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Anjali Anand Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 28, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth9 October 1992

Age31 Years

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather: Dinesh Anand (deceased); Mother: Punima Dinesh Anand; Sisters: Neha Dinesh Anand, Jaya Anand

Anjali Anand Biography

Anjali Anand is an Indian actress and plus-size model best known for television and film roles since her 2017 debut. She has appeared in TV dramas, web and

Early life and background

Anjali Dinesh Anand was born on 9 October 1992 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She is the daughter of actor Dinesh Anand and Punima Dinesh Anand, who worked as a choreographer. Anjali grew up with two sisters, Neha Dinesh Anand, who is also involved in acting and sports broadcasting, and Jaya Anand. Her zodiac sign is Libra and she holds Indian nationality.

Career

Anjali began her on-screen career in 2017. Her television debut came that year on the Star Plus drama Dhhai Kilo Prem, in which she played Dipika Piyush Sharma. The same year she appeared in the web series Untag as Shikha Suri.

She gained wider recognition for a supporting role as Lovely in the 2018 television show Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala. Since then she has taken on a mix of TV, streaming and film projects. In 2021 she appeared in the Disney+ Hotstar series Dil Bekaraar and had a role in the feature film Bellbottom as Anjali, Ashu’s wife. That year she also acted in the OTT film Suraj Aur Saanjh.

In 2023 Anjali expanded her profile with reality television and additional film work. She was a contestant on Colors TV’s stunt-based reality series Khatron Ke Khiladi 13. She also performed in the movie Penthouse as Madhu and appeared in the Hindi film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as Gayatri “Golu” Randhawa, the sister of the character Rocky.

Public profile

Anjali is known both for her acting and for modelling as a plus-size talent. Her appearance and openness about body image have made her visible in magazines and interviews. She has spoken publicly about being comfortable in her own skin and about the industry’s preference for slimmer heroines, explaining that she does not wish to compromise her message or personal comfort by changing her body for roles.

Her public statements and interviews also reflect resilience toward online criticism. She has described encountering body-shaming comments on social media but says she has learned to ignore or laugh off trolls. Outside of work, she enjoys dancing and travelling, follows a non-vegetarian diet, and has a visible interest in adventurous travel and outdoor activities.

Personal details

Anjali stands notably tall, listed at 183 cm (6 feet) in height. Her eye colour is black and her hair is dark brown. Earlier reporting listed her weight as 108 kg as of 2017; at that time she discussed being asked to change her weight for a role and declined. She has a tattoo on her right hand. Anjali is an animal lover and keeps a pet dog named Dobby. She also posts images from social occasions where she is seen enjoying drinks with friends.

Latest updates

Recent years have seen Anjali working across formats: television dramas, streaming series, films and reality TV. Her 2021 credits include Dil Bekaraar, Bellbottom and Suraj Aur Saanjh. In 2023 she appeared on Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 and in the films Penthouse and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.

Anjali remains unmarried and continues to be visible as an actress and public figure who advocates body positivity through her work and public commentary.
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Recent Work

Khatron Ke Khiladi 13

Contestant on Colors TV reality show (2023)

2023
Penthouse

Played Madhu in the film (2023)

2023
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

Played Gayatri "Golu" Randhawa (2023)

2023
Dil Bekaraar

Appeared in the Disney+ Hotstar series (2021)

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut in Dhhai Kilo Prem (2017)
  2. Recognized for the role of Lovely in Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala (2018)
  3. Film appearances including Bellbottom (2021) and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)
  4. Contestant on Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 (2023)
  5. Active plus-size model and public advocate for body positivity
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Anjali Anand born?

9 October 1992

What is Anjali Anand known for?

Actress

What is Anjali Anand’s marital status?

Unmarried