Karishma Kotak

Kotak was born on 26 May 1982 in North West London, England.{{cite web |title=@karishmakotak Model, TV presenter!!!! Never Born, Never Died...have been visiting This Planet Earth since the 26th of may a few decades ago |url=https://twitter.com/karishmakotak/ |access-date=28 October 2012 |archive-date=26 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150326081849/https://twitter.com/karishmakotak |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Chat - Karishma Kotak - Video Transcript |url=http://colors.in.com/in/chat-video-live-chat-with-karishma-kotak-29.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130102010212/http://colors.in.com/in/chat-video-live-chat-with-karishma-kotak-29.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 January 2013 |publisher=Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. |accessdate=5 October 2020}}{{cite news |last=Deshmukh |first=Ashwini |title=Yuvi's new 'friend'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Yuvis-new-friend/articleshow/3973394.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103202901/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-01-14/news-interviews/28029405_1_telugu-film-yuvi-yuvraj-singh |url-status=live |archive-date=3 January 2013 |date=14 January 2009 |work=The Times of India |access-date=5 October 2020}}{{cite AV media |title=Candid Confessions EP1 : Karishma Kotak |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83cYCHR8IuY&feature=plcp |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/83cYCHR8IuY |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |accessdate=5 October 2020}}{{cbignore}} She is of Indian Gujarati descent. Her father is from Gujarat and her mother is from East Africa.{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Bigg-Boss-really-changed-my-life-Karishma-Kotak/articleshow/19258712.cms |title=Bigg Boss really changed my life: Karishma Kotak - Times of India |website=The Times of India |date=29 March 2013 |accessdate=5 October 2020 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911024534/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Bigg-Boss-really-changed-my-life-Karishma-Kotak/articleshow/19258712.cms |url-status=live}} Her immediate family lives in London and consists of her mother and a younger brother named Sunny Kotak.{{cite web |title=Bigg Boss Live 24X7 : Web Exclusive |url=http://colors.in.com/in/biggboss/videos/bigg-boss-live-24x7-web-exclusive-20234-2.html |publisher=Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127110522/http://colors.in.com/in/biggboss/videos/bigg-boss-live-24x7-web-exclusive-20234-2.html |archivedate=27 November 2012 |accessdate=5 October 2020}} She did a part of her schooling from a boarding school. She later pursued a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Marketing. Initially, she wanted to become a teacher and had enrolled for a course in teaching.

Karishma began her modelling career at the age of 16 and worked for an adult magazine like Just Seventeen and other projects in Essex.{{cite web |title=Karishma Kotak |url=http://www.karishmakotak.com/ |access-date=26 October 2012 |archive-date=24 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024050743/http://www.karishmakotak.com/ |url-status=live}}{{failed verification|date=January 2016}} When she was around 20, she visited India and realized the huge potential that the Indian fashion had to offer. In the meantime, she continued doing projects and fashion shows in the UK including regional campaigns. She did catalog work for brands like Toni & Guy and FCUK. In 2004, she walked the ramp for the London Fashion Week. {{citation needed|date=July 2015}} She was also a presenter for a UK TV show, The Show, that dealt with entertainment, movies & lifestyle.

In September 2005, Karishma moved to Mumbai, India.{{cite web |title=About Karishma |url=http://www.karishmakotak.com/ |publisher=2012 Karishma Kotak |accessdate=7 November 2012 |archive-date=24 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024050743/http://www.karishmakotak.com/ |url-status=live}}{{failed verification|date=January 2016}} Within 2 months of her relocation, she got selected to work with a calendar published by the United Breweries Group, the 2006 Kingfisher Calendar, which was shot in Australia by Atul Kasbekar. She said in an interview, "Doing the Kingfisher calendar is a dream for any model. All the hours in the gym and eating healthy are paying off." This project shot her into limelight in the Indian fashion scene. She accepted several offers to do TV commercials. A celebrity management company, Matrix India Entertainment commented, "As she has an excellent complexion, she'll be in skin and beauty product ads."{{cite news |last=dua |first=aarti |title=Supermodels in waiting |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051119/asp/weekend/story_5476690.asp |work=The Telegraph |date=19 November 2005 |location=Calcutta, India |access-date=26 October 2012 |archive-date=10 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010105329/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051119/asp/weekend/story_5476690.asp |url-status=dead}}

