Donna Durgadas Munshi is an Indian actress and photographer who was born on October 23, 1996 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. She holds Indian nationality and comes from a culturally diverse Indian background rooted in Hyderabad’s rich traditions and urban artistic environment. Donna primarily speaks Hindi and English and spent her early years between Hyderabad and Mumbai. She studied at Army Public School and later attended St. Francis College for Women from 2005 to 2008. From an early age, Donna showed interest in acting, photography, and creative arts, which eventually inspired her journey into the entertainment industry. She currently lives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, where she actively works in films, OTT projects, and digital entertainment. Alongside acting, Donna is also known for her passion for photography and artistic expression. On Instagram, she is active under the handle @donna.munshi, where she has over 60K+ followers and shares updates related to her acting work, photography, travel, lifestyle, and creative projects.
Donna Munshi began her acting career through short films and independent projects before gaining wider recognition in the OTT entertainment industry. One of her early appearances came in the short films Teri Meri Christmas and Arranged: Arranging a What? in 2016, where she portrayed characters Kiara and Angelia respectively. In 2017, she appeared in the mini-series Maaya: Slave of Her Desires as Naina, which marked one of her early entries into digital entertainment. Donna later appeared in the critically appreciated Bollywood film Karwaan in 2018, where she portrayed the role of Tasneem alongside actors Irrfan Khan, Dulquer Salmaan, and Mithila Palkar. Her visibility increased significantly after her role as Nidhi in the Ullu web series Jaal in 2022, where her performance gained attention among OTT audiences. During the same year, she also appeared as Ayesha in Khoon Bhari Maang and portrayed Shalini in the mini-series Jabran. In 2021, Donna featured in the MX Player series Indori Ishq as Reshma, further expanding her digital entertainment portfolio. She continued building her acting career with projects such as Follower as Parveen, Daayre as Dimple, Podcast Stalker as Surbhi, and the short film Stay. In 2025, Donna appeared in Ek Anjaan Rishtey Ka Guilt 4 as Rhea and portrayed Malvika in the mini-series Tasveer. Her growing filmography reflects versatility across thriller, romance, drama, suspense, and OTT storytelling formats. Alongside acting, Donna has also been associated with creative photography work, fashion shoots, and entertainment collaborations.
In her personal life, Donna Munshi maintains a balanced and artistic lifestyle focused on creativity, spirituality, and professional growth. Her social media presence reflects interests in photography, travel, wellness, culture, and visual storytelling. Donna frequently shares artistic portraits, spiritual thoughts, behind-the-scenes moments, and lifestyle content that connect with her audience. She appears passionate about creative expression both in front of and behind the camera, which adds depth to her identity as an actress and photographer. While she keeps most details regarding her relationships and family life private, her public image continues to reflect elegance, independence, and dedication toward her craft. Fans admire her expressive screen presence, calm personality, and consistent rise in the Hindi OTT entertainment industry.