The term ‘National Crush of India’ is often used to describe celebrities who have won the hearts of millions of fans with their beauty, talent and charisma. Here are some of the stars who have been bestowed with this title in recent years.
Tripti Dimri: The rising star of Bollywood
Tripti Dimri is a young actress who has impressed the audiences with her roles in films like Poster Boys, Laila Majnu, Bulbbul and Qala. She was born on February 23, 1994, in Uttarakhand, India. She made her debut in 2017 with Poster Boys, a comedy film starring Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol and Shreyas Talpade. She then played the titular role in Laila Majnu, a romantic drama directed by Sajid Ali and produced by Imtiaz Ali. Her breakthrough performance came in 2020 with Bulbbul, a Netflix original film produced by Anushka Sharma. She played a child bride who grows up to be a mysterious woman in a Bengal village. She received critical acclaim and several awards for her portrayal of Bulbbul. She also featured in Forbes’ Asia’s 30 Under 30 list for 2021. Her upcoming film is Qala, a Netflix original directed by Anvita Dutt and co-starring Irrfan Khan’s son Babil. She recently bagged the lead role in Animal, a thriller film starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra. She is considered the ‘National Crush of India’ for her stunning looks and versatile acting skills.
Rashmika Mandanna: The sweetheart of South Indian cinema
Rashmika Mandanna is a popular actress who works predominantly in Telugu and Kannada films. She was born on April 5, 1996, in Virajpet, Karnataka, India. She started her career as a model and won the Clean & Clear Fresh Face of India title in 2014. She made her acting debut in 2016 with Kirik Party, a Kannada romantic comedy film directed by Rishab Shetty. She played the role of Saanvi Joseph, a college student and the love interest of the protagonist. The film was a huge success and made her a household name in Karnataka. She then ventured into Telugu cinema with Chalo, a romantic comedy film directed by Venky Kudumula. She played the role of L. Karthika, a Tamil girl who falls in love with a Telugu boy in a border town. The film was also a hit and established her as a leading actress in Telugu cinema. She went on to star in several successful films like Geetha Govindam, Devadas, Dear Comrade, Sarileru Neekevvaru and Bheeshma. She also made her Tamil debut with Sulthan, an action comedy film directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan. She is currently working on Pushpa, a Telugu action thriller film directed by Sukumar and co-starring Allu Arjun. She is also set to make her Hindi debut with Mission Majnu, a spy thriller film directed by Shantanu Bagchi and co-starring Sidharth Malhotra. She was dubbed the ‘National Crush of India’ by Google in 2020 for her charming smile and acting prowess.
Manushi Chhillar: The beauty with brains
Manushi Chhillar is a model and actress who was crowned Miss World 2017. She was born on May 14, 1997, in Rohtak, Haryana, India. She completed her schooling from St. Thomas’ School in New Delhi and pursued a bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery from Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women in Sonipat. She participated in Femina Miss India 2017 and won the title of Femina Miss India Haryana. She then represented India at the Miss World 2017 pageant held in China and became the sixth Indian woman to win the coveted crown. She also won the Beauty with a Purpose award for her project on menstrual hygiene awareness. She travelled to several countries as a goodwill ambassador of Miss World and supported various causes like education, health, environment and women empowerment. She also became the brand ambassador of Malabar Gold and Diamonds, Club Factory and Adidas. She is set to make her Bollywood debut with Prithviraj, a historical drama film directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi and co-starring Akshay Kumar. She will play the role of Sanyogita, the love interest of Prithviraj Chauhan, the 12th-century Rajput king. She is admired for her beauty and intelligence and is regarded as a ‘National Crush of India’.
Disha Patani: The fitness icon of Bollywood
Disha Patani is an actress and model who has made a mark in Bollywood with her glamorous roles. She was born on June 13, 1992, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India. She completed her graduation in computer science and engineering from Amity University in Noida. She started her career as a model and appeared in several commercials for brands like Cadbury, Garnier, Aircel and Imperial Blue. She made her acting debut in 2015 with Loafer, a Telugu action drama film directed by Puri Jagannadh. She played the role of Mouni, a girl who runs away from her marriage and falls in love with a street-smart guy. She then made her Hindi debut in 2016 with M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, a biographical sports film directed by Neeraj Pandey. She played the role of Priyanka Jha, the girlfriend of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team. The film was a blockbuster and earned her recognition and appreciation. She then starred in films like Kung Fu Yoga, Baaghi 2, Bharat, Malang and Radhe. She is also known for her fitness videos and stunning photos on Instagram, where she has over 48 million followers. She is often called the ‘National Crush of India’ for her attractive looks and toned physique.