She did TV advertisements & promotional campaigns for brands like Dove, Pond's, Wella Hair Color, Titan Xylus, Diesel, Tanishq, Saffola, Sagar Sarees, Rang Sarees, Alapatt Jewels, Kalyan Silks, Elmore, Achakottil Jewels, CMR Grand, and Sobha Wedding Galaxy As a brand ambassador for Dove, she was featured on huge billboards & hoardings in major cities across India.{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/ |title=Latest Entertainment News: Celebrity News, Latest News on TV Reality Shows, Breaking News & Trending Stories |website=News18 |accessdate=22 January 2020 |archive-date=9 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109200731/http://www.in.com/amy-jacques-garvey/biography-17663.html |url-status=live}}

In April 2012, her two TV commercials for Idea Cellular with Abhishek Bachchan started airing on TV.{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24x7HGERdjE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/24x7HGERdjE |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Idea Heaven - Lie Detector |date=20 April 2012 |accessdate=22 January 2020 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9PVbsJnEdE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/d9PVbsJnEdE |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Idea Heaven - YouTube Movies |date=27 April 2012 |accessdate=22 January 2020 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} Karishma was next hired by VVF Limited for the television advertisement of their bathing soap bar, Jo. The ad was released to small screens in May 2012.{{cite web |title=JO Soap | date=18 June 2012 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2XXgj3QRdI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/y2XXgj3QRdI |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |publisher=jaijee3377 (on Youtube) |accessdate=18 January 2013}}{{cbignore}} In July 2012, her TV commercial with Salman Khan for Relaxo Footwear was released.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7phf7BWdSNI |title=Main Pehenta Hoon - Salman |via=YouTube |access-date=25 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160520160724/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7phf7BWdSNI |archive-date=20 May 2016 |url-status=dead}}

She has also appeared in several magazines, including as the cover girl, like Vogue, FHM, Asian Woman, Maxim, OK!, Hello!, Elle, Femina (India) Stuff Hair Magazine, Beauty & Style, Khush Wedding, Wedding Affair, and Snoop{{cite web |title=magazines |url=http://www.karishmakotak.com/work/magazines |access-date=26 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009232347/http://www.karishmakotak.com/work/magazines |archive-date=9 October 2012 |url-status=dead}} The March–April 2008 issue of Time n Style Beauty magazine featured Karishma on its cover page, with the title "Eye, Me & Myself - Let your eyes speak".{{cite tweet |user=karishmakotak |author=karishma kotak.. |number=287449442955714561 |date=5 January 2013 |title=287449442955714561}} She appeared as the cover girl on FHM (India) in the April 2013 issue that captioned "IPL's hottest presenter - Karishma Kotak."

Karishma has done modelling for brands like FCUK and Ralph Lauren.{{Cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/7615-9.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015000848/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/7615-9.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 October 2012 |title=News18.com: CNN-News18 Breaking News India, Latest News Headlines, Live News Updates |website=News18 |accessdate=22 January 2020}} She walked the ramp for the Lakme Fashion Week 2006. She has been a ramp model for Asiana Bridal Show, MAC Cosmetics, Provogue, Titan Xylus launch 2006{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGuLkxGZ5ps |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/GGuLkxGZ5ps |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Titan Xylys Fashion Show |last=indianmodels |date=4 June 2006 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARDSGZ63GrI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/ARDSGZ63GrI |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Karishma Kotak at Titan Xylys Launch |last=indianmodels |date=4 June 2006 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} India Fashion Street - Fashion Tour 2012{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV6wMlqJ8H8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/MV6wMlqJ8H8 |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=India Fashion Street Fashion Tour 2012, Designer Varsha Patwari Collections |last=Vum Rao |date=20 August 2012 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} and Kochi International Fashion Week Season 2.

