Ivanka Das Height, Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More
Ivanka Das Height, Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More
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Quick Infoâ
Height: 5Ⲡ6âł
Age: 37 Years
Hometown: Kolkata
Bio/Wiki | |
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Birth name | Arandeep Das check sources Filmfare |
Other name | Sonu Das check sources Ivanka Das - Facebook |
Profession(s) | ⢠Actor ⢠Dancer ⢠Choreographer ⢠Model ⢠Fashion Creative Director ⢠Former Drag Queen |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 168 cm** in meters**- 1.68 m** in feet & inches**- 5â 6â** |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms**- 70 kg** in pounds**- 154 lbs** |
Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-30-34 |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | TV: âDance Deewaneâ (Season 2) (2019) as a contestant ![]() Web Series: Yeh Hai #Mandi (2019) as Kareena (Prime Flix) ![]() Film: Maja Ma (2022) as a trans activist ![]() |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 18 December 1986 (Thursday) |
Age (as of 2023) | 37 Years |
Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Kolkata |
School | South Point School, Kolkata (5 February 1993) |
College/University | Gobardanga Hindu College, Kolkata |
Religion | Hinduism check sources |
Ethnicity | Bengali |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian check sources Ivanka Das - Facebook |
Tattoo(s) | On her neck: A butterfly ![]() On her forearm: An arrow ![]() |
Relationships & More | |
Gender Identity | Transwoman |
Marital Status | Separated check sources Ivanka Das - Facebook |
Affairs/Boyfriends | Ivanka once had a three-year relationship with a man while living in Delhi; she was identified as a man at that time. |
Marriage Date | Year, 2010 |
Family | |
Husband/Spouse | Name Not Known Note: Ivanka married a woman in 2010 while being identified as a man. |
Parents | Her father was a musician, and her mother worked as a manager at The Oberoi in Colaba, Mumbai; they died when Ivanka was young. ![]() |
Favourites | |
Actors | Ranveer Singh , Nawazuddin Siddiqui |
Actresses | Bollywood: Sridevi , Priyanka Chopra , Sushmita Sen Hollywood: Jennifer Lopez |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ivanka Das
Ivanka Das is an Indian actor, model, fashion creative director, dancer, choreographer, and former drag queen. She is known for her unique and bold style, especially her bald look, which has attracted a lot of attention. She has made a name for herself in Hindi-language films and web series. Her work in films like âGhoomerâ (2023) and âHaddiâ (2023) has brought her widespread recognition.
She hails from an extended and conservative Bengali family.
Ivanka is a transwoman. According to her, she used to have a girl-like behaviour when she was a child and everyone used to make fun of her. According to her, when she was 17 years old, she lied to people that she was bisexual.
In an interview, she talked about her journey of understanding her gender identity, which became clearer to her at the age of 22. She shared that she experienced gender and body dysphoria once she understood her identity.
After coming out as a trans officially, she underwent gender confirmation surgery in Delhi and changed her name from âAmandeep Dasâ to âIvanka Das.â
Ivanka Das before and after the transition
Before her marriage in 2010, Ivanka, who was then identified as a man, had a long-term relationship with the woman she married. According to Ivanka, she married due to the familyâs pressure.
When she revealed her true identity to her wife, they reached an understanding and decided to remain friends. The couple got separated after about one year of marriage following which Ivanka moved to Delhi from Kolkata; she then lived for nine years at her auntâs place in Delhi.
In an interview, Ivanka once talked about her past relationships, including one with a man in Delhi that lasted three years. At the time, she was still identified as a man. It was during this relationship that she realized she was meant to be a woman. After the breakup, Ivanka experienced mental distress and anxiety. To cope with these feelings, she turned to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
She continued to visit ISKCON for two years, which not only helped her recover from this challenging phase in her life but also provided her with a clearer understanding of her gender identity.
