Mrunal Thakur, a prominent Indian actress and model, has captivated audiences with her roles in Marathi films and television shows. Her breakthrough came with the popular serial, Kumkum Bhagya. This detailed biography explores her life, career, and achievements.

Biography/Wiki

Born on August 1st, 1992, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, Mrunal Thakur is 31 years old (as of 2023). After completing high school, she pursued a Bachelor of Mass Media degree in Journalism at Kishinchand Chellaram College in Mumbai. Her passion for acting, nurtured since childhood, was supported by her encouraging parents.

Physical Appearance

This brown-eyed actress stands at approximately 5’5″ tall and weighs around 55 kg. She has striking black hair.

Family & Boyfriend

Mrunal hails from a Marathi family. Her father, Udaysing B Thakur, is an Assistant General Manager at the Union Bank of India. She has an elder sister, Lochan Thakur (a makeup artist), and a younger brother, Mandar Thakur. She is reportedly dating Sharad Chandra Tripathi, a writer.

Career

Mrunal’s acting career began during her college years. Her television debut was in Mujhse Kuchh Kehti…Yeh Khamoshiyaan, opposite Mohit Sehgal. She also appeared in Har Yug Mein Ayega Ek Arjun and hosted the comedy stage play Do Fool Chaar Mali with Barun Sobti.

Her role as the lead in Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya (opposite Arjit Taneja) brought her widespread recognition. She also ventured into Marathi cinema with films like Hello Nadan, Vitti Dandu, Surajya, and Rangkarmi. She even appeared as a guest star in the Indonesian serial, Tuyul & Mbak Yul Reborn. Further career highlights include participation in the Box Cricket League and Nach Baliye season 7 (with Sharad Chandra Tripathi).

In 2016, she gave a special dance performance in SauBhagyalaxmi. Her Bollywood debut was in 2019 with Super 30, alongside Hrithik Roshan. She notably declined a role in Aamir Khan’s Thugs of Hindostan due to a conflict with her international career aspirations.

Award

Mrunal Thakur’s exceptional talent has been recognized with prestigious awards. At the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2023 in Dubai, she won the Best Debut Actress (Telugu) and Best Actress – Critics Award for her performance in Sita Ramam.

Favourite Things

Here are some of Mrunal Thakur’s preferences:

• Food: Prawns, Fish, Jalebi
• Dream Role: Portraying a mentally-handicapped person
• Nickname: Goli
• Favorite Singers: Ankit Tiwari and Sunidhi Chauhan
• Hobbies: Watching cricket, dancing, reading, photography
• Favorite Colors: Yellow, White, Pink
• Favorite Actress: Kareena Kapoor
• Favorite Actors: Amitabh Bachchan and Hugh Jackman
• Favorite Director: Ekta Kapoor
• Favorite Cricketers: Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli

Key Milestones in Mrunal Thakur’s Career