Aditi Rao Hydari is a gorgeous Indian actress, born on October 28, 1986 (39 years old) in Hyderabad, India.
She works mainly in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.
Aditi started her film career with the Malayalam movie Prajapathi (2006). She later got wider attention for roles in Delhi-6 (2009) and Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011). For Yeh Saali Zindagi, she won the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress.
She also acted in films like Rockstar (2011), Murder 3 (2013), and Padmaavat (2018). For Padmaavat, she won the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress.
She married actor Siddharth on September 16, 2024, in a temple wedding in Wanaparthy, Telangana.
Quick Facts of Aditi Rao Hydari
| Full Name | Aditi Rao Hydari |
| Profession | Actress |
| Age | 39 years old |
| Date of Birth | October 28, 1986 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Scorpio |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, India |
| Current Address | Versova, Mumbai |
| Gender | Female |
Aditi Rao Hydari Early Life and Education
Aditi Rao Hydari was born in the Royal family of Hyderabad, India.
She grew up around music, dance, books, and stories.
Aditi started learning Bharatanatyam when she was very young. She later trained under Bharatanatyam dancer Leela Samson.
Education
Aditi studied at Rishi Valley School.
She later graduated from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi.
| School | Rishi Valley School |
| Alma Mater | Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi |
| Highest Qualification | Graduate |
Aditi Rao Hydari Personal Life
Aditi Rao Hydari is also known as a “princess” because she comes from families linked to the old nobility of Hyderabad and Wanaparthy.
Aditi Rao Hydari is married to actor Siddharth. They got married on September 16, 2024, at the Sri Ranganayakaswamy Temple in Srirangapur, Wanaparthy district, Telangana, which is connected with her family roots.
They first worked together in the 2021 film Maha Samudram. They got engaged on March 28, 2024.
So far, the couple has not confirmed having any children, so it is yet to be updated.
Previous Relationship
Aditi was earlier married to actor and former lawyer Satyadeep Mishra in 2009. Later, they got separated in 2013. Although the reasons were not clear, their bond remained strong as friends.
Family
Her paternal grandfather was Sir Akbar Hydari, who served as the Prime Minister of Hyderabad State. Her grand-uncle was Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari, who served as the Governor of Assam.
Her maternal family is linked to the Wanaparthy royal house through J. Rameshwar Rao (Janumpally Rameshwar Rao III), the titular Raja of Wanaparthy. He was also a politician, diplomat, and publisher, linked to Orient Longman (now Orient Blackswan).
Aditi’s father was Ahsan Hydari, an engineer, who passed away. Her mother is Vidya Rao, a Hindustani classical singer and writer known for thumri and dadra.
Aditi’s parents separated when she was two years old, and she was raised by her mother in Hyderabad and Delhi. She uses both of her parents’ surnames, Rao and Hydari.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Husband | Current Husband: Siddharth Ex-Husband: Satyadeep Mishra |
| Parents | Father: Ahsan Hydari Mother: Vidya Rao |
| Siblings | Yet to be updated |
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Aditi Rao Hydari Career
Aditi Rao Hydari began her film career with Malayalam cinema. Her feature film debut was Prajapathi (2006), led by Mammootty.
In 2007, she made her Tamil debut with Sringaram (2007), where she played the lead and shared the screen with Manoj K. Jayan and Hamsa Moily.
Her Hindi debut came with Delhi-6 (2009), starring Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor.
In 2011, she gained wider attention with Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011), starring Irrfan Khan and Chitrangada Singh. That same year, she appeared in Rockstar (2011), led by Ranbir Kapoor.
In 2012, she played the female lead in London, Paris, New York (2012) opposite Ali Zafar.
In 2013, she led the thriller Murder 3 (2013) with Randeep Hooda and Sara Loren, and also appeared in Boss (2013).
In 2014, she appeared in Khoobsurat (2014) and the Marathi film Rama Madhav (2014), and in 2015, she was seen in Guddu Rangeela (2015).
In 2016, she acted in the thriller Wazir (2016), led by Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar, and also appeared in Fitoor (2016) and The Legend of Michael Mishra (2016).
A key phase came in 2017 when she played the female lead in Mani Ratnam’s Tamil film Kaatru Veliyidai (2017) opposite Karthi. She also appeared in Bhoomi (2017) with Sanjay Dutt.
In 2018, she acted across Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil films. In Padmaavat (2018), she appeared alongside Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh. She also appeared in the Telugu romance Sammohanam (2018) opposite Sudheer Babu.
In 2020, she appeared in Psycho (2020) and the Telugu action film V (2020). In 2021, she acted in The Girl on the Train (2021) and the anthology film Ajeeb Daastaans (2021).
In 2022, she played one of the leads in the Tamil film Hey Sinamika (2022) with Dulquer Salmaan and Kajal Aggarwal.
Her streaming projects became a bigger part of her work in the 2020s. In Taj: Divided by Blood (2023), she played Anarkali. In the same year, she appeared in Jubilee (2023).
In 2024, she played Bibbojaan in Netflix’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024), created and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
In 2026, her film Gandhi Talks was released. It is a silent film starring Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, and Siddharth Jadhav, with music by A. R. Rahman.
Her upcoming projects include Parivarik ManuRanjan, a film with Pankaj Tripathi. She has also spoken about an upcoming project titled O Saathi Re, with Imtiaz Ali.
