Actor
Aditi Rao Hydari
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Years Active
2006 – Present
Aditi Rao Hydari Biography
Aditi Rao Hydari Basic Details
- Full Name: Aditi Rao Hydari
- Nick Name: Aditi
- Profession: Actress, Model, Classical Dancer
- Date of Birth: 28 October 1986
- Age (as of 2026): 39 Years
- Birthplace: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Religion: Islam (by birth)
- Current Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 55 kg
- Figure: 34–26–34
- Eye Color: Hazel Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family Background
- Father: Ehsaan Hydari
- Mother: Vidya Rao (Renowned Hindustani classical singer)
- Stepfather: Boomi Thamarind (filmmaker)
- Husband: Siddharth (Actor – married in 2024)
- Children: None
Education
- School: Rishi Valley School, Andhra Pradesh
- College: Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University
- Qualification: Graduate
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Series / Project | Role / Contribution | Language | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Prajapathi | Savithri | Malayalam | Acting debut |
| 2007 | Sringaram | Madhura / Varshini | Tamil | First lead role, critical acclaim |
| 2009 | Delhi 6 | Rama | Hindi | Bollywood debut |
| 2011 | Yeh Saali Zindagi | Shanti | Hindi | Breakthrough performance |
| 2011 | Rockstar | Sheena | Hindi | Commercial success |
| 2013 | Murder 3 | Roshni | Hindi | Lead role in thriller genre |
| 2016 | Wazir | Ruhana Ali | Hindi | Strong supporting role |
| 2017 | Kaatru Veliyidai | Leela Abraham | Tamil | Mani Ratnam romantic drama |
| 2018 | Padmaavat | Mehrunisa | Hindi | Major period blockbuster |
| 2018 | Sammohanam | Sameera | Telugu | Romantic hit, praised performance |
| 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Parvathi | Tamil | Multi-starrer political drama |
| 2020 | Sufiyum Sujatayum | Sujatha | Malayalam | Musical romantic lead |
| 2021 | The Girl on the Train | Nusrat John | Hindi | Netflix psychological thriller |
| 2022 | Hey Sinamika | Mouna Yaazhan | Tamil | Modern romantic drama |
| 2023 | Taj: Divided by Blood | Anarkali | Web Series | OTT historical success |
| 2023 | Jubilee | Sumitra Kumari | Web Series | Widely acclaimed performance |
| 2024 | Heeramandi | Bibbojaan | Web Series | Netflix period drama popularity |
| 2026 | Gandhi Talks | Gayatri (Voice role) | Sound | Premiered at IFFI |
| TBA | Parivarik ManuRanjan | TBA | Hindi | Upcoming project |
| TBA | Lioness | Mehak | English | International project |
Recent Activity
- Actively promoting her latest film Gandhi Talks
- Film genre: Silent black comedy
- Release date: 30 January 2026
- Co-stars: Vijay Sethupathi and Arvind Swamy
- Music composed by: A.R. Rahman
- Movie features no spoken dialogue, making it a unique cinematic experience
- Aditi has spoken about the challenge and creativity involved in expressing emotions purely through performance
- The project has been highlighted as one of her most experimental roles to date
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film / Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Screen Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | Delhi 6 | Nominated |
| 2013 | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Yeh Saali Zindagi | Won |
| 2013 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female | Yeh Saali Zindagi | Nominated |
| 2013 | Stardust Awards | Best Actress | London, Paris, New York | Nominated |
| 2013 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Rockstar | Nominated |
| 2014 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film – Female | Murder 3 | Nominated |
| 2018 | Asiavision Awards | Best Actress – Tamil | Kaatru Veliyidai | Won |
| 2018 | Edison Awards | Face of the Year | — | Won |
| 2018 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Debut – Tamil | Kaatru Veliyidai | Won |
| 2019 | Zee Cine Awards Telugu | Best Debut Actor – Female | Sammohanam | Won |
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Sammohanam | Nominated |
| 2019 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Telugu | Sammohanam | Nominated |
| 2019 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Padmaavat | Won |
| 2023 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress – Popular (OTT) | Jubilee | Won |
| 2023 | Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards | Outstanding Contributions to the Entertainment Industry | — | Won |
| 2024 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Classic Beauty of the Year | — | Won |
About Aditi Rao Hydari
She is married to actor Siddharth.
She is known for Padmaavat, Sammohanam, Jubilee, Heeramandi, and Gandhi Talks.
Yes, she is a professionally trained Bharatanatyam dancer.
Prajapathi (2006).
Gandhi Talks (released January 30, 2026).