Leysan Karimova is a Russian-NRI actress and model who has carved her niche in the Indian film industry. Born on 1 January 1999, in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia, she brings a rare cross-cultural vibe to Bollywood.

Education & Entry into Acting

Leysan went to a school for performance arts and entered the television field before moving into films. Early on, she was touted as the lead actress in the Marathi TV serial Chahool (or Chaahool), where she acted as Jenny in a daily soap broadcast on Colors Marathi channel.

Bollywood Rising

She made her Bollywood introduction opposite Ranjeet’s girlfriend in Housefull 4 (2019), which gave her great popularity in the mainstream cinema. Then came a succession of films, including Poison (2019), Phir Ussi Mod Par (2019), and English Ki Taay Taay Fisss (2020). These were all instrumental in making her profile and creating her visibility in the industry.

Main Performances

Leysan appeared as Viviana in Cash (2021), with an appraise-worthy performance for critics and audience alike. She then moved on to appear in Tiku Weds Sheru (2022), where she shared the screen with budding stars, thus stretching her wings by engaging in some of the more contemporary narratives in Bollywood. Most recently, she portrayed the role of Zena in Pippa (2023), further adding to a growing array of her diverse roles.

Her Physical Profile

Leysan is about 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) tall, and she has a serene presence that lends itself equally well to both dramatised scenes and fashion shoots. Her classification as mixed-Indian, AKA Russian, only adds that much more charm and appeal to her screen presence and potential as a model.

Career Summary and Filmography

Year	Project Title	Role/Note
2016	Chahool (TV series)	Lead role – Jenny
2019	Housefull 4	Ranjeet’s girlfriend
2019	Poison	Supporting cast
2019	Phir Ussi Mod Par	Supporting cast
2020	English Ki Taay Taay Fisss	Supporting cast
2021	Cash	Viviana
2022	Tiku Weds Sheru	Supporting cast
2023	Pippa	Zena

Leysan’s evolution speaks of the versatility of her talent, from regional TV drama to lead roles in mainstream Bollywood cinema. As she continues through her track of evolution, her standing in Indian cinema is sure to be set on an upward trajectory.