Esha Gupta is an Indian actress and former beauty pageant winner known for starring in Bollywood films such as Chakravyuh, Raaz 3D, Rustom, Commando 2, and One Day: Justice Delivered.
She contested and won the Femina Miss India International title in 2007. In 2012, she made her acting debut with the Bollywood crime thriller Jannat 2 and won the Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress. Gupta has since become one of the respected stars in Bollywood, thanks to critically acclaimed and commercially hit films, in addition to her impressive lineup. So, who is Esha Gupta? Here’s everything we know about the model-turned-actress.
Esha Gupta Biography
Esha Gupta was born on 28 November 1985, in New Delhi, India. She is 39 years old as of 2025.
| Birth Name | Esha Gupta |
| Nickname | Esha |
| Date of Birth | November 28, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | New Delhi, India |
| Age | 39 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | Indian/Asian |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Marital Status | Unmarried (In-relationship) |
| Partner/Spouse | Manuel Campos Guallar |
| Children | 0 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Family
Esha’s father is a retired Air Force officer, and her mother is a homemaker. She has two siblings, a sister named Neha Gupta and a brother, Karan Gupta. She spent her early life living in various parts of the country due to her father’s job postings, which helped her to explore various cultures.
Education
Esha Gupta attended Blue Bells International School in New Delhi and later enrolled at the School of Communication, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal to study Mass Communication.
She also got a law scholarship at Newcastle University, but she just traded it off for a Bollywood career.
Boyfriend/Partner
Esha Gupta is currently in a relationship with Spanish-based businessman Manuel Campos Guallar. He is an MBA graduate from the University of Chicago. He also holds a Law and Finance degree from IEB University in Madrid. Manuel is the founder of Mabel Capital, a high-end luxury residential real estate company, which he runs with tennis player Rafael Nadal.
In 2016, she dated Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin and was also romantically linked to Armaan Gujral, the son of Delhi Socialite Feroze Gujral.
Physical Statistics
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches or 172 cm |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Esha Gupta made her Bollywood debut with Mahesh Bhatt’s crime thriller ‘Jannat 2’, in which she played the role of Dr. Jhanvi Singh Tomar in 2012.
Television Debut
In 2012, she hosted the show, NAT GEO Super Cars on National Geographic. She also appeared as herself in an episode titled “Bhootiya Haveli” of the crime investigative TV series C.I.D.
Famous For
For her roles as Dr. Jhanvi Singh Tomar in the 2012 Bollywood film Jannat 2, Rhea Menon in the 2012 Bollywood film Chakravyuh, and as Priti Makhija in Rustom.
Favorite Things
- Favorite Food – Rajma Chawal, Mishti Doi
- Favorite Actor – Hrithik Roshan
- Favorite Actress – Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut, Sonam Kapoor
- Favorite Movies – Andaz Apna Apna, Troy
- Favorite Musician – Jay Z
- Favorite Color – White, Green
- Favorite Perfume – Poison by Christian Dior
- Favorite Car – Aston Martin V8 Vantagen Coupe
Net worth
Esha has an estimated net worth of $2 million US dollars. She lives in a luxurious apartment in the posh area of Mumbai and drives a BMW of worth Rs 60 lakh.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – EshaGuptaOfficial
- Instagram – egupta
- Twitter – eshagupta2811
Facts
Esha finished third in the Femina Miss India 2007 contest, eventually winning the Miss India International title, and later represented India at the Miss International pageant.
She won the Miss Photogenic Face title in the Femina Miss India 2007 beauty pageant contest.
She has featured topless in the Kingfisher Calendar 2010, which landed her a lead role in Mahesh Bhatt’s Jannat 2.
In 2013, she ranked #55 on the FHM list of the World’s Sexiest 100 Women.
Esha was included in Times of India’s Most Desirable Women list for three straight years between 2013 and 2015.
In 2013, Esha stood at #5 on Times of India’s Hotlist 2012 Most Promising Female Newcomer list.
She is a vegan.
In January 2017, Esha was made the Goodwill Ambassador for the Touching Little Heart project that aims to provide 500 heart surgeries at no cost for kids under 16 years of age.
Her upcoming projects are Hera Pheri 3, Desi Magic, and Murder 4.