Kriti Kharbanda

Kriti Kharbanda: A Pan-Indian Presence Kriti Kharbanda, born October 29, 1990, is a prominent actress in Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu cinema. Her career, launched after a stint as a model, began with Boni (2009) in Telugu and Chirru (2010) in Kannada. While initial ventures saw limited success, her portrayal of a medical student in Googly (2013) earned her a SIIMA Award nomination. Super Ranga (2014) brought her the SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actress - Kannada. Further successes followed, including roles in Kannada films like Tirupathi Express and Belli (both 2014), and Minchagi Nee Baralu (2015). Her transition to Hindi cinema commenced with Raaz: Reboot (2016), followed by roles in Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (2017), Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se (2018), and the commercially successful Housefull 4 (2019), her highest-grossing film to date. Her performance in Taish (2020) garnered an ITA Award nomination. More recent credits include 14 Phere (2021). Beyond acting, Kharbanda is a sought-after brand ambassador and actively supports various social causes. She is married to actor Pulkit Samrat. Kharbanda's career is marked by a consistent presence across multiple film industries, showcasing her versatility and adaptability as an actress.