Urvashi Rautela Age, Wiki, Family, Career, Awards, Net Worth

Urvashi Rautela is an Indian actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who mainly works in Hindi and Telugu cinema.

She was born on February 25, 1994 (32 years old), in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.

She became widely known after winning the Miss Diva 2015 title and representing India at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant.

Her pageant journey, glamorous screen presence, and appearances in films and music videos have made her a recognised entertainment personality.

Urvashi made her Hindi film debut opposite Sunny Deol in Singh Saab the Great in 2013.

She later appeared in films such as Sanam Re, Great Grand Masti, Hate Story 4, Pagalpanti, and Daaku Maharaaj. Her Miss Diva victory remains one of the major achievements of her career.

Quick Facts of Urvashi Rautela

Full Name	Urvashi Rautela
Profession	Actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder
Age	32 years old
Date of Birth	February 25, 1994
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Birthplace	Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
Current Address	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Gender	Female

Urvashi Rautela Early Life and Education

Urvashi Rautela was born in a town in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India. She grew up in a close-knit, business-class Garhwali Rajput family and spent her formative years balancing academics, sports, and intensive performing arts training.

She developed an interest in modelling and beauty pageants at a young age. Her early experiences in fashion later helped her build a career in pageantry and entertainment.

Education

Urvashi Rautela completed her school education in Uttarakhand before moving to New Delhi for her higher education, graduating as an alumna.

She initially studied at St. Joseph’s Convent School in her hometown of Kotdwar. She completed her Class 12 education with a focus on science.

She secured admission to Gargi College under the University of Delhi, an institution known for its high cut-off requirements. To polish her performing arts skills before her Bollywood debut, she also completed a short course at the New York Film Academy.

Urvashi frequently highlights her strong background in science and mathematics. While she has occasionally referenced an IIT association or clearing entrance exams in public interviews, she did not graduate from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).

School	St. Joseph’s Convent School, Kotdwar, Uttarakhand
Alma Mater	Gargi College, University of Delhi
Highest Qualification	Graduate

Urvashi Rautela Personal Life

Urvashi Rautela is currently unmarried and consistently maintains that she is entirely focused on her professional career. She lives in Mumbai with her family, though she travels extensively for international modeling and film commitments.

Father

Urvashi Rautela’s father is Manvar Singh Rautela (sometimes spelled Manbar Singh), hailing from the Garhwali Rajput community in Uttarakhand, India.

He plays a central role in guiding her life choices alongside his wife.

In public interviews, Urvashi has revealed that her father was highly focused on her higher education. Since her school days, he strongly wished for her to study at the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi.

She has mentioned that landing her role in the political drama film JNU: Jahangir National University felt like fulfilling his onscreen dream.

Her father is a strong believer in traditional astrology. He is the one who requested Urvashi to strictly follow the “Kathni Yog” clause, which dictates that she put off marriage plans for a few years to focus entirely on her peak professional timeline.

Urvashi frequently highlights that she is a proud “daddy’s girl” and attributes her high self-esteem to his upbringing. Ahead of Father’s Day, she famously stated in an interview that her father was the first person to teach her the importance of self-worth, constantly reminding her that she was precious and capable of achieving global success.

Mother

Meera Rautela (sometimes spelled Meerra Rautelah) is the mother of Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela.

She is an established entrepreneur, social worker, and philanthropist based out of Uttarakhand, India. Known for her glamorous public appearances and strong digital presence, she plays an active role in managing her daughter’s professional career, public image, and charity initiatives.

Urvashi frequently credits her mother as her ultimate role model, referring to her as a “superwoman” who trained her in everything from beauty pageantry and styling to traditional skincare and dance.

Siblings

Urvashi Rautela has one sibling, a younger brother named Yashraj Rautela. The duo shares a tight-knit relationship, frequently appearing together at high-profile international events, sports matches, and red carpets.

He is a trained commercial pilot and an aviation professional. He completed his specialized training at Emirates Aviation University in Dubai.

