Kalki Koechlin

Actor

Date of birth:

9 Jan 1983

Height:

Spouse:

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan

(26 Dec 2023)

Actor

Simran Kohli

Sam Bahadur

(1 Dec 2023)

Actor

Special Appearance

Goldfish

(1 Sep 2023)

Actor

Anamika Fields

Haathi Mere Saathi

(18 Sep 2021)

Actor

Kadakh

(18 Jun 2020)

Actor

Francoise Marie

Gully Boy

(14 Feb 2019)

Actor

Sky

The Job

(15 Jun 2018)

Actor

Ribbon

(3 Nov 2017)

Actor

Sahana Mehra

Jia Aur Jia

(27 Oct 2017)

Actor

Jia Venkatram

A Death in the Gunj

(2 Jun 2017)

Actor

Mimi

Mantra

(17 Mar 2017)

Actor

Pia Kapoor

Waiting

(27 May 2016)

Actor, Lyrics

Tara

Man's World

(29 Sep 2015)

Actor

Featuring

Margarita With A Straw

(17 Apr 2015)

Actor

Laila

Happy Ending

(21 Nov 2014)

Actor

Vishakha

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

(31 May 2013)

Actor

Aditi

Ek Thi Daayan

(19 Apr 2013)

Actor

Lisa Dutt

Shanghai

(8 Jun 2012)

Actor

Shalini Sahay

Zee Cine Awards 2012

(5 Feb 2012)

Actor

Herself

My Friend Pinto

(14 Oct 2011)

Actor

Maggie

Actor, Writer

Ruth

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

(15 Jul 2011)

Actor

Natasha

Shaitan

(10 Jun 2011)

Actor

Amrita Jayshankar aka Amy

I Am

(29 Apr 2011)

Actor

The Joy of Giving

(14 Apr 2011)

Writer

Actor

Sophie

Dev D

(6 Feb 2009)

Actor

Chanda

The Making of 'Dev.D'

(6 Feb 2009)

Actor

Herself

Awards

2014

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
(Best Actress)

2010

Filmfare Awards
(Best Actor In A Supporting Role Female)

News

"I have had enough": Kalki Koechlin deletes X app amid Israel-Palestine conflict

6 Dec 2023

Kalki Koechlin, on Tuesday deleted the X (formerly Twitter) application from her phone amid the ongoing Israel - Palestine conflict.Taking to Instagram, Kalki shared a picture which she captioned, "Had to do this today. The hate and disinformation, the doom scrolling, the helplessness. But what really crossed the line for me, what really made me draw a boundary was the denial or the justification of Palestinian children murdered in the thousands or the denial or glorification of Israeli women being raped, tortured and murdered, I have had enough. Some places that have helped me get more perspective."However, the 'Dev D' actor didn't deleted her account from the micro-blogging site but only deleted the app from her device.Soon after she shared the post, her fans swamped down the comment section and shared their reactions.Actor Sayani Gupta commented, "Oh man. Absolutely. There's no nuance anymore! No sense of what's just. It's all about polarisation. This or that. Choose a side and hate on the other. Also, had gotten off Twitter may be almost two years ago. Best cleanse ever!."Meanwhile, on the work front, Kalki was last seen in the film 'Goldfish' which marked her return to the big screen.In 'Goldfish', Kalki portrayed the nuances of a loving daughter struggling with financial problems. Deepti Naval was also a part of it."Goldfish was special because complex, layered, sensitive and funny scripts like that are rare to come by. Anyway there are few roles for someone like me in the industry since the colour of my skin limits my roles in Bollywood, and this being about the identity of a half Indian, half Britisher was something I knew I was cut out for," she earlier said in a press note.

