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Kareema Barry Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth24 October 1997

Age25 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal

ProfessionSocial Media Influencer, TV Personality

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Khurram Barry; Mother - Kauser Barry; Sister - Khushboo Barry

Kareema Barry Biography

Kareema Barry is an Indian social media influencer and TV personality from Kolkata. Known for her comedic "Types" videos, she has expanded into music video

Early life and background

Kareema Barry was born on 24 October 1997 in Kolkata, West Bengal. Raised in the city she still calls home, she attended Welland Gouldsmith School where she was active in debates and eventually became president of the school’s public speaking club. She later moved to Delhi for higher education and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Hindu College.

Barry grew up in a family that includes her father, Khurram Barry, her mother, Kauser Barry, and a younger sister, Khushboo Barry. She practices Islam and lists reading, writing, and playing the ukulele among her personal interests.

Career

Kareema began creating online content as early as 2012, when she launched a YouTube channel and uploaded a video titled "Types Of People On Birthdays." That initial phase of posting was intermittent, as she balanced content creation with her studies. During the COVID-19 pandemic she returned to social media in earnest, producing humorous short videos and Instagram challenge content that resonated with viewers.

Barry built a following with her comedic "Types" sketches, in which she portrayed different personalities within a single category. Those videos established her reputation as a social media influencer and led to opportunities beyond short-form content.

In 2021 she appeared in the music video for the song "Jugnoo" by Ashwin Adwani. The following year she made her OTT debut: she played the character Qayanaat in the second season of Masaba Masaba and also appeared in the third season of the web series Girls Hostel, sharing screen space with actors including Srishti Shrivastava, Ahsaas Channa, and Parul Gulati.

Public profile

Barry has been recognized by mainstream media as well as digital audiences. In 2022 she was featured on the cover of Grazia India alongside Anupriya Goenka and Rytasha Rathore. Her work on social platforms and her transition into music videos and scripted web series have broadened her public profile from influencer to emerging TV personality.

Personal notes

Kareema is unmarried. She has described in interviews that, had she not pursued content creation as a career, she would have become a journalist. Her listed physical stats include a height of approximately 160 cm (5'3") and a weight near 50 kg (110 lbs). She notes Breaking Bad among her favorite TV shows and Raj’s Spanish Cafe in Kolkata as a preferred hangout.

Latest updates

Recent entries on Barry’s résumé include the 2021 music video "Jugnoo" and her 2022 appearances in Masaba Masaba (season 2) and Girls Hostel (season 3). Her Grazia India cover in 2022 marked a notable print appearance as her visibility continued to grow across digital and traditional media platforms.
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Recent Work

Masaba Masaba (season 2)

OTT debut, played the role of Qayanaat

2022
Jugnoo

Music video by Ashwin Adwani

2021
Girls Hostel (season 3)

Appeared in the web series

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Built a following with comedic "Types" videos on social media
  2. Appeared in the music video "Jugnoo" (2021)
  3. OTT debut in Masaba Masaba (season 2) as Qayanaat (2022)
  4. Featured on the cover of Grazia India (2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kareema Barry born?

24 October 1997

What is Kareema Barry known for?

Social Media Influencer, TV Personality

What is Kareema Barry’s marital status?

Unmarried