worth is $5 million (INR 41 Crores). Besides, she charges a hefty remuneration of INR 1-3 Crores for her film.

A Sneak Peek Into The Maha’s Fame Car Collection

Hansika has a fascination for cars. With a towering net worth, the actor enjoys riding some very lavish cars. Meanwhile, her car collection includes,

Rolls Royce Phantom	Rs 10 Crores
BMW 5-Series	Rs 52.00 Lakhs
Mercedes Benz GL 350 CDI	Rs 77.68 Lakhs
Mercedes Benz S class	Rs 2.17 Crores
Jaguar XE	Rs 48.50 Lakhs
Mercedes Benz GLE 250D	Rs 67.15 Lakhs
Mercedes Benz E class	Rs 67 Lakhs

Lesser Known Facts About Hansika Motwani

• Hansika Motwani’s father, Pradeep Motwani, left Hansika and her family when she was a child. Later, she was single-handedly raised by her mother.

• Hansika Motwani is a foodie.Additionally, her favourite food is Rajma-chawal.

• A follower of Buddhism, Hansika loves practising regular meditation. Besides, she often shares about the benefits of meditation on social media.

• Hansika is often compared with 90’s leading actress Khusbu. Not only that but she is fondly called Khusbu by her fans.

FAQs

1. Is Hansika Motwani married?

Hansika married the love of her life, Sohael Khaturia in December 2022.

2. Which is the first serial of Hansika Motwani?

Hansika made her acting debut with the television show Desh Mein Nikla Hoga Chand (2001), wherein she played the role of Tina. Later, Hansika gained popularity after working on the popular Kids TV show, Shaka Laka Boom Boom.

3. What is the net worth of Hansika Motwani?

As of 2025, Hansika’s net worth is $5 million (INR 41 Crores). Besides, she charges a hefty remuneration of INR 1-3 Crores for her film.

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