Kalki Koechlin, Deepti Naval's Goldfish trailer unveiled

8 Aug 2023

At first glance, the movie offers everything from drama and high-intensity emotions to sweet and warm moments. The trailer took into the world of Anamika (Kalki Koechlin) and Sadhana (Deepti Naval) and how they navigate through their bitter-sweet relationship.Speaking about his directorial venture, Pushan Kripalani said in a statement, Goldfish began as a film about dementia, identity and diaspora but once the cast got involved and the ideas progressed, it soon became a movie about much more. At its core, Goldfish is a story about forgiveness and about retaining humanity in the face of the inevitable; it is about love. Deepti Naval and Kalki Koechlin breathed life into their characters and made their essence come true. The team is thrilled to have the film release in India and we are excited to see how the Indian audiences react.Producer Amit Saxena said Goldfish is a content-driven film."After the massive love and the wide critical acclaim we garnered internationally, we wish to now bring the film home. The film captures various themes such as those of family, love, relationships, and community, and we hope the audiences can relate to these subjects and enjoy watching the film. Deepti Naval and Kalki Koechlin have been the heart of the film and Pushan has done a spectacular job in bringing the vision to life. Goldfish is a movie that will pull you into its world and make you a part of the family of its characters, even long after youve left the theatre.Goldfish marks Kalki Koechlin returning to theatres after four years. Audiences can expect a soul-stirring story with refreshing performances.Directed by Pushan Kripalani, this Indian-British-American production brings together Kalki Koechlin, Deepti Naval and Rajit Kapur with some extraordinary actors from the United Kingdom Bharti Patel, Gordon Warnecke, Ravin Ganatra and Shanaya Rafaat to tell a delicate, timeless story of a mother and a daughter, and of community.Goldfish will release across theatres in India on August 25.

Anurag Kashyaps daughter Aaliyah shares dreamy pictures from her engagement ceremony

4 Aug 2023

Shane Gregoire earlier in May 2023. On Thursday night, the couple hosted a grand party in Mumbai where several B-town celebs like Suhana Khan, Alay F, Agastya Nanda, Anurag Kashyaps ex-wife Kalki Koechlin, Palak Tiwari, and Ibrahim Ali Khan among others marked their presence. On Friday, Aaliyah took to her Instagram and shared a string of beautiful pictures from her engagement ceremony which she captioned, about last night, followed by a white heart emoticon.The newly engaged couple wore white and silver ensembles for the ceremony.In the first two pictures, she could be seen donning a beautiful white lehenga with matching jewellery. She kept her hair open and makeup heavy.She also shared a monochrome picture with her partner Shane Gregoire.In the fourth picture the couple could be seen kissing each other.In another post, the couple could be seen happily posing together.They both complemented each other with their outfit.Aaliyah Kashyap got engaged to Shane Gregoire, a few months ago. She informed her fans through her Instagram post. "soooooo THIS HAPPENED!!!!! to my best friend, my partner, my soulmate and now my FIANCE! you are the love of my life. thank you for showing me what real & unconditional love feels like. saying yes to you was the easiest thing I've ever done & I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you, my love. I love you forever & always Fiance (still can't believe I get to call you that AAHHHH), she wrote in her post.Aaliyah is a social media influencer who promotes different labels through her social media accounts and creates videos on her YouTube channel.

