Kriti Sanon is an Indian actress and model who shot to prominence with her breakout role in her debut psychological thriller film 1: Nenokkadine. Following her successful modeling career, she ventured into mainstream cinema in the early 2010s.
In 2021, Sanon starred opposite Pankaj Tripathi and Sai Tamhankar as a surrogate mother in the comedy-drama Mimi, for which she won the National Film Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. The actress’s notable film credits include Heropanti, Dilwale, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Luka Chuppi, Housefull 4, Bhediya, and Do Patti. She walked the runway for different fashion houses and designers and had endorsed several brands and products. Within a short span, she has starred with big names in the industry like Shah Rukh Khan, Varun Dhawan, and Sushant Singh Rajput. So, who is Kriti Sanon? Here’s everything we know about the actress.
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Kriti Sanon Biography
Kriti Sanon was born on the 27th of July 1990, in New Delhi, India. She is currently 34 years old.
| Birth Name | Kriti Sanon |
| Nickname | Kriti |
| Date of Birth | July 27, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | New Delhi, India |
| Age | 34 years old |
| Sun Sign | Leo |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Indian |
Family and Education
Kriti Sanon is the daughter of Rahul, a chartered accountant, and Geeta, a professor at the University of Delhi. She has a younger sister, Nupur Sanon, who is also an aspiring actress and singer.
Sanon attended the prestigious Delhi Public School in RK Puram. She then studied at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida, where she earned her Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.
Kriti Sanon Dating Life
According to tabloids, she is in a relationship with Kabir Bahia , a London-based businessman.
Sanon was previously linked with actor Sushant Singh Rajput ever since they worked together in the film Raabta.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 8 inches Centimeters – 173 cm Meters – 1.73 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 58 kg Pounds – 127 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 8.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Slim figure Wide smile |
Career Overview
Kriti Sanon began her career as a model and later transitioned to the silver screen with the Telugu film 1: Nenokkadine (2014), opposite Mahesh Babu, where she received positive reviews for her performance. That same year, she starred in the Bollywood film Heropanti, alongside Tiger Shroff. The film was a commercial success and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
In 2015, she was cast alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Varun Dhawan in Dilwale, a Rohit Shetty action comedy film, which emerged as the highest-grossing film at that time and earned five nominations at the 61st Filmfare Awards. She quickly became the most sought-after actress in Bollywood, leading to her appearance in critically and commercially successful movies such as Bareilly Ki Barfi, Luka Chuppi, Housefull 4, and Panipat.
Sanon delivered a career-defining performance in Laxman Utekar’s comedy drama film, Mimi (2021), where she played a surrogate mother, Mimi Rathore, alongside Pankaj Tripathi and Sai Tamhankar. Her portrayal was widely appreciated and marked a turning point in her career as a serious actor, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress and the National Film Award for Best Actress.
In 2024, she starred in the romantic comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya alongside Shahid Kapoor, playing the role of SIFRA, a humanoid robot. That same year, she produced Do Patti, her first film as a producer under the banner Blue Butterfly Films. Starring Kajol and Shaheer Sheikh, the film was released on Netflix and went on to win the IIFA 2025 Digital Award for Best Story.
Brand Endorsements
Kriti has endorsed many brands and products during her stint as a model and actress, including Amul Ice Cream, Close-Up, Vivel, Samsung, Himalaya, Parachute Jasmine, Trident Group’s Bath & Home Linen, Coca-Cola, Tissot’s Quickster Football watch, Titan Watches-Raga Collection, and American Swan.
Net Worth
Kriti Sanon has an estimated net worth of US$5 million. She is a high-profile celebrity endorser and makes a hefty amount of money for every product she endorses. She owns a BMW Series 3 collection and lives with her family in a posh house in Mumbai.
Entrepreneurship
Apart from acting, she forayed into entrepreneurship in recent years, flaunting her business acumen.
In 2022, she cofounded a fitness startup, The Tribe, along with Karan Sawhney, Robin Bhel, and Anushka Nanadani. It offers in-studio and virtual fitness sessions.
In August 2023, Kriti Sanon launched her own skincare brand called Hyphen, which offers high-performance, clean, and affordable skincare products.
In July 2023, Kriti launched her film production house, Blue Butterfly Films, under which she has produced the 2024 film Do Patti.
Favorite Things
- Food – Butter Chicken, Chocolates, Cheese Cakes
- Directors – Imtiaz Ali, Raju Hirani, Vikas Behl, Vishal Bhardwaj, and Karan Johar
- Movies – Jab We Met, 3 Idiots, Hum Apke Hain Kaun, and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Twilight Series
- Superhero – Spider-Man and Iron Man
- Fashion Designers – Ritu Beri, Sunnet Varma, Niki Mahajan
- Perfume – Davidoff’s Coolwater
Facts
Sanon developed an interest in modeling when her friends suggested taking up a career in modeling.
She is an accomplished Kathak dancer.
She walked the runway at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2010, held in Mumbai.
In 2012, she appeared in the Chennai International Fashion Week and the India International Jewelry Week.
In April 2017, she performed in the opening ceremony of the 2017 Indian Premier League.
Kriti Sanon won the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards for Memorable Performance in a Lead Role (Female) for her role in the movie Bareilly Ki Barfi in 2018.
In 2019, Sanon was included in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list, ranking 38th with an estimated annual income of aaroun $1 million.
In 2022, she was featured in the Indian edition of GQ’s “30 Most Influential Young Indians” list.
Sanon played the goddess Lakshmi, the leading lady opposite Prabhas in the mythological action film Adipurush (2023), directed and co-written by Om Raut. The film also stars Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh, and Devdutta Nage.