Charmy Kaur is an Indian film producer and former actress. She is 38 years old and was born on 17 May 1987 in Vasai, Maharashtra, India.
She is known mainly for her work in Telugu cinema. She has also acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films.
Some of her well-known films include Mass (2004), Anukokunda Oka Roju (2005), Lakshmi (2006), Pournami (2006), Rakhi (2006), and Mantra (2007).
Later, she moved into film production and has worked as a producer since 2015. She has received two Nandi State Awards.
Keep on reading the Biography of Charmy Kaur and learn more about her life, relationships, family, education, career, achievements, net worth, facts, and more.
Quick Facts Charmy Kaur
| Full Name | Charmme Kaur |
| Profession | Film producer and former actress |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Date of Birth | May 17, 1987 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Birthplace | Vasai, Maharashtra, India |
| Current Address | Yet to be updated |
| Gender | Female |
Charmy Kaur Early Life and Education
Charmy Kaur, also known as Charmme, is a former Indian actress and current film producer who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. She was born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, to a Punjabi Sikh family.
She entered the entertainment industry at the age of 15. Although her family had no ties to the South Indian film industry, she developed a keen interest in acting from a young age and began circulating her photographs to casting coordinators. Before acting, she was a trained swimmer and fond of dancing.
Education
Charmy Kaur attended Carmelite Convent English High School in Vasai. She entered the Indian film industry at the tender age of 15, which led her to focus entirely on her acting and subsequent film production career rather than pursuing higher education.
| School | Carmelite Convent English High School, Vasai |
| Alma Mater | Did not attend college or university |
| Highest Qualification | School passed out |
Charmy Kaur Personal Life
Charmy Kaur was born Surdeep Kaur Uppal to a Punjabi-Sikh family in Mumbai. She changed her name for the film industry, a very common practice among actors. “Charmy” was a catchy, industry-friendly stage name, and “Kaur” is a mandatory middle or surname shared by all female Sikhs.
Off-screen, Charmy is a trained classical dancer, a professional swimmer, and considers her father to be her greatest inspiration. Transitioning from a successful acting career, she now focuses on film production and talent management alongside director Puri Jagannadh.
Relationships and rumoured boyfriend
Charmy Kaur has faced link-up rumours with director Puri Jagannadh because they have worked closely for years. During promotions for Liger in August 2022, Puri Jagannadh publicly denied the rumours and said their bond is friendship.
Family
Charmy Kaur comes from a close-knit Punjabi family.
Father
Her father’s name is Deep Singh, Uppal.
Mother
Her mother’s name is Surjeet Kaur.
Siblings
Her brother’s name is Mickey Uppal.
| Relationship Status | Yet to be updated |
| Parents | Father: Deep Singh Uppal Mother: Surjeet Kaur |
| Siblings | Brother: Mickey Uppal |
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Charmy Kaur Career
Charmy Kaur began working in films at a young age and became active mainly in South Indian cinema. Her screen career started with a TV film credit in Humko Ishq Ne Maara (1997).
She then entered mainstream films in the early 2000s, acting across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and a few Hindi projects.
In 2002, she appeared in the Telugu film Nee Thodu Kavali. The same year, she acted in the Tamil film Kadhal Azhivathillai alongside Silambarasan (Simbu), and also featured in the Malayalam film Kattuchembakam. She had a cameo in the Hindi film Mujhse Dosti Karoge! as well.
In 2003, she worked in Tamil films like Kadhal Kisu Kisu and Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu. She also acted in the Telugu film Neeke Manasichaanu with Srikanth. In 2004, her Telugu releases included Gowri with Sumanth and Chanti with Ravi Teja, along with titles like Sri Anjaneyam and Mass.
In 2005, she continued with multiple Telugu films, including Chakram and the thriller Anukokunda Oka Roju, plus Political Rowdy and Allari Pidugu.
In 2006, she appeared in films such as Lakshmi, Style, Chukkallo Chandrudu, Chinnodu, and Rakhi. That year, she also acted in Pournami with Prabhas and Trisha Krishnan.
In 2007, she led the Telugu film Mantra and worked in the Kannada film Lava Kusha. She also provided the voice for Kajal Aggarwal in the Telugu film Chandamama.
In 2008, her credits included Sundarakanda, Michael Madana Kamaraju, and Kousalya Supraja Rama, with special appearances in films like Bhale Dongalu and King.
From 2009 to 2012, she continued acting in several films across languages, including Tamil film Laadam (2009) and Malayalam films Aagathan (2010) and Thappana (2012).
During this period, she also made special appearances in Telugu films such as Ragada (2010) and Damarukam (2012), and had a song appearance in Kannada film Yaare Koogadali (2012).
In 2011, she also acted in the Telugu film Dongala Mutha with Ravi Teja and appeared in the Hindi film Bbuddah… Hoga Terra Baap.
Between 2013 and 2015, she appeared in projects including the Hindi film Zila Ghaziabad (2013) and Telugu films such as Prema Oka Maikam (2013) and Pratighatana (2014).