Karishma has also hosted a few events, the notable among those is her hosting the 2013 Indian Premier League auction in February 2013 at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, which was broadcast live by Sony SIX. Indian cricket commentator and journalist, Harsha Bhogle also collaborated for the event sharing expertise on player and team strategies.{{cite web |title=Pepsi IPL 2013 player auction to be telecast live & exclusive on Sony SIX |url=http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2013/02/pepsi-ipl-2013-player-auction-to-be-telecast-live-exclusive-on-sony-six/ |publisher=Best Media Info |accessdate=19 February 2013 |date=1 February 2013 |archive-date=5 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130205081324/http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2013/02/pepsi-ipl-2013-player-auction-to-be-telecast-live-exclusive-on-sony-six/ |url-status=live}}

She walked the ramp showcasing Manali Jagtap's collection as a show stopper in March 2013 at a fashion show held at the Shockk Lounge in Bandra, Mumbai.{{cite web |last=Singh |first=Pratima |title=Manali Jagtap, Ghana Singh showcase new collection |url=http://www.pardaphash.com/news/manali-jagtap-ghana-singh-showcase-new-collection/707571.html#.UUR_fXVyOcE |publisher=Mahakaal News Management Pvt. Ltd. |accessdate=16 March 2013 |date=7 March 2013 |archive-date=10 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310042320/http://www.pardaphash.com/news/manali-jagtap-ghana-singh-showcase-new-collection/707571.html#.UUR_fXVyOcE |url-status=live}}

Karishma acted in a few music videos, the prominent of which is a 2004 music video called Me Against Myself by British singer-songwriter Jay Sean.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8nBCmv9kM0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/t8nBCmv9kM0 |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Jay Sean - Me Against Myself (Lyrics) |last=xoBabyShine |date=4 August 2009 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} Her next appearance in a music video was for Sonu Nigam and Sapna Mukherjee's track Madbhari,{{cite web |title=Mere Piya |url=http://www.erosnow.com/#!/music/album/1004456/mere-piya |publisher=Eros Worldwide FZ LLC |accessdate=29 November 2012 |archive-date=30 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130105625/http://www.erosnow.com/#!/music/album/1004456/mere-piya |url-status=live}} which was released in 2006.{{cite web |title=Home / Music / Pop / M / Mere Piya |url=http://ww.smashits.com/mere-piya/songs-29370.html |publisher=SmasHits.com |accessdate=29 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101021104/http://ww.smashits.com/mere-piya/songs-29370.html |archive-date=1 November 2012 |url-status=dead}} In 2007, she appeared in an English-Hindi music video titled Belly Dancing by reggae DJ Apache Indian.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaKC9e5sgxY |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/qaKC9e5sgxY |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Belly Dancing feat Apache Indian - Official Video - Album 'Sadhu The Movement' |last=Tips Official |date=22 May 2007 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} She was also seen in the song 'Oscer' from her movie Kaptaan which also featured singer Badshah and Gippy Grewal{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGGHKpV01cs |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/OGGHKpV01cs |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=OSCAR - Kaptaan - Gippy Grewal feat. Badshah - Jaani, B Praak - Latest Punjabi Song 2016 |last=Tips Official |date=3 May 2016 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}

In 2016, Kotak made her Punjabi film debut in Kaptaan.{{Cite web |title=Gippy Grewal promotes 'Kaptaan', a roller coaster of drama and emotions |last=Service |first=Tribune News |work=The Tribune |date=18 May 2016 |accessdate=30 May 2016 |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/gippy-grewal-promotes-kaptaan-a-roller-coaster-of-drama-and-emotions/238359.html |archive-date=20 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160520221624/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/gippy-grewal-promotes-kaptaan-a-roller-coaster-of-drama-and-emotions/238359.html |url-status=live}} Karishma Kotak was also seen in the movie Freaky Ali paired opposite actor, producer Arbaaz Khan{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/clicked-amy-jackson-arbaaz-khan-karishma-kotak-on-the-sets-of-sohail-khans-film/17148185 |title=Clicked Amy Jackson, Arbaaz Khan, Karishma Kotak on the sets of Sohail Khan s film |date=19 April 2016 |website=mid-day.com |access-date=25 June 2017 |archive-date=5 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205184526/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/clicked-amy-jackson-arbaaz-khan-karishma-kotak-on-the-sets-of-sohail-khans-film/17148185 |url-status=live}}

