Kriti Kharbanda
Kriti Kharbanda is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Kriti Kharbanda began their career in 2009 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 17 years. With 30 credits to their name, Kriti Kharbanda remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 10+ years, Kriti Kharbanda's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
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Biography
Kriti Kharbanda is an Indian film actress who appears primarily in Kannada and Telugu films. Born in Delhi and brought up in Bengaluru, she worked as a model before making her acting debut in the 2009 Telugu film Boni. She then went on the become one of the top actresses in the Kannada film industry.
Personal Info
Career Milestones
Film debut
View film →Highest rated: Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (7.2)
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Housefull 4
Played one of the female leads in the ensemble comedy, portraying a princess in the historical reincarnation plot.
Bruce Lee
Played the female lead in the Telugu action-comedy film starring Ram Charan.
Teenmaar
Played the female lead in the Telugu romantic comedy, a remake of the Hollywood film 'Love Actually'.
Defining Moments
Film Debut
Made her acting debut in the Telugu film 'Boni', marking her entry into the film industry.
Reality Television
Participated in 'Bigg Boss Kannada 3', increasing her public visibility and popularity.
Hindi Film Debut
Made her Hindi film debut with 'Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana', transitioning into Bollywood.
Filmography
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Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
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Did You Know?
Kriti Kharbanda was born in Delhi and brought up in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
She began her career as a model before entering films.
Her acting debut was in the 2009 Telugu film 'Boni'.
She has acted in Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil language films.
She is a trained classical dancer in Bharatanatyam.
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News & Stories
Kriti Kharbanda Glamorous Stills.
18/11/2019
Kriti Kharbanda Glamorous Stills.
17/6/2019
Kriti Kharbanda Sweet Photos
9/7/2018
Actress Kriti Kharbanda Sweet Photos
2/6/2018
Actress Kriti Kharbanda Photos
17/4/2018
Legacy & Influence
Kriti Kharbanda's journey in Indian cinema is a notable example of cross-industry success and adaptability. Beginning her career in Telugu cinema with 'Boni' (2009), she strategically transitioned to the Kannada film industry, where she achieved significant prominence. During the early to mid-2010s, she became one of the leading actresses in Kannada cinema, starring in numerous commercially successful and critically appreciated films. Her work in this period helped solidify her as a bankable star and a familiar face in South Indian households. A key aspect of her career trajectory is her successful foray into Hindi cinema, demonstrating her ability to navigate different film industries and languages. Films like 'Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana' (2017) and the multi-starrer 'Housefull 4' (2019) introduced her to a pan-Indian audience. While often cast in glamorous roles, she has also taken on projects with stronger narrative cores, showcasing her range. Her contribution lies in her consistent work ethic and her role as a bridge between South Indian and Hindi cinema, representing a generation of actors who are increasingly working across regional boundaries. She has maintained a steady career without major controversies, building a filmography marked by commercial entertainers. Her path from modeling to a top actress in Kannada films and then to Bollywood underscores a career built on persistence and strategic choices, inspiring aspiring actors from non-film backgrounds.