Mrunal Thakur is an Indian actress born on 1 August 1992 (33 years old) in Dhule, Maharashtra. She works mainly in Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu films.
She gained wider attention with Telugu romantic dramas like Sita Ramam (2022) and Hi Nanna (2023).
What makes Mrunal stand out is how she brings a TV-honed clarity to film acting and shifts smoothly between Marathi, Indonesian, Hindi, and Telugu roles.
Thakur often plays characters that feel emotionally direct rather than staged.
This mix of cross-industry reach and grounded screen style is what many fans connect with.
Quick Facts of Mrunal Thakur
| Full Name | Mrunal U Thakur |
| Profession | Indian Actress |
| Age | 33 years old |
| Date of Birth | 1 August 1992 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Leo |
| Birthplace | Dhule, Maharashtra, India |
| Current Address | Dhule, Maharashtra, India |
| Gender | Female |
Mrunal Thakur Early Life and Education
Mrunal Thakur was born in a Marathi-speaking family.
She spent her early years in Dhule before moving closer to Mumbai for studies.
Her childhood was marked by strong family values, determination, and early exposure to acting through school theater.
Thakur had fond memories of swaying on a swing with her father, Udaysing B. Thakur, who stood lovingly by her side.
Education
Mrunal studied at St. Joseph’s Convent School, Jalgaon, and later at Vasant Vihar High School, near Mumbai.
After school, Thakur joined Kishinchand Chellaram College (KC College), Mumbai, but she left college while building her television career and did not complete her graduation.
| School | St. Joseph’s Convent School, Vasant Vihar High School |
| Alma Mater | Kishinchand Chellaram College (KC College), Mumbai |
| Highest Qualification | Mass Communication degree |
Mrunal Thakur Personal Life
Mrunal Thakur has been a part of dating rumors since 2014.
Rumored Boyfriends
Mrunal has been rumored to be dating Sharad Tripathi in 2014 and Arjit Taneja in 2017. In 2018, she was rumored to be dating Kushal Tandon, a TV actor.
Thakur was rumored to be in a relationship with Badshah in 2020. 3 years later, she was spotted with Siddhant Chaturvedi.
In 2025, she was rumored to be dating Sumanth and Shreyas Iyer, an Indian cricketer.
Mrunal Thakur was also rumored to be dating Dhanush in 2026. But the actress denied these rumors.
Family
Mrunal’s father, Udaysing B. Thakur, works in Indian Railways, while her mother, Vandana Thakur, is a homemaker.
Mrunal’s younger brother, Mandar Thakur, is currently living in Chicago. Thakur also has an elder sister, Lochan Thakur, who is a makeup artist.
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Rumored Boyfriends | Sharad Tripathi, Arjit Taneja (2017), Kushal Tandon (2018), Badshah (2020), Siddhant Chaturvedi (2023), Sumanth (2025), Dhanush (2026), Shreyas Iyer (2025) |
| Parents | Father: Udaysing B. Thakur Mother: Vandana Thakur |
| Siblings | Sister: Lochan Thakur Brother: Mandar Thakur |
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Mrunal Thakur Career
Mrunal Thakur started her acting career on Hindi television.
In Mujhse Kuchh Kehti…Yeh Khamoshiyaan (Star Plus), she appeared as Gauri Bhosle Gaikwad in the lead cast with Mrinal Kulkarni and Manit Joura in 2012.
In the television series Har Yug Mein Aayega Ek – Arjun in 2012, she appeared as a crime journalist.
She later worked in the Zee TV series Kumkum Bhagya as Bulbul Arora Khanna, which included Sriti Jha and Shabir Ahluwalia as lead actors in 2014.
In 2014,Thakur made her film debut in the Marathi movie Vitti Dandu. The main cast was Dilip Prabhavalkar, Ashok Samarth, and Ravindra Mankani.
In the same year, she appeared in another Marathi film, Surajya, alongside Vaibbhav Tatwawdi, andinHello Nandan, she was paired with Adinath Kothare.
In Nach Baliye Season 7 (2015), she appeared with Sharad Tripathi as his dance partner.
Mrunal Thakur made her international debut in an Indonesian TV series named Tuyul & Mbak Yul Reborn (2016) as a part of a guest appearance. She also appeared as Tara in another Indonesian TV series, Nadin (2017), as a guest.
Mrunal Thakur debuted in the Hindi film industry with the title role of Sonia Singhania, daughter of a poor farmer, in Love Sonia (2018). She was cast alongside Freida Pinto, Demi Moore, Manoj Bajpayee, Rajkummar Rao, Richa Chadda, and Anupam Kher.
Her film Love Sonia was released first at the London Indian Film Festival in June 2018. Later, this film was released on 14 September 2018 in India.
In 2019, she then acted in Super 30 with Hrithik Roshan and Pankaj Tripathi. In the same year, in Batla House, she appeared with John Abraham, Ravi Kishan, and Nora Fatehi.
InGhost Stories (a 2020 film), she co-starred with Avinash Tiwary.
In 2021, she was cast in Dhamaka with Kartik Aaryan and Toofaan with Farhan Akhtar, Paresh Rawal, and Supriya Pathak.
In 2022, Mrunal Thakur worked as Vidya Rao Talwar, the wife of a cricketer in Jersey with Shahid Kapoor and Pankaj Kapur, which was directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri.
