Disha Patani is an Indian model and actress, who has managed to win the hearts of Bollywood viewers through performances in a number of films. Born on June 13, 1992, Disha grew up in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, with a keen passion for dancing and acting. Her journey began with modeling and several pageants before she entered Bollywood to make her acting debut in Puri Jagannadh's 2015 film Loafer in Telugu.

Disha's debut in Bollywood came in 2016 with M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, where she played the role of Priyanka Jha, the love interest of cricketer M.S. Dhoni, portrayed by Sushant Singh Rajput. Her performance was well received, and the film eventually became a commercial success. She then followed up with roles in Kung Fu Yoga (2017) alongside Jackie Chan and the action-packed Baaghi 2 (2018) wherein she starred opposite Tiger Shroff. The film proved to be a super duper hit, and Disha's dance and action sequences were singled out for special praise. Besides her acting talent, Disha has been noticed for her striking looks and fitness too, sharing workout videos on social media that have made her a fitness icon. Some of her notable films include Bharat (2019), in which she starred alongside Salman Khan, and Malang (2020).

Disha has very much emerged as a rising star in Bollywood by gaining a lot of fans and establishing herself with a versatile career that ranges from mainstream cinema to action movie careers.