Aditi Rao Hydari
Indian ActressBorn as Aditi Rao Hydari, she is often affectionately
referred to by her fans and the media as the "Audrey Hepburn of
India" due to her classic, ethereal beauty. Hailing from two royal
lineages—the Hydari and the Wanaparthy families—she began her journey as a
dedicated Bharatanatyam dancer before becoming a pan-Indian star known for her
regal grace and "old-world" charm in some of the most visually stunning
period dramas in modern cinema.
- Full Name: Aditi Rao Hydari
- Nicknames: Aditi, Junicorn (by her makeup artist)
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Mixed (Father: Muslim; Mother: Buddhist/Hindu)
Physical Stats
- Height: 5' 4" (163 cm)
- Weight: 52 kg
- Figure: 34-26-34
- Eyes: Dark Brown
- Hair: Black
Career (Debut)
Prajapathi (2006)
Though
she first worked on the National Award-winning Tamil film Sringaram,
her theatrical debut was in the Malayalam film Prajapathi. She
gained early recognition in Bollywood with Delhi-6 and Yeh
Saali Zindagi, but her role as Mehrunisa in the epic Padmaavat transformed
her into a national sensation. Her collaboration with director Mani Ratnam
in Kaatru Veliyidai and her hauntingly beautiful performance
as Bibbojaan in the series Heeramandi have cemented her status
as a favorite for complex, high-stakes period roles.
Family
Parents
- Mom: Vidya Rao (Classical Singer)
- Dad: Late Ehsaan Hydari (Engineer)
Siblings None (Only
child)
Spouse Siddharth
(Actor, married 2024)