Karishma Tanna (born 21 December 1983) is an Indian film actress, television actress, model and anchor who predominantly works in Hindi films and shows. She is well known for her roles in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Naagarjuna – Ek Yodha and Qayamat Ki Raat. She was a contestant and first runner-up in the reality show Bigg Boss in 2014. She also appeared in other reality shows like Zara Nachke Dikha (2008), Nach Baliye (2015) and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2016).
After her Bollywood debut Grand Masti, she appeared in Tina & Lolo, as well as in Sanjay Dutt's biopic film Sanju, opposite Ranbir Kapoor. She played Naagrani Ruhi / Huzoor in Ekta Kapoor's Naagin 3 on Colors TV . She was recently seen playing the lead role of Gauri/Vaidehi in Kapoor's Qayamat Ki Raat on Star Plus.
Tanna was born and brought up in a Gujarati family. She lives with her mother, and is very close to her, as her father died in October 2012