Himika Bose is an Indian actor, model, and dancer. She mainly works in Hindi films and web series.
Wiki/Biography
Himika Bose aka Himika Basu was born on Tuesday, 13 February 1996 (age 27 years; as of 2023) in Kolkata. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Himika Bose’s childhood picture
She attended Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, England.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Height (approx.): 55 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-28-34
Family
She belongs to a Bengali family.
Parents & Siblings
Her father, Manas Bose, works at the Indian Customs & Indirect Taxes department. Her mother’s name is Tanushree Bose. Her elder brother’s name is Sambit Bose.
Himika Bose’s parents and brother
Husband
She is unmarried.
Career
Short Film
In 2016, she appeared in the Hindi short film ‘Abnormal’ in which she played the role of Arohi.
Abnormal
Some of her other Hindi short films are ‘Money Heist X Free Fire: Summer Holiday Heist’ (2020), ‘The Tipping Point’ (2021), and ‘What If I Fail’ (2022).
What If I Fail
Film
Hindi
In 2018, she made her Bollywood debut with the film ‘Pad Man’ as a medical college student.
Pad Man
She appeared in another Hindi film ‘Jai Mummy Di’ in 2020.
Jai Mummy Di
Malayalam
She played the role of Pooja in her debut Malayalam film ‘Valiyaperunnal’ in 2019.
Valiyaperunnal
Web Series
In 2019, she made her web series debut with MX Player’s series ‘The Insiders’ as Shravya Sharma.
The Insiders
Some of her other Hindi web series are ‘The Glitch’ (2020; YouTube), ‘Jugaadistan’ (2022; Lionsgate Play), ‘Feels Like Home’ (2022; Lionsgate Play), and ‘ImMature’ (2023; Amazon Prime Video).
Jugaadistan
She has also worked in videos for various YouTube channels like Blush, ScoopWhoop, TVF, AIB, FilterCopy, and BuzzFeed.
Himika Bose in FilterCopy’s video
Choreographer
She is trained in various dance forms like ballet, contemporary, and jazz. She has worked as a choreographer at Ashley Lobo’s dance school. Later, she worked at the dance studio Danceworx. She has also collaborated with various dance groups for dance videos on Instagram and YouTube.
Model
She has worked as a model for print advertisements of brands like Myntra, Max Fashion, and Maybelline.
Himika Bose in Myntra ad
She has also appeared in TV commercials for various brands such as Micromax, Lifestyle Stores, CaratLane, Helo App, and Lotte Coffy Bite.
Himika Bose in CaratLane ad
In 2020, she was featured in the PAN India campaign for BBC News.
Himika Bose in BBC campaign ad
Award
In 2017, she won the Best Actor Award.
Himika Bose with her award
Tattoo
She has a tattoo of ‘Keeping the faith alive’ on her right forearm.
Himika Bose’s tattoo
She has a few more tattoos inked on her body which include a tattoo on her left leg, a tattoo on her left bicep, a tattoo of Dream Catcher on her back near her neck, and a tattoo on her cleavage.
Himika Bose’s tattoo on her leg
Himika Bose’s tattoo on the back
Himika Bose’s tattoo on her left bicep
Himika Bose’s tattoo on cleavage
Favourites
- Ballet Dancer(s): Misty Copeland, Daniil Simkin
- Choreographer(s): Yanis Marshall, Brian Friedman, Kyle Hanagami
- Travelling Destination(s): Himachal Pradesh, Turkey, Morocco, Amsterdam in Netherlands
Facts/Trivia
- Her name is also spelt as Himikaa.
- In 2014, she got a scholarship from a dance institute. While she was learning to dance there, she was spotted by the makers of a film, who offered her a role in a film.
- In her leisure time, she loves to travel, read books, and do photography.
Himika Bose reading a book
- She is often spotted consuming alcohol at parties and events.
Himika Bose drinking beer
- She is a spiritual person and often attends Durga Puja in her hometown.
Himika Bose at Durga Puja
- She is an avid animal lover and has a pet cat.
Himika Bose with her pet cat
- Himika follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Himika Bose’s Instagram highlights
- In 2016, she started her YouTube channel ‘Curly Bose’ on which she uploads her vlogs and dance videos.
Himika Bose’s YouTube channel