Hamisha Daryani Ahuja
- Born
- 1984-07-07 (age 42)
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, India
- Occupation
- Producer, Director, Actress, Businesswoman, Serial Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Restaurateur
- Active
- 2021 - Present
- Spouse
- Sailesh Ahuja
- Alma Mater
- ACS International School, McMaster University, American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Hamisha Daryani Ahuja was born in Mumbai, India, on July 7, 1984, to a third-generation Indian-origin Sindhi family. Her family moved to Nigeria when she was two years old, and she grew up in Lagos. She attended ACS International School, Cobham, McMaster University in Ontario, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, where she studied acting. She also holds a postgraduate degree in Hospitality from Glion, Switzerland.
CAREER
Hamisha Daryani Ahuja is a film producer, director, actress, businesswoman, serial entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. She founded Forever 7 Entertainment, a production company involved in filmmaking and content development for both Nollywood and Bollywood. She made her directorial and acting debut with the 2021 Nollywood-Bollywood cross-cultural film 'Namaste Wahala', which was acquired by Netflix as an Original Film. She is also bringing another film to the big screen starring Nollywood superstars Sola Sobowale and Samuel Perry. Her next venture, 'Postcards', a Netflix series, was released in 2024. She also founded Bistro 7, a chain of restaurants in Lagos, in 2012, which was later acquired by Chocolate City Group in 2019, where she serves as a shareholder on their board. Hamisha began her speaking career in 2017, working with organizations such as Coca Cola, the Young President's Organization, and the Entrepreneurs Network U.K., and has spoken at major events like WIMBIZ's Annual Conference. She is also a certified Law of Attraction and Life Coach.
PERSONAL LIFE
Hamisha Daryani Ahuja is married to Sailesh Ahuja, and they have two children. She considers herself a citizen of the world, having spent most of her life in Nigeria within an Indian household, and having studied in the U.K., Canada, Switzerland, and the U.S. These global experiences have shaped her perspective and influenced her work in bridging different cultures.
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