Aditi Rao Hydari
Biography
Aditi Rao Hydari is an Indian film actress born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on October 28, 1978. She works predominantly in Hindi cinema and is also a classical Bharatanatyam dancer, having trained under Leela Samson. She made her on screen debut in the 2006 Malayalam film Prajapathi alongside veteran actor Mammootty. Hydari rose to fame following her performance in Sudhir Mishra's 2011 romantic thriller film Yeh Saali Zindagi, a role that earned her the Screen Award in the Best Supporting Actress category. Her professional credits include acting in 44 known credits recorded in database profiles.
Career overview
Aditi Rao Hydari is an Indian film actress who works predominantly in the Hindi film industry. Born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India on October 28, 1978, she is also a classical Bharatanatyam dancer and trained under Leela Samson. Hydari made her on-screen acting debut in the 2006 Malayalam film Prajapathi, appearing alongside veteran actor Mammootty.
She later rose to fame following her performance in Sudhir Mishra's 2011 romantic thriller film Yeh Saali Zindagi. Her role in the film earned her a Screen Award in the Best Supporting Actress category. Throughout her career, Hydari has accumulated forty-four known credits for her work in acting.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
44 titles- Gandhi Talks (2026) as Gayatri
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self
- Heeramandi (2024) as Bibbo
- Taj: Divided by Blood (2023) as Anarkali
- Jubilee (2023) as Sumitra Kumari
- Hey! Sinamika (2022) as Mouna
- Jail (2021) Playback Singer
- The Girl on the Train (2021) as Nusrat
- Ajeeb Daastaans (2021) as Priya Sharma (segment 'Geeli Pucchi')
- Sardar Ka Grandson (2021) as Young Sardar / Rupinder Kaur
- Maha Samudram (2021) as Mahalakshmi
- Psycho (2020) as Dahini
- V (2020) as Saheba
- Sufiyum Sujatayum (2020) as Sujatha
- Sammohanam (2018) as Sameera
- Padmaavat (2018) as Mehrunissa
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) as Parvathi
- Antariksham 9000 KMPH (2018) as Riya
- Daas Dev (2018) as Chandani
- The Drama Company (2017) as Self
- Kaatru Veliyidai (2017) as Dr. Leela
- Bhoomi (2017) as Bhoomi
- BFFs with Vogue (2016) as Self
- Fitoor (2016) as Young Hazrat
- Mama's Boy (2016) as Draupadi
- Wazir (2016) as Ruhana Ali
- The Legend of Michael Mishra (2016) as Varsha Shukla
- Guddu Rangeela (2015) as Baby
- Khoobsurat (2014) as Kiara
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- MTV Webbed (2013)
- Boss (2013) as Ankita
- Murder 3 (2013) as Roshni
- London, Paris, New York (2012) as Lalitha Krishnan
- Rockstar (2011) as Sheena
- Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011) as Shanti
- Delhi-6 (2009) as Rama Bua
- Sringaram (2007)
- Prajapathi (2006) as Savithri
- O Saathi Re
- Welcome To Khoya Mahal
- Parivarik Manoranjan
- Lust Stories 3
- Pashmeena as Posha
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Aditi Rao Hydari best known for?
Aditi Rao Hydari is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gandhi Talks (2026), The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024), Heeramandi (2024), Padmaavat (2018).
When and where was Aditi Rao Hydari born?
Aditi Rao Hydari was born on October 28, 1978 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
How many credits does Aditi Rao Hydari have?
Aditi Rao Hydari has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2026.
What is Aditi Rao Hydari's background in cinema and television?
Aditi Rao Hydari is an Indian film actress born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on October 28, 1978. She works predominantly in Hindi cinema and is also a classical Bharatanatyam dancer, having trained under Leela Samson. She made her on screen debut in the 2006 Malayalam film Prajapathi alongside veteran actor Mammoot...
Aditi Rao Hydari by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self — aged about 45
- Gandhi Talks (2026) as Gayatri — aged about 47
- Rockstar (2011) as Sheena — aged about 32
- Padmaavat (2018) as Mehrunissa — aged about 39
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self — aged about 34
- Heeramandi (2024) as Bibbo — aged about 45
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