Gizele Thakral

Gizele Thakral is a prominent Indian actress, model, and entrepreneur who has gained international recognition through her work in fashion, Bollywood, and reality television. Born on September 2, 1990 (though some sources note 1992), she hails from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. Growing up in a multicultural household with a Malayali mother from Alappuzha and a Punjabi father, she spent her early years in Punjab before moving to Dubai. Her entry into the world of glamour began at the exceptionally young age of 14 when she participated in the Gladrags Model Hunt. While still in school, specifically in the 11th grade, she emerged as one of the top five finalists in the competition, winning titles such as Miss Best Body and Miss Potential. This early success was quickly followed by her being crowned Miss Rajasthan, establishing her as a rising star in the Indian modeling circuit.

Her professional modeling career reached new heights in 2011 when she was featured in the prestigious Kingfisher Calendar, a milestone that significantly increased her visibility. Her modeling portfolio is extensive, having represented India at the Ford Models Supermodel of the World contest in Turkey and walking the ramps at major international fashion events including Paris, London, and Milan Fashion Weeks. Thakral transitioned into reality television in 2012 as a contestant on Survivor India, though her stint was cut short due to an injury. She followed this with an appearance on the cooking-based reality show Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki in 2013. However, her true breakthrough into the national limelight occurred in 2015 when she entered Bigg Boss Hindi Season 9 as a wild card contestant. Her fiery personality and bold presence on the show made her a household name across India.

Building on her reality TV fame, Gizele made her Bollywood debut in 2016 with the adult comedy Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3, where she played the character Meri Lee. That same year, she starred in another comedy film, Mastizaade, as Titli Boobna. Her cinematic journey continued with a role in The Great Indian Casino in 2019. Beyond acting and modeling, she has expanded her creative reach into music videos, most notably collaborating with international rapper Rick Ross in the 2023 music video for the song "Bands," which was filmed in Dubai. She also featured in the Punjabi music video "Escobar" in 2022.

In recent years, Gizele has diversified her career by becoming an entrepreneur, launching a business venture in Dubai focused on fashion, technology, and investment. In 2025, she made a significant return to the spotlight by participating in Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7. Her entry into the Malayalam edition of the franchise was particularly noteworthy due to her Kerala heritage, and she remained a central figure in the house for nine weeks before her eviction. Today, she maintains a strong digital presence with over 1.4 million followers on Instagram, where she shares her fashion-forward lifestyle and travel experiences. Her journey from a teenage pageant winner in Rajasthan to a global fashion icon and business owner reflects a career defined by versatility and an unapologetic personal style.