Sakshi Gulati is an Indian model and actress. She was the

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2007 runner-up. She made her acting debut in

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with

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's 2008 film ''Contract''. She then appeared in films such as ''

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'' (2010), and the

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'' (2011). She finished shooting for a Hindi romantic comedy movie and a Telugu movie, '' Chitrangada'' on Sri Vighnesh Karthik Cinema banner in G. Ashok's direction.

Early life

Born into a Punjabi family, Sakshi hails from an Army background. She holds Economics (hons) degree from the

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. She then underwent training in acting,

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and Salsa. Sakshi is a trained swimmer, horse rider and a voracious reader. Apart from Femina Miss India 2007, Sakshi has been a top model and has walked the ramp for Wills lifestyle Fashion Week and top fashion designers like Manav Gangwani,

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, Ashima Leena and Nishka Lulla. She has appeared in many print campaigns for brands like

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, Benetton, and Delhi Times. Sakshi has also done video ads for brands like

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and Diva Sarees.

Filmography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gulati, Sakshi People from Meerut Female models from Uttar Pradesh Indian television actresses Actresses in Hindi television 21st-century Indian actresses Indian film actresses 1986 births Living people Delhi University alumni Actresses in Telugu cinema Actresses from Uttar Pradesh Actresses in Punjabi cinema