Quick Info
| Profession | Former actress, model |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/1970 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Punjab |
Latest News about Barkha Madan
29/11/2025
Former actress and Buddhist nun Barkha Madan had an unexpected reunion with actor Gulshan Grover at a wedding reception. Madan, who became a monk over a decade ago, shared a picture with Grover and reminisced about their time working together in the 1996 film 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi' and the 2003 film 'Bhoot'.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Ven. Gyalten Samten |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Personal Life
| Religion | Buddhism |
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| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Painting, Meditating, Photography, and Reiki |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Her father was in Indian army. |
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| Siblings | She has a sister. |
Career
| Debut | Bollywood film: ‘Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi’ (1996) as Jane |
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| Achievements | 1994: Finalist in Miss India beauty pageant contest 1994: Runner-up in Miss Tourism International |
| Notable Roles | Manjeet Khosla in Bhoot (2003) |
Favourites
| Cartoon | Tom and Jerry |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Barkha Madan is a former Indian actress and model turned non-Himalayan Indian Tibetan Buddhist nun in 2012. | |
| 2. During her school years, Barkha's interest in Buddhism was sparked by visits to a monastery in Sikkim with her father. | |
| 3. Listening to the Dalai Lama brought a sense of peace within Barkha. | |
| 4. She was actively involved in theater and drama during her college years and also participated in beauty pageants. | |
| 5. Barkha made her acting debut in Bollywood with the film 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi' in 1996. | |
| 6. In 2015, she co-produced and acted in the film 'Surkhaab'. | |
| 7. Her television debut was in the historical drama series '1857 Kranti' in 2002. | |
| 8. Barkha became a Buddhist monk in 2012 at Sera Jey Monastery in Karnataka and took on the name Ven. Gyalten Samten. | |
| 9. Her parents supported her decision to become a nun. | |
| 10. After becoming a monk, Barkha gave away her luxurious possessions, now owning only essentials like robes, woollens, a cell phone, and a laptop. | |
| 11. She competed with Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen in the Miss India 1994 pageant, where she won the title of Miss Tourism India. |