Kamya Punjabi Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Other name	Kamya Panjabi
Profession	Actor
Famous For	Playing the negative characters in many Hindi TV serials like Banoo Main Teri Dulhann (2006) and Shakti-Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (2016)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in feet & inches- 5’ 7”
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film, Hindi: Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) TV: Ssshhhh…Koi Hai (2001) Film, Telugu: Maa Aavida Meeda Vottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi (2003)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	13 August 1979 (Monday)
Age (as of 2024)	45 Years
Birthplace	Mumbai
Zodiac sign	Leo
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mumbai
Hobbies	Partying, Travelling, and Reading Books
Tattoo	On her right shoulder
Controversy	She received a legal notice from a Mumbai court for releasing a short film ‘Hum Kuch Keh Naa Sakey’ in 2017. It was the last film of the Late TV actress Pratyusha Banerjee. Pratyusha’s boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh objected on the release of the film as the film was similar to the real-life of Pratyusha, and the film had a character named Rahul. The film was released on the first death anniversary of Pratyusha. [1]Hindustan Times
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Boyfriends	• Bunty Negi (Businessman) • Nimai Bali, Actor (Rumoured) [2]Spotboye • Karan Patel, Actor [3]Spotboye • Manveer Gurjar, Bigg Boss 10 Winner (Rumoured) [4]India Today • Shalabh Dang (Businessman)
Marriage Date	First Marriage: 2003 Second Marriage: 10 February 2020
Family
Husband/Spouse	• Bunty Negi, Businessman (2003-2009) • Shalabh Dang, Businessman (February 2020-Present)
Children	Daughter- Aara Step-Son- Ishan
Parents	Father- Name Not Known Mother- Nanda Punjabi
Siblings	Sister(s)- 2 • Sonia Punjabi (younger) • Mala Punjabi (younger)
Favourite Things
Actor(s)	Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, and Will Ferrell
Cuisine	Sindhi

Some Lesser Known Facts About Kamya Punjabi

• Does Kamya Punjabi drink alcohol?: Yes 

• Kamya started her career as a model.
  

  Kamya Punjabi Posing for a Photoshoot

• She appeared in many TV serials including Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani (2002), Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki (2005), Banoo Main Teri Dulhann (2006), and Beintehaa (2014).
  

  Kamya Punjabi in Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki

• She got very popular with her character of ‘Sindoora Pratap Singh’ in the Zee TV’s serial Banoo Main Teri Dulhann (2006). Soon, she became one of the most popular vamps of Hindi TV serials.
  

  Kamya Punjabi in Banoo Main Teri Dulhann

• She was featured in a few music videos like ‘Mehndi Mehndi’ (1997) and ‘Kala Shah Kala’ by Anamika (2003).

• In 2003, she got married to a businessman Bunty Negi. Soon, problems started arising in their married life, and in 2006, they filed for a divorce. Later, they decided to give their marriage a second chance and withdrew their divorce papers. In October 2009, the couple was blessed with a baby girl, Aara. But, after a few months, the misunderstanding between the couple restarted, and they finally got divorced in 2013.

• Reportedly, the reason behind their divorce was Kamya’s extramarital affair with her co-star of ‘Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki’ (2005) Nimai Bali who is also the cousin brother of Sanjay Dutt.

• In 2013, she participated in ‘Bigg Boss 7’ as a contestant. The title was won by Gauhar Khan.
  

  Kamya Punjabi in Bigg Boss

• She did small roles in Bollywood films like Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000, girl taunting Ameesha Patel on the cruise ship), Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002, a lady in the final wedding scene), and Koi Mil Gaya (2003, one of the inhabitants of the hill station).

• In 2003, she acted in ‘Maa Aavida Meeda Vottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi,’ a Telugu film.
  

  Maa Aavida Meeda Vottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi-Telugu Film

• She participated in ‘Comedy Circus’ along with comedian Rajiv Thakur in 2008.
  

  Kamya Punjabi in Comedy Circus with Rajiv

• In 2014, Kamya met the TV actor Karan Patel, and soon, the rumours of their link-up started. As per the sources, they got separated because Karan was not loyal towards her, whereas, as per some other sources, Karan’s parents were not ready to accept a divorcee and a mother of a child as their daughter-in-law.
  

  Kamya Punjabi with Karan Patel

• She again came into the limelight with her role of ‘Preeto Harak Singh’ in Colors TV serial ‘Shakti-Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki.’
  

• In 2019, she met a businessman Shalabh Dang. They became friends, and soon they fell in love with each other. In an interview, she shared her story,

I spoke to him over the phone first. I had wanted some medical advice. Some friend had given me his reference. Then, on Feb 1, he came to Bombay for some work and we had met then. It was not a personal meeting, it was work-related. Soon, we started talking. He took the initiative. It just happened gradually as we began talking. I really liked certain qualities of Shalabh. He’s been very caring and concerned for me. Obviously, we were friends in the beginning, but very soon, he proposed me for marriage.”

• Kamya Punjabi got married to Shalabh Dang on 10 February 2020.

• She has won many awards for her negative roles in the Hindi TV serials.
  

  Kamya Punjabi Posing with Her Award

• The late TV actor, Pratyusha Banerjee was one of her best friends.
  

  Kamya Punjabi and Pratyusha Banerjee

• She has participated in various seasons of the Indian celebrity cricket show ‘Box Cricket League.’
  

  Kamya Punjabi with Box Cricket League Team

• Her favourite accessory is a nose pin.
  

  Kamya Punjabi Wearing Nosepin

• She has deep faith in Lord Ganesha.
  

  Kamya Punjabi with an Idol of Lord Ganesha

• She is good friends with the comedian Rajiv Thakur.
  

  Kamya Punjabi with Rajiv Thakur

• She is often spotted partying with Vikas Gupta.
  

  Kamya Punjabi with Vikas Gupta

• Her co-contestant of Bigg Boss 7 (2013), Kushal Tandon, is her rakhi brother.
  

  Kamya Punjabi with Kushal Tandon

• She loves animals and owns a pet dog.
  

  Kamya Punjabi with Her Pet Dog

• She has appeared as a guest in various seasons of Bigg Boss.
  

  Kamya Punjabi in Bigg Boss 13

• She loves to spend time with the NGO kids.
  

  Kamya Punjabi with Kids of an NGO

• She has walked the ramp for various fashion designers.
  

  Kamya Punjabi Walking the Ramp