Kriti Sanon

Kriti Sanon Biography (Actress) – Age, Family, Education, Movies & Awards

Kriti Sanon is a popular Indian actress best known for her work in Hindi films (Bollywood). Over the years, she has built a strong career through commercial hits as well as performance-driven roles. She has won major awards including a National Film Award and multiple Filmfare Awards. Kriti has also been featured in well-known celebrity rankings and lists due to her popularity and growing influence.

Kriti Sanon Quick Profile

Born	27 July 1990 (Age 35)
Birthplace	New Delhi, India
Alma mater	Jaypee Institute of Technology (Engineering)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2014 – present
Works	Full list
Relatives	Nupur Sanon (sister)

Early Life and Education

Kriti Sanon was born and raised in New Delhi. Her mother, Geeta Sanon, is a physics professor, and her father, Rahul Sanon, is a chartered accountant. She belongs to a Punjabi Hindu family. Kriti’s younger sister Nupur Sanon is also active in the entertainment industry.

She studied at Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram and later completed her Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida. Before films, she worked as a fashion model for a short period.

Career Journey

Debut and Early Recognition (2014–2016)

Kriti began her acting career in 2014 with the Telugu film 1: Nenokkadine, where she played a leading role opposite Mahesh Babu. Soon after, she entered Bollywood with Heropanti, starring opposite Tiger Shroff. The film performed well commercially and gave Kriti strong recognition in Hindi cinema.

Her performance in Heropanti helped her win major debut awards, and she quickly became one of the most talked-about newcomers in the industry.

In 2015, she appeared in another Telugu film Dohchay. She also played an important role in the multi-star Bollywood film Dilwale, which became one of the biggest commercial successes of its time.

Growth with Romantic Comedies and Hits (2017–2020)

Kriti later appeared in films like Raabta, and although the movie did not perform strongly at the box office, her screen presence was noticed.

A major positive turning point came with the romantic comedy-drama Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017), where she played a confident small-town girl. Her performance received appreciation and the film became a fan-favorite.

In 2019, she delivered another successful performance in Luka Chuppi, which became a commercial hit. She also worked in Housefull 4, one of the highest-grossing films of that year. The period film Panipat was her final major release of 2019.

Big Turning Point – Mimi and Awards (2021)

In 2021, Kriti starred in the film Mimi, playing the role of a woman who becomes a surrogate mother. This film became the biggest turning point in her career because her acting performance received strong praise. Kriti reportedly prepared deeply for the role and changed her appearance for the character.

Her performance in Mimi earned her top honors, including the National Film Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.

Career Ups and Downs (2022–2023)

After Mimi, Kriti appeared in multiple projects including Hum Do Hamare Do, Bachchhan Paandey, and the horror-comedy Bhediya. The films had mixed results, but her screen presence continued to remain strong.

In 2023, she acted in films like Shehzada and the mythological epic Adipurush, which faced heavy criticism and controversies. She also worked in Ganapath.

Comeback Success (2024–Present)

In 2024, Kriti returned with commercial successes. She played a unique character in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, a romantic sci-fi comedy where she appeared as a humanoid robot. She also acted in the female-led heist comedy Crew alongside Tabu and Kareena Kapoor Khan, which performed strongly.

She later launched her production company Blue Butterfly Films and worked on new content-driven projects. Kriti continues to experiment with different types of roles while balancing commercial cinema.

Awards and Achievements

Kriti Sanon has won several major awards in her film career. She is widely appreciated for her transformation in performance-based roles.

• National Film Award – Best Actress (for Mimi)
• Filmfare Award – Best Actress (for Mimi)
• Filmfare Award – Best Female Debut (for Heropanti)
• IIFA Award – Star Debut of the Year (Female) (for Heropanti)

Business Ventures and Brand Endorsements

Apart from acting, Kriti is also known as a strong brand influencer. She promotes major brands and has launched her own ventures:

• Ms. Taken (clothing line)
• The Tribe (fitness company)
• Hyphen (skin-care brand)
• Blue Butterfly Films (production company)

She has endorsed popular brands like Coca-Cola, Titan Raga, Parachute and several others. She is also known for her fashion sense and strong social media following.

Interesting Facts About Kriti Sanon

• She is an engineering graduate and later shifted into the film industry.
• She started her career through modeling before movies.
• She won a National Award after her performance in Mimi.
• She is one of the most followed Bollywood actresses on Instagram.

Conclusion

Kriti Sanon has become one of the leading actresses of modern Bollywood. From debut success to award-winning performances, her career shows strong growth and evolution. With acting, business ventures, and production work, she continues to expand her influence in the entertainment industry.