Zoya Akhtar unveils Made in Heaven Season 2 official trailer

1 Aug 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Zoya Akhtar (@zoieakhtar)The show stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Arjun Mathur, Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora, Shivani Raghuvanshi and Vijay Raaz in the lead roles.The trailer of Made in Heaven Season 2 takes us into the lives of its lead characters, who were at the crossroads at the end of Season 1. With new brides and new challenges, our favourite wedding planners deal with their professional and personal setbacks.The second season of 'Made in Heaven' promises to be grander, filled with romance, drama, and weddings, along with familiar and new faces and a compelling plot. With the new season, the International Emmy-nominated series will delve deeper into the lives of its characters who navigate the complexities of organizing and celebrating marriages while their own lives unfold in unexpected ways.Directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, Neeraj Ghaywan, Nitya Mehra, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar, and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtars Excel Media and Entertainment and Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagtis Tiger Baby, the 7-episode series will exclusively stream on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video."It feels amazing to be back as Tara in Made in Heaven Season 2. For me Tara's journey has been both fascinating and challenging as she navigates her personal life with Adil and Faiza while planning lavish weddings, shared actor Sobhita Dhulipala, adding, I had such an incredible time shooting for the second season, and I think this season will resonate even more with our audience. There is a little pressure to match and even surpass the audience's expectations from the previous season but Im positive about it. Im sure Made in Heaven Season 2 will enthrall the viewers and prompt significant conversations about the complexities of human existence, making it an unforgettable and thought-provoking experience."Jim Sarbh said, "It has been a great experience essaying the character of Adil Khanna, particularly because of the opportunity to work with Alankrita, Neeraj, Nitya, Reema, Zoya along with Nikos Andritsakis, and Tanay Satam, the DoPs, and the rest of the extremely talented crew, the direction, and the production team. Its incredible to see how this character, who is simultaneously layered and obtuse, has resonated so well with audiences in India and beyond. In Season 2, Adil will be navigating loss, love, and loyalty, and making some tough choices. It will be intriguing to see how Adil's decisions will catch up to him, and how he will evolve this season. It is humbling to be an integral part of a show that has received such critical acclaim, and I hope that this new season, too, will garner the same amount of love and appreciation across the globe."The new season promises an impressive slew of guest stars such as Mrunal Thakur, Radhika Apte, Dia Mirza, Neelam Kothari, Shibani Dandekar, Sanjay Kapoor, Samir Soni, Pulkit Samrat and Vikrant Massey, Elnaaz Norouzi, Imaad Shah, Sarah Jane Dias, Shrishti Behl, Neil Bhoopalam, Lillete Dubey, Anurag Kashyap and Sabyasachi.Made in Heaven Season 2 is all set to stream from August 10.

Zoya Akhtars Made in Heaven Season 2 official trailer to be out on this date

31 Jul 2023

She captioned the post, The wedding planners are back in biz! #MadeInHeavenOnPrime S2, on Aug 10.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Zoya Akhtar (@zoieakhtar)The posters read that the official trailer of the series will be out tomorrow i.e August 1.The first season, premiered in 2019, featuring Shobita Dhulipala, Arjun Mathur, Jim Sarbh and Kalki Koechlin.Made in Heaven S2 will stream exclusively on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video from August 10.The show returns with the second season, starring, Sobhita Dhulipala, Arjun Mathur, Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora, Shivani Raghuvanshi and Vijay Raaz reprising their roles.'Made In Heaven' is a story of two wedding planners in Delhi, which brings out the clash of traditional and modern aspirations, set against the backdrop of a big fat Indian wedding. There are many secrets which are revealed in the series.The makers of the show recently announced the release date of the show, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, Show Creators, said, "Made in Heaven holds a special place in our hearts as its a true strength of collaboration with many creative energies aligning and we are very proud of that. The second season of Made In Heaven, delves deeper into the extravagant world of Indian weddings and unearths more stories from the community. Made in Heaven reflects the lives of upscale modern India, and is narrated through the eyes of two wedding planners, set against the backdrop of quintessential Indian weddings and recurring social prejudices. Our hope is that the latest one is received with as much love as the last.Directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, Neeraj Ghaywan, Nitya Mehra, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar, and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtars Excel Media & Entertainment and Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagtis Tiger Baby Films, the 7-episode series will be stream on Prime Video India on August 10.

"I couldn't be more thrilled and excited: Kalki on Made in Heaven Season 2

20 Jul 2023

The recap video intensifies the intrigue surrounding the suspenseful cliff-hanger that concluded the first season, leaving fans craving for answers. As the first season of Made in Heaven concluded with Tara (Sobhita Dhulipala) finding out about the affair between her husband Adil (Jim Sarbh) and her best friend Faiza (Kalki Koechlin), their lives stood at a critical crossroad. Now fans are curious to see how their lives will unfold.Made in Heaven Season 1 garnered immense popularity and critical acclaim, captivating audiences with its compelling storytelling, nuanced characters, and thought-provoking themes.Created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, the official release date of the second season is still awaited.The show will stream on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video.Expressing her excitement, Kalki shared in a statement, As an actor, it's incredibly gratifying to see how season 1 of Made in Heaven resonated with audiences and became such a popular and critically acclaimed series. The overwhelming response from fans has been heartwarming. Moving forward into season two, I couldn't be more thrilled and excited. We have an incredible journey ahead, and just like the fans, I am eagerly looking forward to delving deeper into the lives of these complex characters and seeing what lies ahead of them. I can assure the loyal fans of Made In Heaven that season 2 will be grander and an enthralling experience.'Made In Heaven' is a story of two wedding planners in Delhi, where tradition jostles with modern aspirations against the backdrop of big fat Indian weddings revealing many secrets and lies. Produced by Excel Entertainment, the show is created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti and is written along with Alankrita Shrivastava. Akhtar, Shrivastava, Nitya Mehra, and Prashant Nair were directors for the first season's nine episodes.

