Who is Karishma Kotak? Meet the model-turned-actor who was proposed on live TV and has worked with Chiranjeevi and Nawazuddin Siddiqui

British‑Indian model‑turned‑actor and television host Karishma Kotak unexpectedly became the centre of attention off the cricket pitch when Harshit Tomar, co‑owner of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), spontaneously proposed to her during a live post‑match broadcast.

The moment, captured at Edgbaston during the final of WCL 2025, went viral almost instantly.While discussing the match, Harshit suddenly said on live TV, "Probably once this is over, I'm going to propose to you." The unexpected comment instantly went viral, leaving fans and viewers both shocked and entertained. Let’s take a closer look at the woman behind the viral moment.

From London to limelight

Karishma Kotak was born in London and started her career at just 16 years old.

As reported by Economic Times, she stepped into the modelling world early and slowly made a name for herself. With her striking looks and confident screen presence, she became a popular face in both the fashion and entertainment industries.

Reality TV fame and cricket stardom

Many people first noticed Karishma when she appeared on ‘Bigg Boss’ Season 6. Her appearance on the show brought her nationwide fame and opened more doors. Later, she made a mark as a sports presenter when she hosted ‘Extraaa Innings’ during IPL 6.

Her stylish hosting and genuine love for the game made her a favourite among cricket fans.

Karishma’s film career

Apart from TV and cricket, Karishma has also acted in films across languages. She worked with South superstar Chiranjeevi in the film ‘Shankar Dada Zindabad’, and shared screen space with Bollywood star Nawazuddin Siddiqui in ‘Freaky Ali’. She has also acted in Punjabi cinema, appearing in ‘Kaptaan’ alongside popular actor Gippy Grewal.

Karishma credited Mandira Bedi

In an earlier chat with ETimes, Karishma opened up about her surprising shift to sports presenting. She shared, “Mandira truly paved the way, and I have immense respect for what she brought to the space. I never planned to be a sports presenter, it just sort of found me! But I think when passion meets preparation, the universe aligns. I’ve always loved cricket, and once I stepped into the field quite literally, it just felt like home.

So no, I didn’t imagine it, but now that I’m here, it feels like the most natural progression.”