Amruta Khanvilkar is a popular Indian television and film actress. She has worked in various Hindi and Marathi films.
Wiki/Biography
Amruta Khanvilkar was born on Friday, 23 November 1984 (age 39 years; as of 2023), in Pune, Maharashtra. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius. She did her schooling from Ashok Academy in Mumbai, and later, completed her graduation in commerce and economics from St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Hair Colour: Black
Family & Caste
Parents & Siblings
She was born in a Maharashtrian family. Her father’s name is Raju Khanvilkar, and her mother’s name is Gauri Khanvilkar. She has a younger sister, Aditi Khanvilkar.
A Childhood Picture of Amruta Khanvilkar With Her Parents
Amruta Khanvilkar With Her Sister and Parents
Amruta Khanvilkar With Her Mother
Relationships, Wife & Children
Amruta met the Indian TV actor, Himmanshoo Malhotra in a TV reality show ‘India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj’ (2004), in which they both were contestants. They both became friends and dated for almost 10 years. While they were dating, they broke up once, and there were rumours of Amruta dating a music director. Later, they both got back together and on 24 January 2015, the couple got married in Delhi.
Amruta Khanvilkar’s Wedding Picture
Career
Amruta participated as a contestant in a talent hunt show, ‘India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj’ (2004), aired on Zee TV. In 2005, she acted in the Hindi TV serials, like ‘Ada’ and ‘Time Bomb 9/11.’ In 2006, she debuted in the Marathi film, ‘Golmaal,’ in which she played the double role.
She is one of the popular Marathi film actresses and has acted in various Marathi films, like ‘Zhakaas’ (2011), ‘Satrangi Re’ (2012), ‘Welcome Zindagi’ (2015), ‘Ani Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar’ (2018), and ‘Choricha Mamla’ (2020).
Apart from TV serials and Marathi films, she has also acted in Bollywood films. In 2007, she debuted in the Bollywood film, ‘Mumbai Salsa.’
Amruta Khanvilkar in Mumbai Salsa
Later, she played supporting roles in many Bollywood films, including ‘Himmatwala’ (2013), ‘Raazi’ (2018), and ‘Malang’ (2020).
Amruta Khanvilkar in Raazi
She participated in the TV dance reality show, ‘Nach Baliye 7’ in 2015. She participated with her husband, Himmanshoo Malhotra, and the couple won the show.
Amruta Khanvilkar and Himmanshoo Malhotra With Nach Baliye Trophy
In 2016, she appeared in the TV shows, like ‘24’ and ‘Comedy Nights Bachao.’ She hosted the sixth season of TV dance reality show, ‘Dance India Dance’ in 2017.
Amruta Khanvilkar in Dance India Dance 6
She has participated as a contestant in ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ (2015) and ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 10’ (2020).
Amruta Khanvilkar in Fear Factor- Khatron Ke Khiladi
She appeared as a judge in the TV shows like, ‘2 MAD’ (2017), ‘Super Dancer Maharashtra’ (2018), and ‘Sur Nava Dhyas Nava’ (2018).
Amruta Khanvilkar in Super Dancer Maharashtra
Controversy
In 2015, Amruta and Himmanshoo received huge criticism for winning ‘Nach Baliye 6’ by unfair means. Reportedly, they violated the rules and urged their fans to vote for them a day before their final performance was telecasted on TV.
Facts/Trivia
- She has walked the ramp at various fashion shows.
Amruta Khanvilkar in a Fashion Show
- She has received many awards for her TV serials and films.
Amruta Khanvilkar Posing With Her Award
- She has featured on the cover of renowned fashion magazines.
Amruta Khanvilkar Featured on a Magazine Cover
- Her family and friends call her Amu.
Amruta Khanvilkar’s Birthday Party
- She has got a tattoo of her own name and her sister’s name inked on her wrist.
Amruta Khanvilkar’s Tattoo
- The Indian TV actor, Naman Shaw is her rakhi brother.
Naman Shaw with Amruta Khanvilkar