Parul Yadav is a multifaceted Indian personality excelling as a model, actress, producer, and interior designer, predominantly known for her contributions to South Indian cinema. Her career took off after a memorable role in the Tamil film “Dreams.”
Wiki/Biography
Parul Yadav entered the world on Monday, June 5th, 1989, in Mumbai, India. This makes her 34 years old as of 2023. Her zodiac sign is Gemini. From a young age, she displayed a keen interest in acting. While pursuing her college education, she began modeling for various fashion designers, a stepping stone to her future success. A pivotal moment arrived during her teenage years when a filmmaker noticed her at a fashion show. This led to her first advertising campaign for a chocolate brand, launching her into the spotlight.
Physical Appearance
• Height (approx.): 5’ 5”
• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Family & Caste
While details about her parents remain relatively private, it is known that she has two sisters: Hetal Yadav and Sheetal Yadav. She has been linked romantically to Kannada film director Shashank, although this relationship has not been officially confirmed.
Career
Parul’s acting journey commenced in 2004 with the Tamil film “Dreams,” where she portrayed the character of ‘Charu’. Her Malayalam film debut followed in 2005 with “Krithyam”. She then transitioned to Kannada cinema in 2012, taking on the role of ‘Rani’ in “Bandhu Balaga”.
Her television career began in 2009 with the Colors TV serial “Bhagyavidhaata”. She further expanded her screen presence by participating in the popular comedy reality show “Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala” on Star Plus. The Kannada film “Govindaya Namaha” (2012) brought her widespread recognition, leading to roles in numerous successful Kannada films, including “Nandeesha,” “Bachchan,” “Shravani Subramanya,” “Shivajinagara,” “Killing Veerappan,” and “Jessie”. Beyond acting, she is also a thriving entrepreneur, running a successful interior design firm based in Mumbai.
Awards
Parul’s talent has been widely recognized through several prestigious awards:
| Award | Year | Film/Category |
|---|---|---|
| Suvarna Award for Lux Glamour Icon of the Year | 2013 | N/A |
| South Indian International Movie Award for Best Female Debutant | 2013 | Govindaya Namaha |
| Bangalore Times Best Newcomer Award | 2013 | Govindaya Namaha |
| South Indian International Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress | 2014 | Bachchan |
| Santosham Award for Best Supporting Actress | 2014 | Bachchan |
| South Scope Rising Sensation of the Year Award | 2016 | N/A |
| Filmfare Award (South) for Best Actress | 2016 | Aatagara |
| IIFA for Best Actress | 2017 | Killing Veerappan |
| SIIMA for Best Actress Kannada (Critics Choice) | 2017 | Killing Veerappan |
Favourite Things
• **Food:** Vegetable Salad with Balsamic Vinegar
• **Actors:** Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Sudeep, Puneeth Rajkumar, Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun
• **Actresses:** Madhuri Dixit, Kangana Ranaut
• **Director:** Pawan Wadeyar
• **Musicians:** Adele, Coldplay, Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez
Facts/Trivia
• Her hobbies include dancing, reading, and traveling.
• She is affectionately known as the “Pyaarge Girl”.
• Parul is a devoted dog lover, sharing her life with her pet dog, Pluto.
• She prioritizes fitness and maintains a regular gym routine.
• She adheres to a vegetarian diet.
• She is occasionally seen enjoying alcoholic beverages.
• In January 2017, she experienced a serious incident involving stray dogs, resulting in hospitalization for injuries to her face, hands, legs, neck, and head.
