Kriti Kharbanda is an Indian actress, born on October 29, 1990 (35 years old) in New Delhi, India.
She is known for working in Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu films, and she has been active in the entertainment industry since 2009.
She started as a model and then moved into acting. Her first film was the Telugu movie Boni (2009).
Over time, she built a multi-language film career and became popular for her roles in commercial cinema across the South and Hindi film industries.
Quick Facts of Kriti Kharbanda
| Full Name | Kriti Kharbanda |
| Profession | Actress and model |
| Age | 35 years old |
| Date of Birth | October 29, 1990 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Scorpio |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Current Address | Yet to be updated |
| Gender | Female |
Kriti Kharbanda Early Life and Education
Kriti Kharbanda was born in New Delhi, India. She moved to Bengaluru (Bangalore) with her family in the early 1990s and grew up there.
She took part in cultural activities during her school and college years.
As a child, she also appeared in TV advertisements, and she continued modelling while studying.
Education
She studied at Baldwin Girls’ High School, Bengaluru, and Bishop Cotton Girls’ School, Bengaluru.
She later graduated from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, Bengaluru.
She also has a diploma in jewellery designing.
| School | Baldwin Girls’ High School, Bengaluru;Bishop Cotton Girls’ School, Bengaluru |
| Alma Mater | Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, Bengaluru |
| Highest Qualification | Graduate (Diploma in jewellery designing) |
Kriti Kharbanda Personal Life
Kriti Kharbanda is married to an indian actor, Pulkit Samrat. They got married on 15 March 2024. The wedding took place in Manesar (near Gurugram), Haryana.
They met while working on the film Veerey Ki Wedding (2018), and they started dating in 2019.
There is no confirmed public information about Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat having children, so the details are yet to be updated.
Family
Kriti Kharbanda was born in a Punjabi Hindu family.
Her father is Ashwani Kharbanda, and her mother is Rajni Kharbanda. However, the professions of her parents are yet to be updated.
Kriti Kharbanda has a younger sister, Ishita Kharbanda, and a younger brother, Jaiwardhan Kharbanda.
Her brother Jaiwardhan Kharbanda is a co-founder of Paper Plane Productions. He has been studying and working in London.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Husband | Pulkit Samrat |
| Parents | Father: Ashwani Kharbanda Mother: Rajni Kharbanda |
| Siblings | Sister: Ishita Kharbanda Brother: Jaiwardhan Kharbanda |
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Kriti Kharbanda Career
Kriti Kharbanda started her career as a model and appeared in advertisements before entering films.
Her first release was the Telugu film Boni (2009), where she acted opposite Sumanth.
In Kannada cinema, she made her debut with Chirru (2010) opposite Chiranjeevi Sarja.
In 2012, she acted in Mr. Nookayya with Manoj Manchu and Sana Khan, and in the Kannada film Prem Adda with Prem.
In 2013, she had multiple releases: the Kannada rom-com Galaate opposite Prajwal Devaraj; Telugu films Ongole Gittha opposite Ram Pothineni; and the Kannada hit Googly, where her work received award attention.
After that, she continued with Kannada releases like Tirupathi Express (2014), Super Ranga (2014), and Belli (2014), along with more work in Telugu cinema.
In 2015, she acted in the Telugu film Bruce Lee: The Fighter, which starred Ram Charan and Rakul Preet Singh.
Her Hindi film debut came with Raaz: Reboot (2016), alongside Emraan Hashmi and Gaurav Arora.
In 2017, she made her Tamil debut in Bruce Lee opposite G. V. Prakash Kumar, and appeared in two Hindi films: Guest iin London with Kartik Aaryan, Paresh Rawal, and Tanvi Azmi, and Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana opposite Rajkummar Rao.
In 2018, she had a cameo in Karwaan, which starred Dulquer Salmaan, Irrfan Khan, and Mithila Palkar. She also returned to Kannada cinema with Dalapathi opposite Prem, and in Hindi she worked in Veerey Ki Wedding with Pulkit Samrat and Jimmy Sheirgill, and Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se with Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol.
In 2019, she appeared in the big ensemble comedy Housefull 4 with Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Bobby Deol, Kriti Sanon, and Pooja Hegde, and in Pagalpanti with Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Ileana D’Cruz, Arshad Warsi, Urvashi Rautela, and Pulkit Samrat.
In 2020, she acted in Taish, which was released as both a feature film and a web series on ZEE5, starring Pulkit Samrat, Jim Sarbh, Harshvardhan Rane, and Sanjeeda Sheikh.
In 2021, she played the lead in ZEE5’s 14 Phere opposite Vikrant Massey, with Gauahar Khan and Vineet Kumar.
In 2025, she made her streaming series debut with Rana Naidu (Season 2) on Netflix, sharing the screen with Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh Daggubati.
