Kriti Sanon
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| Born | 27 July 1990 (age 35) New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
| Alma mater | Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida |
| Occupation | Actress, Model, Producer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | Mimi, Heropanti, Luka Chuppi, Bareilly Ki Barfi |
| Awards | National Film Award, 2 Filmfare Awards |
| Parents | Rahul Sanon (father) Geeta Sanon (mother) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Kriti Sanon (born 27 July 1990) is an Indian actress, model, and producer known for her work in Hindi films. She has received numerous awards, including a National Film Award and two Filmfare Awards. Apart from acting, she is an entrepreneur with her own ventures such as Blue Butterfly Films, Hyphen, Ms. Taken, and The Tribe.
Listed in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 and known for her poise and charm, Kriti has become one of the most influential actresses of modern Bollywood.[1]
Early Life and Education
Kriti Sanon was born in New Delhi to Geeta Sanon, a physics professor, and Rahul Sanon, a chartered accountant. She hails from a Punjabi Hindu family. Kriti completed her schooling at Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram and went on to earn a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida.[2]
Before entering the film industry, she briefly pursued modeling, appearing in television and print advertisements for major Indian brands.[3]
Career
Early Career (2014–2020)
Kriti made her acting debut with the Telugu psychological thriller 1: Nenokkadine (2014), starring opposite Mahesh Babu. The same year, she made her Hindi film debut with Heropanti, alongside Tiger Shroff, earning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
She gained recognition with her roles in commercially successful films such as Dilwale (2015), Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017), and Luka Chuppi (2019). These projects established her as a talented and bankable actress in Bollywood.
Breakthrough and Critical Success (2021–2023)
Kriti’s portrayal of a surrogate mother in Mimi (2021) marked a turning point in her career. Her emotionally charged performance earned her both the National Film Award for Best Actress and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
She continued to balance mainstream and content-driven cinema with appearances in films like Hum Do Hamare Do (2021), Bhediya (2022), and Adipurush (2023).
Recent Work (2024–present)
In 2024, Kriti starred in the romantic sci-fi comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya opposite Shahid Kapoor, which became a box-office hit. Later that year, she featured in the female-led heist comedy Crew alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu.
In addition, she co-produced the Netflix thriller Do Patti under her production house Blue Butterfly Films. Upcoming projects include Tere Ishk Mein opposite Dhanush and Cocktail 2 with Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.
Other Work and Entrepreneurship
Kriti is also an active entrepreneur. She launched:
- Ms. Taken – a women's fashion label
- The Tribe – a fitness and wellness venture
- Hyphen – a skincare brand focused on natural, hybrid formulations
She endorses several top brands, including Coca-Cola, Titan, Parachute, and Tissot. With over 54 million Instagram followers, she is among the most influential Indian celebrities online.
Personal Life
Kriti Sanon resides in Mumbai with her family. She shares a close bond with her sister, actress Nupur Sanon. Kriti has maintained a private personal life, though she was previously linked to actor Sushant Singh Rajput during the filming of Raabta (2017).
She owns a luxury penthouse in Bandra and a holiday home in Alibaug.
Notable Works
- 1: Nenokkadine (2014)
- Heropanti (2014)
- Dilwale (2015)
- Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017)
- Luka Chuppi (2019)
- Housefull 4 (2019)
- Mimi (2021)
- Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024)
- Crew (2024)
- Tere Ishk Mein (2025 – upcoming)
Awards and Recognition
- National Film Award – Best Actress for Mimi (2021)
- Filmfare Award – Best Female Debut (Heropanti, 2014)
- Filmfare Award – Best Actress (Mimi, 2021)
- Listed in Forbes India Celebrity 100 (2019)
- Named among GQ India’s 30 Most Influential Young Indians (2022)
External Links
See also
References
- ↑ https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/biography/kriti-sanon-biography-age-family-education-career-net-worth-movies-awards-photos-801406
- ↑ https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/features/2018/happy-28th-birthday-kriti-sonon-view-childhood-pictures-275697.html
- ↑ https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/kriti-sanon.html