'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' clocks 9 years, checkout some famous dialogues of blockbuster film

31 May 2022

'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani', which starred Ranbir KapoorDeepika PadukoneAditya Roy Kapurand Kalki Koechlin, was certainly the most well-liked romantic drama of 2013. It was first launched on May 31, 2013, and it has already been nine years since then.The film appealed to youth and was like a breath of fresh air with a fantastic premise consisting of friends, family, relationships, and marriage, with amazing music, a magnificent star cast, awesome locales, and brilliantly crafted lines.As the film completes its ninth anniversary, let's go back to 2013 and revisit its 9 amazing dialogues once more.1. " Main udna chahta hun, daudna chahta hun. Girna bhi chahta hun. Bas, rukna nahi chahta."2. "Life mein jitna bhi try karo, kuch na kuch toh chootega hi. Isliye yahin, isi pal ka mazza lete hain."3. "Tum pehle bhi itni khoobsurat thi ya waqt ne kiya koi haseen sitam?"4. "Kabhi kabhi kuch baatein humare yaadon ke kamre ki itni khidkiyaan khol deti hain ki hum dang reh jaate hai."5. "Mujhe tumse pyaar ho jaega, phir se. Aur tumhe nahi hoga, phir se."6. "Kuch logon ke saath rehne se hi sab theek ho jata hai."7. "Tu right nahi hai Naina, bas mujhse bahut alag hai."8. "Shaadi is daal chawal for pachaas saal till you die. Arey life mein thoda bahut kheema pav, tangdi kebab, hakka noodles bhi hona chahiye na!"9. "Teri smile kitni dangerous hai pata hai. Mere paas dil hota toh pakka aa jata ispe."

Gul Panag, Kalki Koechlin, Chitrangada Singh and Kunal Kapoor will feature in OYOs new brand campaign

