Kriti Sanon Biography: Education, Career, Controversies & Major Highlights

Kriti Sanon Biography: Education, Career, Controversies & Major Highlights

Kriti Sanon has cemented her place as one of Bollywood’s most versatile actors, pairing her on-screen talent with entrepreneurial pursuits and occasionally stirring controversy. Here's a deep dive into her background, bio, and 2025 milestones.

Early Life & Education

• Born on 7 July 1990 in New Delhi, Kriti originally pursued a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering at the Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida. (turn0news16)

• Despite graduating as an engineer, she followed her creative calling, entering Bollywood without any family connections—an inspiring outsider success story. (turn0news18)

Career & 2024–2025 Highlights

• Breakthrough began with Heropanti (2014) alongside Tiger Shroff, followed by hits like Mimi, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, The Crew and Do Patti—all showcasing her acting range and box-office appeal. (turn0search24, turn0search25)

• Do Patti (2024) marked her debut as a producer under Blue Butterfly Films, earning critical acclaim and major streaming numbers. (turn0search22)

• She completed shooting for Tere Ishk Mein, directed by Aanand L Rai and co-starring Dhanush—poised for a November 2025 release. The film has already generated strong buzz. (turn0search3, turn0news19)

Entrepreneurship & Business Ventures

• Co-founder of Hyphen, a skincare brand that crossed ₹100 crore revenue in its first year.

• Launched The Tribe, a fitness-focused studio chain based in Mumbai.

• Owns Blue Butterfly Films, through which she not only starred in but also produced Do Patti. (turn0search1)

Net Worth & Awards

• Estimated net worth in 2025: around ₹82–100 crore, thanks to acting fees, brand endorsements (Whirlpool, Fossil, Titan), and multiple business revenue streams.

• Awarded Zee Cine Critics Award for Best Actress (2025) for her performance in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. (turn0search26)

Notable Controversies

1. Adipurush backlash for being cast as Sita—audiences criticized her glamorous portrayal and an old tweet supporting JNU students resurfaced. (turn0search5, turn0search11)

2. Award hypocrisy concern—she questioned awards culture publicly, while herself being a frequent attendee and winner. (turn0search8)

3. Legal action against fake news claiming she promoted trading platforms on a talk show. She clarified the story and filed defamation notices. (turn0search6, turn0search4)

Activities & 2025 Highlights

• Busy schedule with back-to-back film shoots—Tere Ishk Mein being taped across Delhi, Varanasi, Mumbai. (turn0search3, turn0news19)

• Cast as female lead in Don 3 opposite Ranveer Singh; project launching January 2026 shoot. (turn0news20, turn0news2)

• Personal life: Celebrated her 35th birthday in July 2025; rumours persist about relationship with Kabir Bahia, but marriage not planned this year. (turn0news12, turn0news13, turn0search9)

Summary Table

Category	Details
Name	Kriti Sanon
Born/Education	7 July 1990; B.Tech from Jaypee Institute
Breakout Film	Heropanti (2014)
Recent Hits	Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, The Crew, Do Patti
Production House	Blue Butterfly Films
Entrepreneurship	Hyphen (skincare), The Tribe (fitness)
Award 2025	Zee Cine Critics Award: Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya
Major Controversies	Adipurush backlash, award hypocrisy, fake news lawsuit
2025 Projects	Tere Ishk Mein, Don 3
Personal Life	Dating rumors; no marriage planned