Kritika Kamra
Indian actress (born 1988)
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Kritika Kamra (born 25 October 1988)[1][2] is an Indian actress. She began her career in television, with the soap operas Kitani Mohabbat Hai (2009–2011), Kuch Toh Log Kahenge (2011–2013), and Reporters (2015).[3] Kamra has also featured in Anubhav Sinha's film Bheed (2023), and the Amazon Prime Video series Tandav (2021) and Bambai Meri Jaan (2023).[4]
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Kritika Kamra | |
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Kamra in 2025 | |
| Born | 25 October 1988 Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | |
Early life
Kritika Kamra was born in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, into a Punjabi Hindu family[5] of doctors and educators, with her father being a doctor and her mother a school principal in Sukhpur, near Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh.[6] She attended various schools due to her family's relocations and completed her schooling at Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj, in New Delhi.[7] Kamra later enrolled at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in New Delhi to study Fashion Communication. During her time at NIFT, she was discovered by a casting director outside her college. This led to her first television role, which eventually brought her to Mumbai, where she began her acting career.[8]
Career
Debut and work in television (2007–2017)
Kamra made her acting debut in 2007, with Yahan Ke Hum Sikandar.[8] In 2009, she played a singer, Arohi in Kitani Mohabbat Hai opposite Karan Kundra. The show was well received and earned her praises.[9] From 2009 to 2010, she played Kajol / Prateeksha in Pyaar Ka Bandhan.[10]
From 2010 to 2011, she reprised Arohi in Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2 opposite Karan Kundra.[11] From 2011 to 2013, Kamra received praises for playing Dr. Nidhi Verma Mathur in Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, opposite Mohnish Bahl and Sharad Kelkar.[12]
In 2015, Kamra played a reporter, Ananya Kashyap opposite Rajeev Khandelwal, in Reporters.[13] In 2017, she played a princess Chandrakanta in Prem Ya Paheli – Chandrakanta, opposite Gaurav Khanna.[14] Chandrakanta marks her final appearance in a fiction television show till date.[15]
Career expansion (2018–present)
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Kamra made her film debut in 2018, with Mitron, playing Avni opposite Jackky Bhagnani. It became a commercial failure.[16] In 2021, she played a college student Sana in the web series Tandav.[17] Nairita Mukherjee of India Today stated, "Kritika's character populate the screen but fail to claw its way into the audience's mind."[18]
In 2022, Kamra first played a princess Kamini in Kaun Banegi Shikharwati.[19] Saibal Chatterjee noted, "Essaying the liveliest of the four roles, Kritika Kamra makes the strongest impression."[20] Next, she played Dolly, a woman in a troubled marriage in Hush Hush.[21] ThePrint's Tina Das was appreciative of her portrayal of a high society woman.[22]
Kamra played a reporter Vidhi, in the 2023 film Bheed. Yatamanyu Narain of News18 found her to be "convincing".[23] In the same year, she played Habiba (based on Haseena Parkar), in Bambai Meri Jaan.[24] Anuj Kumar of The Hindu noted, "Cast against type, Kritika rises to the occasion as the girl who can shoot and slay with equal felicity."[25][26]
Her most recent release, Gyaarah Gyaarah, released in 2024. She is currently filming Matka King, directed by Nagraj Manjule, where she stars opposite Vijay Varma.[27]
Personal life
Kamra is married to Gaurav Kapur.[28]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best Girlfriend | Sonali | Short film | [29] |
| Dry Dreams | Herself | [30] | ||
| 2016 | White Shirt | Vani | [31] | |
| 2018 | Mitron | Avni Gandhi | [32] | |
| 2023 | Bheed | Vidhi Prabhakar | [33] | |
| 2025 | The Great Shamsuddin Family | Bani Ahmed | JioHotstar film | [34] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Yahan Ke Hum Sikandar | Arshiya | [35] | |
| 2009 | Kitani Mohabbat Hai | Arohi Sharma | [36] | |
| 2009–2010 | Pyaar Ka Bandhan | Kajol Das / Prateeksha | [10] | |
| 2010 | Zara Nachke Dikha 2 | Contestant | [37] | |
| Ganga Kii Dheej | Geeta | [38] | ||
| 2010–2011 | Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2 | Arohi Ahluwalia | [39] | |
| 2011–2013 | Kuch Toh Log Kahenge | Dr. Nidhi Verma | [40] | |
| 2012–2013 | V The Serial | Herself | [41] | |
| 2013 | Ek Thhi Naayka | Veera | Episodic role | [42] |
| 2014 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 | Contestant | 14th place | [43] |
| 2015 | MTV Webbed 2 | Host | [44] | |
| Reporters | Ananya Kashyap | [45] | ||
| 2017 | Prem Ya Paheli – Chandrakanta | Princess Chandrakanta / Maharani Chandrika | [46] | |
| 2019 | Khatra Khatra Khatra | Herself | Guest |
Streaming series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Friend Zoned | Company Boss | [47] | |
| I Don't Watch TV | Herself | [48] | ||
| 2021 | Tandav | Sana Mir | [49] | |
| 2022 | Kaun Banegi Shikharwati | Kaamini Shikharwat | [50] | |
| Hush Hush | Dolly Dalal | [51] | ||
| 2023 | Bambai Meri Jaan | Habiba Kadri | [52] | |
| 2024 | Gyaarah Gyaarah | Vamika Rawat | [53] | |
| 2025 | Saare Jahan Se Accha | Fatima Khan | [54] | |
| 2026 | Matka King | Gulrukh | [55] | |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Mera Jahan" | Gajendra Verma | [56] |
| 2019 | "Hai Pyaar Kya" | Jubin Nautiyal |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | New Talent Awards | Best Couple Award | Kitani Mohabbat Hai | Won | |
| 2009 | Indian Telly Awards | Fresh New Face - Female | Kitani Mohabbat Hai | Nominated | [57] |
| 2012 | Best Actress in a Lead Role - Jury | Kuch Toh Log Kahenge | Nominated | [58] | |
| 2017 | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Prem Ya Paheli – Chandrakanta | Nominated | [59] | |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest | Most Dazzling Performer - OTT | Bambai Meri Jaan | Won | [60] |
| 2024 | Iconic Gold Awards | Best Supporting Actress - Web Series | Won | [61] |