In addition to aviation, he operates as an early-stage investor and assists in managing the family’s international assets and business portfolios across Mumbai, Dubai, and London.

Urvashi frequently shares nostalgic details about their upbringing in Uttarakhand. She has fondly recalled typical childhood “remote fights” over the television when growing up.

Relationship Status	Single
Parents	Father: Manvar Singh Rautela Mother: Meera Rautela
Siblings	Brother: Yashraj Rautela

Urvashi Rautela Career

Urvashi Rautela has built her career across beauty pageants, modelling, Hindi cinema, South Indian films, music videos, and streaming projects.

2013: Bollywood Debut

Rautela made her Hindi film debut in Singh Saab the Great, playing the female lead Minnie opposite Sunny Deol. The role also earned her a Best Female Debut nomination at the Screen Awards.

2014: A Music Video Breakthrough

Rautela did not release a film this year, but she gained wide attention through the international music video Love Dose, alongside singer Yo Yo Honey Singh, released in October 2014.

2015: Kannada Cinema Debut

She entered South Indian cinema with the Darshan Thoogudeepannada action film Mr. Airavata, playing Priya opposite, with Prakash Raj and Anant Nag in supporting roles. Reviewers singled out her dance sequences for praise even though the film overall got mixed notices.

2016: A Big Bollywood Year

This was a packed year for Rautela in Hindi cinema. She played Akansha in the romantic drama Sanam Re, sharing the screen with Pulkit Samrat, Yami Gautam, and Rishi Kapoor. She then took on the role of Ragini, a vengeful spirit, in the horror comedy Great Grand Masti, alongside Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani, and Shreyas Talpade. She also appeared in two music videos that year: Laal Dupatta with Mika Singh and Anupama Raag, and Gal Ban Gayi with Vidyut Jammwal.

2017: Kaabil and a Bangladeshi Film

Rautela featured in a special dance number, “Haseeno Ka Deewana,” in the Hrithik Roshan and Yami Gautam starrer Kaabil. Her performance in the song reportedly drew praise from Amitabh Bachchan. She also made a special appearance in the Bangladeshi film Porobashinee.

2018: Her First Full Lead Role

She headlined the erotic thriller Hate Story 4 as Natasha “Tasha” Choudhary, her first women-centric lead role, opposite Karan Wahi and Vivan Bhatena, with Ihana Dhillon and Gulshan Grover in support. Critics felt she had more to work with here than in her earlier roles, even as the film overall drew mixed reviews.

2019: An Ensemble Comedy

Rautela played Kavya in Anees Bazmee’s comedy Pagalpanti, joining an ensemble cast that included John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Ileana D’Cruz, Arshad Warsi, Pulkit Samrat, and Kriti Kharbanda. The film underperformed at the box office and received unfavourable reviews. She also appeared in the music video Bijli Ki Taar with Tony Kakkar.

2020: Her First Solo Lead

She took on her first true solo lead role as Bhanupriya Awasthi in the comedy drama Virgin Bhanupriya, opposite Gautam Gulati, with Archana Puran Singh and Rajiv Gupta in supporting roles. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film skipped a theatrical run and was released directly on ZEE5. She also featured in the music video Ek Diamond Da Haar with Meet Bros.

2021: Music Videos and the Miss Universe Panel

No new film was released this year, but Rautela stayed visible through music videos such as Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si and Doob Gaye with Guru Randhawa. She was also invited to serve as a judge on the panel for Miss Universe 2021.

2022: Tamil Film Debut

She debuted in Tamil cinema with the science fiction action film The Legend, playing Madhumitha opposite lead actor Legend Saravanan, with Geethika Tiwary, Prabhu, and Vivek in supporting roles.

