Yashika Aannand is a young sensational Indian actress and model known for her roles as Shruti in Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru and Kavya in Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu. She has appeared as one of the contestants on the reality show, Bigg Boss Tamil Season 2, and is the youngest contestant on the show. The actress has done item songs in several films such as Maniyaar Kudumbam, Kazhugu 2, Mookuthi Amman, and The Legend. She has also appeared in Kadamaiyai Sei, Chaitra, Sila Nodigalil, Padikada Pakkangal, and Weapon. So, who is Yashika Aannand? Here’s everything we know about the actress.
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Yashika Aannand Biography
Yashika Aannand was born on the 4th of August 1999, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She’s currently 25 years old.
| Birth Name | Yashika Aannand |
| Nicknames | Yashika Aannand, Yaashika Aanand |
| Date of Birth | August 4, 1999 |
| Place of Birth | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Age | 25 years old |
| Sun Sign | Leo |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Punjabi (Indian) |
| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Family
- Father – Chetan Anand
- Mother – Sonal Anand
- Siblings – Osheen Anand, Rajneesh
Education
As far as her education is concerned, Yashika attended Sherwood Hall School in Chennai.
Yashika Aannand Biography
Yashika has kept her personal life under wraps and thus there is not much information available of any relation she has had in the past or in the present.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 5 inches Centimeters – 165 cm Meters – 1.65 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 56 kg Pounds – 123 lbs |
| Body Build | Voluptuous |
| Body Measurements | 36-27-35 |
| Body Shape | Hourglass |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Yashika Aannand made her screen debut in 2016 with the neo-noir crime thriller film, ‘Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru’ for her role as Shruti.
Television Debut
Yashika made her debut television appearance as a contestant on the reality show, ‘Bigg Boss Tamil season 2’ in 2018.
Famous For
Known for her starring role as Kavya in the 2018 adult comedy horror film ‘Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu’.
Her appearance as a contestant on the reality show, ‘Bigg Boss Tamil season 2.’
Social Media Presence
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Yashikaaannand/
- Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yashikaaannand/?hl=en
- Twitter – https://twitter.com/iamyashikaanand?lang=en
Yashika Anand Facts
She started her acting career with the film Kavalai Vendam in a cameo appearance, portraying the role of a swimming instructor.
In 2017, she turned down the offer to participate in the first season of the Tamil reality show Bigg Boss to focus on her acting career.
She considers herself a bold and outspoken person.
She was largely criticized for playing one of the lead characters in the adult film IAMK, but she denied the claims saying that the film industry should have a variety of genres including adult films. Additionally, she said that she is comfortable doing glamour roles.
Yashika caught up in a few controversies post the release of the IAMK film when she pointed out that girls too can lose virginity before marriage similar to men.
In 2018, Yashika revealed that she was sexually harassed by a film director as a part of the #MeToo campaign, but didn’t reveal his identity.
In July 2021, she met with a fatal car accident near Mahabalipuram, Chennai while returning from Puducherry. She suffered major injuries with multiple fractures and was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai. In the accident, she lost her friend Pavani, who was an aspiring actress.
Most recently, she was seen in Double Tuckerr, Padikada Pakkangal, and Weapon. Her upcoming releases are Ivan Than Uthaman, Raja Bheema, Sulphur, and Siruthai Siva.