The air buzzed with excitement after the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 cricket league final. But it was something entirely off the field that truly captured everyone’s attention. Harshit Tomar, the owner of the WCL, pulled off a surprising move. He proposed live on television to the league’s anchor, Karishma Kotak.
This charming moment unfolded during an interview. Karishma asked Harshit how he planned to celebrate the tournament’s big success. His answer caught her, and everyone watching, by complete surprise. He simply said, “Now that everything is over, how about I propose to you?” Karishma reportedly blushed bright red. Not long after, Harshit shared a photo with Karishma on Instagram, complete with a red heart emoji. This public display of affection has many wondering: Who exactly is Karishma Kotak?
Meet Karishma Kotak: A Life Beyond the Limelight
Karishma Kotak is a familiar face in the entertainment world. She’s a British model, actress, and television presenter. Her career spans various Indian films. She has even shared the screen with big names like South Indian superstar Chiranjeevi and Bollywood’s acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Karishma was born in London on May 26, 1982. Her father was Gujarati, and her mother came from East Africa. Her journey into modeling began when she was just 16 years old. By the time she was 20, she decided to move to India. Here, she explored opportunities in the bustling fashion and film industries.
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From Aspiring Teacher to Model
Karishma’s family still lives in London. She earned a degree in Advertising and Marketing. Surprisingly, she once dreamed of becoming a teacher. She even enrolled in a teaching course to pursue this dream. However, her modeling career, which began at 16, gained momentum.
When she moved to India at 20, she saw many exciting opportunities in the country’s fashion scene. She eventually settled in Mumbai in 2005. Karishma worked with the United Breweries Group and famously shot for the Kingfisher Calendar in 2006. This iconic photoshoot happened in Australia, and the renowned photographer Atul Kasbekar captured her images.
Stepping into Acting and Bigg Boss
After building a successful career in modeling and advertisements, Karishma moved into acting. She appeared in several television shows. In 2012, she joined the popular reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ Season 6. Sadly, she had to leave the show after about four weeks due to her father’s passing.
Karishma has also acted in several films. In 2007, she appeared in the Telugu comedy ‘Shankar Dada Zindabad’ alongside Chiranjeevi. Later, in 2016, she worked with Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the film ‘Freaky Ali’. Her filmography also includes movies like ‘Kaptan,’ ‘Mr. Mummy,’ and ‘Lucknowi Ishq.’ Her journey shows a versatile career, now highlighted by a very public and sweet proposal.