Barkha Madan

Barkha Madan
Born
Other namesVen. Gyalten Samten
Occupations
  • Former model
  • beauty queen titleholder
  • former actress
  • former producer
  • Buddhist nun
Years active19942012

Barkha Madan, also known as Gyalten Samten, is an Indian Buddhist nun, as well as a former model, beauty queen, actress and film producer, who has appeared in Hindi and Punjabi language films. She has also appeared in television serials and hosted some TV shows. Impressed by Buddhist ideologies, in November 2012 she had her ordination to become a Buddhist nun and changed her name to Ven. Gyalten Samten.