In Pippa, she shared the screen with Ishaan Khatter and Priyanshu Painyuli in 2023, which was produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur (Producer of Gujarati film Last Film Show (Chhello Show))and Ronnie Screwvala.
In the thriller Gumraah (2023), Mrunal acted as a Sub Inspector Shivani Mathur alongside Aditya Roy Kapur and Ronit Roy.
In Telugu cinema, she played the Princess Noorjahan / Sita Mahalakshmi role in Sita Ramam with Dulquer Salmaan and Rashmika Mandanna (with Sumanth in a supporting role). It was her first Telugu film released in 2022.
In 2023, she starred with Nani, with Kiara Khanna, Jayaram, and Priyadarshi Pulikonda in Hi Nanna. This film gave her public recognition.
Thakur appeared with Angad Bedi in Lust Stories 2 andAankh Micholi alongside Paresh Rawal and Abhimanyu Dassani in the same year.
In The Family Star, she acted as Indu Dhanaraj, CEO of Indu Infra Company, opposite Vijay Deverakonda in 2024. And in the same year, in Kalki 2898 AD, she made a guest appearance.
Mrunal Thakur was the main cast in Son of Sardaar 2 (2025) with Ajay Devgn.
She appeared inDo Deewane Seher Mein (2026) with Siddhant Chaturvedi. The film was made by a great Bollywood producer, Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
InDacoit: A Love Story (2026), she co-starred with Adivi Sesh and Anurag Kashyap.
Her upcoming filmHai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai will be released on 22 May 2026. She is cast with Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde.
Thakur’s next film Raaka will be released on 20 Nov 2026.
Pooja Meri Jaan and AGS 27 are at the post-production stage.
Baahubali: Before the Beginning, she appears as Sivagami, while the release dates are yet to be updated.
Mrunal Thakur Awards and Achievements
In 2015, Mrunal Thakur won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Kumkum Bhagya. Then, she has won film awards for her diverse roles in the Telugu, Marathi, and Hindi film industries since 2018.
- In 2018, she won the Best Newcomer Award for Love Sonia at the London Indian Film Festival and FOI Online Awards for the same film.
- She won the Lions Gold Award for Love Sonia in 2019.
- In 2020, Thakur won the Annual Kalakar Awards for Best Actress for Super 30. In 2021, she won the Lokmat Stylish Awards.
- In 2022, she won 2 awards for fashion and styling, named Lokmat Stylish Awards and Grazia Young Fashion Awards.
- In 2023, she won several awards for the film Sita Ramam, such as Filmfare Awards South and 2 SIIMA awards.
- For the Jahaan film, Mrunal won Filmfare OTT Awards in the Best Actress (Short Film) category in the same year.
- Mrunal Thakur also won an award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in the “Diversity in Cinema” category. Also, she won a HELLO! Hall of Fame Award for South Rising Star of the Year.
- In 2024, She won 2 SIIMA awards, 1 IIFA Utsavam award, 1 Oniros Film award, 1 Oniros Film award, 1 Swedish International Film Festival, and 1 International Iconic Award for Hi Nanna.
- In the same year, she won the Indian Telly Streaming Award for Lust Stories 2. Thereafter, Mrunal won the International Iconic Award for Pippa. Also, she won a Pinkvilla Style Icons Award in the same year.
- Mrunal Thakur won the Filmfare Glamour and Style Award in 2025.
Mrunal Thakur Controversies
Mrunal Thakur is known to be in a controversy because of her remarks regarding an actor
- In 2025, an older interview clip resurfaced online where Mrunal Thakur made remarks about Bipasha Basu’s physique. The clip led to criticism on social media, and fans debated the context and timing of the video.
Mrunal Thakur Net Worth
Mrunal Thakur’s net worth is $4–5 million. She charges ₹2 crore per movie.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | $4–$5 million |
| Salary (Approx.) | ₹2 crore per movie |
Mrunal Thakur Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
The following are Mrunal’s physical appearances.
| Height | In centimetres: 168 cm In meters: 1.68 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 6 inches |
| Weight | In kg: 55 kg In lbs: 121 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 34-26-36 |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
Mrunal Thakur Instagram, Facebook, X
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| X |  @mrunal0801 |
Interesting Facts about Mrunal Thakur
- Thakur was cast opposite Mohit Sehgal in the Star Plus show Mujhse Kuchh Kehti…Yeh Khamoshiyaan (2012 to 2013).
- Mrunal took part in the Box Cricket League (Season 1) as a contestant.
- Thakur performed in a comedy stage play titled Do Fool Chaar Mali in Dubai, along with Barun Sobti (2013).
- She appeared in Made in Heaven 2 (2023) as Adhira Arya (episode: “Beauty and the Beast”).
- Mrunal Thakur loves watching cricket, dancing, and reading books.
- Thakur has supported a food donation drive in collaboration with All About Them, a foundation linked to helping stray and community animals.
- She was the brand ambassador of Lakme and Dulux.
FAQs
Who is Mrunal Thakur?
Mrunal Thakur is an Indian actress who has worked in Hindi television and later in Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu films.
How old is Mrunal Thakur?
Mrunal Thakur was born on 1 August 1992 in Dhule, Maharashtra, India. She is 33 years old.
What are Mrunal’s most well-known Telugu films?
Sita Ramam and Hi Nanna are among Mrunal Thakur’s best-known Telugu films.
Did Mrunal win an award for TV acting?
Yes. Mrunal won the Indian Television Academy Award (2015) for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Kumkum Bhagya.
