Kalki Koechlin ( born 10 January 1984) is an Indian actress and screenwriter of French ethnicity, who predominantly works in Bollywood. Apart from acting in films, she is also a regular presence in theatre productions in India.
Koechlin is the recipient of a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award, and two Screen Awards. Koechlin is also an activist and promotes various causes ranging from health and education to women’s empowerment and gender equality. Koechlin was married to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap from 2011 to 2015.
As of March 2016, Koechlin has several upcoming projects. She will feature, alongside Ali Fazal and Gulshan Devaiah, in Soni Razdan’s Love Affair, a fictionalized version of the 1959 Nanavati murder case.
Koechlin also signed up for Konkona Sen Sharma’s directorial debut, A Death in the Gunj, in which she will play a Kolkata-based Anglo-Indian woman.
She attended an acting workshop conducted by the casting director, Atul Mongia, and also learned an Anglo-Indian accent for her role. Filming for the production completed in March 2016 after a six-week shoot. Koechlin will also feature in director Howard Rosemeyer’s Jia Aur Jia, alongside Richa Chadda.
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Personal Life
| Personal Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kalki Koechlin |
| Nickname | Kalki |
| Alternative Names(s) (also known as) (list) | Kalki Koechlin |
| Date of Birth | 10 January 1984 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 39 years |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | French |
| Birthplace | Pondicherry, India |
| Hometown | Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Education Qualification | Studied Drama and Theatre at Goldsmiths, University of London |
| Hobbies and Interests | Dancing, reading, yoga, traveling |
| Languages Known | English, French, Hindi, Tamil |
| Social Media Profiles link (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) | Facebook, Instagram, Twitter |
| Wikipedia Profile link | Kalki Koechlin |
| IMDb Profile link | Kalki Koechlin |
| Website link | None |
Physical Appearance
| Physical Stats | Information |
|---|---|
| Body Type | Slim |
| Body Measurements (Chest – Waist – Hips) | 33-25-33 inches |
| Height in feet, inches, cm | 5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm |
| Weight in kg, lbs | 53 kg or 117 lbs |
| Chest | 33 inches |
| Waist | 25 inches |
| Biceps | N/A |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
| Hairstyle | Often sports forehead bangs |
| Distinctive Features | Lean frame, amber eyes |
| Tattoos | N/A |
Family and Relationships
| Relationships Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Spouse – Husband | Anurag Kashyap (Ex-husband) |
| Father | Joel Koechlin |
| Mother | Françoise Armandie |
| Children | Sappho (Daughter) |
| Siblings | Oriel Koechlin (Brother) |
| Affairs – Boyfriend(s) | Anurag Kashyap (Director) , Guy Hershberg (an Israeli classical pianist) |
| Significant Relationships | Guy Hershberg (Current partner and father of her daughter) |
Career, Awards, and Achievements
| Career Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Actress, writer |
| Debut Film | Dev.D (2009) |
| Notable Roles | Chanda in Dev.D, Laila in Margarita with a Straw, Aditi in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Natasha in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Faiza in Made in Heaven |
| Recent Films – New Movies | Gully Boy (2019), Bhram (2019), Cargo (2019), Scholarship (2020), Kaadan (2021) |
| Upcoming Films | Goldfish (2021), Scholarship (2021), Dibakar Banerjee’s next film (TBA) |
| Popular Television Series | Sacred Games (2019), Made in Heaven (2019), Bhram (2019) |
| Awards and Achievements | National Film Award – Special Jury Award for Margarita with a Straw, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Dev.D, Screen Awards for Best Actress (Jury) and Best Ensemble Cast for Margarita with a Straw and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara respectively, The Hindu Metroplus Playwright Award for Skeleton Woman, Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government |
| Endorsements/Brand Collaborations | Coca-Cola, Olay, Vogue Eyewear, Titan Raga, Micromax Canvas Knight, Wildcraft |
| Philanthropy/Charity Work | UN Women’s HeForShe campaign, Aarohan NGO for street children, P&G Shiksha campaign for education, Save the Children India campaign for child rights |
| Professional Associations | N/A |
| Training and Education | Studied drama and theatre at Goldsmiths, University of London |
| Production Company | N/A |
| Box Office Success – Hit Movies | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Gully Boy |
| Critical Acclaim Movies | Dev.D, That Girl in Yellow Boots, Margarita with a Straw, Waiting |
Assets and Finances
| Financial Profile | Information |
|---|---|
| Net Worth in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 20 crore or $2.7 million |
| Per Movie Charges in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 50 lakh or $67,000 |
| Per Endorsement Charges in Rs. and Dollars | Rs 50-60 Lakhs |
| Sponsorship Deals | Pilgrim, Hidesign, The Moms Co., Oriflame, IICE Vodka, AOC TV, Huggies, Micromax, Coca Cola |
| Business Ventures | N/A |
| Investments | N/A |
| Real Estate Holdings | A flat in Mumbai |
| Luxury Items/Properties Owned | A collection of sustainable handbags , a vintage car |
| Cars Collection | Rang ovar,BMW |
Favourite Things, Likes and Dislikes
| Favorite Things | Information |
|---|---|
| Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Boman Irani and Abhishek Bachchan |
| Favorite Actress | Deepika Padukone |
| Favorite Film | Dev D, Water, Dweepa |
| Favorite Music Bands | U2, Coldplay, The Killers |
| Favorite Sport | N/A |
| Favorite Books | Fiction and sports autobiographies |
| Favorite Color | Black, Pink, Red |
| Favorite Food | Chocolates, rice-dal, chicken curry and maggi |
| Things s/he likes | Dancing, reading, yoga, traveling, cats, adventure sports |
| Things s/he dislikes | N/A |
Early Life and Upbringing
Debut Film
Risse to Stardom
Successful Film
Controversies
Interesting Facts
Kalki Koechlin Top Facts List:
- Does Kalki Koechlin smoke?: No
- Does Kalki Koechlin drink alcohol?: Yes
- She is a multi-linguist and is well versed in English, French, Hindi, and Tamil.
- Her great-grandfather, Maurice Koechlin, was the chief engineer of the Eiffel Tower as well as the Statue of Liberty.
- She co-wrote the movie That Girl In Yellow Boots with Anurag Kashyap.
- She is also a play-writer and has won the prestigious MetroPlus Playwright award in 2009 for the play “Skeleton Woman” which she co-wrote with Prashant
- Her French parents met 38 years ago in India and were hippies who found love and life in the country.
