Kriti Kharbanda is an Indian actress and model who predominantly works in Kannada, Hindi, and Telugu films. She is known for her performance in many popular films like the Telugu film ‘Boni’ (2009), Kannada film ‘Prem Adda’ (2012), Hindi films ‘Raaz: Reboot’ (2016) and ‘Housefull 4’ (2019).
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Wiki/Biography
Kriti Kharbanda was born on Monday, 29 October 1990 (age 34 years; as of 2024) in New Delhi, India. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio. Kriti moved to Bangalore with her family in the early 1990s. She grew up in Indiranagar, Bangalore. She completed her primary education at the Baldwin Girls’ High School in Bangalore and pursued her secondary education at Bishop Cottons Girls’ School in the same city. After completing her school, Kriti attended Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College in Bangalore and attained a diploma in jewellery design. She is settled in Mumbai, India.
Kriti Kharbanda’s childhood photo
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Weight (approx.): 50 kg
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-28-34
Family
Parents & Siblings
Kriti Kharbanda’s father’s name is Ashwani Kharbanda, and her mother’s name is Rajni Kharbanda. Kriti Kharbanda has a brother, Jaiwardhan Kharbanda, and a sister, Ishita Kharbanda. Jaiwardhan Kharbanda is the co-founder of Paper Plane Productions.
Kriti Kharbanda’s parents, Rajni Kharbanda (left), and father Ashwani Kharbanda (right)
Kriti with her brother Jaiwardhan Kharbanda (left)
Kriti with her sister Ishita Kharbanda (left)
Husband
On 15 March 2024, she got married to actor Pulkit Samrat in Gurgaon.
Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda’s wedding photo
Kriti and Pulkit got engaged on 30 January 2024.
A picture of Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat from their roka ceremony
Relationships/Affairs
In 2011, Kriti Kharbanda was rumoured to be dating actor-producer Sumanth Kumar. He is the nephew of famous South actor Akkineni Nagarjuna Rao. They both were said to have been in an on-and-off relationship for four years. In an interview, When Kriti was asked about her relationship with Sumanth, she said,
We’re the best of friends, I don’t mind going for coffee or talking for hours with him.” [1]The Times of India
In 2015, Kriti Kharbanda was rumoured to be dating Kriti Sanon‘s ex-boyfriend and Indian actor and model Gaurav Arora. However, the actors denied the speculations. [2]The Times of India. In 2019, Kriti Kharbanda started dating Indian actor Pulkit Samrat. The couple met during the shoot of the Hindi comedy film ‘Veerey Ki Wedding’ in 2018 and started dating five months later. [3]India Today
Kriti with her boyfriend and actor Pulkit Samrat (left)
Religion
Kriti Kharbanda follows Hinduism.
Kriti Kharbanda’s Facebook post about her childhood trip to Vaishno Devi
Career
South Indian Films
Telugu Films
In 2009, Kriti made her acting debut with the Telugu action film ‘Boni,’ and Kriti played the role of Pragati.
Kriti in a still from her Telugu debut film, ‘Boni’ (2009)
In 2011, Kriti was seen in the comedy-romantic film ‘Ala Modalaindi’ in which she played the cameo of Simran. In 2013, Kriti made an appearance in the action-comedy film ‘Ongole Gittha’ in which played the role of Sandhya/Sandy.
Kriti (right) in a still from the Telugu film ‘Ongole Gittha’ (2013)
In 2015, Kriti starred in the film ‘Bruce Lee: The Fighter’ in which she played the role of Kavya (sister of the lead actor Ram Charan).
Kriti (right) in a still from the Telugu film ‘Bruce Lee- The Fighter’ (2015)
Kannada Films
In 2010, Kriti Kharbanda made her Kannada film debut with the romantic-action film ‘Chirru’ in which she played the role of Madhu.
Kriti in a still from her Kannada debut film, ‘Chirru’ (2010)
In 2012, Kriti was seen in the action film ‘Prem Adda’ in which she played the role of Girija. In 2013, Kriti appeared in the romantic-comedy film ‘Googly’ in which she played the role of Dr. Swathi.
Kriti in a still from the Kannada film ‘Googly’ (2013)
In 2014, she was cast in the romantic-comedy film ‘Tirupathi Express’ in which she played the role of Prathana.
Kriti (left) in a still from the Kannada film ‘Tirupathi Express’ (2014)
In 2017, Kriti starred in the action film ‘Maasthi Gudi’ in which she played the role of Rani.
Bollywood
In 2016, Kriti Kharbanda made her Bollywood debut with the horror-thriller film ‘Raaz: Reboot.’ The film was the fourth part of the horror film series ‘Raaz,’ and Kriti played the role of Shaina Khanna.
Kriti in a still from her Bollywood debut film, ‘Raaz- Reboot’ (2016)
In 2017, she was seen in the comedy film ‘Guest iin London’ in which she played the role of Anaya Patel Shergill.
Kriti (left) and Kartik Aryan in a still from the Hindi film ‘Guest iin London’ (2017)
In 2017, Kriti appeared in the romantic-comedy-drama film ‘Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana’ in which she played the role of Aarti Shukla.
Kriti (left) in a still from the Hindi film ‘Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana’ (2017)
In 2018, Kriti was cast in the romantic-comedy film ‘Veerey Ki Wedding’ in which she played the role of Geet Bhalla.
Kriti in a still from the Hindi film ‘Veerey Ki Wedding’ (2018)
In 2019, she was cast in the famous action-comedy film ‘Housefull 4’ in which she played the dual roles of Rajkumari Meena and Neha Thakral.
Kriti (extreme left) in a still from the Hindi film ‘Housefull 4’ (2019)
In 2019, Kriti was cast in the action-comedy film ‘Pagalpanti’ in which she played the role of Janvi Singh.
