Esha Gupta is a Beauty pageant titleholder turned actress. She won the Miss India International title in 2007 and forayed into acting, henceforth. She has been seen in many films such as Jannat 2, Raaz 3D, Rustom, Baadshaho, Commando 2, etc.
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Education
Esha finished her high school education from Blue Bells International School in New Delhi.
Esha then acquired a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Manipal University.
Manager
Coconut Talent Management, Mumbai, India
Boyfriend / Spouse
Esha Gupta has dated –
- Arman Gujral (2009–2013) – Arman is the son of a famous architect and CEO of DLF India, Mohit Gujral and former model, Feroze Gujral. He was Esha’s first serious relationship. The model met him at F-Bar in Delhi while accompanying some of her older male friends and their girlfriends. The two went out on a couple of dates thereafter and discovered an undeniable mutual attraction. Three months after meeting Arman, Esha was introduced to his mother and sister by restaurateur AD Singh since all the 3 women were cast to walk in the same ramp show in Delhi, much to Arman’s surprise. To strengthen their bond, Esha and Arman frequently went out on several vacations together and Arman frequently visited the model at her Mumbai residence when she decided to make a foray into the Indian film industry. However, the couple primarily had a long distance relationship for 5 years since Arman studied and resided in Boston, Massachusetts. He was also younger than Esha and there were rumors that Arman’s family disapproved of Esha’s professional interest in becoming an actress. However, the physical distance between the couple was widely speculated to be one of the primary reasons why they decided to part ways.
- Randeep Malik (2013) – She was briefly associated with then wannabe actor Randeep Malik. Until 2018, he was not been able to bag any project of substantial repute.
- (2016) – In September 2016, Esha was seen on a date with Spanish footballer, Héctor Bellerín. The date took place at Vanilla Black, a London-based vegetarian restaurant.
- Nikhil Thampi (2018) – In 2018, Esha posted a few pictures on her official Instagram account with fashion designer, Nikhil Thampi. The pictures were accompanied with cryptic captions that appeared to imply that the two might be dating. However, later on, the actress clarified that they are merely close friends.
- (2018) – Ever since Indian cricket player, Hardik broke up with Swedish actress , who works in the Indian entertainment industry; the media continuously speculated about the cricketer’s possible relationship with Esha Gupta. Neither of the two celebrities ever confirmed their involvement with each other.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Long, thick, luscious hair
- Sharp nose and long neck
- Tattoos behind her right shoulder and her left armpit
- Often deemed as the Indian version of Hollywood actress,
Brand Endorsements
Cast as a model for several brands, some of which are –
Splash Fashions, Hazoorilal Jewelry by Sandeep Narang, Yepme fashion wear, Iconic clothing line, Moda Elementi, Garnier Long & Strong, Aza Fashions (for designer Arpita Mehta), Designer Dhruv Kapoor, RS Jeans by Rocky Star, Pernia Qureshi, Marks & Spencer India and many more.
Religion
Hinduism
Best Known For
- Her debut Indian film which was a crime thriller starring opposite called Jannat 2 (2012)
- Recognized for her supporting role in several commercially successful Indian films such as Raaz 3D (2012), Rustom (2016) and Baadshaho (2017)
- Esha is an established name in the Indian modeling industry and has done several runway shows, print advertising campaigns as well as featured on several magazines covers such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar India, FHM, Grazia, and Elle.
First Film
Esha first appeared in the crime thriller film Jannat 2 in 2012 in the role of Dr. Jhanvi Singh Tomar.
First TV Show
In 2012, Esha was a host on NAT GEO Super Cars aired on National Geographic.
Personal Trainer
- Esha was chubby and tomboyish in her early childhood. Though she was very active in sports in her teens.
- Owing to her active lifestyle, she lost most of her excess weight by the time she turned 18 and turned towards modeling in college.
- Her father turned her towards practicing regularly when she was 11 years old. In the absence of any exercise equipment, the model turned actress attributes performing a few sun salutations as the perfect way to feel rejuvenated and energized.
- Esha was inspired to take fitness more seriously when she participated in the Femina Miss India contest in 2007 and was particularly influenced by celebrity trainer, Deanne Pandey.
- Over the year, she has trained in the supervision of several personal trainers who primarily put her through an hour of weight training concluded with CrossFit or another conditioning drill for 10-15 minutes.
- In 2017, Esha started taking personal training sessions from Bikash Barua, owner of Tribal Combat studio and trainer to several other actors such as Sooraj Pancholi and among others.
