Meenakshi Chaudhary

Biography

Meenakshi Chaudhary, born on February 1, 1997, in Panchkula, Haryana, is an Indian actress, model, and beauty queen. She rose to fame through her remarkable journey in pageantry and later transitioned to acting in the film industry. Meenakshi completed her schooling at St. Soldier International Convent School in Chandigarh. She pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery from the National Dental College and Hospital in Punjab.

Her early life was shaped by her father, Colonel B.R. Chaudhary, who served in the Indian Army. Meenakshi herself excelled in sports during her school years, becoming a state-level swimmer and badminton player. This athleticism, combined with her academic focus, set the stage for her future achievements.

Her pageantry career began with her win at the Miss IMA (Indian Military Academy) in 2017, followed by her victory in the Femina Miss India 2018, where she represented Haryana. This success propelled her to the international stage, where she was crowned Miss Grand India and finished as the first runner-up at Miss Grand International 2018​. Meenakshi also gained attention for her dedication to her late father's memory during her pageant participation, particularly in her national costume at Miss Grand International.

Following her success in pageants, Meenakshi transitioned into acting, making her debut in Telugu cinema with the film Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu in 2020. She later starred in Khiladi (2021) and the successful thriller HIT 2 (2022).

Meenakshi's film career has expanded to include roles in other notable films like Khiladi and HIT: The Second Case, and she is set to feature in upcoming projects such as Guntur Karam (2024). Her acting abilities, combined with her pageant fame, have established her as a versatile and promising talent in the Indian entertainment industry.