2023: Telugu Item Numbers and a Web Series

This year was busy with special appearances across Telugu cinema. She featured in the “Boss Party” song from Waltair Veerayya, starring Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja. She danced alongside Akhil Akkineni in the song “Wild Saala” from the spy thriller Agent, and alongside Ram Pothineni in “Cult Mama” from Skanda. On the acting side, she played Poonam Mishra, the wife of the title character, in the web series Inspector Avinash, opposite Randeep Hooda.

2024: Ghuspaithiya and JNU

She played Abha, a woman entangled in a cybercrime plot, in the Hindi remake Ghuspaithiya, a remake of the Tamil film Thiruttu Payale 2, sharing the screen with Vineet Kumar Singh and Akshay Oberoi. She also appeared in JNU: Jahangir National University. On the music side, she featured in Vigdiyan Heeran with Yo Yo Honey Singh.

2025: Two Big Pan-Indian Films

Rautela had a guest role as SI Janaki in the Telugu action drama Daaku Maharaaj, sharing the screen with Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, and Shraddha Srinath. She then appeared in the Hindi action film Jaat, performing the item song “Touch Kiya,” which reunited her on screen with Sunny Deol twelve years after their debut film together, alongside Randeep Hooda and Vineet Kumar Singh.

Recent Work

Her most recently released project is Inspector Avinash, whose second season is set to premiere on JioHotstar on 15 May 2026, again opposite Randeep Hooda.

Upcoming Work

• Welcome to the Jungle: This large ensemble comedy is set for release on 26 June 2026. It stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Arshad Warsi, among many others, with Rautela part of the wider cast.
• Kasoor 2: A sequel to the 2001 thriller Kasoor, this supernatural drama has Rautela working alongside Aftab Shivdasani and Jassie Gill, under director Glen Barretto. She has spoken about the role being an emotionally demanding one for her.
• Black Rose: Announced as her lead debut in Telugu cinema, framed as a bilingual thriller.
• Renata Fonte: Announced as her Hollywood debut, a Netflix project opposite Michele Morrone, to be directed by Barbara Bialowas.

Urvashi Rautela Awards and Achievements

Urvashi Rautela’s most clearly documented achievements come from her beauty pageant career. She has won several national and international titles and represented India at Miss Universe 2015.

Awards

• Won Miss Teen India 2009, her first major pageant title as a teenage model
• Won Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2011 in China, becoming the first Indian woman to claim this title
• Won Indian Princess 2011 and Miss Asian Supermodel 2011
• Won the I Am She – Miss Universe India 2012 crown along with a special Miss Photogenic award, though she later had to relinquish the title for being underage
• Won Miss Diva – Miss Universe India 2015, going on to represent India at Miss Universe 2015
• Won the Filmfare Award for International Icon of the Year (2021) at the Filmfare Middle East Achievers Night in Dubai
• Won the Iconic Award for Best Actress – Critics for Virgin Bhanupriya (2021)
• Won the Jury Award for India’s Pride & Global Icon of the Year (2022)
• Won the Global Icon Award at the Luxury Network International Awards 2022 in Morocco, reportedly the first Indian actress honoured there
• Won the title of Youngest Most Beautiful Woman in the Universe (2018), conferred by the Government of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
• Received the Uttarakhand Maharatna Award from the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
• Won the Special Award for Stylish Diva in a Hindi Web Original for Call Me Bae (2024)
• Won the Extraordinaire Award for Style Icon of the Year (2024)

Nominations

• Nominated for the SIIMA (Kannada) Award for Best Debut Actress for Mr. Airavata (2016)
• Nominated for the OTT Award for Best Actress for Virgin Bhanupriya (2020)
• Nominated for the Iconic Award for International Style Icon – Female (2022)
• Nominated for the Iconic Award for Most Popular Face of India Globally (2024)

Urvashi Rautela Controversy

Urvashi Rautela has frequently generated major media headlines and internet debates due to her public statements, social media interactions, and high-profile legal summons.

Rishabh Pant relationship reports

Urvashi Rautela was repeatedly linked with Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant through media reports and social media speculation. She later said the dating reports were unfounded and that she wanted to keep her personal life private. No relationship between them has been confirmed.

