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Pankhuri Awasthy Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth31 March 1991

Age32 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseGautam Rode

FamilyFather: Sanjay Awasthy; Mother: Arti Awasthy; Brothers: Abhishek and Rajat Awasthy

Pankhuri Awasthy Biography

Pankhuri Awasthy is an Indian television actress known for her lead role as Razia Sultan and a string of roles across Hindi TV. Born in Lucknow and trained

Early life and background

Pankhuri Awasthy was born on 31 March 1991 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. She grew up in a Hindu family and completed her schooling at Bluebells School International in New Delhi. She went on to study at Hindu College, University of Delhi, earning a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English.

Before moving into acting, Pankhuri worked outside the entertainment industry; she served as an Assistant Manager with ITC Hotels in Bangalore.

Career

Pankhuri Awasthy began her screen career with a role in the television anthology Yeh Hai Aashiqui, appearing as Saima in the Disaster mini-series. She went on to take on mythological and historical parts, including the role of Draupadi in Suryaputra Karna.

Her most prominent television role came when she played the title character in Razia Sultan in 2015, a part that brought her wider recognition in the Indian television space. Over the years she has continued to work in television, building a profile as a leading actress in period and mythological dramas.

Public profile

Pankhuri is known for a poised, classical screen presence and for choosing roles in historical and mythological projects. She lists writing among her hobbies. Among her favourite actors and films, she has cited Shah Rukh Khan and the movies Swades and Pardes. Physically, she is approximately 165 cm tall (about 5'5"), with brown eyes and black hair.

Family and personal life

Pankhuri is the daughter of Sanjay and Arti Awasthy and has two brothers, Abhishek and Rajat Awasthy. She married actor Gautam Rode on 5 February 2018 in Alwar, Rajasthan. The couple expanded their family on 25 July 2023, when they welcomed twins, a boy and a girl.

Latest updates

As of 2023, Pankhuri is 32 years old and balancing family life with her career. Her body measurements and physical statistics as reported publicly include a height of 165 cm and a weight of approximately 53 kg. She continues to be associated with television acting and remains best known for her portrayal of Razia Sultan.
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Recent Work

Razia Sultan

Played the title role of Razia Sultan in the 2015 TV serial

2015
Yeh Hai Aashiqui

Debut appearance as Saima in the Disaster mini-series

Suryaputra Karna

Portrayed Draupadi in the mythological TV show

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Career Highlights

  1. Lead role as Razia Sultan (2015)
  2. Debut in Yeh Hai Aashiqui
  3. Portrayed Draupadi in Suryaputra Karna
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pankhuri Awasthy born?

31 March 1991

What is Pankhuri Awasthy known for?

Actress

What is Pankhuri Awasthy’s marital status?

Married

Who is Pankhuri Awasthy married to?

Gautam Rode