Kalki Koechlin
Birth Name: Kalki Koechlin
Birth Date: 1984-01-10
Birth Place: Pondicherry, India
Career
First Appearances: - Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman (2007) as Cameo
Most Important Roles: - Tees (2024) as Chairwoman
- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) as Natasha Arora
- Dev.D (2009) as Leni
- Switchh (2021) as
- The Film Emotional Atyachar (2010) as Sophie
- Trishna (2011) as Self
- Shanghai (2012) as Shalini Sahay
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) as Aditi Mehra
- Ek Thi Daayan (2013) as Lisa Dutt
- That Girl in Yellow Boots (2011) as Ruth Edscer
Career Highlights: - Tees (2024)
- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
- Dev.D (2009)
- Switchh (2021)
- The Film Emotional Atyachar (2010)
- Trishna (2011)
- Shanghai (2012)
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
- Ek Thi Daayan (2013)
- That Girl in Yellow Boots (2011)
Awards
Awards: - National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (2016)
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (2010)
- Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Full Biography
Kalki Koechlin, born to French parents, is an Indian actress and writer who primarily works in Bollywood. She studied drama at the University of London before returning to India, making her screen debut in 'Dev.D' (2009). Notable films include 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' (2011) and 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' (2013). She won several awards for her performances. Koechlin played the role of Laila, a young woman with cerebral palsy studying in New York City, in 'Margarita with a Straw' (2014), where she explored themes of love, disability, and self-discovery.