In 2015, she acted in Jyothi Lakshmi and Mantra 2, and made a cameo in the Tamil film 10 Enradhukulla.
After this phase, Charmy increasingly focused on production work. She is widely credited as a producer associated with Puri Connects, backing titles such as Jyothi Lakshmi (2015), Rogue (2017), Paisa Vasool (2017) starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Mehbooba (2018), iSmart Shankar (2019), Romantic (2021), and Liger (2022) starring Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday.
Her more recent producer credits include Double iSmart (2024), starring Ram Pothineni, Sanjay Dutt, Ali, and Kavya Thapar.
Upcoming project
- Slumdog: 33 Temple Road: An upcoming producer project linked with Charmy Kaur, directed by Puri Jagannadh. It stars Vijay Sethupathi as the lead, with Samyuktha as the female lead, and Tabu in a key role.
- JGM (JanaGanaMana): Announced as a project with Vijay Deverakonda in the lead and Puri Jagannadh as director.
Charmy Kaur Awards and Achievement
Charmy Kaur has received acting awards mainly for her Telugu films. Her major confirmed wins include a Santosham award for Anukokunda Oka Roju, a Nandi Award for Mantra, and a Nandi Special Jury Award for Mangala.
Her major wins
- Santosham Best Actress Award, 2005: Won Best Actress for Anukokunda Oka Roju.
- Nandi Awards, 2007: Won Nandi Award for Best Actress for Mantra.
- Nandi Special Jury Award, 2011 (announced in 2012): Won Special Jury Award for Mangala (listed among Special Jury Award winners).
Her key nominations
- Filmfare Awards South (Telugu), 2004: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu for Mass.
- Filmfare Awards South (Telugu), 2006: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu for Rakhi.
Charmy Kaur Controversies
Charmy Kaur’s name has appeared in a few public controversies over the years, mostly linked to questioning by authorities and online backlash.
- Tollywood drugs case questioning (2017): In July 2017, she was questioned by the Telangana Excise Department’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) as part of the Hyderabad drug racket probe. Reports said she was questioned for several hours and did not agree to give certain samples at that time.
- ED probe linked to the drugs case (2021): In September 2021, she appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in a money laundering probe linked to the older drugs case, according to multiple reports.
- ED questioning over ‘Liger’ funding/FEMA angle (2022): In November 2022, reports said the ED questioned Charmy Kaur and Puri Jagannadh over alleged FEMA-related issues tied to the funding/investments of the film Liger.
- COVID-19 video backlash (2020): In March 2020, she faced criticism online over a social media video about the coronavirus, and later issued an apology, as reported.
- Social media break after ‘Liger’ criticism (2022): After Liger received heavy negative feedback, she announced a break from social media, which was covered by mainstream outlets.
Charmy Kaur Net Worth
Charmy Kaur’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. His annual salary is yet to be updated.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | $1 million and $5 million |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Charmy Kaur Height, Weight, and Physical states
Charmy Kaur’s height is around 5 feet 4½ inches (164 cm), and she weighs 63Kg(139). Though it is known that she has dark brown eyes and black hair.
| Height | In centimetres: 164 cm In meters: 1.64 m In feet & inches: 5 ft 4½ |
| Weight | In kg: 63 kg In lbs: 139 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 34-26-36 inches |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
| Eye Color | Black |
Charmy Kaur Instagram, Facebook
 @charmmekaur | |
 @charmmeofficial |
Interesting Facts about Charmy Kaur
- Her name is also written as Charmme or Charmi, apart from Charmy.
- She worked in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films during her acting years.
- In the Kannada film Lava Kusha (2007), she shared screen space with Shiva Rajkumar and Upendra.
- She appeared in the Hindi film Bbuddah… Hoga Terra Baap (2011).
- She had a song appearance in the Hindi film R… Rajkumar (2013).
- She co-produced and acted as the lead in Jyothi Lakshmi (2015).
- She made a cameo appearance in the Tamil film 10 Endrathukulla (2015).
FAQs
What is Charmy Kaur’s age, date of birth, and birthplace?
She is 38 years old. She was born on May 17, 1987, in Vasai, Maharashtra, India.
Who is Charmy Kaur?
She is an Indian film producer and former actress, known mainly for Telugu cinema.
Is Charmy Kaur married?
No. She has rejected wedding rumours and has said she does not plan to marry.
Does Charmy Kaur have a boyfriend?
She has not confirmed a partner. She was linked in rumours with Puri Jagannadh, but he denied it.
What are some films she is known for?
Anukokunda Oka Roju, Mantra, Pournami, and Rakhi are often linked with her acting work.
When did she start working as a producer?
She is credited as a producer from 2015 onward.
What is her upcoming project?
Slumdog: 33 Temple Road is reported as an upcoming production project.
What awards has she won?
She has wins listed for Anukokunda Oka Roju and Mantra, plus a Special Jury award listing for Mangala.
