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Ankur Rathee Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

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

Quick Info

Date of birth24 March 1991

Age29 Years (as in 2020)

BirthplaceHisar, Haryana, India

ProfessionActor, Dancer

NationalityAmerican

Marital statusEngaged

SpouseAnuja Joshi

FamilyFather - Joginder Singh Rathee; Mother - Usha Rathee; Sister - Sonia Rathee

Ankur Rathee Biography

Ankur Rathee is an actor and dancer from Hisar, Haryana, known for film and web roles including Thappad and Four More Shots Please. Trained in dance and in

Early life and background

Ankur Rathee was born on 24 March 1991 in Hisar, Haryana, and was raised in a middle-class family. From a young age he trained in multiple dance styles—Bollywood, hip-hop, contemporary, jazz and acrobatic adage—and began performing in musical theatre. That early blend of dance and stage work built the foundations for a career that spans film, web series, theatre and advertising.

After completing school at The Bishop’s School in Pune, Rathee moved to the United States for further study. He pursued cinematography and film production at the University of Southern California and later undertook acting training at Princeton University under theatre instructors including John Rando, Leigh Silverman and Christina Lazaridi.

Career

Rathee’s screen debut came in 2014 with the film 100: The Tribute. He continued to work across formats, appearing in web series such as Four More Shots Please (2019) and taking roles in other series listed in his credits, including Made in Heaven and Tashkent Files. He also played the character Karan Sandhu in the Bollywood film Thappad, portraying the brother of Taapsee Pannu’s character.

Complementing his screen work, Rathee has a substantial theatre background with performances in plays including Jade Emperor, Journey Beyond the West, Between the Tigris and the Euphrates, and My Heart is in the East. In 2015 he worked as a dance faculty member at Steps on Broadway in New York, reflecting his continued engagement with dance training and instruction.

Rathee has appeared in a variety of television commercials and brand campaigns. His advertising work includes spots for Airtel Wynk App, Jabong, Emirates and Priya Gold Biscuits. He also featured in a Manyavar Mohey campaign alongside Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, and has appeared on the cover of H&H magazine.

Public profile

Rathee is an engaged public figure whose personal details are part of his public profile: he became engaged to Anuja Joshi on 19 July 2020. His parents are Joginder Singh Rathee and Usha Rathee, and he has a sister named Sonia Rathee.

Rathee lists hobbies such as travelling and swimming. He is a dog lover who often posts photos with dogs on social media. Linguistically, he is reported to be fluent in Hindi, English, Haryanavi, Latin and Sanskrit. On a spiritual level, he follows the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and practices Kriya Yoga meditation.

Physical attributes and other details

Rathee is approximately 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall with black hair and black eyes. His birthdate places him under the Aries zodiac sign. Though born and raised in India, one source lists his nationality as American. His favourite food choices are noted as burgers and French fries, and he prefers Costa Rica as a holiday destination. He enjoys the sport of cricket and favors the color black.

Latest updates

As of the information provided, Rathee’s most recent publicly noted screen credits include Four More Shots Please (2019) and his role in Thappad. He announced his engagement to Anuja Joshi on 19 July 2020. Beyond screen projects, he continues to be involved in dance, theatre and brand work.
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Recent Work

Thappad

Played the role of Karan Sandhu, the brother of Taapsee Pannu's character

2020
Four More Shots Please

Featured in the 2019 web series

2019
100: The Tribute

Film debut in 2014

2014
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Career Highlights

  1. Screen debut in the film 100: The Tribute (2014)
  2. Featured in the web series Four More Shots Please (2019)
  3. Played Karan Sandhu in the film Thappad
  4. Worked as dance faculty at Steps on Broadway, New York
  5. Appeared in national advertising campaigns
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ankur Rathee born?

24 March 1991

What is Ankur Rathee known for?

Actor, Dancer

What is Ankur Rathee’s marital status?

Engaged

Who is Ankur Rathee married to?

Anuja Joshi