Kriti in a still from the Hindi film ‘Pagalpanti’ (2019)
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In 2020, Kriti was cast in the action-thriller-drama film ‘Taish,’ which was released on ZEE5.
Kriti in a still from the ZEE5’s Hindi film ‘Taish’ (2020)
In 2021, Kriti starred in the social comedy film ’14 Phere,’ which was released on ZEE5.
Kriti in a still from the Hindi film ’14 Phere’ (2021)
Controversy
In 2017, Indian actress Hina Khan made a statement in the Indian reality TV show Bigg Boss season 11 in which she was seen degrading the South Indian film industry. Hina Khan was reported saying that she turned down offers of 2 South films because the filmmakers wanted her to put on some weight in order to look bulky. Her statement was “South mein aise chahiye unhe bulging sab” (they want to cast plus-sized women). However, Kriti Kharbanda lashed out at Hina Khan’s statement and said she wanted to slap her. Kriti said,
That’s not how you talk about an industry. What do you mean ‘bulging, bulging’ do thappad khayegi udhar hi (she will get slapped by me).” [4]India Today
Awards & Nominations
- In 2014, Kriti was nominated for ‘Best Actress – Kannada Award’ at the South Indian International Movie Awards for the film ‘Googly’ (2013).
- In 2015, Kriti was nominated for the ‘Best Actress – Kannada Award’ at the Filmfare Awards South for the film ‘Super Ranga’ (2014).
Kriti (second from left) receiving the ‘Best Actress – Kannada Award’ for the film ‘Super Ranga’ (2014)
- In 2015, she won the ‘Best Actress Critics – Kannada Award’ at the South Indian International Movie Awards for the film ‘Super Ranga’ (2014).
- In 2016, she was nominated for ‘Best Supporting Actress- Telugu Award’ at the Filmfare Awards South for the film ‘Bruce Lee: The Fighter’ (2015).
- In 2016, Kriti was nominated for the ‘Best Supporting Actress – Telugu Award’ at the South Indian International Movie Awards for the film ‘Bruce Lee: The Fighter’ (2015).
- In 2020, Kriti won the ‘Best Actress in a Comic Role’ at the SOL Lions Gold Award for the film ‘Housefull 4’ (2019).
Car Collection
Kriti Kharbanda owns a Range Rover Velar worth Rs 90 lakh. [5]NDTV
Kriti Kharbanda with her Range Rover Velar
Favourites
- Food: Chilli Chicken and Matar Paneer
- Actor(s): Farhan Akhtar, Boman Irani, Saif Ali Khan
- Actress(es): Ramya Pandian, Aindrita Ray, Dia Mirza
- Musician: A. R. Rahman
- Director(s): S. S. Rajamouli and Shoojit Sircar
- Dessert: Chocolate truffle cake
Facts/Trivia
- During the shoot of one of her Kannada films, Kriti Kharbanda found out that the room service boy who worked at the hotel left a small camera in her hotel room to record everything that was happening. [6]Hindustan Times
- While getting a picture clicked, a fan touched Kriti Kharbanda very inappropriately and pinched her very hard on her waist, which caused a blood clot on her waist. [7]India Today
- Before she entered the film industry, Kriti was attacked and whacked by a biker on the streets of Bangalore. She fell on the street and was left traumatised. [8]Hindustan Times
- Kriti Kharbanda loves pole dancing and often practices it at her home in Mumbai.
Kriti practising pole dance at a dance studio in Mumbai
- She is a fitness enthusiast and often goes to the gym and posts pictures and videos of her fitness regime on social media.
Kriti exercising in the gym
- She loves cooking with her boyfriend, and she often posts pictures of her cooking on social media.
Kriti and Pulkit Samrat cooking at home
- Kriti Kharbanda loves dogs and often shares her moments with pets on social media.
Kriti Kharbanda playing with her pet dog at her home in Mumbai
- She loves collecting shoes and sarees. Kriti owns more than 100 pairs of shoes.
- In 2018, she associated with an NGO working for stray dogs and cats. She took up the #pledgeabowl initiative which worked to provide stray animals with food and basic amenities, and she also worked in creating awareness about stray animals amongst the general public. [9]DNA India
- In 2019, Kriti and her boyfriend, Pulkit Samrat, organized a special screening of the Hindi comedy film ‘Pagalpanti’ for NGO kids of Shiksha Seva Foundation. [10]Bollywood Hungama
- In 2020, Kriti celebrated her birthday at the NGO Shiksha Seva Foundation and took the responsibility of sponsoring the education of 30 girls. [11]Telangana Today
- She credits her class teacher, Baldwin Girls’ High School, from the second standard at Baldwin Girls’ High School, for getting her into the entertainment and glamour industry. In 2023, on the occasion of Teacher’s Day, she shared a post on Instagram, crediting her teacher.
Kriti Kharbanda’s Instagram post from a Teacher’s Day event at her school
- South Indian film director Raj Pippalla saw a billboard of Kriti Kharbanda’s commercial for SPAR, a hypermarket in India, following which he contacted her and offered her a role in the film ‘Boni’ in 2009. [12]Dainik Jagran- English
- Kriti Kharbanda always wanted to become a jewellery designer, which is why she pursued a diploma in the same. Acting was never the plan for her.
- In 2020, Kriti Kharbanda became part of an interview session with the famous Australian actor Chris Hemsworth on the second webisode of the podcast ‘Quest for Wellbeing.’ Both actors talked about mental health, holistic wellbeing, and the three key elements that changed Chris’ life. [13]The Times of India
- Kriti loves doing yoga, and she often posts pictures on social media of her performing yoga asanas.
Kriti Kharbanda doing yoga at her home in Mumbai
