Amrita Rao
Biography
Amrita Rao is an Indian actress born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, on June 7, 1981. She works in Bollywood films and began her career as a model before moving into acting. Her film debut was in Ab Ke Baras in 2002. She subsequently starred in Ken Ghosh's love story Ishq Vishk in 2003, for which she earned a Filmfare nomination in the best female debut category. Her acting credits also include appearances in other media, such as the romantic scene featuring Miss Chandni from Main Hoon Na alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen.
Career overview
Amrita Rao began her acting career with the film Ab Ke Baras in 2002. She then appeared in Ken Ghosh's love-story Ishq Vishk in 2003, earning a Filmfare nomination in the "Best Female Debut" category.
Rao's acting credits include multiple films, with a total of 28 known credits. Her early work in Bollywood established her as a notable actress in the Indian film industry.
As a prominent actress in Bollywood films, Rao has appeared in various romantic scenes, including one from the film Main Hoon Na.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- Jolly LLB 3 (2025) as Sandhya Tyagi
- Thackeray (2019) as Meena Tai Thackeray
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Herself
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- Jolly LLB (2013) as Sandhya
- Satyagraha (2013) as Sumitra
- Singh Saab the Great (2013) as Shikha Chaturvedi
- Love U... Mr. Kalakaar! (2011) as Ritu D. Diwan
- Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (2010) as Tia (Cameo)
- Shortkut - The Con Is On (2009) as Mansi
- Life Partner (2009) as Anjali Kumar (cameo)
- Victory (2009) as Nandini
- Shaurya (2008) as Nirja Rathore
- Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008)
- My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (2008) as Riya
- Athidhi (2007) as Amrita Goutham
- Heyy Babyy (2007) as Special Appearance in Song
- Vivah (2006) as Poonam Mishra
- Pyare Mohan (2006) as Priya
- Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! (2005) as Piya
- Shikhar (2005) as Madhavi
- Main Hoon Na (2004) as Sanjana Bakshi a.k.a Sanju
- Masti (2004) as Anchal Mehta
- Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home (2004) as Radhika
- Ishq Vishk (2003) as Payal Mehra
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Herself
- Ab Ke Baras (2002) as Anjali Thapar / Nandini
- The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) as Mannewali
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Amrita Rao best known for?
Amrita Rao is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Kapil Sharma Show (2016), Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013), Kanokon (2008), Vivah (2006).
When and where was Amrita Rao born?
Amrita Rao was born on June 7, 1981 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
How many credits does Amrita Rao have?
Amrita Rao has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2025.
What is Amrita Rao's background in cinema and television?
Amrita Rao is an Indian actress born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, on June 7, 1981. She works in Bollywood films and began her career as a model before moving into acting. Her film debut was in Ab Ke Baras in 2002. She subsequently starred in Ken Ghosh's love story Ishq Vishk in 2003, for which she earned a Filmfare n...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Herself — aged about 35
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self — aged about 32
- Vivah (2006) as Poonam Mishra — aged about 25
- Main Hoon Na (2004) as Sanjana Bakshi a.k.a Sanju — aged about 23
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Herself — aged about 21
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