After getting some initial TV exposure in London doing The Karisma Show,{{cite web |url=http://karishmakotak.com/photo-gallery/videos |title=videos |access-date=2 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112184358/http://www.karishmakotak.com/photo-gallery/videos |archive-date=12 November 2012 |url-status=dead}}{{better source needed|date=January 2016}} Karishma worked as a presenter for India-related TV show known as Spa Diaries, targeted to high-end international audiences. She said, "I was so fortunate that I got to travel the whole of India and it was absolutely amazing. It was complete luxury and I was so blessed to get that job." Continuing in the TV industry, she next worked with a travel show called It's In. In November 2010, Karishma took part in a Telugu dance reality show called Naacho Rrey on Zee Telugu.{{cite news |last=murthy |first=neeraja |title=Dance baby dance |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/article871515.ece |accessdate=22 November 2012 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=7 November 2010 |location=Chennai, India |archive-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004220847/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/article871515.ece |url-status=live}}

In October 2012, she participated in an Indian reality TV show, Bigg Boss Season 6 as a contestant on the TV Channel Colors. However, she had to make an emergency exit from the Bigg Boss house after spending nearly four weeks due to her father's demise.{{cite news |title=Model Karishma Kotak leaves Bigg Boss' house after father's demise |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_model-karishma-kotak-leaves-bigg-boss-house-after-father-s-demise_1758977 |accessdate=1 November 2012 |newspaper=DNA |date=1 November 2012 |agency=Press Trust of India |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103021220/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_model-karishma-kotak-leaves-bigg-boss-house-after-father-s-demise_1758977 |url-status=live}} After leaving the show, she said in an interview with Rediff.com that she accepted the offer to do the show as her father, who had been unwell & was taken care of by Karishma, didn't want her to feel sad and wanted her to get noticed for a better career. After about 15 days of her exit, Karishma re-entered the show on day 42.{{cite news |title=Karishma Kotak to re-enter 'Bigg Boss' house |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/karishma-kotak-to-reenter-bigg-boss-house/1031943/ |accessdate=16 November 2012 |newspaper=The Indian Express |date=16 November 2012 |archive-date=19 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119042244/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/karishma-kotak-to-reenter-bigg-boss-house/1031943 |url-status=live}} She told Network 18, "I am feeling quite okay now. This is because of my dad's blessing that Colors has given me another chance to join the show."{{cite web |last=Negi |first=Meenakshi |title=Karishma makes a comeback! |url=http://colors.in.com/in/biggboss/news-karishma-makes-a-comeback-358.html#nav |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119073500/http://colors.in.com/in/biggboss/news-karishma-makes-a-comeback-358.html#nav |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 November 2012 |publisher=Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. |accessdate=16 November 2012 |date=16 November 2012}}{{cite web |title=Exclusive: Karishma is back on Bigg Boss! |url=http://colors.in.com/in/biggboss/videos/exclusive-karishma-is-back-on-bigg-boss-23312-4.html#nav |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119215424/http://colors.in.com/in/biggboss/videos/exclusive-karishma-is-back-on-bigg-boss-23312-4.html#nav |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 November 2012 |publisher=Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd |accessdate=19 November 2012}} She was voted out of the show in December 2012.{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss 6: Karishma Kotak leaves after mid-week evictions |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Television/Bigg-Boss-6-Karishma-Kotak-leaves-after-mid-week-evictions/Article1-981014.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121226164213/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Television/Bigg-Boss-6-Karishma-Kotak-leaves-after-mid-week-evictions/Article1-981014.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 December 2012 |accessdate=27 December 2012 |newspaper=Hindustan Times/ HT Media Limited |date=26 December 2012}} Reacting about her eviction, she commented in an interview, "I would have definitely liked to stay till the end, but I can't complain. Being able to survive in the house (Bigg Boss show) for 80 odd days isn't a mean feat."{{cite news |last=Aggarwal |first=Stuti |title=I want to go on a date with Urvashi: Karishma |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/I-want-to-go-on-a-date-with-Urvashi-Karishma/articleshow/17769811.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126110647/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-26/tv/36007580_1_bigg-boss-house-urvashi-dholakia-santosh-shukla |url-status=live |archive-date=26 January 2013 |access-date=27 December 2012 |date=26 December 2012 |newspaper=The Times of India |agency=TNN}} She also said, "I'll remember this experience all my life. It's been very interesting and emotional at the same time." Karishma made a special appearance on the show later as a presenter on the day before the finale of the show in January 2013.{{cite web |title=Bigg Boss > > Videos Gallery > Bigg Boss 6, Full Episode 96 - Salman reveals top four finalists! |url=http://colors.in.com/in/biggboss/videos/bigg-boss-6-full-episode-96-salman-reveals-top-four-finalists-26391-2.html#nav |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130114005351/http://colors.in.com/in/biggboss/videos/bigg-boss-6-full-episode-96-salman-reveals-top-four-finalists-26391-2.html#nav |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 January 2013 |publisher=Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd |accessdate=12 January 2013}} Talking about the recognition she received at the show, Karsishma told The Times of India, "Work has increased and yes, life has changed in terms of opportunities that are coming my way. It has been one of the toughest emotional journeys for me but it has definitely helped my career."{{cite news |last=Talukdar |first=Taniya |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Calling-Mr-Joe-B-Carvalho-Karishma-joins-Arshad-Soha-for-shoot/articleshow/18221377.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729102316/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-29/news-interviews/36597065_1_karishma-soha-ali-khan-bigg-boss |url-status=live |archive-date=29 July 2013 |access-date=31 January 2013 |date=29 January 2013 |agency=TNN |newspaper=The Times of India |title=Calling Mr Joe. B. Carvalho: Karishma joins Arshad, Soha for shoot}}