Dabidi Dibidi choreography criticism

The song Dabidi Dibidi from Daaku Maharaaj received criticism for its dance choreography featuring Urvashi and Nandamuri Balakrishna. Urvashi defended the performance and said the team had not expected the choreography to receive such a negative response.

1xBet investigation

In September 2025, Urvashi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money laundering investigation linked to the online betting platform 1xBet, which she had promoted. Her questioning formed part of a wider investigation involving several public figures. Appearing for questioning does not establish that she committed an offence.

Insensitive Saif Ali Khan Comments & Apology

Following a highly publicized intruder attack on actor Saif Ali Khan at his Mumbai home, Urvashi drew heavy online backlash for an insensitive public statement. While addressing the incident to media agencies, she abruptly pivoted mid-interview to flaunt her diamond-studded Rolex watch and celebrate the box-office success of her movie Daaku Maharaaj.

Following severe public trolling for prioritizing self-promotion over empathy, she issued a written apology to Saif Ali Khan, expressing regret for allowing the excitement of her film’s success to cloud the gravity of his critical situation.

The “Temple in Her Name” Backlash

Urvashi ignited a major religious controversy when she claimed in a media interview that a temple near Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand was built in her name, further stating she wished a similar one would be built in South India. The remarks immediately upset local priests and Uttarakhand residents who accused her of mocking traditional faith.

High-profile industry peers, including television actress Rashami Desai, publicly criticized her for trivializing Hinduism. Her PR team quickly issued a clarification, claiming she was referring to a historic temple named “Urvashi” (the mythological apsara) rather than claiming people literally worship her as a deity.

Continuous Plagiarism & Copy-Pasting Scandals

Urvashi is widely known across internet subcultures for plagiarising text on social media and public platforms:

• The “Parasite” Incident: She famously copied a New York journalist’s complex analysis of the Oscar-winning film Parasite word-for-word on Twitter, drawing global amusement and direct call-outs from the original author.
• Celebrity Post Lifting: She has been caught duplicate-posting exact captions previously written by global figures like Gigi Hadid and Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra.
• TEDx Plagiarism: She faced severe backlash after internet users discovered that her official TEDx Talk was a complete stitch-up of plagiarised segments lifted from iconic speeches by Isabel Allende, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Dan Pink. Her management routinely blames these incidents on errors made by her third-party social media teams.

Urvashi Rautela Net Worth

Below is the estimated net worth and annual salary of Urvashi Rautela:

Net Worth in Dollars Approx.	$24.5 –$26 million (₹236 – ₹250 crore)
Salary Approx.	₹40 crores – ₹60 crores

Urvashi Rautela Height, Weight and Physical Stats

Below are the estimated height, weight, and physical stats of Urvashi Rautela:

Height	In centimetres: 175 cm In meters: 1.75 m In feet and inches: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight	In kg: 57 kgs In lbs: 126 lbs
Body Measurements	34-27-34 inches
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown

Urvashi Rautela Social Media

Instagram	@urvashirautela
X	@UrvashiRautela
Facebook	@imUrvashiRautela
YouTube	@UrvashiRautelaOfficial

Interesting Facts about Urvashi Rautela

• Her Miss Diva profile listed volunteering at a women’s development resource centre and supporting social causes through the Urvashi Rautela Foundation among her interests.
• She trained in martial arts while preparing for an action film role and described the training process as enjoyable.
• Urvashi completed her fifth appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in 2026. She said she viewed the international appearance as an opportunity to represent India.
• She has said that her preferred way of handling online trolls is to ignore them because their comments cannot define her ability or self-worth.
• For Inspector Avinash 2, she appeared almost entirely without makeup and hoped the simpler appearance would encourage viewers to focus on her acting performance.
• While filming Great Grand Masti, she performed physically demanding action sequences, including a scene involving fire.

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