22 Jan 2022

Ringing in the new year, leading, new age technology platform empowering the global hospitality ecosystem, OYO, today launched a multi-film brand campaign that will be visible across television, social media, OTT platforms, etc through January and February. OYO has released three films that feature several renowned new age actors such as Gul Panag, Kalki Koechlin, Chitrangada Singh, and Kunal Kapoor, who bring to life the many day-to-day stories of travellers. Over the pandemic years, travelers not just in India but across the world have adapted and evolved their travel habits and preferences. Travellers now place higher trust and confidence in brands that provide flexibility and personalization. With this insight at the heart of its brand campaign, OYO aims to spread awareness about the key features of the OYO App.The first film highlights the benefits of the Nearby feature. OYOs deep presence across India, and in 35 countries around the world, allows users to book accommodation on the go with an easy tap on the Nearby icon. The second film is based on the ever-increasing need for flexibility when one travels. The film, therefore, highlights OYOs easy cancellation and refund feature, allowing users to modify bookings before their stay. The third film promotes the Search the view feature, which lets users discover stays according to any search keywords including the view, be it by the beach, the hills, near the market, close to the airport, or even a golf course view. Throughout the brand campaign, OYO showcases a diverse customer base, catering to families, discerning travellers, and groups of friends.The first film, Assi reach gaye? features Gul Panag. The film features a familys road trip. Keeping with her real-life personality, Gul portrays the role of a confident and adventure-seeking mom, taking the lead at the drivers seat. The film showcases the many stages of the journey, starting with the child enjoying the views of the scenic hills, turning to boredom, and finally to restlessness after spending hours in the car. Hereon, the film captures the many quirks of a now impatient 3-4 year old child, who incessantly nudges his mom from the backseat with the engjabi words Assi reach gaye? (Have we reached?). At this point, the now anxious couple realize that they have a long journey ahead of them, with over eight more hours to go. Everyone has had enough of the journey. While on the road, Gul turns to the OYO App, taps on the Nearby feature, and hits the book button. The film highlights the tagline, Need a time out? Find a stay nearby.OYOs brand campaign continues with two more films. The second features Kalki Koechlin and a group of friends chilling by a lake. And a third with Chitrangada Singh and Kunal Kapoor in the lead at a golf course. Speaking on the brand campaign, Mayur Hola, Head of Global Brand - OYO said, OYO truly believes that progress is for everyone. No matter who you are, where youre from, or where youre headed, were all looking to evolve in our lives. Thats the spirit OYO embodies and supports. You could be experiencing a hotel for the first time. You could be relying on a safe and sanitised stay as you go about your 50th sales trip to a faraway place. You could be looking for a beautiful home in Europe, a nice hotel in Bali or a premium stay at Jaipur. Theres an OYO for that. At the core of it all is a simple-to-use app that is backed by some serious tech. An app that enables you to find an OYO right next door, wherever you may be. That helps you keep your plans and life flexible, as we all must today. An app that enables you to step out and reach your next stage of progress. And thats exactly what this campaign is about. It is about the evolution of OYOs customers, our Patrons (our hotel owner partners) and indeed the evolution of OYO into the global tech-hospitality brand that it is today.Commenting on her role in the films, Gul Panag said, Lets face it - Travelling with kids can be super challenging, especially if youre at the wheel all day long, maneuvering across ghats, hills and treacherous roads. And this is just one situation. What if your car breaks down? Or if suddenly travel sickness kicks in? Or if you just love a particular spot along the way? Why wouldnt you want to pull the brakes and enjoy the sunset? And the list could go on and on. I love traveling and the spontaneity that comes along with it. I was super stoked to learn that travellers have an option to discover stays wherever and whenever they wanted to, on their terms. When OYO came to me with the concept of the Nearby feature and the script, it was an easy YES. Because its so relatable. Needless to say, Vishvesh and the entire OYO team were a super fun bunch to work with.The concept of the brand campaign and script of the films have been developed and written by OYOs global in-house brand team. The film is directed by Vishvesh Krishnamoorthy from Corcoise Films, one of Indias biggest production houses founded by Prasoon Pandey. Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy has been a Director at MTV and VH1 with over a dozen PromaxBDA awards to his credit. He's also won a Cannes Lion for directing the documentary series "The Dewarists". He has directed the feature film titled "99 Songs" produced by Two Time Academy Award winner A R Rahman, a dozen music videos and over 150 television commercials. Some notable advertising work includes Satyamev Jayate (feat Aamir Khan), Bournvita, Fastrack, Swiggy, Gpay, 7Up, Tata sky, LivSpace, Perfetti (mentos & Center fresh) and more.OYO launched the brand campaign during the India VS South Africa ODI matches on TV. The OYO brand campaign will be seen in multiple channels across GEC, News, Infotainment and the Kids genre. OYO will also release the first film across its owned digital and social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn. OYO will also feature the campaign on its OYO App, Co-OYO App (for Patrons) and across all, its in-house digital communication mediums with customers, patrons and OYOpreneurs.Interestingly, similar to the role of Gul Panag, Chitrangadha Singh and Kalki Koechlin in the films, OYOs journey with the portrayal of strong women began last year with its In a Long Term Relationship with OYO brand campaign starring Neena Gupta. OYOs 2021 campaign was born out of a simple yet solid insight - women were the key decision-makers when it came to booking a getaway, holiday, or vacation. As per OYOs study, in eight out of ten cases, women drove the conversation and made the final decision around travel. Keeping these findings at the core of the brand campaign, OYO decided to talk to their core customer cohort and decision-maker - women.