Ivanka once shared a video on Instagram where she talked about the challenging times in her life. She mentioned that due to financial difficulties, she had to take on various jobs such as a massage boy, security guard, table boy in a local hotel, and even as a gipsy. check sources Ivanka Das â Instagram
Ivanka Das began her career as a dancer in Kolkata, where she also participated in numerous dance competitions. She later started working as a choreographer and fashion creative director for individuals and events. According to her, she soon started gaining recognition and became the youngest choreographer in Kolkata. She also started posting her dance videos on TikTok, which often received a significant number of views.
A snip of Ivanka Dasâ Facebook post about working as a choreographer and director for an event in 2017
According to Ivanka, one of her friends once asked her for help with a photoshoot after which she decided to give modelling a shot.
Ivanka was once diagnosed with alopecia, a condition that leads to hair loss. As she began losing her hair, a photographer advised her to adopt a bald look, suggesting it would enhance her bold facial features. Following this advice, Ivanka shaved her head and embraced the bald look, thereby becoming the worldâs first bald trans model. check sources
Ivanka Das embracing the bald look
According to her, she is the first bald transwoman with multiple skills to enter Bollywood. check sources
Ivanka later worked as a drag queen at Keshav Suriâs club, âKitty Su,â located at The LaLiT in Chandigarh. In an interview, she shared an incident from her early days at the club.
When Ivanka first arrived at Kitty Su for work, she was initially asked to leave; however, she didnât give up and reached out to Keshav Suri, the activist and entrepreneur, who signed her on as the drag queen after being impressed by her.
A picture of Ivanka Das captured at an event held at The LaLiT in Mumbai
Ivanka has been featured on the cover page of various magazines including Vogue India (2019) and Harperâs Bazaar (2023).
Ivanka Das (centre) was featured on the cover page of Harperâs Bazaar in 2023
She has worked in some web series including Netflixâs âBombay Begumsâ (2021) in which she appeared as âBeautyâ and ZEE5âs âSunflowerâ (2021).
Ivanka Das in a still from the web series âSunflowerâ (2021)
Ivanka has appeared in some television serials as well. She played the role of âShanmukhiâ in Colors TVâs television series âChand Jalne Lagaâ in 2023; the serial streamed on Jio Cinema.
Ivanka Das as âShanmukhiâ in a still from the television series âChand Jalne Lagaâ (2023)
In 2023, Ivanka appeared in a crime drama film titled âHaddi.â She played the role of âSurriâ in the film. Ivanka played the role of âRasikaâ in a sports drama film âGhoomerâ in the same year.
Ivanka Das as âRasikaâ in the film âGhoomerâ (2023)
In an interview about her experience of working in the film âHaddi,â she discussed the presence of transgenders on the set who had an issue with her receiving âspecial treatment.â She, however, explained them that the facilities she received were because she was an artist and a member of the cast. check sources Hindustan Times
Ivanka was removed from the 2023 biographical drama TV series âTaaliâ after three days of shooting. She had been given a significant role in the project; however, the filmmakers removed her, citing scheduling conflicts as the reason. Ivanka, however, in an interview, refuted these claims.
In an interview, Ivanka Das alleged that Ram Gopal Varma , a film director and screenwriter, blocked her when she asked him to text her project details, which he had offered to discuss at his place in the evening. She added that he had earlier asked her for her pictures in lingerie as part of a casting process for the same project. check sources
Ivanka Das is well-versed in English, Hindi, and Bengali languages.
Ivanka, who has a profound love for cooking, often posts about it on social media. She believes it to be a source of meditation. In 2020, she took to social media to reveal that she used to be jealous of girls who could cook and knit when she was a child.
Ivanka Dasâ Facebook post about cooking
Ivanka consumes alcohol on various occasions. check sources
She smokes cigarettes occasionally. According to her, she started smoking just to fit into the image of being a man. Ivanka talked about this, in an interview, and said,
I even started smoking, all the while knowing deep inside that I was doing these things solely for my image and I wasnât truly content. I realised that my authentic self was not that of a man.â
Ivanka Das while smoking a cigarette
Ivanka actively works as a social worker. She has worked in collaboration with non-governmental organizations like the Society for Human Alliance Need.
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