She will lead an Amazon Prime Video romantic comedy series directed by Konkona Sen Sharma, with Barun Sobti as the co-lead.
Aditi Rao Hydari Awards and Achievements
Aditi Rao Hydari has received awards and nominations for Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and OTT work. Her early major acting recognition came from Yeh Saali Zindagi, and later she won awards for Kaatru Veliyidai, Sammohanam, Padmaavat, and Jubilee. She also won popular awards for her OTT work, including Heeramandi.
Her major wins
- Screen Awards (2012): Won Best Supporting Actress for Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011).
- Asiavision Awards (2018): Won Best Actress Tamil for Kaatru Veliyidai (2017).
- Edison Awards (2018): Won Face of the Year for Kaatru Veliyidai (2017).
- SIIMA (2018): Won Best Female Debut Tamil for Kaatru Veliyidai (2017).
- Zee Cine Awards Telugu (2019): Won Best Debut Actor Female for Sammohanam (2018).
- IIFA (2019): Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Padmaavat (2018).
- Indian Television Academy Awards (2023): Won OTT Award: Best Actress Popular for Jubilee (2023).
- OTTplay Awards (2025): Won Best Actor Female Popular (Series) for Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024).
- IWM Digital Awards (2025): Won Best Actress in a Web Series for Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024).
- Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards South (2025): Won Woman of Style and Substance, and also won Most Fashionable Star Couple with Siddharth.
- Grazia Fashion Awards (2026): Won Fashion’s Favourite Muse.
Her key nominations
- Screen Awards (2010): Nominated for Best Ensemble Cast for Delhi-6 (2009).
- Producers Guild Film Awards (2013): Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Rockstar (2011).
- Zee Cine Awards (2012): Nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Female) for Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011).
- Filmfare Awards South (2019): Nominated for Best Actress (Telugu) for Sammohanam (2018).
Aditi Rao Hydari Controversies
Aditi Rao Hydari has mostly stayed away from major public controversies. The issues linked to her name are mainly linked to some rumours.
- Padmaavat protests and her response (2017): During the public protests and disruptions linked to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Padmaavat, Aditi spoke to the media and said filmmakers should not be forced to apologise for the stories they want to tell.
- Backlash over a resurfaced Mallika Sherawat remark: A clip from Murder 3 promotions resurfaced online, where Aditi made a remark that many viewers took as a dig at Mallika Sherawat. The clip led to backlash and online debate after it went viral again.
- Plastic surgery rumours and online trolling: Old and new photos of Aditi have been compared on social media, leading to rumours and trolling about cosmetic procedures. These claims are based on online speculation and are not confirmed by her through major verified statements.
- WhatsApp impersonation warning (2025): Aditi posted a public warning that someone was pretending to be her on WhatsApp and contacting people, including photographers, using her pictures. She clarified that the messages were not from her and urged people to stay careful.
Aditi Rao Hydari Net Worth
Aditi Rao Hydari’s net worth is not officially published. Because of this, most numbers online are estimates.
Her net worth is around ₹60-62 crore (approx. $7-$7.5 million).
Her earnings can vary by project. She charges around ₹1 crore per film or web series, and her fee for Heeramandi (2024) was around ₹1 to 1.5 crore.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | ₹60-62 crore (approx. $7-$7.5 million) |
| Salary (Approx.) | ₹1 to 1.5 crore |
Aditi Rao Hydari Height, Weight and Physical Stats
| Height | In centimetres: 165 cm In meters: 1.65 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | In kg: 52 kg In lbs: 115 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 34-26-34 inches |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
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Interesting Facts about Aditi Rao Hydari
- Before films, she worked with Leela Samson’s dance group Spanda, where she taught students and performed in stage productions in India and outside India.
- She completed work on Sringaram in early 2004, but the film was released later in 2007.
- In September 2024, Hamdard Foods India announced Aditi Rao Hydari as the face of Hamdard Honey for its “No Compromise Honey” campaign.
- In February 2025, she and Siddharth appeared together in their first post-wedding brand campaign for L’Oréal Paris.
- In October 2025, she was introduced as Satya Paul’s Co-Creative Director at Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI, marking her first public design role with a fashion label.
- In April 2026, Satya Paul presented a capsule collection in collaboration with her, linked to her Co-Creative Director role.
Aditi Rao Hydari FAQs
What is Aditi Rao Hydari’s age?
She is 39 years old. She was born on October 28, 1986, in Hyderabad, India.
What is Aditi Rao Hydari famous for?
She is known for films like Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011), Kaatru Veliyidai (2017), Padmaavat (2018), and the Netflix series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024).
Who is Aditi Rao Hydari’s husband?
She is married to actor Siddharth. They got married on September 16, 2024, in Wanaparthy district, Telangana.
Was Aditi Rao Hydari married before?
Yes. Earlier, she was married to actor and former lawyer Satyadeep Mishra.
What is Aditi Rao Hydari’s education?
Aditi Rao Hydari studied at Rishi Valley School and later graduated from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi.
What awards has Aditi Rao Hydari won?
Aditi Rao Hydari won the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011), the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress for Padmaavat (2018), and more.
What are Aditi Rao Hydari’s upcoming projects?
Aditi Rao Hydari’s upcoming projects include O Saathi Re and Parivarik ManuRanjan.
