Samaira Sandhu is an Indian film actress, model, author, former beauty queen, and entrepreneur. She is known for her work in the Tamil film Dhayam, Punjabi film Umran Ch Ki Rakheya (2022), and Hindi film Bharateeyans (2023).
Wiki/Biography
Samaira Sandhu was born as Anmol Sandhu on 17 September in Ferozepur, Punjab. Her zodiac is Virgo. She did her schooling and attended college in Chandigarh. She was creative and inclined towards performing arts since childhood. She learned classical dance in childhood and was an active participant of a theatre group. She even won a gold trophy at the State Theater Competition. She grew up dancing to the songs of Madhuri Dixit. However, it was Aishwarya Rai in the Hindi film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) that encouraged Sandhu to pursue a career in acting. After completing her Bachelor of Technology, she pursued an MBA in Human Resources. She has actively participated in theatre, dance competitions, and sports during her school and college days.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-30-36
Family
She was born into a Punjabi Sikh Family.
Parents & Siblings
Not much is known about her parents and siblings.
Husband & Children
She is unmarried.
Career
Samaira Sandhu began her career in the entertainment industry as a beauty pageant winner, securing titles like Ms East Asia Earth 2015, Ms Erath Photogenic 2015, and Ms India Queen of Substance 2015 (first runner-up). After completing her formal education, she worked as a software engineer and worked for various multinational companies for a while, before venturing into the entertainment industry.
As a Model
In 2016, she was featured as a model in the music video of the Punjabi song Sohn Rabb di Main from Jaspinder Narula’s album in MAUT – In Search of Love.
Samaira Sandhu featured on the cover of Jaspinder Narula’s album in MAUT – In Search of Love (2016)
She started in the music video of the Punjabi songs Mai meri Maa ki (2017) and Pammi Bai’s Heer Saleti (2017). Samaira was the Femina Face of the Fortnight for the December 2016 issue. In 2023, she starred in the music videos of the Hindi songs Laazmi by Javed Ali and Kehange Khalnayak by Babbu Maan.
Samaira Sandhu featured in the music video of the song Kehange Khalnayak (2023) by Babbu Maan
She has walked the runway for numerous designers and served as the showstopper for brands like Gitanjali Jewelers and Signature Style Season 2. She was also associated with Zaira Diamonds and OML Productions. Samaira participated in the inauguration of Nykaa in Chandigarh, alongside Falguni Nayar, the CEO of Nykaa. She has also represented brands like Headmasters Salon & Spa, Cleopatra, Preeti Sarees, and Leena Mogre Gym.
Samaira Sandhu in a Print advertisement for Preeti Sarees
As an Actor
In 2017, she made her film debut with the Tamil mystery thriller Dhayam in which she played the role of a lover.
Tamil mystery thriller Dhayam (2017)
In 2021, she played the titular role in the Telugu film Damayanthi. In 2022, she played the role of Pooja- Kanwal’s daughter in the Punjabi film Umran Ch Ki Rakheya. She played the role of a Punjabi girl in the Hindi action film Bharateeyans (2023).
Samaira Sandhu as a Punjabi girl in Bharateeyans (2023)
In 2023, she appeared in the action crime thriller web series Inspector Avinash in which she played the role of a journalist, sharing the screen with Randeep Hooda. Samaira also assisted series writer and director Neeraj Pathak to learn the technicalities of filmmaking in detail. She has also appeared in the Hindi short film Aaliya. She was also cast in the music web series called Bolo Maa.
Others
In 2022, she made an appearance in the Hindi celebrity talk show Waah Kya Baat Hai. She is the founder of the clothing label S By SAMAIRA.