Personal Information

Full Name: Minissha Lamba

Nickname:

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1985-01-18

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Punjabi (conversational)

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Religion: Sikh (born into a Punjabi Sikh family)

Hobbies: Poker (professional player), dancing, theater, fitness, travel, spending time with friends/family

Education

School: Chettinad Vidyashram School, Chennai (pre-university)

College: Delhi University (Lady Shri Ram College or affiliated; graduated)

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor's degree (likely in Arts/English Literature)

Physical Stats

Height: 157 cm

Weight: 50 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Kewal Lamba Mother: Manju Lamba

Siblings: Brother: Karan Lamba

Marital Status: married

Wife: Ryan Tham (former husband; restaurateur/nightclub owner; divorced in 2020)

Children:

Career

Current Position: Actress, Professional Poker Player, Dancer, Theater Artist, Former Model

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹2-10 crore (estimated from acting career, endorsements, poker winnings, and assets; varies by source)

Awards & Achievements: Known for debut Yahaan (2005) – critically acclaimed Notable films: Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), Kidnap (2008), Heyy Babyy (2007), Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007) No major individual awards but recognized for early promise and versatile roles in Hindi films Transitioned to professional poker; remains selective with acting/theater projects

Biography Details

Minissha Lamba (born January 18, 1985, in New Delhi) is an Indian actress who debuted with Yahaan (2005), earning praise for her natural performance. From a Punjabi Sikh family, she pursued higher education before entering modeling and films. She appeared in hits like Heyy Babyy (2007), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), and Kidnap (2008).

Married restaurateur Ryan Tham in 2015, they divorced in 2020. In 2021, she turned vegetarian for ethical reasons and has marked 5 years of it in 2026, calling it peaceful. She became a professional poker player while staying active in theater, dance, and occasional acting. Unmarried now, she is in a relationship with businessman Akash Malik since 2021. At 41, she balances personal growth, wellness, and selective projects, sharing lifestyle insights on social media.

• January 1-3, 2026: Minissha marked 5 years of being vegetarian with heartfelt Instagram posts and interviews (Hindustan Times, NDTV), sharing how it started as a small goal ("one month") and brought peace, reduced guilt, and better energy. She encouraged gentle, patient changes without pressure.
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• January 2026: Shared travel posts (e.g., enduring a 17-hour flight delay for friends) and lifestyle content, emphasizing mindfulness and personal goals for the New Year.
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• Ongoing: Active on social media with poker mentions (professional player), theater/dance updates, and no new major film announcements. She remains in a happy relationship with Akash Malik (since 2021) and focuses on wellness and selective entertainment projects.
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• No recent controversies or comebacks in early 2026; legacy tributes highlight her early films and transition to poker/lifestyle.

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