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Sakshi Agarwal (Actress) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

Quick Info

Date of birth20 July 1990

Age33 (as of 2023)

BirthplaceAlmora, Uttarakhand, India

ProfessionModel, Actress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried (Separated)

SpouseName Not Known (M. 2011)

FamilyFather - Businessman; Mother - Homemaker

Sakshi Agarwal (Actress) Biography

Sakshi Agarwal is an Indian model-turned-actress best known for her work in the Tamil film industry. A gold-medalist engineering graduate who later trained

Early life and background

Sakshi Agarwal was born on 20 July 1990 in Almora, Uttarakhand, and grew up in Chennai after her family relocated there in her childhood. Her father worked in business and her mother was a homemaker. She completed her schooling at Good Shepherd School in Chennai and went on to study at Anna University, where she earned a Bachelor of Information Technology and graduated as a gold medallist. She later completed a Master of Business Administration and pursued additional acting training with a crash course in method acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Los Angeles.

Career

A former IT professional, Sakshi transitioned from the corporate world into modelling after being noticed by a Bangalore-based fashion designer. She established herself quickly in fashion and advertising, appearing in more than one hundred print shoots and television commercials for brands such as Palam Silks, Kalyan Silks, Saravana Stores, Malabar Gold and others. Her work in modelling opened the door to films, and she made her on-screen debut in the Kannada film Software Ganda (2014). She subsequently appeared in the Tamil film Yoogan (2015) and the Malayalam film Orayiram Kinakkalal (2018).

Sakshi has been active across South Indian cinema and has featured in a number of Tamil productions, including roles in films such as Ka Ka Ka Po (2016), Kaala and Viswasam, among others. Her versatility extends to television as well; she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil in 2019. Besides acting, she maintains a strong public presence as a model and brand endorser.

Public profile

Sakshi is known for her disciplined approach to fitness and an active lifestyle — she practices aerobics, Pilates and Zumba, and has a background in karate and kickboxing. Her listed physical measurements include a height of 165 cm (approximately 5'5") and a weight around 50 kg (110 lbs). Her appearance is described with black hair and black eyes.

Personal life

Sakshi's parents come from different regional backgrounds: her father hailed from Rajasthan while her mother was Punjabi. She married in 2011; public listings identify her marital status as married but separated. She has described hobbies that include bike riding, dancing, horse riding, gym workouts, watching movies and travelling. Her favorite actors and directors include Karthi and A.R. Murugadoss, and she has cited Alia Bhatt among her favourite actresses.

Controversies and public reactions

During her career Sakshi has faced a few public controversies. In 2013 she was involved in an incident where a man claiming to be a casting director asked for photographs and later proved to be a fraud. She also drew attention for wearing a swimsuit in the film Ka Ka Ka Po (2016), an episode she addressed by explaining her costume choice.

Latest updates

Sakshi remains visible in Tamil cinema and continues work in films and advertising. Her filmography includes entries across Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam cinema, and her television appearance on Bigg Boss Tamil expanded her national profile in 2019.

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Recent Work

Bigg Boss Tamil

Reality television appearance

2019
Orayiram Kinakkalal

Malayalam film appearance

2018
Yoogan

Tamil film debut

2015
Software Ganda

Kannada film debut

2014
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Career Highlights

  1. Gold medallist in Bachelor of Information Technology from Anna University
  2. Model who transitioned into film and television
  3. Training in method acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
  4. Appeared in over 100 print shoots and TV commercials for leading Indian brands
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sakshi Agarwal (Actress) born?

Sakshi Agarwal (Actress) was born on 20 July 1990.

What is Sakshi Agarwal (Actress) known for?

Sakshi Agarwal (Actress) is known for model, Actress.

What is Sakshi Agarwal (Actress)’s marital status?

Sakshi Agarwal (Actress)'s marital status is listed as Married (Separated).

Who is Sakshi Agarwal (Actress) married to?

Sakshi Agarwal (Actress) is publicly listed as married to Name Not Known (M. 2011).