Actor
Drishika Chandar
Based In
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Origin
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Years Active
2020–Present
Drishika Chander – Biography
Drishika Chander – Full Information
- Full Name: Drishika Chander
- Popular Name: Drishika Chander
- Nickname: Drishika
- Profession: Actor, Theatre Artist, Fashion Designer
- Known For: Manasanamaha, The Story Of A Beautiful Girl, Suyodhana
- Date of Birth: 14 October 1996 (Estimated)
- Age: 29 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Hometown: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Current Residence: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Profession Category: Actor, Theatre Artiste
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 55 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: (Information not publicly disclosed)
- Mother: Deepa Chander (Nandi Award-winning Costume Designer and Stylist)
- Paternal Grandfather: Late Dr. P. Ramchander (Pioneering Ophthalmologist & Founder of Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital)
- Siblings: None publicly known
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Education
- School: Formative schooling completed in Hyderabad, India
- College: Parsons School of Design, New York, USA
- Qualification: Graduate Degree in Fashion Design
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Built her acting foundation through stage performances, including a critically appreciated role in the theatre production Evam Indrajit. |
| 2020 | Starred as Chaitra in the award-winning Telugu short film Manasanamaha, which later achieved a Guinness World Record for being the most awarded short film. |
| 2020 | Made her feature-length digital debut with the Telugu romantic drama Bucchinaidu Kandriga. |
| 2022 | Celebrated the global recognition of Manasanamaha after it qualified for consideration in the Academy Awards (Oscars) Live Action Short Film category. |
| 2023 | Played the titular lead in the romantic drama The Story of a Beautiful Girl, marking her first theatrical lead role. |
| 2023 | Entered the Hindi entertainment industry with the direct-to-OTT film Hey Kameeni, released on JioCinema. |
| 2025 | Expanded her career by signing new regional projects and preparing for her Malayalam film debut. |
| 2026 | Starred as the female lead in the psychological mystery-thriller Suyodhana, receiving appreciation for her nuanced performance. |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Best Actress | International Short Film Festivals (Multiple) | Manasanamaha | Won (40+ Awards Across Multiple Festivals) |
| 2021 | Best Actress | Cult Critic Movie Awards | Manasanamaha | Won |
| 2021 | Best Actress | Virgin Spring Cinefest | Manasanamaha | Won |
About Drishika Chander
Despite being the daughter of Nandi Award-winning costume designer Deepa Chander, Drishika chose a self-made path. She completed her fashion design degree in New York, returned to India, worked in theatre productions like Evam Indrajit, and was subsequently discovered for her debut role.
She played the female lead character, Chaitra, in the 2020 Telugu short film Manasanamaha. The film earned a Guinness World Record for being the most-awarded short film globally, and eventually qualified for Oscar consideration.
She holds a professional degree in Fashion Design from the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York, USA.
In the mystery-thriller Suyodhana, she plays an emotionally layered, internal character opposite lead actor Priyadarshi, marking a major milestone in her mainstream feature-film career.
Yes, she made her Hindi film debut starring in the movie Hey Kameeni, which premiered digitally on JioCinema.