Aahana Kumra Age, Height, Boyfriend, Family, Movies, Net Worth, Biography & More

Aahana kumra has never failed to surprise us with her choices of characters and performances. The actress, who comes from a non-film background, has successfully created a niche for herself in the industry. In a freewheeling interview with ETimes, Aahana opens up about her love for acting, exploring the digital space, social media, and more. Excerpts...

When I was 15, I joined a workshop at the Prithvi theatre. I was out of school and I had time during my summer vacation. My parents were not that fancy and took us on exotic vacations. So I joined Summer funk and Prithvi theatre. I wanted to keep myself physically active because I am someone who has a lot of energy. It was so artistic and lovely that I decided this is the place I want to be. It opened up a plethora of things I had never seen. I came from a different world and when I saw this, I completely took to it. I decided I wanted to be there and till today, I am a very integral part of this fraternity. I don’t think I can ever let go of that. It keeps me rooted. It brings me back to reality.

I wasn’t actually allowed to watch so many films back when I was a child. My mum was very strict. But I remember watching ‘Masoom’ and it was really my favorite. It was a film I kept on my VHS. I also grew up watching a lot of, Amitabh Bachchan films. My mom is a big fan of Mr. Bachchan. I used to come home from school and tell my mom that I will watch ‘Satte Pe Satta’ and then I will eat my food.
I also watched a lot of Disney films. My father used to work in Moscow so he used to bring a lot of VHS from Russia. Pocahontas and Mulan remain my favorites even today.

I take whatever work comes to me. I never say any to work. In fact, people have now started scolding me by saying I need to be careful with what I pick up next. There are a few thumb rules that I follow. I don’t repeat my roles. If it is a different platform, I will do it. My directors, crew, and co-actors need to be good. That’s it. I have never been picky about my work. In fact, I get very little commercial work. I am quite open to everything. I am an actor at the end of the day. I do everything in my capability to do justice to the roles that come my way.

I think it starts with, ‘Let’s do a women-centric film’ and then it ends up becoming ‘Khoon Bhari Manage. Everything need not be about women taking revenge on men. Women are not about wanting to kill men. That is not what feminism is all about. I steer away from these kinds of stereotypes. I feel that even in OTT it was moving towards that very rapidly then again it started becoming stereotypical. They make a show about four girls getting drunk and having fun. I get a lot of calls for such shows. I just turn and run away.

I think it really requires guts to make a film or a show with a female protagonist who is strong. But it should not be for grabbing eyeballs. The narratives have to be really strong. There are some female-oriented shows that are coming up and I am really looking forward to them. If they don’t shape up well, it also ruins things for people who want to do things differently. OTT was headed for this but now they are all like, ‘let’s see what stars we can bring in…’ It is going in the film’s direction. I feel it defeats the purpose of what it started out to be.

It was lovely in many ways. These people are someone who has lived life. Inko pata hai hume zyada karne ki zarurat nahi hai. These are people who are very happy with their life. I have seen how content they are. They don’t make a fuss about themselves and their work. I love such people. If I don’t come with a film tomorrow or say, Diwali or Eid or New Year, it is not going to affect your life. You are an entertainer. That is your job. They treat their work that way. I admire that. It is really nice to surround yourself with people like these.

It is very realistic. I have seen how people get carried away and get lost in the film industry. They surround themselves with morons who will tell them frequently what to do and what not to do. As an outsider, you will receive some extra advice. I have had a lot of people telling me things. I have worked very hard to be where I am today. It is only because of the hard work that people know me. They don’t know me because of the scandals I have done or where I am partying or what group or camp I am a part of. One job leads to another job. That is how these people have lived their jobs and that’s how I would like to lead mine too.

Social media and acting in front of people and professional cameras are two completely opposite things. We had a time when we did not have these kinds of distractions and we only concentrated on doing good work. The way we are now, we will have no actors left, only gimmicks. People are going to talk about how good a job you have done as opposed to how good you were on an Instagram reel. These are just decorations. Nobody is interested in theatres today. It takes time to develop that interest, to work on your craft and yourself.

