Ishika Taneja, Guinness World Record holder and Miss World Tourism 2017, is a visionary leader and Bollywood icon. An alumna of the London School of Economics in Strategic Management, she founded the Ishika Sree Laxmi Foundation to promote Sanatan Dharma, women empowerment, and charitable service. Honoured with the Rashtrapati Award as one of the 100 Women Achievers of India by President Pranab Mukherjee, Ishika inspires with her global achievements and spiritual mission.
Sadhvi Ishika Taneja, a dynamic performer and spiritual figure, has made her mark across Bollywood and the global stage. Known for her leading roles in acclaimed films like Vikram Bhatt’s Hadh and Madhur Bhandarkar’s Indu Sarkar alongside music legend Bappi Lahiri, she continues to shine in major productions with stars like Arjun Rampal and Randeep Hooda under Waves Cinema. Her chart-topping music collaborations with T-Series, Jasbir Jassi, and Dil Sandhu further prove that the famous Ishika is not just a Bollywood star but a versatile icon. As the visionary behind the Ishika Foundation, her journey—captured in countless Ishika Taneja biographies—blends fame, devotion, and empowerment.
Sadhvi Ishika Taneja’s journey goes far beyond fame—her spiritual path began at a young age, rooted deeply in Sanatan Dharma. Even while achieving success in Bollywood, the famous Ishika remained devoted to inner awakening. From meditating in the silence of Vipassana in the hills of Dehradun, to embracing wisdom from Art of Living by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Brahma Kumaris, and the Landmark Forum, Ishika Taneja has lived a life of balance between glamor and grace. Her spiritual bond with Lord Ganesha is revered, with Ishika’s grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations being iconic within the film fraternity for over six years. Deeply influenced by the teachings of the Gita since her school days, her devotion shines through in her vibrant Hindutva expressions—making Sadhvi Ishika Taneja not just a star, but a soul-led leader and founder of the Ishika Foundation.
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