Hrishita Bhatt was born into a Bengali-speaking family on May 10, 1981, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She used to take dance lessons as a child, was athletic and believed in keeping fit from her school days.
She wanted to be a pilot, but after completing her education at Trinity College, London; took Kathak lessons from Choreographer Shiamak Davar; and some modeling assignments, she successfully auditioned for the Liril advertising campaign. was selected, and became the Liril girl with the cute smile.
she was recommended by a close media friend of the Bachchan family for a lead role in Shararat (2002).
Hrishitaa Bhatt began her career with a Liril ad. She was only 17 when "Asoka" was offered to her. Though unsure about joining films she took on the role. And soon, "Shararat","Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar", "Haasil", "Out of Control", happened. She has done six films in a short span of three years.
