Monal Gajjar, an Indian cinema actress and model, was born on May 13, 1991. She is well known for her roles in Telugu and Gujarati films. Sudigadu (2012) was her first film, for which she was nominated for a SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut (Telugu). Gajjar is a Gujarati who was born in the city of Ahmedabad. She began working at ING Vysya Bank while still pursuing her commerce degree. Gajjar entered the Mirchi Queen Bee beauty pageant organized by Radio Mirchi in 2011 on the advice of her yoga teacher, and she won. She went on to win Miss Gujarat as well.