Amruta Khanvilkar is a celebrated Indian actress, well-known for her contributions to both television and film. Her career spans various Hindi and Marathi projects, showcasing her versatility and talent.

Wiki/Biography

Amruta Khanvilkar was born on Friday, November 23, 1984 (age 39 as of 2023), in Pune, Maharashtra. Her astrological sign is Sagittarius. She completed her schooling at Ashok Academy in Mumbai, followed by a commerce and economics degree from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5’4″
• Eye Colour: Dark Brown
• Hair Colour: Black

Family & Caste

Amruta hails from a Maharashtrian family. Her father is Raju Khanvilkar, and her mother is Gauri Khanvilkar. She has a younger sister, Aditi Khanvilkar.

Relationships, Wife & Children

Amruta met Himmanshoo Malhotra, an Indian TV actor, during the reality show “India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj” (2004). Their friendship blossomed into a romance that lasted nearly a decade, punctuated by a brief separation and rumors of other relationships. They reconciled and married on January 24, 2015, in Delhi.

Career

Amruta’s career began with the talent hunt show “India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj” (2004) on Zee TV. She then transitioned into Hindi television serials like “Ada” and “Time Bomb 9/11” (2005), before making her Marathi film debut in “Golmaal” (2006), playing a dual role.

Her Marathi film career includes notable roles in films such as “Zhakaas” (2011), “Satrangi Re” (2012), “Welcome Zindagi” (2015), “Ani Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar” (2018), and “Choricha Mamla” (2020). She also ventured into Bollywood, debuting in “Mumbai Salsa” (2007) and later appearing in supporting roles in films like “Himmatwala” (2013), “Raazi” (2018), and “Malang” (2020).

Amruta’s television career also includes participation in dance reality shows like “Nach Baliye 7” (2015), which she won with her husband, and “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa” (2015) and “Khatron Ke Khiladi 10” (2020). She’s also hosted shows like “Dance India Dance” (season 6) and judged shows like “2 MAD” (2017), “Super Dancer Maharashtra” (2018), and “Sur Nava Dhyas Nava” (2018).

Controversy

In 2015, Amruta and Himmanshoo faced criticism for allegedly winning “Nach Baliye 6” through unfair means, reportedly violating rules and encouraging excessive voting.

Facts/Trivia

• She’s walked the ramp at numerous fashion shows.
• She’s a recipient of several awards for her work in television and film.
• She’s graced the covers of various fashion magazines.
• Her nickname is Amu.
• She has a wrist tattoo featuring her name and her sister’s name.
• Actor Naman Shaw is her rakhi brother.

Awards and Achievements