Pulkit Samrat
Pulkit Samrat is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Pulkit Samrat began their career in 1997 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 29 years. With 30 credits to their name, Pulkit Samrat remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 20+ years, Pulkit Samrat's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
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Biography
Pulkit Samrat is a Hindi film actor born on December 29, 1983, in Delhi, who made his Bollywood debut with Bittoo Boss (2012) and is best known for his role as 'Hunny' in the Fukrey franchise. His breakout came with Fukrey (2013), and he reprised the role in Fukrey Returns (2017) and Fukrey 3 (2023), which became his highest-grossing release. He demonstrated dramatic range in 3 Storeys (2018) and appeared in J.P. Dutta's war film Paltan (2018) alongside Jackie Shroff and Arjun Rampal. He married actress Kriti Kharbanda in March 2024, whom he met on a film set in 2018.
Career Milestones
Television debut as Lakshya Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, establishing initial recognition
Film debut in Bittoo Boss as Bittoo Sharma, a wedding videographer
View film →Breakthrough role as Hunny in Fukrey, first major commercial success; received IIFA nomination for Best Actor
View film →Appeared in Jai Ho, his highest-grossing release at ₹195 crore worldwide box office
View film →Career resurgence with Fukrey Returns, reprising his role as Hunny in the blockbuster sequel
View film →Iconic Roles
Fukrey
A witty, scheming young Delhi lad dreaming of quick riches. The role launched Pulkit Samrat to prominence and became his most iconic character, reprised across the Fukrey franchise.
Fukrey 3
Return of the beloved Hunny character in the third instalment, cementing the Fukrey franchise as Pulkit Samrat's career-defining series.
Sanam Re
A romantic lead torn between love and destiny, showcasing Pulkit Samrat's emotional range and establishing him as a leading man beyond comedy.
Bittoo Boss
His debut lead role that introduced him to Bollywood audiences and set the stage for his subsequent career.
Taish
A darker, volatile character in this revenge thriller, demonstrating Pulkit Samrat's ability to handle complex dramatic roles beyond his comedic typecasting.
Defining Moments
Hunny devises the 'Choocha Dream Lottery' scheme — realising he can use his friend Choocha's bizarre prophetic dreams to predict lottery numbers, setting the entire heist plot in motion
The scene that launched Pulkit Samrat's career as a comedic lead. Hunny's street-smart yet endearing scheming became one of the most recognisable comic performances in recent Hindi cinema, turning a sleeper hit into a franchise.
View film →Robin's backstory reveal — the confrontation scene where Dolly's past with Robin unfolds: he had once promised to elope with her but backed out at the last moment, leaving her devastated and setting her on the path of conning men
Critics noted Pulkit showed markedly more charisma here than in his previous roles, demonstrating clear growth and the ability to carry dramatic, action-tinged sequences.
View film →Heart-transplant revelation — Shruti discovers that Aakash had donated his heart to her, as his heart 'always beat faster when he passed her house', leading to her emotional breakdown over their lost love
Showcased Pulkit's dramatic range beyond comedy. His restrained, vulnerable performance carrying unspoken love resonated deeply with audiences and proved he could anchor a romantic drama.
View film →Hunny's reunion with the Fukrey gang a decade after the original — his confident, street-smart energy intact — completing the trilogy and anchoring audience nostalgia while driving new comic plot lines
Cemented Hunny as a beloved, enduring character in Hindi comedy cinema, with Pulkit sustaining the character's charm across a 10-year franchise.
View film →Pulkit Samrat becomes the first Indian actor to fight a live professional boxing match, bringing real physicality and authenticity to his public persona
A widely reported milestone that elevated his standing as a committed performer willing to go beyond typical actor boundaries, reinforcing his brand as a versatile, dedicated artist.
View film →Pulkit Samrat by the Numbers
If you watched every Pulkit Samrat film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 1 day and 13h. Most-paired with Yami Gautam — 5 films together.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →
Collaboration Network
The Constellation
Top 10 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Pulkit Samrat.
Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
See all →Pulkit Samrat has worked most frequently with Yami Gautam (5 films), Varun Sharma (4 films), Rajesh Sharma (2 films), Salman Khan (2 films), and Manoj Joshi (2 films).
Did You Know?
Pulkit Samrat was a model before becoming an actor and was the runner-up in the Grasim Mr. India contest in 2005.
He made his television debut with the popular show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' in 2006, playing the character Lakshya Virani.
His film debut was in the 2012 Punjabi film 'Bittoo Boss', for which he won the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Debut Actor.
He is a trained martial artist and has a black belt in Taekwondo.
Pulkit Samrat is known for his role as Hunny in the successful comedy film franchise 'Fukrey' (2013) and its sequel 'Fukrey Returns' (2017).
Signature Dialogues
Jab Jab Choochya Supna Daikhta Hai, Tab Tab Lottery Lagte Hai
Hunny·Fukrey
Chooche, why's it that it's always me who gets mauled by the wildest possible animals in your dreams?
Hunny·Fukrey
How many days we live is not important... what's important is how much we live in those days
Aakash·Sanam Re
No wonder why there is so much noise in big cities... so that no one can hear the voice of their heart
Aakash·Sanam Re
Legacy & Influence
Pulkit Samrat has carved a distinct niche in contemporary Hindi cinema, primarily through his consistent performances in the comedy genre and his evolution into a reliable ensemble player. His career trajectory is marked by a significant breakthrough with the 2013 hit 'Fukrey', where his portrayal of Hunny, a charming and laid-back Delhi college student, resonated widely with audiences. This role established him as a key figure in a successful franchise, with his chemistry with the ensemble cast becoming a major draw. The 'Fukrey' series is notable for its portrayal of relatable, middle-class aspirations and Delhi's youth culture, with Samrat's character being an integral part of its enduring popularity. While his film debut in 'Bittoo Boss' (2012) was modest, his filmography demonstrates a strategic balance between commercial entertainers like 'Sanam Re' (2016) and 'Dolly Ki Doli' (2015), and more niche projects like the anthology '3 Storeys' (2018). His role in the war drama 'Paltan' (2018) also showed a willingness to step into different genres. Samrat's contribution lies in his ability to embody relatable, often comedic characters with a natural ease, particularly in stories centered on friendship and urban youth. He has not been a traditional leading man but has instead become a valuable component of successful multi-starrer comedies, helping to sustain a genre that appeals to a broad demographic. His work, especially in the 'Fukrey' films, has contributed to a specific brand of Hindi comedy that is grounded, character-driven, and set in identifiable urban landscapes.