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Aahana Kumra (Actress) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 3, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1 May 1985

Age35 Years (as in 2020)

BirthplaceLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Sushil Kumra; Mother - Suresh Kumra; Brother - Karan Kumra; Sister - Shivani Kumra

Aahana Kumra (Actress) Biography

Aahana Kumra is an Indian actress and theatre artist from Lucknow who has worked across short films, television, web series and feature films. Trained in a

Early life and background

Aahana Kumra was born on 1 May 1985 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Raised in a family with ties to public service and industry, she attended schools in both Mumbai and Lucknow before completing a degree in Commerce and Economics. She also holds a diploma in vocational advertising and pursued formal acting training at Whistling Woods International in Mumbai after finishing her undergraduate studies.

Kumra became interested in performance at an early age and joined Prithvi Theatre while still at school. Her early involvement in theatre laid the groundwork for a career that would blend stage work with screen roles.

Career

Aahana Kumra began her on-screen career with the short film Mai in 2009. That same year she appeared in the television project Bollywood Hero and subsequently took on an episodic role as Taruni Sikarwar in the TV series Yudh (2014), a part that brought wider recognition.

Her theatre background includes work with Akvarious Productions and Motley, the company associated with Naseeruddin Shah. On stage she has appeared in productions such as By George, Sona Spa and Arms and the Man. Those early theatrical credits informed a screen trajectory that would include independent and mainstream projects alike.

Kumra has featured in feature films including The Blueberry Hunt, The Accidental Prime Minister and Lipstick Under My Burkha. She has also been active in the digital space, appearing in web series such as Official Chukyagiri, Inside Edge, It Happened In Hong Kong, Rangbaaz and Bombers. Her web debut is listed as Official Chukyagiri (2016).

In addition to acting, she has hosted sports programming—she was the host for the Pro Kabaddi series on Star Sports in 2016. Kumra has worked in advertising campaigns for brands including Garnier, Red Label Tea, SBI Life Insurance and Revlon, and has modelled on fashion platforms such as Lakme Fashion Week. She has also appeared on the cover of FHM magazine.

Her work has been recognized with awards for short-form work: she won the Best Actress Award at the third Noida International Awards for her performance in the short film Siberia in 2015.

Public profile

Kumra is known for a calm public persona and maintains interests outside of acting that include reading, travel, swimming and exploring cities on foot. She has said she is a non-vegetarian and lists favourites such as aloo paratha and sushi. Her on-screen inspirations include actors such as Shah Rukh Khan, Naseeruddin Shah and Manoj Bajpayee, and she admires international actress Emma Stone. Directors she has cited as influences include Advait Chandan, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Nitish Tiwari and Abhishek Chaubey.

She is a pet owner and has spoken about her dog, Leo. Aahana has also expressed a devotional connection to the Hindu deity Ganesha.

Kumra has been open about the pressures of an acting career; during the 2018 #MeToo period she revealed that periods of stress had at one point led her to contemplate extreme decisions. In 2019 she was the target of a privacy breach when an unknown individual hacked her Facebook account.

Latest updates

Across the 2010s Kumra continued to build a varied portfolio spanning stage, film, television and streaming. Her more recent credits include roles in feature films and several high-profile web series, along with hosting and modelling assignments. She remains active in both mainstream and independent projects, balancing screen work with her theatrical roots.
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Recent Work

Official Chukyagiri

Web series; listed as her web series debut in 2016.

2016
Siberia

Short film; earned her the Best Actress Award at the third Noida International Awards.

2015
Yudh

Television series; played the role of Taruni Sikarwar (2014).

2014
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted on screen with the short film Mai (2009)
  2. Played Taruni Sikarwar in the TV series Yudh (2014)
  3. Won Best Actress at the Noida International Awards for Siberia (2015)
  4. Appeared in feature films including The Blueberry Hunt, The Accidental Prime Minister and Lipstick Under My Burkha
  5. Featured in web series such as Official Chukyagiri, Inside Edge, Rangbaaz and Bombers
  6. Hosted the Pro Kabaddi series on Star Sports (2016)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aahana Kumra (Actress) born?

1 May 1985

What is Aahana Kumra (Actress) known for?

Actress

What is Aahana Kumra (Actress)’s marital status?

Unmarried