Yana Gupta (born Jana Synková; 23 April 1979) is a Czech model and actress who lives and works in India."Czech-mate time." The Hindu. Monday 19 January 2004. Retrieved 17 February 2009.
Early life Gupta was born as Jana Synková in 1979 in Brno, South Moravian Region, Czech SR, Czechoslovak SR (now Czech Republic). Her parents divorced and she was brought up with her sister by her single mother.
Career She started her modelling career at the age of 16, and after graduating in Park Architecture and Gardening, she moved to continue her modelling career in Japan. She later moved to India, spending her first years at ashram of Osho in Pune, where she married artist Satyakam Gupta, changing her last name to Gupta.
In 2001, she entered the Indian modelling industry and became the brand ambassador of the largest Indian cosmetic brand, Lakme. In 2002, she made her first appearance in Bollywood with the song "Babuji Zara Dheere Chalo" in the film Dum. She also appeared in an item song in Venkatesh's Gharshana.
In 2009, Gupta released a book on health, How To Love Your Body And Get The Body You Love. She also released a music album. In 2011, she again appeared in an item song for the movie Murder 2.
She performed in the Bigg Boss 6 finale. She reached the finale of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa but lost to Meiyang Chang. After participating in various TV shows, she appeared again in the film Dassehra (2018) in the item song "Joganiya".
Personal life She was married to Satyakam Gupta, an artist, in 2001 but they divorced in 2005.
Filmography Films + Year Film Role Language Notes 2003 Dum Dancer Hindi In the song "Babuji Zara Dheere Chalo" 2004 Manmadhan Special appearance Tamil In the song "Thathai Thathai" 2004 Gharshana Special appearance Telugu In the song "Aadataramaa" 2004 Rakht Dancer Hindi In the song "Oh! What a Babe!" 2005 Jogi Dancer Kannada In the song "Bin Ladin Nan Maava!" 2005 Anniyan Special appearance Tamil In the song "Kadhal Yaanai" 2007 Shankardada Zindabad Item number Telugu In the song "Aakalesthe Annam Pedtha" 2007 Manorama Six Feet Under Hindi Friendly appearance 2007 Kaisay Kahein... Singer / Dancer – Australia Hindi 2008 90 Ghanta Bengali 2011 Chalo Dilli Item number Hindi 2011 Murder 2 Jyoti Hindi In the song "Aa Zara" 2011 Stand By Item number Hindi 2018 Dassehra Item number Hindi In the song "Joganiya"
Television appearances
Television Appearances Notes Show Jana Krause Czech show, episode dated 28 September 2012 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 1 Contestant Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Contestant Season 4 Life Mein Ek Baar (2013) Contestant
Music videos Year Title Performer(s) Role Album 2007 Kisi Din Adnan Sami Unnamed Kisi Din References
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