Gul Panag, born Gulkirat Kaur Panag on January 3, 1979, in Chandigarh, India, is a prominent Indian actress, model, and social activist. She gained fame after winning the Femina Miss India Universe title in 1999 and subsequently represented India at the Miss Universe pageant that same year. Panag's early life was shaped by her father's military career, which led her to attend 14 different schools across India and abroad. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Punjabi University and later earned a Master's degree in Political Science from Panjab University. In 2011, she married Captain Rishi Attari, with whom she shares a strong bond, having celebrated their wedding uniquely with a motorcycle-themed arrival.