Actor Aahana Kumra’s best and worst career moments seem to be interlinked. The actor revealed that she almost said no to Alankrita Shrivastava’s Lipstick Under My Burkha, which was offered to her in 2014 when she was shooting for her debut show Yudh. The film remains one of Ahana’s best performances.

The good is a lot. People know you. You get a lot of respect. The bad that comes with it is that sometimes you surround yourself with bad people. There are so many voices that will try to get into your head and you need to silence those voices. You need to ask yourself what you want. Question yourself if you are compromising with your values. You need to find that quiet moment with yourself to be able to live this kind of life. There is very little control that you have over your life when you are a celebrity. This world takes away your life.

The lines get blurred somewhere. There are 100 people telling you what to do and there is a timetable for everything you need to do. Why do you think there are so many actors who talk about depression? They feel nobody understands them and nobody wants to know. And people say anything to you on social media without a thought. Although you might love all the admiration and adulation, it is not easy to be in the limelight. It just takes seconds for people to bring you down.

Bollywood actress Aahana Kumra has become the latest target of trolls after her tribute to Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami went viral. Aahana has been a part of many films like Lipstick Under my Burkha, Khuda Haafiz, Marzi, Rules of the Game, and Betaal. The actress shared some pictures of herself dressed as Jhulan, however, what gained the attention of her fans was her dark makeup which according to the trolls, did not compliment her.

Aahana had taken to her gram and shared a few collages. On one side it was Jhulan's real pictures and on the other side, Aahana had re-created the look. Aahana then went on to write that she is not promoting any film but this is just a tribute to Jhulam Goswami.  “No, I'm not promoting any film. This is purely a tribute to a woman I admire the most after spending time with her and learning her whole story about her journey, her hardships, and her passion for the sport!  fondly called Jalan di by all her teammates is loved and admired by all the members of the Indian women's cricket team!”, read a part of her Instagram post.

However, a section of netizens on social media was left unimpressed. They time and again asked her why she darkened her skin tone and was she making fun of the ace cricketer. "What's with the darker tone make-up? Instead why don't we hire actors with the similar color tone, it would have been so much better and looked far more natura

When she is not grabbing eyeballs for her acting prowess, Bollywood actor  Aahana Kumra is busy making heads turn with her bold  Sartorial Statements and her pictures in a maroon silk pantsuit are enough to back our claim. The Call My Agent star was seen laying fashion cues on how to slay boss lady vibes by opting to go shirtless with a maroon silk pantsuit and we can't help but swoon over her bomb style.

The pictures from her October photoshoot this year are currently breaking the Internet for all the right reasons as the lifting of the Covid-19 lockdown urges us to take the stylish route again and serve a bombshell look as we head to work or take business trips once more. The pictures feature the actor donning a full-sleeved maroon blazer that came with blue and mustard prints all over.

Sporting two pockets and two center buttons at the bottom, the blazer came with a plunging neckline which was turned into a daring style as Aahana opted to team it without any shirt or top. The ravishing blazer was paired with slim-fit pants that too were made of silk fabric and came in maroon color along with sporting blue and mustard prints all over.

Leaving her luscious tresses open down her back in a mid-parted hairstyle, Aahana completed her attire with a pair of nude pink heels. Accessorizing her look with a layered golden neck chain and a pair of earrings, Aahana amplified the glam quotient with a dab of rose pink lip gloss that matched her eyeshadow tint, rosy blushed and highlighted cheeks, mascara-laden eyelashes, and filled-in eyebrows.

Aahana Kumra was styled by celebrity fashion stylist Devki Bhatt. As lockdowns lift across the world after more than a year of the Covid-19 pandemic, power suit fashion became a trend just in time for a return to corporate life. If you are looking for a fresh take to set hearts race with your bold, sexy, and ever so stylish look in a pantsuit, let the BTown beauty sort your fashion woes. Move over the monochrome dressing and opt for fashion-forward takes on pantsuits instead of the conventional black or beige tones that they generally come in. Take fashion cues from Bollywood divas to recreate sultry styles in pantsuits and serve mesmerizing looks to raise the hotness quotient.

