Lisa Haydon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lisa Haydon Lalvani
Haydon in 2018
Born	Elisabeth Marie Haydon (1986-06-17) 17 June 1986 (age 39) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality	Australian
Other names	Lisa Lalvani
Occupation	Model, Actress, TV Presenter
Years active	2010–2018, 2025
Spouse(s)	Dino Lalvani ​ (m. 2016)​
Children	3
Relatives	Gulu Lalvani (father-in-law)

Elisabeth Marie Haydon, known to many as Lisa Haydon Lalvani, was born on June 17, 1986. She is an actress, TV presenter, and model from India and Australia. She is most famous for her work in Hindi films.

Lisa started her acting journey in the romantic comedy Aisha in 2010. She gained a lot of praise for her role in the comedy-drama Queen. This role even earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Later, she appeared in the popular comedy Housefull 3 (2016). She also had a small part in the musical romantic drama Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016).

As a model, Lisa has appeared on the covers of many well-known magazines. These include Harper's Bazaar, Grazia (India), Cosmopolitan, and Vogue India.

Early life

Lisa Haydon was born in Madras (now Chennai), India. Her father is Indian, and her mother is Australian. Her sister, Malika Haydon, is also a model and a DJ. Lisa lived in Australia and the United States for some time. She then moved back to India in 2007.

Career

Modelling

Lisa Haydon at a Swarovski event in 2012.

When Lisa was 18, she wanted to become a yoga teacher. She was also studying psychology. A friend suggested she try modelling to help pay for her classes and rent. She began modelling in Australia.

In 2007, she moved to India to continue her modelling career. She walked the ramp for big fashion events like Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. She also became the face of Lakmé, a well-known beauty brand. Lisa appeared in commercials for brands like Hyundai i20 and Myntra.com. She even modeled for Nirav Modi with famous photographers.

Lisa has been on the cover of many top fashion magazines. These include Verve, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar. She was named the best model at the Cosmopolitan Fun and Fearless Awards in 2009. In 2011, she was featured in the famous Kingfisher Calendar.

Fashion designer

Lisa Haydon at an awards event in 2013.

Lisa Haydon worked with the lifestyle brand Sher Singh to create her own clothing collection. This collection was inspired by her unique global style. It was launched online on February 14, 2012. The clothes were playful, with soft colors and lace details.

The brand chose Lisa because she has a global fashion sense with an Indian touch. Lisa described her personal style as bohemian and comfortable. Her collection borrowed elements from Indian fashion, like buttons and embroidery. This was a special moment, as it was one of the first times an Indian model designed her own international fashion line.

Films

Lisa Haydon was discovered by actor Anil Kapoor in a coffee shop. Soon after, she was offered a role in the romantic comedy-drama Aisha (2010). In the film, she played Aarti Menon. To prepare for the role, she studied acting in New York City.

In 2014, Lisa appeared in the movie Queen alongside Kangana Ranaut. She played Vijayalakshmi, a single mother living in Paris. Critics highly praised Lisa's performance in Queen. The film was very successful and earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Her next film was The Shaukeens, released in November 2014. She also starred in Karan Johar's musical romantic drama Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016).

Television

Lisa Haydon was the host and head judge for the first two seasons of India's Next Top Model on MTV India. She also appeared in the web series 'The Trip' on Bindass channel. In 2018, she was the host and judge for Top Model India.

Personal life

Lisa Haydon married Dino Lalvani in October 2016. They have three children together. Their sons were born in 2017 and 2020, and their daughter was born in 2021. Lisa is also a trained Bharatnatyam dancer, which is a classical dance form from Tamil culture.

Filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2010	Aisha	Aarti Menon
2011	Rascals	Dolly
2012	Racha	Herself	Telugu film Guest appearance in song "Racha"
2014	Queen	Vijayalakshmi	Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
	The Shaukeens	Ahana
2016	Santa Banta Pvt Ltd	Queenie "QT" Taneja
	Housefull 3	Jamuna "Jenny" Patel
	Ae Dil Hai Mushkil	Lisa D'Souza
TBA	Abir Gulaal	TBA	Post-Production

Television

Awards and nominations

See also

In Spanish: Lisa Haydon para niños

• List of Indian film actresses