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Nargis Fkhri
Active Bollywood (Hindi Cinema) & Hollywood (US Film & Television)
- FromQueens, New York City, New York, United States
- Based inLos Angeles, California, USA / Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age46 years
- Active2004–Present
- Updated
Nargis Fakhri – Biography
Nargis Fakhri – Full Information
- Full Name: Nargis Fakhri
- Popular Name: Nargis Fakhri
- Nickname: Nargis
- Profession: Actress, Model
- Known For: Breakout performance as Heer Kaul in Rockstar (2011), playing war journalist Jaya Sahni in Madras Cafe (2013), and her Hollywood role as Lia in Spy (2015).
- Date of Birth: October 20, 1979
- Age: 46 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Queens, New York City, United States
- Hometown: Queens, New York, USA
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Current Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Bollywood & Hollywood Screen Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) approx.
- Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Family Member Name
- Father: Mohammed A. Fakhri
- Mother: Marie A. Fakhri
- Siblings: Aliya Fakhri (Sister)
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Partner / Spouse: None
- Children: None
Education Details
- School: High School in Queens / Mohegan Lake, New York
- College / University: Queens College, City University of New York (BA in Fine Arts)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2004 | Contestant appearance on America’s Next Top Model (Cycles 2 and 3) |
| 2009 | Featured in the prestigious Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar |
| 2011 | Bollywood breakthrough debut starring opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Rockstar |
| 2013 | Critical acclaim as British war correspondent Jaya Sahni in Madras Cafe |
| 2014 | Commercial success starring as Ayesha Singhal in Main Tera Hero |
| 2014 | Special appearance in the hit dance track Yaar Na Miley in Kick |
| 2015 | Hollywood feature debut as secret agent Lia in the comedy thriller Spy |
| 2016 | Starred in the major box office comedy hit Housefull 3 |
| 2016 | Portrayed Sangeeta Bijlani in the biographical sports drama Azhar |
| 2018 | Lead role as Shania Dhaliwal in American-Indian production 5 Weddings |
| 2020 | Featured as NGO worker Ayesha in the action drama Torbaaz |
| 2023 | Co-starred alongside Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta in Shiv Shastri Balboa |
| 2025 | Starred in the ensemble comedy franchise film Housefull 5 |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 2012 | IIFA Awards | Hottest Pair | Rockstar | Won |
| 2012 | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Rockstar | Nominated |
| 2012 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Female Debut | Rockstar | Nominated |
| 2012 | Screen Awards | Most Promising Debut Actress | Rockstar | Nominated |
| 2012 | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Female | Rockstar | Nominated |
| 2014 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Social/Drama Film – Female | Madras Cafe | Nominated |
| 2015 | Stardust Awards | Breakthrough Supporting Performance – Female | Main Tera Hero | Nominated |
| 2015 | Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards | Ciroc Not The Usual Award | Main Tera Hero | Won |
| 2015 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie: Fight | Spy | Nominated |
| 2016 | MTV Movie Awards | Best Fight | Spy | Nominated |
| 2017 | BIG Zee Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film – Female | Housefull 3 | Nominated |
| 2023 | Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards | Outstanding Contributions to the Entertainment Industry | Career Achievement | Won |
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About Nargis Fkhri
What is Nargis Fakhri's most famous movie role?
She is most famous for playing the female lead Heer Kaul opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Imtiaz Ali's musical romantic drama Rockstar (2011).
What is Nargis Fakhri's cultural background?
She was born in New York City to a Pakistani father and a Czech mother, and she identifies as a global citizen.
Did Nargis Fakhri appear in Hollywood films?
Yes, she made her Hollywood feature film debut in Paul Feig's action-comedy Spy (2015), starring alongside Melissa McCarthy and Jason Statham.
How did Nargis Fakhri get discovered for Bollywood?
After participating in America's Next Top Model and appearing in the 2009 Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar, director Imtiaz Ali noticed her photographs and cast her in Rockstar.
Has Nargis Fakhri received international award recognition?
Yes, her fight sequence opposite Melissa McCarthy in Spy earned her a nomination for Best Fight at both the MTV Movie Awards and the Teen Choice Awards.
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