Karishma presented televised show called Extraaa Innings T20, a post match analysis of Indian Premier League 2013 - season 6 in April–May 2013. The show was telecast by SET Max and also featured Rochelle Maria Rao, Samir Kochhar and Gaurav Kapoor as her co-hosts.{{cite web |last=D’Cunha |first=Zenia |title=IPL: The curse of the female reporter |url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/cricket-articles/IPL-The-curse-of-the-female-reporter/25950 |publisher=india.com |accessdate=10 May 2013 |date=3 May 2013 |archive-date=6 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506032633/http://www.cricketcountry.com/cricket-articles/IPL-The-curse-of-the-female-reporter/25950 |url-status=live}}{{cite news |title=Hottest female anchors in IPL |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130429/sports-cricket/gallery/hottest-female-anchors-ipl |access-date=14 June 2013 |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |date=25 May 2013 |archive-date=3 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603112406/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130429/sports-cricket/gallery/hottest-female-anchors-ipl |url-status=dead}} Karishma said in an interview, "Cricket is very close to every Indian's heart, so is IPL. I am definitely excited to travel all over the country, hosting the IPL and watching the matches live."{{cite news |title=Rochelle Maria Rao and Karishma Kotak to Spice Up IPL Extraaa Innings |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/rochelle-maria-rao-and-karishma-kotak-to-spice-up-ipl-extraaa-innings-64617.html |work=The Times of India |accessdate=14 June 2013 |archive-date=15 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130815161555/http://www.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/rochelle-maria-rao-and-karishma-kotak-to-spice-up-ipl-extraaa-innings-64617.html |url-status=live}}

Kotak was named the official presenter of the 2023 season of the Canadian T20 cricket tournament, Global T20.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Anirudh |date=19 July 2023 |title='The fabulous Karishma Kotak': GT20 Canada unveils the female anchor for its third season |url=https://crickettimes.com/2023/07/the-fabulous-karishma-kotak-gt20-canada-unveils-the-female-anchor-for-its-third-season/ |access-date=22 July 2023 |website=Cricket Times}}

She said in a web-interview, "I come from a big family. I've seven masis (maternal aunts), two mamas (maternal uncles) and lots of cousins. I've a lot of love around me. I don't like to argue much, and I'm a spiritual and strong person. I also like to read a lot." She is fond of travelling and watching movies.{{cite web |title=Karishma Kotak's other side you seldom get to see |url=http://canindia.com/2013/03/karishma-kotaks-other-side-you-seldom-get-to-see/ |publisher=Can-India News/WORLD MEDIA CORP |accessdate=16 March 2013 |date=16 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031204007/http://www.canindia.com/2013/03/karishma-kotaks-other-side-you-seldom-get-to-see/ |archive-date=31 October 2014 |url-status=dead}} Karishma likes to stay fit by good diet, doing one hour spinning classes 5 days a week, and eating healthy.

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