Reyhna Pandit, also known as Reyhna Malhotra and Priyanka Pandit, is an Indian actress and model who was born in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. She is Indian by nationality and belongs to a Kashmiri cultural background. She is fluent in Hindi and English. Before entering the entertainment industry, Reyhna worked as a model and gradually transitioned into acting, where she became known for portraying glamorous, powerful, and antagonist roles. Publicly confirmed details regarding her parents and siblings remain limited, while her relationship status has not been publicly confirmed. Outside acting, she is passionate about fitness, beauty, fashion, animal welfare, and is a devoted cat lover. On Instagram, she is active under the username @iam_reyhna, where she has over 1.7M+ followers. Her profile highlights her work as an actor, creator, and fitness enthusiast while regularly sharing fashion shoots, beauty content, travel experiences, workout routines, and behind-the-scenes moments from television productions.
Reyhna Pandit began her acting career in 2014 with the Hindi film Babloo Happy Hai, where she portrayed Gazala, and also appeared in the Telugu film Antha Scene Ledu as Sitara. The same year, she entered television with Zee TV’s popular drama Jamai Raja, playing Samaira Patel from 2014 to 2016, a role that introduced her to a nationwide audience. She subsequently appeared as Jasmine in Gulmohar Grand and made a cameo appearance in D4 – Get Up and Dance. Reyhna’s major breakthrough came when she portrayed the stylish and manipulative Svetlana Kapoor in Ishqbaaaz (2016–2018), one of Star Plus’ most successful drama series. The popularity of the character led her to reprise the role in the spin-off Dil Boley Oberoi. During the same period, she also appeared in Ichhapyaari Naagin as Vishali and Amrita, showcasing her versatility in fantasy television, and featured in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3 and Woh Apna Sa as Tamara.
Her career reached another milestone with the supernatural drama Manmohini, where she played the lead antagonist Mohini between 2018 and 2019. The performance became one of her most recognized television roles and earned appreciation for her commanding screen presence. She later returned in Manmohini 2 as Sunanda, continuing her association with the franchise. From 2020 to 2023, Reyhna portrayed Alia Mehra in Zee TV’s long-running family drama Kumkum Bhagya, one of Indian television’s most successful daily soaps. Her portrayal of the stylish and ambitious antagonist introduced her to a new generation of viewers and further strengthened her reputation for playing complex negative characters. Apart from television, Reyhna has appeared in films including 2016 The End, The Final Exit, and the Urdu film Jackpot. She has also featured in popular music videos such as Superstar by Sukhe and Divya Bhatt and Hunter by DJ Flow, expanding her presence across different entertainment platforms. Her ability to seamlessly move between television dramas, films, digital content, and music videos has made her one of the recognizable faces in the Hindi entertainment industry.
Outside her professional life, Reyhna Pandit enjoys fitness, yoga, traveling, fashion, and beauty. She is an avid animal lover and frequently shares moments with her pet cats on social media. Her Instagram reflects a balanced lifestyle that combines work, wellness, creativity, and travel while also featuring motivational messages and collaborations with lifestyle and beauty brands. Despite maintaining an active public presence, she keeps most aspects of her personal life private, choosing to focus public attention on her creative work and professional journey.