Her upcoming film is Risky Romeo, directed by Abir Sengupta, where she is set to appear opposite Sunny Singh.
Kriti Kharbanda Awards and Achievement
Kriti Kharbanda has received recognition for her work in Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi projects. Her early award attention came mainly from Kannada cinema, and later she also received awards and nominations for Hindi films and OTT work.
Her major wins:
- SIIMA Awards (2015): Won Best Actress Kannada (Critics) for Super Ranga (2014).
- Lokmat Stylish Awards (2019): Won Most Stylish Rising Star (Female).
- Lions Gold Awards (2020): Won Best Actress in a Comic Role for Housefull 4 (2019).
- ScreenXX Summit & Awards (2025): Won Critics Choice Award: Best Actress (Hindi Web Originals) for Rana Naidu.
- Star Eminence Awards (2025): Won OTT Series Award: Best Actress for Rana Naidu.
- Iconic Gold Awards (2026): Won Iconic Best Negative Actress: Web Series (Critics) for Rana Naidu Season 2.
Her key nominations:
- SIIMA Awards (2014): Nominated for Best Actress Kannada for Googly (2013).
- Filmfare Awards South (2015): Nominated for Best Actress Kannada for Super Ranga (2014).
- Filmfare Awards South (2016): Nominated for Best Supporting Actress Telugu for Bruce Lee: The Fighter (2015).
- SIIMA Awards (2016): Nominated for Best Supporting Actress Telugu for Bruce Lee: The Fighter (2015).
- Indian Television Academy Awards (2021): Nominated for Most Popular Actress OTT for Taish.
Kriti Kharbanda Controversies
Kriti Kharbanda has mostly stayed away from major public controversies. The few issues linked to her name are mainly public statements and rumours.
- Affair rumours and denials (2014): During media coverage around her rising popularity in Kannada cinema, Kriti spoke about gossip and rumours that are linked to her personal life about having an affair with a popular Telugu actor. In the same coverage, she used a light, public-facing line that she is “married to movies”, which was shared as her way of responding to relationship talk at the time.
- Reaction to a comment about South Indian actresses (2022): Kriti criticised actor Hina Khan after Hina’s comment about how “South makers” cast actresses. Kriti said the comment was not the right way to talk about people, and her reaction became widely shared online. She also said she felt like slapping Hina for the remark, which added to the attention.
- WhatsApp impersonation warning (2025): Kriti posted an alert saying someone was pretending to be her on WhatsApp. She called it identity theft and asked people to be careful and not respond to messages from the fake number.
Kriti Kharbanda Net Worth
Kriti Kharbanda has not shared an official, verified net worth figure in public records. Because of this, most numbers online are estimates.
Her net worth is stated to be around ₹41 crore (approx. $5 million), but these are still estimates.
Most sources agree that her income mainly comes from films, brand endorsements, and appearances, but the exact amount is not publicly confirmed.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | ₹41 crore (approx. $5 million) |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Kriti Kharbanda Height, Weight and Physical Stats
| Height | In centimetres: 155 cm In meters: 1.55 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | In kg: 50 kg In lbs: 110 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 34-28-34 |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Kriti Kharbanda Social media
 @kriti.kharbanda | |
| YouTube |  @Kriti.kharbanda |
 @KritiOfficial |
Interesting Facts about Kriti Kharbanda
- Kriti has said that if she were not an actress, she would have worked as a jewellery designer, and she wants to design her own jewellery collection in the future.
- During her college years, she did modelling campaigns for brands like Bhima Jewellers, Spar, and Fair & Lovely.
- She was voted Bangalore Times Most Desirable Woman (2013 and 2015) and also appeared in The Times’ 50 Most Desirable Women list in multiple years.
- She became a brand ambassador for PC Chandra Jewellers in 2018, and she linked it to her interest in jewellery design.
- She served as a brand ambassador for Pebble watches along with Pulkit Samrat.
- She shot an Oppo short film campaign with Sidharth Malhotra.
- Kriti Kharbanda is often seen spending time with Drogo, a Siberian Husky that is associated with Pulkit Samrat and is frequently featured in their social posts.
- Kriti has shared that pole dancing is one of her preferred workouts, and she has posted videos from studio sessions. She said she missed it and regretted not installing a pole at home.
Kriti Kharbanda FAQs
What is Kriti Kharbanda’s age?
She is 35 years old.
What is Kriti Kharbanda’s date of birth?
She was born on October 29, 1990.
Who is Kriti Kharbanda’s husband?
Her husband is Pulkit Samrat. They married on 15 March 2024.
What is Kriti Kharbanda’s education?
She studied in Bengaluru and graduated from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, Bengaluru. She also has a diploma in jewellery designing.
When did Kriti Kharbanda start acting?
She began her film career in 2009.
Which languages does Kriti Kharbanda work in?
She has worked on Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu projects.
