Ahsaas Channa
Ahsaas
Channa
started her journey as a child artist in Bollywood films like Vaastu Shastra, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and My Friend Ganesha. She later transitioned into television, and gained widespread recognition through OTT, starring in popular web series Kota Factory, Hostel Daze, Girls Hostel and
Mismatched
. Her performances earned her Filmfare
OTT
Award nominations in 2020 and 2024. As a digital creator, she shares content focused on beauty, entertainment, and fashion, blending high-fashion shoots and her personal insights. Her funny dance reels with her actor mother Kulbir Kaur Badesron, on trending songs are a hit on Instagram.
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