- Using a cross-disciplinary approach that involves fundamental movements used in stage and street combat alongside mobility and conditioning drills, the model enjoys a fun filled session in .
- During her stay in Delhi, Esha likes to train at the personal training studio, Sumaya in South Delhi.
- For core strength and lean muscle tone, Esha visits Pilates Altitude studio owned by Samir Purohit.
- Since dance is a valuable skill in the Indian film industry, the actress often signs up for lessons with pole dancer, Roksolana Chubenko and , owner of Dance People Studio.
- Esha has never suffered from any disordered eating patterns. Hence, since her early days as a model, she has successfully managed to maintain a fast metabolism supported by healthy eating habits.
- She largely consumes a vegetarian diet but relies upon eggs to fulfill her daily protein requirements.
- She has no designated cheat day. At the most, she eats a few bites of cheesy Italian dishes while dining out with her friends.
- Esha has never hired a dietician or subscribed to a specific diet. She simply limits her carbohydrate intake in the next meal if she ever tends to overindulge in simple carbs.
- The actress is and consuming processed cheese or cottage cheese instantly shows on her skin. She is also allergic to capsicum, bell pepper, corn, and chickpeas.
A sample meal plan of her every day eating regime is as follows –
- Morning Ritual – Hot water with lemon / Apple Cider Vinegar
- Breakfast – Black coffee, oats, boiled eggs OR Two toast of multi-grain bread with tea / poha, rava, dosa or idli
- Post Workout – Protein shake right before or alongside mid-day snack
- Mid-Day Snack – Any Fruit (Apple / Banana) OR an Apple, Beetroot, Carrot juice with egg whites – either boiled, scrambled or an omelet
- Lunch – Brown Rice with Dal / Dimsums / Soup & Salad
- Evening Snack – A glass of milk with Bournvita / Tea with lactose-free milk and Jaggery / any Fruit
- Dinner – Dal, Sabzi, Chappati with a little helping of curd / Idli with grilled vegetables and egg white omelet
- Dessert – Greek Yogurt dip along with cucumber, celery, carrots, and honey
Esha Gupta Favorite Things
- Luxury Car – Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Coupe, Porsche 911
- Footballer / Soccer Player – ,
- Sports Team – Arsenal Football Club
- Color – White, Green
- Brands – Zara, Mango, Pull & Bear (not available in India), Tod’s
- Closet Item With Sentimental Value – Her mother’s Pashmina shawl
- Jewelry Metal – Silver
- Style Icons – ,
- Bollywood On-Screen Couple – and
- Guilty Pleasure –
- Essential Makeup Items – Mascara, Lip balm
- Film – Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Khuda Gawah (1992)
- Tea – Moroccan Mint
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Esha Gupta Facts
- She got a scholarship to study law at Newcastle University in England but dropped that opportunity to become a model and actress.
- The actress likes cooking for her close friends and family members. In her childhood, she aspired to be a chef and then a pilot before she discovered her love for modeling in college.
- Esha enjoys scuba diving, skydiving and driving high end, luxury cars.
- She participated in Femina Miss India in 2007 and won the sub-title of Miss Photogenic as well as overall won the second runner-up title. She competed in the Miss International pageant on the global platform.
- She was one of the models to get featured in Kingfisher Calendar 2010 which was photographed by Atul Kasbekar in the Maldives.
- In 2013, Esha turned down the offer to endorse a fairness product because she felt morally responsible for not participating in any project that conveyed the superiority of any skin tone over another.
- To find out more about the actress, follow her on , , and .
Featured Image by Esha Gupta / Instagram
Facts of Esha Gupta
- Gender Female
- full nameEsha Gupta
- nicknamesEsha
- birthplaceNew Delhi, India
- Date of Birth November 28, 1985
- Age 39 years 0 months
- Horoscope Sagittarius
- Lucky Number 8
- Lucky Stone Turquoise
- Lucky Color Orange
- Best Match for Marriage Leo, Aquarius
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundAsian
- nationalityIndian
- net worth$100,000 - $1Million
- professionModel, Actress
- weight54 kg or 119 lbs
- height5 ft 7.5 in or 171.5 cm
- hair colorBlack
- eye colorDark Brown
- body type / buildSlim
- collegeManipal UniversityRekha Gupta née Amrohi
- motherRekha Gupta née Amrohi
- fatherOmkaar Gupta
- favorite colorsWhite, Green
- favorite moviesAndaz Apna Apna (1994), Khuda Gawah (1992)