Minissha Lamba Biography: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Partner, Parents, Awards, Films

Minissha Lamba is an Indian film actress and poker player who gained prominence in Hindi cinema during the mid-2000s. She initially aspired to become a journalist before transitioning into modeling and acting after being noticed in commercial advertisements.

She is best known for her debut in Shoojit Sircar‘s war drama Yahaan, her role as Mahi Pasricha in Bachna Ae Haseeno, her performance in Shyam Benegal‘s satire Well Done Abba, and her appearance on the reality show Bigg Boss 8.

Minissha Lamba
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Minissha Lamba
Born:	January 18, 1985 (age 41 years old)
Place of Birth:	New Delhi, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Punjabi
Height:	1.62m
Religion:	Hinduism
Parents:	Kewal Lamba and Manju Lamba
Siblings:	Karan Lamba
Spouse:	Ryan Tham (m. 2015-2020)
Relationship:	Dating
Children:	None
Occupation:	Actress, Professional Poker Player
Net Worth:	$2,500,000

Early Life and Education

Minissha Lamba was born on January 18, 1985, in New Delhi, India, into a traditional Punjabi family. She is the daughter of Kewal Lamba and Manju Lamba. She grew up alongside her brother Karan Lamba, with her childhood shaped by frequent relocations due to her father’s hospitality career.

She began her schooling at Chettinad Vidyashram in Chennai and later attended Army Public School in Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi. She went on to study English Honours at Miranda House, University of Delhi. She was raised in a Hindu household and remains connected to her North Indian cultural roots.

Career

Minissha Lamba initiated her professional journey in media modeling while studying at university, anchoring print campaigns and high-profile television commercials for top corporate brands like LG, Sony, Cadbury, and Hajmola. Her camera presence caught the immediate attention of filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who cast her as the lead face in his 2005 directorial debut, Yahaan.

Navigating the high performance standards of an intense war-romance, she bypassed typical industry entry barriers as her raw and sensitive performance won over critics, establishing her footing as a reliable new talent in Bollywood.

Minissha Lamba subsequently elevated her career status by choosing a varied mix of glamorous blockbusters and content-driven stories. She found major mainstream breakthrough moments and commercial success starring alongside Ranbir Kapoor in Yash Raj Films’ 2008 hit Bachna Ae Haseeno, and took on complex character shades in thriller projects like Corporate, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., and Kidnap.

She earned heavy critical praise for leading Shyam Benegal‘s national award-winning political satire Well Done Abba and ventured successfully into regional Punjabi cinema with Double Di Trouble. Beyond the silver screen, she reached a wider domestic audience as a guest contestant on Bigg Boss 8 and in the television series Internet Wala Love. In recent years, she has pivoted dynamically into the world of professional sports, establishing herself as an accomplished and competitive poker player in national championships.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @minissha_lamba
• Facebook Handle: @MinisshaLambaOfficial
• Twitter Handle: @Minissha_Lamba

Personal Life

Minissha Lamba is 41 years old and stands at a height of 1.62m. She was previously married to restaurateur Ryan Tham, whom she wed in a private ceremony in July 2015; however, the couple parted ways amicably and finalized their divorce in August 2020, leaving behind no children.

Following her separation, she found love again and entered a beautiful, supportive partnership with Delhi-based businessman Akash Malik, whom she first met at a poker event in 2019 and currently lives with.

Net Worth

Minissha Lamba has accumulated an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. This fortune has been built through her active presence in mainstream cinema, reality television contracts, and steady modeling brand endorsements.

Her financial portfolio is further supported by earnings from professional poker tournaments and strategic personal capital investments.

Filmography

• Yahaan
• Corporate
• Rocky: The Rebel
• Anthony Kaun Hai?
• Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
• Anamika
• Shaurya
• Bachna Ae Haseeno
• Kidnap
• Well Done Abba
• Hum Tum Shabana
• Joker
• Zila Ghaziabad
• Baji