Who is Tanya Mishra? The Bihar-Born Actress Trending as India's New 'National Crush'

The search term national crush of india tanya trended on Google in India on 28 September 2026, with roughly 1,000 approximate searches and 800% growth in a 24‑hour window, according to Google Trends data observed that day. The spike points to Tanya Mishra, a 27‑year‑old model and actress from Gaya, Bihar, who was given the unofficial ‘National Crush’ label after her recent photos circulated widely on social media.

Mishra was born on 31 January 1999. Before entering modelling and acting, she completed a B.Com degree from Magadh University. She now lives in Mumbai. As of late September 2026, she had about 1.2 million Instagram followers, a figure reported by both Navbharat Times and Amar Ujala.

From Gaya to Mumbai: Education and Pageant Background

Mishra’s roots are in Gaya, Bihar. After finishing her B.Com at Magadh University, she moved into modelling and acting. She participated in IAWA Miss India 2019 and finished as the fourth runner‑up. She has also shot for fashion and film magazines including Femina, Filmfare and Grazia. Her first major wave of popularity came when she appeared on the Femina cover in the April–May 2024 issue.

How the ‘National Crush’ Tag Happened

The ‘National Crush’ tag is not an official award. It is an informal label given by social media users to a celebrity whose look, role or viral clip suddenly draws mass attention. Mishra received the tag in September 2026 after her glamorous photos went viral online. Fans praised her expressions and style, and the label spread quickly.

She is not the first person to receive this tag. Priya Prakash Varrier was called India’s ‘National Crush’ in February 2018 after a scene from the Malayalam film Oru Adaar Love went viral. Rashmika Mandanna received the same tag in August 2018 after Geetha Govindam, and Triptii Dimri was labelled ‘National Crush of India’ in December 2023 after Animal released. Shraddha Kapoor, Disha Patani and Wamiqa Gabbi have also been called this at various times.

Acting Credits: Films, Web Series and Music Videos

Mishra’s screen work includes the 2023 film Gajnavi, where she played a character named Neha. Before that, she appeared as a CBI inspector in the Kannada film Chase. She also acted in the web series Chidiya Udd, which stars Jackie Shroff, Sikandar Kher and Bhumika Chawla.

In addition to films and series, she has featured in seven music videos. Popular titles include ‘Nakhro’, ‘Tu Mera Ho Jaayega’ and ‘Rahbara 2.0’. She is also set to appear in an upcoming music video titled ‘Safar Mohabbat Ka’.

Why the Trend Matters

Google Trends data confirms that interest in the phrase spiked in India on 28 September 2026, but it does not measure website traffic or verify the truth of any claim. The ‘National Crush’ label reflects fan sentiment, not a formal honour. For Mishra, the viral moment has brought new attention to a career that already includes pageants, magazine covers, films, web series and music videos.