From a shy Delhi girl who began her career in South Indian films to becoming one of Bollywood’s most charming and versatile actresses. Over the years she’s balanced comedy romance and drama with effortless grace carving a niche for herself across languages and platforms. Yes we are talking about Kriti Kharbanda and as Kriti Kharbanda celebrates her birthday today it’s the perfect time to look back at her inspiring journey.
The actress made her entry into films in 2009 with the Telugu production Boni. Though the film did not perform well commercially it marked the beginning of her screen journey. Her real rise began in Kannada cinema with the 2013 hit Googly where she starred opposite Yash. The film earned her critical notice and gave her the recognition she had been seeking.

How did Kriti Kharbanda expand across the film industry?
After making a mark in Kannada films Kriti ventured into Telugu and Tamil cinemas adding depth and versatility to her career. Her role in Bruce Lee: The Fighter (Telugu) and other regional works helped cement her pan-South presence. In 2016 she stepped into Bollywood with Raaz Reboot acting alongside Emraan Hashmi. While the film received mixed reviews it opened up new avenues for her in Hindi cinema.

What were her big commercial hits?
One of Kriti’s most visible successes in Bollywood came with ensemble comedies such as Housefull 4 (2019) and Pagalpanti (2019). In Housefull 4 she portrayed dual roles and the film turned out to be a box-office hit raising her profile in the industry. Her shift to digital platforms also brought new growth. For instance she starred in 14 Phere (2021) released on ZEE5 showcasing her adaptability to evolving trends in the entertainment world.

Why has her career taken these turns?
Kriti’s education and background played a role in her grounding. Born in New Delhi and raised partly in Bengaluru she studied at Baldwin Girls High School and Bishop Cotton Girls School graduating from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College. She also holds a diploma in jewellery design. Her early years in modelling and ad campaigns for brands like Fair & Lovely and Spar  helped her build confidence in front of the camera paving the way for her film roles.
While Kriti has already covered multiple film industries and genres she continues to seek projects that challenge her and allow her to evolve. With more digital projects diverse roles and her trademark screen presence she remains a strong contender among her generation of actresses.
Highlights:


Kriti Kharbanda’s breakthrough came with the Kannada hit Googly after her Telugu debut.
Her Bollywood success includes the blockbuster Housefull 4 among other ensemble comedies.
She has smoothly adapted to the OTT wave starring in digital platform films like 14 Phere.