Actress Aahana Kumra, who is preparing for her next series 'Call My Agent: Bollywood,' has praised talent managers who work with celebrities. "Hats off to the talent managers who manage the life of celebrities. Through my character, I have tried to understand and inculcate that into my role. I also sat with my managers and discussed with them at length and understood their work culture and how they operate. It is a tedious job," Aahana said.

She added: "Contrary to this, sometimes there is a bifurcation in categories of clients amongst talent agencies and talent managers. Sometimes, as celebrities, we are also at the losing end, like for instance, I have lost one of the biggest projects, which I got to know later from the producers of the respective project."

Aahana said that the project went to "the privileged category of A-list actors."She shared: "So this kind of differentiation and bias does exist in our field. So while you have the best of the people working with you, managing your daily schedules, there is also a bit of an issue of how the chain of talent agencies internally functions."Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Banijay Asia, the series is directed by Shaad Ali and will be available on Netflix from October 29. The series is inspired by the French show titled 'Dix Pour Cent', and it also has a stellar cast of Rajat Kapoor, Soni Razdan, and Ayush Mehra.

Aahana Kumra has a Stunning figure and she is 165 cm tall which is 5 feet 5inches. She has a keen interest to maintain her body fitness her weight is 55 kg. Aahana Kumra is very health conscious she always takes care of her looks and appearance. She visits the gym regularly and her figure measurement is 34-26-35 she has attractive Black hair and Black eyes.

Aahana Kumaris is an Indian film, television, and theatre actress and also a model. Aahana is well-known for her small screen debut as ‘Taruni Sikawar’ opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Sony Entertainment Television’s “Yudh” and also for her lead character in the television series Agent Raghav – Crime Branch opposite Sharad, then went on to play major characters in several feature films. Kumra is very active on social media and always shares her bold, gorgeous, travel, life events images, and videos on her Instagram account, where Aahana has 1.5 million followers.

Aahana Kumra was born and brought up in Lucknow the capital of Uttar Pradesh the state of India. She did her schooling at La Martiniere Girls College, Lucknow and after that, she went to Mumbai, Maharashtra, India to attend Mary Immaculate Girls’ High School. Aahana did her graduation from the Hassaram Rijhumal College of Commerce and Economics commonly known as HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, where she completed a degree in Commerce and Economics. Kumra also did a diploma in vocational advertising. Aahana was inclined to act since childhood when Aahana started theatre roles and soon after Aahana completed her schooling, she joined Prithvi Threatre in Mumbai. Thereafter, Aahana pursued an acting course at Whistling Woods International Institute, Mumbai.

Aahana Kumra was born on 1 May 1985 (Wednesday), in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India into a Hindu family. As of 2021, Aahana is 36 years old and Aahana’s zodiac sign is Taurus. Aahana’s father’s name is Sushil Kumar, who is a former vice president at lupin ltd and Aahana’s mother’s name is Suresh Kumar, who is a former Deputy Superintendent of Pol (D.S.P) in Uttar Pradesh Police. Aahana also has one sister and one brother Aahana’s sister’s name is Shivani Kumra, who is a Key Account Manager (KAM) at International Flavours and Fragrances, and Aahana’s brother’s name is Karan Kumar. Talking about Aahana’s love life and marital status currently, Aahana is unmarried and not dating anyone and Aahana’s marital status is unmarried as Aahana is focusing on her career.

Aahana Kumra graduated from Whistling Woods International School of Acting and began her career with advertisements and short movies, performing in advertisements for Garnier Fairness Cream, Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) Bank, KFC, Reliance Internet, and many others. In the year 2013, the actress was starred in the television series Yudh – a 20-episode show starring Amitabh Bachchan (actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer, and former politician) in which Aahana acts as the pivotal character of Bachchan’s daughter. Later, Aahana featured in Agent Raghav – Crime Branch (2015) produced by Saba Mumtaz and directed by Rajesh Ranshinghe Govind Agrawal Arif Ali Ansari, a biweekly television crime thriller show, as the female lead Agent “Trisha Dewan” alongside  Sharad Kelkar.

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