Nargis Fakhri, a prominent figure in both Bollywood and Hollywood, is an American actress, model, and singer. Her journey from a humble beginning to international recognition is both inspiring and fascinating.

Wiki/Biography

Nargis Fakhri was born on Saturday, October 20, 1979 (age 45 as of 2024), in Queens, New York City. Her zodiac sign is Libra. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queens College, City University of New York, majoring in Fine Arts and minoring in Psychology. This diverse educational background reflects her multifaceted personality and interests.

Physical Appearance

• Height: 5′ 9″
• Eye Colour: Dark Brown
• Hair Colour: Naturally black; has experimented with red, blonde, and brown.

Family & Ethnicity

Nargis Fakhri’s father, Mohammed Fakhri, was Pakistani, and her mother, Marie Fakhri, a Czech, worked as a mechanical engineer and drafter. She has a younger sister, Aliya. Her parents divorced when she was six, and her father passed away a few years later. This diverse heritage shaped her identity as a global citizen.

Nargis identifies as spiritual rather than religious, stating that while she doesn’t follow a specific religion, she is drawn to spiritual symbols and objects.

Relationships

Nargis Fakhri’s romantic life has drawn public attention. She was once linked to Ranbir Kapoor. She had a notable relationship with actor Uday Chopra, which lasted from 2014 to 2017. She also dated American filmmaker Matt Alonzo in 2018 before their split in 2019. In 2022, she began dating LA-based businessman Tony Beigh, whom she married on February 16, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Husband

Nargis Fakhri married Tony Beigh in a Los Angeles ceremony on February 16, 2025.

Career

Modeling

Nargis began her modeling career at age 16. She participated in the second and third cycles of “America’s Next Top Model” but didn’t make it to the final rounds. She went on to model professionally in the US and internationally, gaining significant recognition after appearing in the 2009 Kingfisher Calendar campaign in India.

Acting

Her Kingfisher Calendar appearance led to her Bollywood debut in Imtiaz Ali’s “Rockstar” (2011), playing Heer Kaul. Due to her then-limited Hindi fluency, her voice was dubbed. She later appeared in several successful Bollywood films, including “Madras Cafe,” “Main Tera Hero,” and “Azhar.” She also made her Hollywood debut in Paul Feig’s “Spy” (2015).

Other Works

Nargis expanded her career into singing, debuting with the single “Habitaan Vigaad Di” (2017) and later collaborating with Snoop Dogg on “Woofer” (2017).

Awards & Achievements

Nargis Fakhri’s talent and contributions have been recognized with several awards, including:

Controversies

• A 2014 award from the Special Tiger Protection Force sparked controversy among conservationists.
• A 2015 Mobilink advertisement in Pakistan drew criticism for its perceived inappropriateness.
• In 2019, Nargis’s departure from the promotions of “Amavas” led to public speculation and statements from her and the film’s team.

Favourite Things

Nargis’s preferences reflect her diverse background and tastes:

• Food: Butter Chicken, Dal Gosht, Tacos, Pizza, Churros, Tom yum Soup, Paella, Pad thai, Zucchini Pasta with Avocado cream sauce
• Cuisines: Malvani, Japanese
• Dessert: Gajar Ka Halwa, Chocolate chip ice-cream, Red velvet cake, Gulab Jamun, Kheer, Bengali Sweets
• And many more…

Facts/Trivia

Nargis Fakhri enjoys gardening, traveling, and yoga. Her upbringing was challenging, marked by poverty and her mother’s struggles as an immigrant. She funded her own education and worked various jobs to support herself. Her international modeling career took her across the globe before her move to India for acting. She has been open about her cosmetic surgery and weight loss journey.

Nargis’s sister Aliya was convicted in a New York court in December 2024.