Neena Gupta and Kalki Koechlin team up for an international film Goldfish focusing on mental health

3 Dec 2020

Actors Neena Gupta and Kalki Koechlin are set to be part of an international film Goldfish that will focus on creating awareness about mental health. It is a British-American project being produced by Splendid Films USA. It will be directed by Pushan Kriplani who developed the script keeping the two actors in mind who are set to play mother-daughter in the drama.Produced by Amit Saxena, the film is a delicate timeless story of a mother and a daughter, and of a community. Pushan Kripalani is the writer, director, cinematographer of the project with Executive Producer Pooja Chauhan who was instrumental in discovering the story and bringing together the team and the producer to make the project a reality.Neena Gupta commented, Its a very different experience to work with Pushan Kripalani, Im saying so because I did a very beautiful film with him which he directed called The Threshold, which is on Hotstar. When he came to me with this Goldfish film, the script, I was very excited. Number one because it is a very very challenging role and it's a beautiful script and I love the way Pushan works, there is a lot of freedom which the actors get. Its a very different experience from the other films, hes a very special person in my life and Im very excited to be a part of Goldfish. In fact Im very nervous because it is a very challenging role.Commenting on the project, Kalki Koechlin added, Im very excited working on Goldfish, Ive been wanting to work with Pushan, the director since I saw his first film Threshold and Neenaji, of course, is an amazing actor, I love her and looking forward to working with her. Also, the writer of the script Arghya is someone I have worked closely within the theatre, hes done a lot of light design for the productions I have worked on. It's really quite a nice, happy union of different people from my walks of life and Im very excited to start this project. The script is so fantastic!Talking about the film and working with the actors, Pushan Kriplani, director, writer and DOP said, Neena and Kalki are both actors of immense sensitivity and skill. For this nuanced and difficult film, you need people who have a keen understanding of the human condition. They are wonderful casting for this piece. To make a film in the midst of a global pandemic is a hard task, but the background of isolation, restriction and hard times bring into sharp focus, the themes of diaspora and identity that the film seeks to explore. I cant wait to get started.Amit Saxena, Splendid Films said, GoldFish is first of many Splendid Films projects to hit the floor, super excited and lucky to be working with such talented people, we have two national award-winning actors. Cannot wait for Goldfish, I believe it is a winner all the way. Be on the lookout for more great content from the Splendid repertoire.Set in London, Goldfish deals with memory, music, mental health and identity. Anamika (played by Kalki), the child of a mixed marriage, returns home to her estranged mother Sadhana (Neena Gupta) because she is suffering from the onset of dementia. Anamika returns to a neighbourhood she barely remembers, to a woman who sometimes doesnt remember her. What ensues next is an unfolding of complex yet beautiful emotions as Sandhana and Anamikas worlds, though strikingly different, come together.

Anurag Kashyaps ex-wife Kalki Koechlin defends him amid sexual assault allegations, says dont let this social media circus get to you

21 Sep 2020

Actor Payal Ghosh, on September 19, made some startling revelations and alleged sexual assault allegations against filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. In an interview, she alleged that the filmmaker assaulted her during the filming of his directorial Bombay Velvet. As netizens are divided in this scenario, many industry folks have come forward in support of Anurag.After his first ex-wife supported him, his second ex-wife Kalki Koechlin, actress, defended him on Monday, September 21 via a note. She took to Instagram to say, Dear Anurag, Don't let this social media circus get to you, you have fought for the freedom of women in your scripts, and youve defended their integrity in your professional space as well as in your personal life.I have been witness to it, in the personal and professional space you have always seen me as your equal, you have stood up for my integrity even after our divorce, and you have supported me when I felt unsafe in a work environment even before we got together, she said.This strange time where everyone gets to abuse one another and make false claims without any repercussions is a dangerous and repulsive one. It is destroying families, friends, and countries. But there is a place of dignity that exists beyond this virtual blood bath, a place of paying attention to the needs of those around you, a place of being kind even when no one is looking, and I know you are very familiar with that place. Hang on to that dignity, stay strong and keep doing the work you do. Love from an ex-wife, she concluded.